Drop Necklaces
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Coral, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1960s Mexican Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1960s Greek Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral
1960s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Bronze
1960s Mexican Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Malachite, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Sterling Silver
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
1960s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Early 1900s Czech Antique Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1960s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s French Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
1960s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s American Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s French Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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.