Drop Necklaces
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s American Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1990s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1990s Drop Necklaces
1990s European Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1980s Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
1970s Danish Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1920s Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Iolite, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k...
1990s American Native American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, 14k Gold, Yell...
1980s North American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Danish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1990s Turkish Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold
1990s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s North American Drop Necklaces
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire,...
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Quartz, Turquoise Matrix, Silver
1990s Drop Necklaces
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold
1980s German Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
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.