Drop Necklaces
1980s European Artist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Tourmaline, Silver
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
1980s European Classical Roman Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1970s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Turquoise, Gold Plate
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1940s North American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Zircon, 14k Gold
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1970s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1970s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1990s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1940s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1990s Drop Necklaces
1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1940s Mexican Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s Mexican Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver
1970s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
1980s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
1990s Baltic Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amber
1990s Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold
1940s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Drop Necklaces
1990s Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Iolite, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1970s French Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Enamel, Steel, Stainless Steel
1990s Greek Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s German Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
1970s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.