Drop Necklaces
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Enamel
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver
1980s French Artist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, Gilt Metal
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Jade, Peridot, Sterling Silver
1980s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
1980s Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1910s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s French Artist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1910s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1910s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine
1980s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1980s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Zircon, 14k Gold
1980s British Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1910s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
1980s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Onyx
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.