Drop Necklaces
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1990s British Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Rock Crystal
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Amethyst
1990s Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Tsavorite, Platinum
1990s English Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
1990s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
1990s French Artist Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Czech Antique Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Indonesian Retro Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow...
1920s Unknown George V Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Malachite, Quartz, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Zircon, Palladium
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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.