Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1950s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Hematite, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
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
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Colombian Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold
Late 19th Century American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Black Pearl, Gold-filled
20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal, Brass
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Platinum, White Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Excellent conditi...
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Excellent condition
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 15k Gold
2010s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gilt Metal
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.