Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s Danish Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Bronze
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s British Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Enamel, Steel, Stainless Steel
1970s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Silver
1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Iolite, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
1990s Baltic Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amber
1990s Greek Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s North American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s British Vintage Drop Necklaces
9k Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 9k Gold
1950s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s German Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
14k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1970s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Drop Necklaces
1990s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
1970s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Classical Roman Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Drop Necklaces
1990s American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
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.