Drop Necklaces
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral, Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s Baltic Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Silver
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Topaz, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
2010s Japanese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Steel
2010s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Crystal
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Onyx, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Bronze
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
1980s Byzantine Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black...
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
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.