Drop Necklaces
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Jasper, Silver
1970s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Base Metal
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Greek Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Ruby, Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Si...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s American Late Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Agate, Steel
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
1980s Swiss Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century South African Modernist Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
1990s French Drop Necklaces
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1960s French Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Excellent condition.
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Excellent condition.
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal
1970s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s European Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 15k 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.