Drop Necklaces
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Austrian Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Silver
1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s American Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
1940s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1940s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Zircon, 14k Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
1910s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Enamel, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 10k Gold, Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 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.