Drop Necklaces
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s British Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Quartz, Turquoise Matrix, Silver
1990s European Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
1940s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1940s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Turkish Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Native American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, 14k Gold, Yell...
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Iolite, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k...
1990s North American Drop Necklaces
1990s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s North American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
1990s Drop Necklaces
1990s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire,...
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
22k Gold, Gold
1990s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Enamel
1990s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1990s Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
1990s American Drop Necklaces
1990s American Drop Necklaces
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1940s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1990s Drop Necklaces
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1940s Mexican Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
1940s Mexican Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
1940s North American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Zircon, 14k Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1990s Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium
1990s Baltic Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amber
1990s Greek Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k 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.