Drop Necklaces
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1940s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
1910s French Jugendstil Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
1920s Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
1940s North American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k G...
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 15k Gold
1910s English Vintage Drop Necklaces
Opal, 9k Gold
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Silver, Gilt Metal
1910s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Silver
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 15k Gold
Early 1900s European Retro Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k 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.