Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
1910s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
1990s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s British Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1990s Artisan Drop Necklaces
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
1990s British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Sterling Silver
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Crystal, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Silver
1910s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Star Sapphire, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gold, Gilt Metal
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Spinel, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Platinum
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s French Drop Necklaces
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Early 20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 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.