Drop Necklaces
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
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
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s North American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k G...
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Silver
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1980s German Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 1900s European Retro Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Steel, Silver Plate, Niello, Cut Steel
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s European Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Bronze
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
1980s French Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s European Artist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Tourmaline, Silver
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed 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.