Drop Necklaces
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1790s French Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Base Metal, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1930s Italian Artist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1930s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Silver
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 18th Century Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1930s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum
1930s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
1930s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, 10k Gold, 18k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire
Early 1700s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Labradorite, Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Czech Vintage Drop Necklaces
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium, Base Metal
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Base Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
18th Century Italian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k 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.