Drop Necklaces
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold-filled
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
2010s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Czech Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k 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
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
1880s Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1890s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Drop Necklaces
22k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Tanzanite, Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black...
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, 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.