Drop Necklaces
1950s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1910s Russian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Greek Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1910s French Jugendstil Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...
1920s Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Silver
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Garnet, Silver
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
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
1860s Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Peridot, Oriental Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pear...
1990s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
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
2010s Asian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Silver
Late 19th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Baroque Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Greek Revival Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Base Metal
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Tourmaline, White Gold, Enamel, Rhodium, Gilt Metal
1970s American Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Silver
2010s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
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.