Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1910s Arts and Crafts Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1920s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Citrine, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Czech Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
1910s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Platinum
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1910s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Crystal, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
1920s French Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow 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.