Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1970s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Base Metal
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1940s North American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Zircon, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Gothic Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Star Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
1970s American Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, Gold Plate
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Turquoise, Gold Plate
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Jade, Tourmaline, Silver, Gilt Metal
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Topaz, Rock Crystal, Garnet, Amethyst, Gilt Metal, Rhodium, Enam...
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1910s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Danish Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Bronze
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1990s Drop Necklaces
20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
1940s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby
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.