Drop Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Rhodolite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
19th Century German Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century Italian Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Spinel, Black Spinel, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
2010s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Czech Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Alexandrite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1850s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Artisan Drop Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Dutch Artisan Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
2010s North American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
2010s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Geode, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White 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.