Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1960s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s European Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1960s American Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Silver
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 15k Gold
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k G...
1960s Swedish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Steel
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1960s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s European Retro Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Steel, Silver Plate, Niello, Cut Steel
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
1960s American Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium, Silver Plate, Brass, Cut Steel
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Base Metal
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, Gold Plate
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s North American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.