Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1950s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s American Artist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1950s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium
1950s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Onyx, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Topaz, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Platinum, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Swedish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
1950s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
1950s Norwegian Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold, White 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.