Drop Necklaces
1920s Czech Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
19th Century German Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Gold-filled
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
1870s English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Chalcedony, Moonstone, Amethyst, Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Tanzanite, Pearl, Gold-filled
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 14k 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
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
1860s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1860s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
19th Century Japanese Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose 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.