Drop Necklaces
1920s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Chinese Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
15k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1950s North American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Base Metal
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
1910s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, Citrine, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1910s Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Platinum
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Star Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold...
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Silver
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Topaz, Rock Crystal, Garnet, Amethyst, Gilt Metal, Rhodium, Enam...
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Silver
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled
1950s British Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1910s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Gold, Enamel
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Palladium, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Tudor Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Enamel, Gold-filled
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s 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.