Drop Necklaces
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 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
1950s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
1990s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Finnish Modernist Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1910s Russian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
20th Century French Drop Necklaces
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Greek Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century European Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 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.