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
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 15k Gold
1890s Turkish Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1850s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled
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
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Silver
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
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1840s Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
19th Century American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal, Enamel
1870s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Late 19th Century High Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Agate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1860s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
1880s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1840s Early Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Garnet, Ruby, Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1840s French Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Zambian Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, 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.