Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s British Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1960s American Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
1920s Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Base Metal, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1980s North American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Danish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Iolite, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k...
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...
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Turkish Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1970s Danish Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold
20th Century French Drop Necklaces
1990s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Rococo Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1990s North American Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
1990s Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s North American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Portuguese Artisan Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1930s New Zealand Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Jade, White Gold, Silver
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
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.