Drop Necklaces
1880s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
19th Century Japanese Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Sterling Silver
1880s British Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, 9k Gold
Early 1800s American Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Brass
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Unknown George V Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
10k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1820s British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, Silver
1860s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold
Late 18th Century French Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Early Victorian Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
1860s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 15k Gold
1870s French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
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.