Drop Necklaces
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral
1960s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Norwegian Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Swedish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s Danish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Coral, Sterling Silver
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
1960s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
1950s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1960s Mexican Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Great on a necklet.
Excellent condition.
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1950s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s Indian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, White Diamond, Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s British Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium, Base Metal
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k 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.