Drop Necklaces
1970s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1890s English Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
1980s Swedish Vintage Drop Necklaces
Agate, Silver
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1980s English Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s Danish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Copper
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
1970s British Vintage Drop Necklaces
9k Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater P...
1990s Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Brazilian Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1890s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Drop Necklaces
1990s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1980s European Baroque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1870s British Holbeinesque Antique Drop Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14...
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
1970s Danish Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Enamel, Silver, 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.