Drop Necklaces
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1910s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Israeli Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Baltic Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amber
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold-filled
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral, Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Topaz, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Israeli Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Steel
1940s Mexican Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
2010s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Crystal
1930s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1890s Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Silver
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Silver, 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.