Drop Necklaces
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Silver
1980s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise Matrix, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Si...
20th Century French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
1870s English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
1990s Greek Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Quartz
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver
2010s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gilt Metal
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Carnelian, Fire Opal, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Danish Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate, Bronze
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Morganite, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Fire Opal, Ye...
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White...
1910s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Tourmaline, Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1970s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
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.