Drop Necklaces
1990s Drop Necklaces
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire,...
1980s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
1910s English Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, 9k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
20th Century European Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Silver
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Quartz, Turquoise Matrix, Silver
1990s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
10k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k G...
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
1980s German Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1990s French Drop Necklaces
22k Gold, Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s German Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
20th Century North American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Enamel
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1950s European Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Gold, 10k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1960s Swedish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal
1910s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet
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.