Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Hematite, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Early 1900s American Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s French Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
1930s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
1930s Colombian Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Platinum
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amazonite, Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1930s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
1930s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1930s French Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 1900s German Antique Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow...
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal, Brass
Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Citrine, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 15k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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.