Drop Necklaces
1970s British Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1950s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
1990s European Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1990s Turkish Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 15k Gold
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k G...
Early 2000s German Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Gold, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet
1970s Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1950s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s German Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
Early 1900s European Retro Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 15k Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
1990s Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Steel, Silver Plate, Niello, Cut Steel
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Retro Drop Necklaces
Silver
1970s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
15k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
1940s North American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Zircon, 14k Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1940s Mexican Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Star Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold...
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 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.