Drop Necklaces
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1830s British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 10k Gold
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gilt Metal
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
1870s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Silver, Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold-filled
19th Century Italian Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s French Classical Greek Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Italian Artist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1850s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Gold-filled
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.