Drop Necklaces
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s British Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1940s Mexican Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century American Native American Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Palladium, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1990s Baltic Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amber
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
20th Century European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Copper, Enamel
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral, Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Iolite, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Citrine, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Greek Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century North American Drop Necklaces
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Silver
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1970s French Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Enamel, Steel, Stainless Steel
1980s German Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s North American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
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.