Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 14k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1930s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
1930s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1930s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Unknown Contemporary Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1930s Czech Vintage Drop Necklaces
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Base Metal
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium, Base Metal
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, 10k Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Czech Antique Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k 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.