Drop Necklaces
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1930s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1910s Russian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1910s French Jugendstil Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Base Metal, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1910s English Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, 9k Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
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
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
1910s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, Citrine, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1910s Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Star Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold...
1910s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
White Gold, Enamel
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
1910s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Tourmaline, Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Silver
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1930s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Arts and Crafts Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Silver
1930s Italian Artist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
1910s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Platinum
1930s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1910s German Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
1910s British Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1910s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 15k 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.