Drop Necklaces
1960s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Topaz
1970s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
20th Century Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Artisan Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Tsavorite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 9k Gold
1990s French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gilt Metal, Enamel, Bronze, Brass, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
1970s Mexican Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, 9k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Thai Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Malachite, Ruby, Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Kyanite, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Amethyst, Citrine, 14k Gold
1890s Italian Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
1930s Unknown Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
20th Century American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
1880s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Silver, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Black Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1890s French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1880s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
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.