Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s British Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
2010s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Silver
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1910s French Jugendstil Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...
1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1990s Turkish Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Peridot, Oriental Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pear...
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel, Gold, 10k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
1990s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Gold, 10k Gold
1970s Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1950s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Retro Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1990s European Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
2010s Asian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Retro Drop Necklaces
Silver
1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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.