Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s American Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
1910s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
1910s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1910s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
Late 18th Century French Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
18th Century Italian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1910s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Silver
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Early 1900s German Antique Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver, 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.