Drop Necklaces
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
1980s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
14k Gold
1990s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Gold
1970s British Vintage Drop Necklaces
9k Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s English Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Canadian Russian Empire Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
1980s Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
1990s German Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s English Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Baroque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
1980s European Classical Roman Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Finnish Modernist Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Silver
1970s European Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1990s Swedish Drop Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 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.