Drop Necklaces
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Star Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Jade, Tourmaline, Silver, Gilt Metal
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Topaz, Rock Crystal, Garnet, Amethyst, Gilt Metal, Rhodium, Enam...
1910s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Enamel, Gold-filled
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Topaz, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
1910s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Tourmaline, Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Tudor Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Portuguese Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 18th Century Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Steel
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
1920s Czech Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
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.