Drop Necklaces
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Onyx, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Platinum
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Silver, Gilt Metal
1960s European Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1960s American Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
1920s Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
10k Gold, White Gold
1960s Swedish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Steel
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1920s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s American Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium, Silver Plate, Brass, Cut Steel
1920s Chinese Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver
1960s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Unknown George V Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, 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.