Drop Necklaces
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century German Drop Necklaces
Amber, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1980s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber
1990s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Artisan Drop Necklaces
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Base Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Onyx, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1970s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
1990s British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amber, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Jade, Peridot, Sterling Silver
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Sterling Silver
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Blue Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gold, Gilt Metal
1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Spinel, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow 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.