Drop Necklaces
1850s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s Unknown High Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
1950s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 19th Century Polish Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1910s Russian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Turkish Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 15k Gold
1850s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...
1870s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
1910s French Jugendstil Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k 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
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Silver
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
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
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
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Peridot, Oriental Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pear...
1890s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1840s Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Silver
1870s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Asian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 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.