Drop Necklaces
1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
2010s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Chalcedony, Agate, Silver
1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Topaz, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1940s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Excellent condition
Late 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
2010s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1910s Russian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow...
2010s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Citrine, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
Early 2000s Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
Late 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 15k 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.