Drop Necklaces
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sil...
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow...
Early 1900s German Antique Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1890s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Sapphire, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
1890s Antique Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 15k Gold
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 15k 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.