Drop Necklaces
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
19th Century Italian Artist Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Bronze
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
1980s British Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1820s British Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
15k Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Coral, 10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Japanese Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century French Romantic Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
1980s Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
1850s Hong Kong Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1890s Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 15k Gold
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s American Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt 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.