Drop Necklaces
1990s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1940s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
1940s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1990s English Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Platinum
1940s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold
1990s Artisan Drop Necklaces
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
1990s British Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
1940s Mexican Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s French Drop Necklaces
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Amethyst
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s French Drop Necklaces
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Sterling Silver
1990s French Drop Necklaces
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gold, Gilt Metal
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage Drop Necklaces
Also called Y necklaces as they are designed to hang a certain way, vintage drop necklaces are striking and adaptable. They can enhance everything from a casual sweater-and-jeans combo to an elegant heels-and-evening-dress pairing.
Adornment is an ancient human practice, with archeologists identifying early jewelry made from bones, claws and shells. As technology has advanced, so too have jewelry designs and the design of necklaces, from the simple to the intricate.
Drop necklaces come from lariat-style necklaces, which are chain necklaces that end in a tassel or pendant. A drop necklace’s design, meanwhile, is long with open ends, and it usually does not have a clasp. It consists of a single chain that wraps around the neck and a centerpiece — sometimes featuring a diamond or pearls — that hangs down to the middle of the chest. Drop necklaces frequently come in lengths from 16 to 20 inches, with the vertical lines making them appear longer than other necklaces of the same length.
Drop necklaces are extremely versatile, able to be worn knotted, draped or looped. They can be chunky statement pieces or thin, minimal designs. The range of drop necklaces that can be found on 1stDibs can accentuate the plunging necklines of modern looks or add flair to a basic ensemble.