Drop Necklaces
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1890s British Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, 9k Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s French Revival Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold
1890s French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Indian Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Drop Necklaces
Silver
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Early Victorian Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k...
19th Century Japanese Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
1970s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 15k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1800s American Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Late Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.