Drop Necklaces
20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
1940s Mexican Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Topaz, Rock Crystal, Garnet, Amethyst, Gilt Metal, Rhodium, Enam...
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Enamel, Gold-filled
Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s North American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Zircon, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Jade, Tourmaline, Silver, Gilt Metal
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
2010s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Early 2000s Zambian Retro Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Brass
Early 2000s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
1950s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1930s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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.