Drop Necklaces
1860s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
1860s Unknown High Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
1890s Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum, Silver
1840s Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Garnet, Ruby, Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1820s European George III Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1840s French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Zambian Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 15k Gold
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Gold
1830s British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
1870s English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 10k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver
2010s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gilt Metal
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Gold-filled
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1910s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Tourmaline, Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century German Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver, 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.