Drop Necklaces
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
1980s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
1970s Greek Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Colombian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
1980s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Silver Plate
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1970s Swiss Vintage Drop Necklaces
Malachite, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s British Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
1990s Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Indonesian Retro Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow...
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Malachite, Quartz, 18k Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1980s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Gold, Sterling Silver
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gilt Metal
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Artist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, Gilt Metal
1980s French Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Baroque Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Gilt Metal
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s French Revival Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s French Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White 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.