Drop Necklaces
19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s British Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
2010s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
1990s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Moonstone, Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yel...
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
1970s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s British Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Jade, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1990s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Greek Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Early 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Fire Opal, Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Agate, Crystal, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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.