Drop Necklaces
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, 9k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Thai Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1890s Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1930s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1880s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Silver, Gold
1890s French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
1860s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Silver
1870s British Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Hematite, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Sapphire, Zircon, 15k Gold, Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Early Victorian Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Georgian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold
2010s Australian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
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.