Drop Necklaces
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 18k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 10k Gold, Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Opal, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Jade, Opal, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s English Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Enamel, White Gold, 18k Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold
Early 2000s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Platinum
2010s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Japanese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown George V Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Hematite, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
1820s British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
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.