Drop Necklaces
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1890s Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1950s German Aesthetic Movement Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1890s Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1950s Rococo Vintage Drop Necklaces
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal
1890s Turkish Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1950s Belgian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s European Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold
1950s Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1890s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
1950s Finnish Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1950s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s North American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
1890s Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum, Silver
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1890s Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Palladium, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1950s British Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Silver
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s French Classical Greek Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium
1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
1950s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1950s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1950s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
1890s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
1890s English Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
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.