Drop Necklaces
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Russian Empire Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Silver
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White 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
Early 2000s Spanish Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Carnelian, Yellow Gold, Rose...
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow ...
Early 2000s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
1980s Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 2000s European Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
1980s North American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s English Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 2000s American Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s German Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
Tourmaline, Rhodium, 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 Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 2000s European Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 2000s German Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
1980s European Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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.