Drop Necklaces
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1920s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
1920s Czech Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Crystal, White Gold, 14k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Rock Crystal
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
1920s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1940s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Platinum
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
1940s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Onyx, White Gold, 14k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1940s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown George V Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
1940s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold
1920s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
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.