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Drop Necklaces For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1990s
Estate Art Deco Articulated Platinum Diamond Emerald Eye Form Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Interesting and distinctive estate Art Deco period platinum diamond and emerald pendant with a central design of a diamond eye framed by emeralds. The generous bale has an unusual feature of opening and closing which allows for wear on a wide ribbon or necklace. Wonderful workmanship with articulation at five points of the pendant. Prized for streamlined, elegant designs and excellent quality Art Deco jewels...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Sterling Silver Peyote Bird Chip Inlay Squash Blossom Necklace Native American
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Silver silver Squash Blossom necklace Crushed Turquoise and Coral Measures Naja is 2.90 inches x 2.24 Down to 2 inches x 1.40 inches Double beaded Total length is 30 inche...
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1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Limoges Enamel Locket Pendant Maiden Hand Painted Necklace Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare Art Deco - Art Nouveau Limoges Enamel Locket Pendant. The magnificent portrait of a woman is hand painted with vivid iridescent colors. This portrait of a woman has...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Enamel, Gold-filled

Marvella Elegantly Hand-Knotted Pearl with Polished Gold Hardware Clasp Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Marvella wonderfully elegant hand-knotted pearl with polished gold hardware clasp closing measures 54 inches in total length. The circumference of the pear...
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1980s French Baroque Vintage Drop Necklaces

18 Karat Gold Platinum Diamond Belle Epoque/Edwardian Necklace
Located in Zurich, CH
Elegant and feminine 18 karat yellow gold, platinum and diamond Belle Epoque/Edwardian necklace, circa 1900. Consisting in a finely handcrafted Y-shaped pendant in platinum over 18 ...
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Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Gold Mesh Long Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. gold mesh long necklace 18 karat yellow gold; marked Tiffany & Co., 18k, Peretti Size: width 1.75 inches (thickest part), length 26.5 inches Total we...
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Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Emerald Pendant Necklace Filigree 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a very special antique Edwardian, Art Deco pendant with five sparkling Old Mine Cut Diamonds and 24 square cut Emeralds in an exquisite delicate refined filigree design in 14 Karat White Gold. This is one of the most beautiful Art Deco filigree pendants...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Henryk Winograd Japanese Geisha Pendant 999 Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Style
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Sterling Silver pendant by Henryk Winograd featuring a gorgeous deep repousse image of a Japanese Geisha with her fan adorned with a flying crane, flowers and stunning hair...
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Jade Pearl Necklace and Two Bracelets Set 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL ART DECO JADE AND PEARL NECKLACE AND TWO MATCHING BRACELET SET IN 14 KARAT YELLOW GOLD. THE STUNNING PIECES HAVE GORGEOUS JADE BEADS ALTERNATING WITH BEAUTI...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ever Us Two-Stone Diamond Pendant in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ever Us Two-Stone Diamond Pendant in 14k White Gold. The pendant is set with 18 diamonds, two center diamonds and 16 side diamonds. The diamonds are G-H in col...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Iconic Yves Saint Laurent Gem Set Bib, Maison Goossens
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Yves Saint Laurent Gem Set Bib by LouLou de la Falaise and Maison Goossens for YSL dating to 1989. Dramatic, oversized poured glass style bib ...
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1980s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Theodor Fahrner Topaz and Enamel Marcasite Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Theodore Fahrner Topaz and Enamel Marcasite Pendant from the 1920's. Art Deco design with central oval cut smokey topaz floating above a pierc...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces

Materials

Marcasite, Topaz, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau Winged Heart Peridot Pearl 14K Gold Edwardian Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Fine Art Nouveau Edwardian period Winged Heart motif peridot, pearl, 14K yellow gold necklace. Circa 1900 The central pearl encrusted heart topped by a pair of pearl encrusted wings...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mary Oros Sculptural Gilt Cast Resin Choker Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bay area artist and sculptor Mary Oros created this bold sculptural necklace in the 1980s. The choker features an organic feel of branches shaped in cast resin with gilded metal coat...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces

Edwardian 1905 Art Nouveau Necklace Platinum 18Kt Gold 15.12 Ctw Peridot Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian gem set convertible necklace with peridot. Beautiful piece of jewelry, created during the late Edwardian period in the art-nouveau style, circa 1908. This beautiful neckla...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Platinum

Certified, Enameled, Diamond and Gold, Rain Drop Necklace
Located in Istanbul, TR
18K 750 Yellow Gold Enameled Hot 0.74 ct. Diamond Round
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1990s Turkish Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Gold Necklace with Diamonds Pearls Red Spinels and Tourmalines
Located in Chicago, IL
This Marshall Field & Company Antique Victorian necklace is made of 8K yellow gold and weighs 18.90 DWT (approx. 29.4 grams). It contains 36...
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1910s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Tourmaline, Gold

Mid-Century Modern Diamond GIA Vintage Oval Gold Drop Pendant Necklace Estate
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Mid Century Modern Diamond Gold Drop Pendant Necklace. Center securely Hand set Oval Brilliant cut GIA Diamonds, approx. 0.75 Carat G-SI1 and 2.69 Carat GIA # 12067...
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carrara Y Carrara Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Horse Pendant Rope Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This eye catching authentic necklace is by Carrera y Carrera, it is crafted from 18k yellow gold with a polished finish featuring a horse head with the rope chain flowing through it ...
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Late 20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co 18ct Yellow Gold Double Layer Fringe Necklace circa 1970s Italian
Located in London, GB
A stunning 18ct gold fringe necklace by Tiffany & Co. circa 1970s, formed of a double layer of fine fox-tail chain fringes, one shorter in front overlaying a longer one behind, gradu...
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Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Modernist Shell Crystals Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Very light scratches, barely noticeable. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% Genuine. It is around 50 years old. This is a very stylish and rare piece of jewellery. ...
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1980s German Belle Époque Vintage Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent Chinese Passementerie Sautoir
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Chinese Collection passementerie sautoir. Composed of palest ivory braided cord woven with tiny burgundy seed beads. Two large ivory colored and burgundy colored tassels are enhanced with large and small silk beads to form the double pendant. Unsigned 1970's. Excellent Condition. 30...
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1970s French Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces

Diamonds Pearls 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Monet Goldtone Pendant Necklace, Costume Jewelry
Located in Stamford, CT
Mod pendant necklace with concentric ovals. Chain is 26" long. Pendant is 2.88" long.
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1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces

Miniature Hatching Chick Easter Pendant by Marie Betteley
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A Russian inspired egg-shaped pendant, of openwork gilded silver or vermeil design depicting a chick emerging from its egg, engraved XB, for Xristos Boskrese, or Christ is Risen in R...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Russian Empire Drop Necklaces

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Antique 2.59ct Sapphire and 0.32ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An stunning, fine and impressive antique Edwardian 2.59 carat sapphire and 0.32 carat diamond, 18 carat yellow gold and platinum pendant with a 15ct yellow gold chain; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections This stunning, fine and impressive antique pendant has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold and platinum set, with a 15ct yellow gold chain. The drop style pendant displays a feature 2.59ct pear cut blue sapphire, claw set to the nadir of the design. The pear-shaped terminal of this Edwardian pendant suspends from an articulated linear drop, ornamented with two collet set Old European cut diamonds. The apex of the linear drop features an impressive cluster style setting, embellished with a 0.30ct round faceted cut sapphire to the centre, encircled with eight further Old European cut diamonds. The necklace suspends from a 16' yellow gold chain, securing to the reverse with a sheath style fastening. This stunning antique pear shaped sapphire pendant has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18ct and 15ct yellow gold and platinum. This sapphire and diamond pendant is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card, in addition to a sapphire report certificate from The Gem and Pearl Laboratory Limited, 43 Kirby Street, London*, for the feature sapphire. NOTE: * The Gem & Pearl Laboratory certifies that the gemstone shows no evidence of heat treatment. Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone. Condition This impressive antique Edwardian necklace...
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20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18K Gold Victorian Sandstone Orb Fob
Located in Venice, CA
Set in an 18k gold filigree fob, this Golden Sandstone orb has a mesmerizing sparkle. The orb rotates, giving the piece movement that enhances the stone's unique glittering effect. T...
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Early 1900s Unknown Tudor Antique Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faux Semi Precious Stone Resin Necklace, 1980's
Located in Atlanta, GA
1980's chunky resin bead necklace with the appearance of semi-precious stones accented with gold tone metal fittings and dimpled beads. Some of the 'stones' are carved with an Asian...
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1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces

Vintage Platinum, Diamond and South Sea Pearl Pendant
Located in London, GB
Large, 1970s Piece. Platinum, White Diamond and White, South Sea Double Pearl Pendant. Pendant features two large pearls, both halo set with soft, fl...
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1970s British Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

18K Gold Turquoise Diamond Convertible Necklace Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18K gold necklace with a removable center section allowing it to be worn as a brooch, containing 41 round, oval and pear shaped turquoise cabochons, 82 round brilliant and single cut...
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20th Century Retro Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Antique La Belle Epoque Edwardian Natural Pearl Diamond Pendant Platinum Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique La Belle Époque natural pearl and diamond pendant necklace in platinum and gold, Portuguese, circa 1900. This garland jewel of geometric, floral and...
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Early 1900s Portuguese Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

1970 Rhinestone Drop Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Calling all vintage jewelry lovers! This statement rhinestone necklace is begging to be added to your collection! This necklace is simply mesmerizing, the arrangement of all of the rhinestones is so intricate and comes together to create the most regal and eye catching shape. Round rhinestones in a variety of sizes come together to form a large diamond drop...
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1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces

Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Tapered Nautilus Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Created as a one of a kind necklace in the late 1970's, this is part of the Nautilus series that Robert Lee Morris designed and made by hand in Soho NYC. Using two elongated hollow t...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Rectangle Amethyst Purple Crystal Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
100% Genuine, Very good condition. Light scratches, barely noticeable. Not any colour loss except the clasp. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Materials: Gold Plated metal, rhinestones. L...
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Floral Crystals Round Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Constructed from polished gold plated brass with a snake chain design, this Christian Dior necklace is adorned with a Swarovski crystal-embel...
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Large Costume Extra-Long Hand-Knotted Chanel-Like Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully extra-long hand-knotted elegant Chanel-like costume pearl necklace measures 71 inches in length. The circumference of the pearls measures 1/2 inch. Made in France.
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1980s French Baroque Vintage Drop Necklaces

Pear Shape Ruby and Diamond Necklace, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Pear Shape Ruby and Diamond Necklace made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The total weight of the necklace is 16.29 grams.
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20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby Glass Statement Collar 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A magnificent Vintage Ruby Statement Collar. Clever design incorporates large ruby glass stones amongst grand metal motifs whilst leaving no detail to...
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1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces

Couture RobertGoosens 1969-1971 MadameGres RockCrystal Stone HammeredWire Choker
Located in Chicago, IL
Robert Goosens, the French haute-couture parurier who enjoyed reinterpreting ancient and antique styles of jewelry with rock crystal and faux stones, collaborated with Madame Alix Gres, the Parisian fashion and theatrical-costume designer who founded Maison Gres, to make spiral-wire adornments for her couture gowns, such as this handmade hammered brass wire choker necklace with five dropped en-tremblant pendants that are decorated with unique colorful beads and wrapped wire. This necklace dates between 1969-1971 based on similar unsigned spiraled-wire "metal" jewelry without goldsmithing marks in the museum collection of TheMet (see our photo), which acquired it from Maison Givenchy founder Hubert de Givenchy, who was one of the most supportive fans of Gres. Like the legendary sculptural clothing designs of Madame Gres, this necklace was inspired by Greco-Roman costumes, while its sculpted shapes by Goosens reference her signature curvilinear fabric techniques that earned her the sobriquet of "the master of the wrapped and draped dress". Goosens (1927-2016), nicknamed Monsieur Bijou, also made jewelry inspired by other periods of antiquity to compliment the couture clothing of Coco Chanel, Cristobal Balenciaga, Elsa Schiaparelli, Christian Dior, and Yves Saint Laurent. After Goosens collaborated with Gres, he revisited golden spiral designs with Saint Laurent. Similar to the free-flowing fabric manipulated in Gres gowns, this hand-shaped necklace that we photographed in sunlight is a study in motion that drapes across a curvy cleavage. Adding drama to this necklace below its wire choker, the top teetering-wire pendant is a twisted and hammered horizontal double spiral, which is a Hellenistic symbol of life and transformation suggesting the breasts of a goddess of fertility and motherhood. Yet distinctly Goosens, 18 hand-cut and hand-dyed "ancient-Roman-blue" rock-crystal beads are wire-strung to weight a second tier of two separate vertical double-spiral pendants. On each, a wrapped-wire tube divides the blue beads. Between these vertical pendants in two tiers, the central vertical pendants each feature a one-of-a-kind multicolor bead (yellow/blue/red/black/white) in two lengths with abstract organic patterns recalling ancient Italian glasswork. Four more blue beads bracket these larger colorful beads. An additional 10 blue beads and 5 wire tubes decorate the bottom looped wire pendant, as well as the bottom of the wire choker. Like the hammered-wire jewelry designs of modern artist Alexander Calder, the creative complex construction of this necklace surprisingly required no metalsmith techniques, such as soldering or casting, just great skill with a jewelry pliers and hammer. For a bigger picture of couture clothing by Madame Gres during the decade beginning in 1969, she notably designed many museum-collected one-color silk-taffeta draped long gowns with empire waists and simple high collars or geometric cut-outs. Remarkably, the focal points for some of these unique dresses were at the wrists, from where long pouf sleeves voluminously droop around the hands to nearly the floor like two enormous long-petaled flowers. If paired with this equally downward-focused and balanced necklace from this same period, its bold Greco-Roman elements would have pulled a viewer's gaze of the dress from floor to face. Although there is no significant provenance for this necklace, hammered brass and tinted rock crystal were among the few materials repeatedly associated with Goosens from 1969-71. For example, in his overlapping interior-decor collections based on themes of waterlilies or foliage, Goosens hammered gilt brass wire and sheets (see our closeup photo) to represent plant parts or he wired rock-crystal beads to appear as tiny fruits. While the two multicolor glass or resin beads in this necklace are atypical, the combination of blue, yellow and red is a palette that the designer used for other pieces of rock-crystal jewelry and he created many kinds of multicolor faux stones with glass or resin paste, such as faux Tibetan turquoise including black and white. According to journalism based on interviews with Goosens, he often acquired unusual stones and glass for inspiration during his extensive travels exploring museum-collected antiquities. Since Maison Goosens was acquired in 2005 by Maison Chanel, it opened the Parisian showroom Galerie Goosens and associated shops to sell many kinds of reproductions and reimagined works by the founder, which fortunately does not suit the completely handmade elements of this necklace. So this couture piece remains one-of-a-kind. If desiring a vintage haute-couture original by Robert Goosens, we recommend perusing the Maison Goosens website so that a reproduction with a contemporary signature is not mistakenly purchased. Madame Gres (1903-1993) was born Germaine Emelie Krebs, but initially identified her fashion designs with the pseudonym Alix and later Alix Barton...
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Mid-20th Century French Greek Revival Drop Necklaces

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Rock Crystal, Crystal, Brass

Brutalist Modernist Sterling Space Age Tassel Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Interesting Space Age Modernist Brutalist Necklace featuring a maze design with gemstones and silver tassels. Made of sterling silver Marked Sterling with a AR makers mark
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces

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Onyx, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Sparkling 159 Diamond Y Drop Choker Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
You will absolutely adore this distinctive diamond drop necklace. Warm yellow gold is paired with sparkling white diamonds in a chic 'Y' design, making this glittering beauty one of...
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Chanel Gripoix Royal Blue Flower Necklace
Located in London, GB
This unique Chanel Gripoix vintage necklace displays a strand of gold-toned chains with blue clover flower motifs and a beaded chain. Finished with an...
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Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Flower Crystals Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. Size: 38 cm. Extend chain: 5 cm. Pendant: 3.0*1.2 cm. Weight: 12 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pou...
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings Coral Multi Strand Necklace Mounted in 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Coral necklace designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. An extremely rare modernist necklace, created in New York city at the Tiffany Studios by Angela Cummings, back in the 19...
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1990s American Modernist Drop Necklaces

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Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old Mine Diamond 18 Karat Gold Enamel Cross Necklace Tourmaline Clasp
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent antique Cross Pendant Necklace set with a Cross with a sparkling Old Mine Cut Diamond and Red Enamel hanging from ...
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Givenchy Matte Gold Amphora Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Givenchy Matte Gold Amphora Pendant on a long versatile chain. Set with a faux ivory bakelite body and faux pearl top with Givenchy Logo on fron...
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1990s French Drop Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Iconic Van Cleef & Arpels Coral & Turquoise Necklace & Earrings Set
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Van Cleef & Arpels Coral & Turquoise Necklace & Earrings Set Both the necklace and earrings set with round cut diamonds, cabochon angel skin coral, and turquoise Necklace Si...
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1960s American Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold

30 Carat Opal Pendant Necklace Red Fire 14 Karat Gold Antique Retro
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely spectacular 30 Carat Fire Opal Pendant in a stunning Flame Motif setting in 14 Karat Gold. The extraordinary opal is 1 3/8 inches tall and is 7/8 inch wide. The opal has magnificent fire...
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20th Century Unknown Modernist Drop Necklaces

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Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1940s French Set of Diamond and Burma No Heat Ruby Necklace and Earrings
Located in New York, NY
1940's French Diamond and Ruby Necklace and Earrings Set The necklace has approximately 75ct of rubies and 40-42ct of diamonds all set in Platinum, and the clasps are white gold. The...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

Mikimoto Blue Sapphire & Akoya Pearl Ocean Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
For those inspired by the ocean, this Mikimoto necklace is just exhilarating. Deep blue sapphires gradually fade into a stunning 8mm Akoya crafted in 18kt wh...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold

Coral and Gold Necklace
Located in Palermo, IT
Coral and Gold Necklace with round cabochon and drops.
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1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral

Alfred Karram 1970 Geometric Sculptural Necklace in Solid 0.925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric necklace designed by Alfred Karram (1932-2017). A beautiful piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the Architect and artist Alfred...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco Sautoir necklace, Silk and bead
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Art Deco Sautoir necklace. This necklace is just everything Deco! Early 1920s it is made from black silk ribbon and fastens with a japanned barrel...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Steel

Vintage 70s Necklace Amethyst Rose Quartz 14k Gold Long Strand Nugget Links
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage amethyst & rose quartz necklace crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s). Amethyst beads measure (average) 3/4 x 1/2 inch (in very good condition and f...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces

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Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trifari Moonstone Ruby Clair de Lune Drop Necklace, Alfred Phillipe
Located in New York, NY
Rare Trifari Alfred Philippe, Clair de Lune collectible and elegant double drop retro necklace of pink gold plate metal, crystal rhinestones and faux d...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Hubert Harmon Atomic Fish Pendant-Belt
Located in New York, NY
Charming Hubert Harmon Atomic Fish Pendant from the 1940's. Necklace is handmade of brass rings and domes with central floral motif from which dangles the ...
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1940s Mexican Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Diamond Pendant necklace circa 1900. Openwork settings are made of platinum topped 14k gold set with 13 fine quality, antique cut d...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver

Collier Collerette En or 18 Carats, Décor De Feuilles Et Filigranes Époque 1900
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
Ravissant collier dit “collerette”ou “draperie” en or 18 carats d’époque 1900. Il est orné de 5 motifs de forme cœur stylisée en chute, décorés d’arabesques en filigrane, de feuilles finement ciselées et de torsades. Ces motifs sont retenus par 20 maillons légèrement triangulaires également en filigrane. Le fermoir est un anneau ressort . Longueur : 44 cm Dimensions du motif central : hauteur 14 mm X largeur 29 mm Poids : 18.40 gr Bijou ancien authentique Travail français Nous sommes spécialistes en pierres précieuses et en bijoux anciens depuis 1980. Tous nos bijoux sont examinés et contrôlés avant chaque vente par notre expert gemmologue (diplômé de l’Institut National de Gemmologie de Paris Plus de quarante ans d’expérience). Nous garantissons l’authenticité de tous nos bijoux et toutes nos pierres précieuses (diamant, saphir, rubis et émeraude) sont analysées attentivement au microscope afin de vous donner un maximum d’informations. La plupart de nos diamants sont accompagnés d’un certificat de l’un des deux meilleurs Laboratoires au monde, soit le LFG (Paris) ou le GIA (USA). Les montures, le sertissage et le titrage des métaux (or, platine ou argent) sont vérifiés avec soin. Nos pierres et nos modèles sont sélectionnés pour offrir à nos clients une entière satisfaction que ce soit une jolie bague Art...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k 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.

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