Drop Necklaces
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Swiss Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl
20th Century Drop Necklaces
20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century North American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
1980s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Post-War Drop Necklaces
1970s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Palladium, Platinum
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
1980s European Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Artist Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium, Silver Plate, Brass, Cut Steel
Mid-20th Century Greek Neoclassical Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Silver
1970s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Bronze
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 14k Gold
20th Century British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 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.