Drop Necklaces
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Sterling Silver
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1990s Indonesian Retro Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow...
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Coral, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Malachite, Quartz, 18k Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s Mexican Vintage Drop Necklaces
Malachite, Sterling Silver
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
1990s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Spinel, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s British Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
1990s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s Indian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, White Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
1960s American Vintage 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.