Drop Necklaces
1860s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
1930s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Brass
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
1830s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Mid-19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Emerald, Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
1820s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
1870s French Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
1870s British Holbeinesque Antique Drop Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1930s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1890s Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
1890s French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
1870s British Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold
1930s Czech Vintage Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Hematite, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold
1810s Unknown Regency Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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
1870s Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver, Ye...
1890s British Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k 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.