Drop Necklaces
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1910s Unknown Late Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Zircon, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18th Century Italian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1660s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
1910s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Zircon, 14k Gold
1910s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
15th Century and Earlier Thai Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Late 18th Century French Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
1740s English Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet
1910s Russian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18th Century and Earlier European Contemporary Antique Drop Necklaces
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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.