Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Base Metal, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1930s New Zealand Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Jade, White Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 15k Gold
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k G...
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s European Retro Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Steel, Silver Plate, Niello, Cut Steel
1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Base Metal
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Tudor Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Portuguese Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
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 German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Silver
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Ruby
1930s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 14k Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 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.