Drop Necklaces
1880s Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Drop Necklaces
Bronze
1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Russian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
1970s British Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s British Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
1990s Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Agate, Quartz, Turquoise Matrix, Silver
1970s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1890s Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 15k Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1850s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold
1980s Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1880s Antique Drop Necklaces
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Garnet, Silver
1970s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1890s Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver
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.