Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
1960s French Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Topaz, White Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral
1960s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s French Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
Early 2000s Romantic Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1960s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Bronze
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Early 2000s American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Brazilian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s British Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Silver
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1960s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate
Early 2000s Indonesian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 2000s Romantic Drop Necklaces
Rubelite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Coral, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
Early 2000s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, White 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.