Drop Necklaces
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1890s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Sapphire, Zircon, 15k Gold, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Pearl, 14k Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 15k Gold
1880s British Greek Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Marcasite, Base Metal
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
1880s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
1890s French Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Labradorite, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Japanese Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1880s French Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
Early 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
1890s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1870s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
1880s British Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Sterling Silver
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
19th Century Italian Artist Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Bronze
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
1880s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, 10k Gold, 18k Gold
1880s Japanese Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 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.