Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 10k Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
19th Century German Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Silver
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
1930s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
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.