Drop Necklaces
1910s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Onyx, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
1990s Swedish Drop Necklaces
Quartz, 18k 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 Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
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
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
1920s Czech Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Silver
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Czech Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1910s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold
1910s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Zircon, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
1990s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gilt Metal, Enamel, Bronze, Brass, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 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.