Drop Necklaces
1990s European Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1990s Turkish Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Drop Necklaces
22k Gold
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver, Bronze
1970s Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 1900s European Retro Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Retro Drop Necklaces
Silver
1970s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s North American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Zircon, 14k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1950s British Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
1940s Mexican Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Zambian Retro Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Silver
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Brass
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
1950s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Gold
20th Century Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
1930s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
1970s British Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, 10k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Gold, Rose Gold, 10k Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Drop Necklaces
22k 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.