Drop Necklaces
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Hematite, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
1890s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Mid-19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1980s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Early Victorian Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
1880s British Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
10k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 15k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
2010s Australian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver
1870s French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Zircon, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Zircon, Sapphire, Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, 14k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1860s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1860s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k 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.