Drop Necklaces
20th Century British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1920s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1920s Chinese Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Drop Necklaces
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Agate, Blue Sapphire, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz
1970s Mexican Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Greek Greek Revival Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s European Artist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Tourmaline, Silver
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
15k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1970s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aventurine, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Amber
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
1950s North American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
1910s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Greek Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1910s Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Platinum
1970s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, Citrine, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1970s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 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.