Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
1980s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
1990s American Native American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, 14k Gold, Yell...
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...
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
Early 2000s German Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Steel, Silver Plate, Niello, Cut Steel
Early 2000s German Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Native American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
15k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1950s North American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Star Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold...
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1930s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century American Native American Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
1950s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Star Sapphire, 10k Gold, Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 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.