Drop Necklaces
1950s Swedish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Onyx, White Gold, 14k Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Moonstone, Amethyst, Gold
Early 20th Century Mexican Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Bronze
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 10k Gold, Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Zircon, Palladium
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s British Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Jade, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s French Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1910s Austrian Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1950s Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Enamel, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1910s Russian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Zircon, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Czech Antique Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Zircon, 14k Gold
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 15k 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.