Drop Necklaces
1980s British Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1850s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
Early 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
1880s Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Brass
1980s North American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Silver
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
19th Century Czech Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Garnet, Silver
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 10k Gold
1860s Unknown High Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
19th Century Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1860s Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s German Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1980s German Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel, Gold, 10k Gold
1890s Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
1840s Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Jade
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold
1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Czech Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 19th Century Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1830s Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s American Native American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal, Enamel
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 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.