Drop Necklaces
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
1880s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
10k Gold, Rose Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
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
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Sapphire, Zircon, 15k Gold, Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1860s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Early Victorian Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Russian Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
20th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1860s Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Early Victorian Drop Necklaces
Other, Bronze, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
1850s Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Brass
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1860s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold
1930s French Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold
1860s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, 14k Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 15k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold
1860s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1870s French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, 14k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
1880s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Other, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
1890s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
15k Gold
1880s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate, Sterling 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.