Drop Necklaces
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold
1990s French Modernist Drop Necklaces
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, 9k Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1970s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s British Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet
1990s Drop Necklaces
1990s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Tsavorite, Platinum
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gilt Metal, Enamel, Bronze, Brass, Gold Plate
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Enamel
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1820s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s French Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1970s Mexican Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Emerald, Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Silver, Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1970s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s French Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
18k 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.