Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Enamel, Gold-filled
1940s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, Citrine, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1940s Mexican Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
1920s Unknown George V Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Platinum
1940s Mexican Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Silver
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Base Metal
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Star Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Gold, Enamel
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Zircon, Palladium
1940s North American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Zircon, 14k Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Jade, Tourmaline, Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby
1910s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Tourmaline, Gold
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Art Deco 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.