Drop Necklaces
1790s French Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1830s Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
19th Century European Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold
1830s Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1820s European George III Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold-filled, Bronze, Mixed Metal
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1830s British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Georgian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
2010s American Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold
1820s British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, Silver
1920s Unknown George V Vintage Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1950s American Renaissance Vintage Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Amethyst, Citrine, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold
Late 18th Century French Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1820s Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
1740s English Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet
1860s Unknown High Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold
1980s British Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1880s European Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
18th Century British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1830s British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Chalcedony, 15k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Silver
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Gold-filled
Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
18th Century British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, 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.