Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Platinum
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Brass
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s British Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Silver
Early 1800s American Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1950s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
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.