Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, Gilt Metal
20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Enamel, Gold-filled
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s European Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal
19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Enamel
1890s English Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Enamel, Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Moonstone, Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yel...
1970s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Revival Drop Necklaces
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Revival Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Jade, Tourmaline, Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Greek Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Yellow Gold, 18k 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.