Drop Necklaces
1880s Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1860s Unknown High Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Enamel
19th Century German Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century Russian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
Mid-19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
19th Century Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Rose Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1980s Swedish Vintage Drop Necklaces
Agate, Silver
1980s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Baroque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
1850s Hong Kong Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s English Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold
1880s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1830s British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, 9k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
1870s British Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Colombian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, 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.