Drop Necklaces
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
1990s French Modern Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Drop Necklaces
1990s Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1990s Baltic Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amber
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Greek Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Tudor Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Iolite, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Portuguese Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
1990s German Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold
1990s Swedish Drop Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 14k Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1990s Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modernist Drop Necklaces
1990s Drop Necklaces
1990s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Tsavorite, Platinum
1990s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gilt Metal, Enamel, Bronze, Brass, Gold Plate
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...
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Unknown Contemporary Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
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
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1990s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s French Artist Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.