Drop Necklaces
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s British Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber
1980s French Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Enamel
1920s Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1980s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown George V Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1920s Austrian Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1980s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
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 Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
1980s Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s French Artist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.