Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Revival Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Sterling Silver
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1930s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Thai Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Silver, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s British Holbeinesque Antique Drop Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s British Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Silver
19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
1870s French Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
1860s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1960s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Hematite, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1880s British Greek Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gol...
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Australian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s American Baroque Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Silver
1970s French Gothic Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
1980s British Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold
1890s French Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Labradorite, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.