Drop Necklaces
1880s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Gold
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1930s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gilt Metal
1910s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Tourmaline, Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
20th Century European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
1850s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Italian Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1920s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1890s French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1890s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Silver, Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
1890s Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
1880s Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Platinum, Sterling Silver
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold-filled
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
1920s Czech Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
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.