Drop Necklaces
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond
1940s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Onyx, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Platinum
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Silver, Gilt Metal
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1940s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1940s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1920s Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s North American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
10k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold
1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1920s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
1920s Chinese Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1940s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
1940s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1940s Mexican Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
1940s Mexican Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
1940s North American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Zircon, 14k Gold
1920s Unknown George V Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium
1920s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Platinum
1920s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.