Drop Necklaces
1960s Indian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, White Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
1960s Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Platinum
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1960s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gilt Metal
1960s Israeli Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Curved discs of lucite wrap comfortably around neck. Hook closure on back. Adjustable 18-24". Additional Drop 4" Widt...
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s German Antique Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow...
1960s French Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Necklet wire collar siz...
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Great on a necklet.
Excellent condition.
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s Mexican Vintage Drop Necklaces
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Citrine, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Excllent condi...
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s Austrian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 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.