Drop Necklaces
1950s Swedish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1950s Danish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Czech Antique Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1950s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
1950s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1950s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s American Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
1950s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
1950s British Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium, Base Metal
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Mexican Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Copper
Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1950s French Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Topaz, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
1950s American Renaissance Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
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.