Drop Necklaces
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
2010s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Ruby
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Mexican Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
2010s Israeli Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1910s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Hematite, Marcasite, Silver Plate, Cut Steel, Gilt Metal
1910s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Gold, Enamel
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate
19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1950s British Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k 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.