Georgian Drop Necklaces

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.45 carat amethyst and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This stunning, fine and impressive amethyst necklace has been crafted in 15k yellow gold. The feature setting is ornamented with five round cut bezel set amethysts. The apex of the design features a collet set, square cut amethyst, set at an angle. The terminal of the design features a pear faceted, bezel set amethyst drop. The necklace is embellished with a six pavé set seed pearls, of uniform size. The 15k yellow gold necklace features a scrolling leaf motif sitting between the square cut amethyst and the central trio of round cut amethysts. The necklace is 41.91cm in length, the fine belcher chain securing to the reverse with a bolt ring fastening. The setting is hallmarked to the reverse of the setting with the mark for 15k gold (15CT) and a maker's mark. The bolt ring fastening is also hallmarked with the mark for 15k gold (15CT). This antique amethyst and seed pearl necklace...

An impressive antique 0.02 carat diamond and seed pearl, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique seed pearl necklace...

A stunning Victorian 3.22 carat diamond and 2.10 carat aquamarine, seed pearl and 18 karat gold pendant / brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique aquamarine pendant...

Red Garnet Love Antique Georgian period, 1800 ca, beautiful necklace made during the time of solid 12 Kt gold Comprising a riviere necklace with a centrepiece in the shape of a flower with suspended finial, close back setting as for Georgian tradition, with approx 53.00 Ct of natural Almandine Garnets flat cut, firey and sparkly Necklace is 43 cm in length, clasp is 15 x 17 mm. – central is 27 x 55 mm. (h. x w.) Very good condition keeping with age Georgian Garnet jewellery...

A stunning antique Victorian 0.55 carat diamond, pearl and enamel, 12 karat yellow gold and silver set necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique antique pendant has been crafted in 12k yellow gold and silver. The pierced decorated pendant has a central floriated design, embellished with hand painted enamel decoration; a single pearl ornaments...

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 3.43 carat peridot and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning antique peridot and pearl necklace has been crafted in 15k yellow gold. The symmetrical, sinuous design is ornamented with a feature oval faceted cut peridot millegrain decorated bezel set to the centre of the frame. The upper portion of this stone is draped with a simplified floral festoon, accented with twenty-one seed pearls across the flower and leaf designs. A second feature collet set pear cut peridot drop suspends from a seed pearl decorated foliated setting accented with a paired leaf design to the lower portion. The apex of the antique necklace features a round faceted peridot, millegrain decorated collet set amist further floral festoon designs, incorporating twenty further seed pearls. The necklace is attached to a 15k yellow gold trace chain via two ring loops to either side of the feature setting; if required this wearing length could be extended with similar contemporary chain to either side of the catch, or replaced with a contemporary 18" chain. The necklace is hallmarked to the reverse with the mark for 15k gold (15ct). This antique gemstone pendant is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This impressive antique pendant is fine quality, set with impressive seed pearls and peridots displaying fine color, brilliance and presence. The pendant is a very good gauge of gold and is in excellent condition, with a very clear hallmark to the reverse. Peridot Quality Color Green Cut Pear/Oval/Round Faceted Content 3.43 carats Dimensions Length of drop 5.7cm/2.24" Width of pendant 2.2cm/0.87" Height of setting 4.23mm/0.17" Wearing length 38.1cm/15" Weight 8.11 grams Date: Circa 1920 Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of an antique peridot pendant...

Fabergé egg pendant, limted edition, 18k yellow gold, translucent opalescent light blue, 2 brilliant cut diamonds 0.02 ct G VS Reference: F1793/...

Recalling the stain glass windows of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, this 18k gold pendant is decorated with plique a jour (transparent) enamel of vibrant colors, separated by gold cl...

THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE ENAMEL JEWELS WE HAVE SEEN. THE VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU PENDANT NECKLACE IS IN THE FORM OF A CLUSTER OF GRAPES HANGING FROM THE VINE. THE ...

A stunning antique Victorian 0.19 carat sapphire and 0.11 carat diamond, pearl and enamel, 18 karat yellow gold necklace / brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive Victorian diamond and enamel pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pierced decorated, pear shaped drop pendant has a floriated design, embellished with a hand painted enamel decoration. A single pearl ornaments...

This 14k white gold suite contains a 16.5" necklace whose front section includes diamond accented wave style tubes. In the back of the necklace, the tubes are plain. Along the neckl...

Cut steel jewelry was at the height of fashion from the mid 1700s well into the 19th century. Originated in the 1700s. Popular from the Georgian through the Victorian eras. To make cut steel, melted horseshoe nails were formed into tiny faceted beads. Those small steel gemstone-like studs were then riveted one-by-one onto a base plate. It was an English invention that quickly travelled throughout the world. Each stud could have up to 15 facets, and in general the finer and older the piece the more facets the studs will have. Improvements in candles meant that grand events and entertaining could take place at night. As diamonds are diamonds and not available for everyone, and everyone wanted to shine, the popularity grew. Cut-steel provided a stylish and popular new jewelry material that could be enjoyed by everyone at all levels of society. It grew beyond a simple imitation to an art in its own right. The manufacturing was complex and the workmanship that was required highly skilled. These were not mass produced objects. The studs were made from decarbonated cast steel, which was case-hardened, then the studs were faceted by cutting against a pewter wheel. Next were then polished with first fine emery and a hard brush, and then by hand with a special putty. Finally they were riveted onto pierced base plates which had to be drilled and cut by hand, too. The main place of cut steel production was Birmingham, England. And there, one manufacturer stood out from all the rest: Matthew Boulton. He had been born in 1728 into the industry — his father manufactured small metal products. But the younger Boulton had a special talent for marrying the latest technology with the latest fashion. He also was continually expanding — he even founded a mint. He wined and dined with dignitaries and advocated for his steel products. Fortuitously, he became quite close with the Russian ambassador to Catherine the Great. When the ambassador toured the mint, Boulton made sure to send the Empress some of his cut-steel necklaces. In 1759, Louis XV “encouraged” the nobility to donate their gold and gemstone jewelry to help fund the Seven Years War. The popularity of cut steel in France may in part have been due to these sumptuary laws which limited who could wear precious metals and diamonds. Either you complied with the law and gave up your family jewels to be melted down for the war chest...