Drop Necklaces
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Steel
20th Century Swiss Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1910s British Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1940s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
1960s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Silver
1960s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1960s Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
20th Century Unknown Modernist Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1940s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1950s Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century European Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Steel, Silver Plate, Niello, Cut Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Sapphire, 14k Gold,...
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 15k Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1960s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s European Retro Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1990s European Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
1950s Finnish Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
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.