Drop Necklaces
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Platinum
1950s Mexican Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1950s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Enamel
1990s Drop Necklaces
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1950s Danish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
1950s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Artist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1970s French Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Fluorite, Bronze, Vermeil
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1950s British Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium, Base Metal
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1980s British Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1950s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
1950s Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
1950s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1980s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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.