Drop Necklaces
1850s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1860s Unknown High Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum
1920s Vintage Drop Necklaces
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
Early 20th Century European Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Turkish Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1850s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1870s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s French Jugendstil Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1880s Antique Drop Necklaces
1890s Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1810s Unknown Regency Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
1920s Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
1880s Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Brass
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1880s Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
1890s Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Silver
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.