Drop Necklaces
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Sapphire, Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
1880s British Greek Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver, Ye...
1840s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
1850s English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 10k Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Silver
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 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.