Drop Necklaces
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
1870s English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Antique Drop Necklaces
Mixed Metal, Shakudo
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century German Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Vermeil, Silver
1890s Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
19th Century Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Enamel, Silver
19th Century Russian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1890s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Rose Gold
1880s British Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gol...
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled, Bronze, Mixed Metal
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Rhodium, Base Metal
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1890s English Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet
1930s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1880s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold
19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
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.