Drop Necklaces
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Romantic Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s Brazilian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Indonesian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
Early 2000s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
White Gold
Early 2000s British Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Enamel
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Scottish Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.