Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Citrine, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Crystal, White Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold
1990s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s French Modernist Drop Necklaces
1920s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1920s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Moonstone, Amethyst, Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
1990s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond
1990s Drop Necklaces
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1920s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1910s Austrian Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Contemporary Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Garnet
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Mexican Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
1990s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Topaz, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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.