Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1950s French Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1950s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1920s Austrian Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1920s Unknown George V Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
1950s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Star Sapphire, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold
1950s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1910s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
1910s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s American Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
1910s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s French Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver
1950s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 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.