Drop Necklaces
1940s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Early 2000s European Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s North American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
Early 2000s American Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 2000s English Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Early 2000s British Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s European Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s German Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
Early 2000s American Russian Empire Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s German Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Baroque Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond
1940s North American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Zircon, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1940s Mexican Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Early 2000s French Aesthetic Movement Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate
Early 2000s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Enamel, Gilt Metal
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.