Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby
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
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Silver
1990s Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Iolite, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
1990s Baltic Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amber
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Portuguese Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1910s Arts and Crafts Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s Greek Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1920s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Topaz, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1990s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1910s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Tourmaline, Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
1990s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Platinum, Sterling Silver
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Tudor Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1990s American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Steel
1990s German Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k 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.