Drop Necklaces
20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Onyx, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k ...
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Other
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Other
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Aqua...
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s North American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Other
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass, Base Metal, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Citrine, Labr...
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
1930s New Zealand Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Jade, White Gold, Silver
1940s North American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 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.