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Drop Necklaces For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1990s
Deco Flapper Beads with Ball Chain Tassel
Located in New York, NY
Unusually long flapper beads from the 1920's of orange bakelite with carved and dyed vegetable ivory (plastic). Super long in length, designed to be worn ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Brass

Antique Edwardian Peridot and Pearl Gold Swag Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Exquisite Edwardian Swag Necklace, beautifully worked Peridot and pearl medallions, linking gold chain inter-spaced with pearls. Approx. 17.25 ...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Gold

Late Art Deco Faceted Citrine Enamel & Gold Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A fantastic and very unusual citrine necklace from the Late Art Deco (ca1930) era! This beautiful piece is comprised of a single large sized teardrop citrine that hangs from a 14kt y...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Citrine, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Louis Rousselet Pearl and Crystal Paste Necklace C1920
Located in New York, NY
Pristine Louis Rousselet graduated pearl and crystal paste, choker necklace .Composed of Rousselet signature round and teardrop pearls. Marked ,Made In France 14" with 2" drop ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Base Metal

Art Nouveau Antique Russian Heart Shaped Sliding Locket
Located in Chicago, IL
made in Moscow between 1899 and 1908 The 14K three-color gold heart locket features a female face profile (green gold) with flowing hair (rose gold) embellished with a cabochon cut ...
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Russian Imperial-era Aquamarine Necklace, St. Petersburg, c. 1910
Located in St. Catharines, ON
This rare Russian necklace is from the Romanov era, period of Tsar Nicholas II. It comprises a beautiful garland of scrolling and foliate design and is set with a pear-shaped aquamar...
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1910s Russian Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Freshwater Pearl Wisteria Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Composed of freshwater pearls with silver and rose tones, highlighted by rose-cut diamonds, this Art Nouveau gold pendant necklace da...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow...

Gianni Versace silver double medusa head necklace with rhinestones, 1990s
Located in Nottingham, GB
This is a iconic necklace from the famous Italian designer Gianni Versace from the 1990s. The necklace features a silver toned metal chain with a unique style link covered in rhinestones. In the centre of the chain there are two circle medallions with the designers well know medusa head motif. The simple yet stunning piece is a statement to any outfit and a must to any collection. The finishing designer touch includes Gianni Versace greek tile...
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1990s British Drop Necklaces

Lapislazuli Flower Tourmaline Diamonds White Gold 18 karat Drop Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
The Scala Gioielli & Figli is pleased to announce to all its customers who purchase outside the European Community an additional 10% discount from the list price on all its items. Th...
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1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Diamond Platinum Pearl Enamel Flower Basket Necklace Antique Edwardian Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Rose Cut Diamond, Pearl, Platinum and Enamel pendant necklace in the form of a flower basket. The jewel is a museum quality antique Edwardian - Victorian necklace with delicate romantic grace and beauty. The flower basket is platinum. The pendant is set with 10 rose cut diamonds in the leaves, flower centers and basket. The flower petals are of natural pearls. The basket is set in a circle of white enamel over 14 Karat yellow gold. The chain is platinum. The necklace dates to 1890 - 1910. The Edwardians were the master of using platinum...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 14k Gold, Enamel

Two-Tone Diamond Necklace, 7.51 Carats
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The electronically tested necklace features a chevron-style diamond motif, bordered by yellow gold stationed ridges, supported by a designer style white gold flexible chain, terminat...
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1990s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Pink Green Tourmaline Diamond Necklace Platinum Antique Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
This is an exceptional and very rare Edwardian to Art Deco Necklace set with Pink and Green Tourmaline Gems of Great Beauty with Old European Cut...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Unusual Figural Celluloid Flapper Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and elegant flapper necklace from the 1920s. Figural full figured "head" beads are spaced with ribbed gilt metal beads and end with a long bl...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Silver and Amythest Edwardian Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Silver and Amythest Edwardian Necklace of European origin. Lovely Neoclassical motifs are used throughout with navette and oval genuine amythests. Heavy quality construction with lov...
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Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces

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Amethyst, Silver

Fabulous Faux Multi Gem Square Cut Statement Drop Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Sensational Runway Necklace set with huge square panels of colorful Faux Gem glass and Resin, rhinestones; the largest section having a lighter tint and being resin, the rest are all...
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1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Belle Epoch Opal and Diamond Wreath Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Belle Epoque opal and diamond pendant in platinum and gold, featuring an oval cabochon white opal claw-set on a platinum open-back scalloped collet, suspended from a rose-cut diamo...
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Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Deco Crystal Necklace with Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Lovely open backed crystal necklace from the 1920s. An articulated drop of various shaped stones falls from the 15" crystal chain. 2" drop
Excellent condition
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Patinaed French Celluloid Flapper Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual patinaed flapper necklace in celluloid from the 1920's. The bombe pendant is incised and decorated with a floral motif. Matching beads are sp...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

1920s 4 Carat Diamond and Pearl 14 Karat Two Tone Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Deco Diamond Pearl and 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Drop Necklace. Very early Art Deco/Victorian necklace with old miner diamonds and an oval egg shaped pearl. All diamonds on the drop...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1905 Negligé necklace paved with 10 carats of diamonds
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Negligé necklace in platinum, paved with approximately 10 carats of pear, round and old cut diamonds, on a thin chain. The pattern in the center is fix and set with an old cut cushi...
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Early 20th Century French Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Pearl Platinum Necklace, circa 1920s
Located in Wailea, HI
Art Deco Diamond and Pearl Platinum Necklace circa 1920's One Round Diamond weighing .45 carats approximately GH SI [bright with no imperfections visible to the naked eye] One Hundre...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Archibald Knox Rare Liberty & Co. Necklace
Located in London, GB
A beautiful unrecorded ruby & diamond necklace by Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co. Literature: cf. Liberty Jewellery sketch book, page 214, cat no ...
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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

CARTIER Diamond Heart Drop
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling diamond 18K white gold figural heart drop. Signed and numbered by Cartier. 1.30cts of full- cut brillant white diamonds. On original 15" black silk cord. This petite and ...
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1990s French Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

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Located in Stamford, CT
A regal 18 kt Edwardian diamond and amethyst pendant/brooch to exoresses your loving thoughts. Place it around a lady's neck and it sings magnificent quality. The amethyst gem is con...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

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Art Deco Coral and Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace on Diamond Chain
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This Necklace is incredible. The ART DECO Pendant is platinum on gold featuring coral accents and diamonds. The pendant is 2.5" long by 1"wide. The diamond and platinum chain...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Platinum

Stunning Art Deco Articulated Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Stunning art deco checkerboard pendant of clear and french rose facetted crystals. There are 2 triangular articulated drops at the bottom of the p...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Heart Note Onyx Sterling Silver and Stainless Steel Vintage Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Heart Note is simply Beautiful and forever lasting...A symbol of two hearts held together by a ribbon to create a bow, adorned with a clear CZ center, sliding into 2 stainless steel ...
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1990s Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Onyx, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel, Steel

Edwardian Paste Pierced Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Paste Pierced Heart Pendant swivel mounted on a long silk grosgrain ribbon lariat with slide. Silvered metal with glass paste stones. 1900's...
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Late 19th Century American Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Joseph Maria Olbrich Rare Secessionist Silver Enamel Chalcedony Pendant Necklace
By Joseph Maria Olbrich
Located in London, GB
Rare Jugenstil pendant for Theodor Fahrner. It is stamped `FM' (Ferdinand Morawe) but the contemporary literature confirms Olbrich's authorship several times. Documented Olbrich jewe...
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Early 1900s German Antique Drop Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Sterling Silver, Enamel

1910 Edwardian Diamond Gold Platinum 25th Anniversary Necklace
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A beautiful 25th anniversary pendant, heart-shaped, the openwork Roman numerals XXV set with antique-cut diamonds, suspended from a diamond set bail, mounted in platinum-topped gold,...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Deco Elephant Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art deco french ruby and faux pearl pate de verre necklace designed with alternating ruby and pearl beads, terminating in two elephant pate de verre charms.
Excellent conditi...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Sapphire and Citrine Briolettes Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Art Nouveau Free-form Teardrop Pearl in 14k yellow gold handmade mounting of floral/foliage design accompanied by cabochon teardrop Pearl; necklace comprised of facet-cut ci...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Citrine, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

René Lalique Art Nouveau Plique-à-jour Enamel and Aquamarine "Four Dragonflies"
Located in New York, NY
Created by René Lalique in 1903-1904, this four dragonfly pendant necklace is composed of plique-à-jour and basse taille enamel, aquamarine, diamonds and 18K gold. It is designed as ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Edwardian Peridot Diamond 18 Karat Gold Silver Floral Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a 1.5 mm curb link chain suspending a bale and pierced trapezoid-shaped pendant With highly rendered silver-topped foliate motif and centering an oval cut peridot Suspe...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 15K Gold Moonstone Drop Necklace with Fancy Link Chain
Located in Danvers, MA
Offered is a graceful late Victorian to early Edwardian period Moonstone Drop or Fringe Necklace. Fifteen round and oval cabochon cut Moonstones are suspended from a beautiful 15K g...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces

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Moonstone, 15k Gold

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1910, Platinum. This romantic necklace features a quintessential Edwardian swag and bow motif in platinum with four articulated elements suspending 2.0 carats of rich blue sapp...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Aquamarine and Diamond Necklace Platinum, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
An aquamarine and diamond necklace platinum, circa 1900. This elegant necklace comprises of beautifully sweeping scrolls festooned wit...
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Antique Amethyst Drop Necklace, 9k Gold, Lariat
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautiful Antique Art Deco 9kt yellow gold, amethyst drop pendant necklace is so feminine and pretty. The pendant has a round cut vibrant purple amethyst to the top intercepted...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Sapphire and Pearl drop pendant necklace, 15k yellow gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
This Antique Sapphire and Pearl drop necklace in 15kt yellow gold is just divine, it's delicate yet still stands out for it' charming elegant beauty! The necklace is a lariat or Y style necklace comprising of a fine trace link chain suspending a drop pendant. The chain terminates at a small bezel set dark blue, round cut sapphire, suspended from here is a rich gold knife edge bar drop. The final drop is an articulated diamond shaped pendant with the prettiest french cut blue Sapphire surrounded by a halo of creamy seed pearls. The necklace fastens with a spring ring fastener. A truly beautiful antique necklace...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Silver and Paste Pendant, Diamond Shape, Filigree
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique French Belle Epoque era paste pendant. It is crafted in 900 silver and set with an array of twinkling old cut clear paste stones. The pendant has a pretty filig...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Smoky Quartz Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Faceted Briolette
Located in New York, NY
This is a classic pear shape Briolette Cut faceted Smoky Quartz Pendant Drop in 14 Karat Yellow Gold in a wonderful large size. The beautiful smoky quartz is wonderfully faceted and...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces

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Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 5.50 Ctw. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Cross Pendant by Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare 5.50 Ctw. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace by Tiffany & Co., composed of platinum. Set with 11 Round Brilliant Cut diamonds weighing half a carat each, for a total carat weight of approximately 5.50 carats. Diamonds are estimated to have F-G colors and VS1-VS2 clarities. The cross measures approximately 1 1/2" tall by 1" wide and is suspended from a platinum chain necklace; weighing 21 grams in total. With a round O-ring clasp. Signed for 'Tiffany & Co'; American origin. Circa 1990-2000. Necklace comes with a box from Tiffany...
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1990s American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Blue Zircon drop pendant, 9k gold necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful Antique Art Deco 9kt Rose gold and blue Zircon drop pendant. The pendant has a round cut blue Zircon to the top beneath the bale which is intercepted by a rose gold bar ...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Blue Zircon, 9k Gold

Imperial Topaz & Emerald Necklace Early Art Deco Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
This rare and elegant 19" drop necklace was created in the 1920s. Crafted in buttery 18K gold, the pendant showcases a glorious imperial topaz and emerald-cut emerald, both from Braz...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Emerald, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Cartier Onyx, Diamonds and Pearl Pendant Necklace, Signed & Numbered
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video. This is a special piece of authentic Art Deco Cartier pendant necklace. The workmanship is absolutely beautiful. This platinum diamond setting with an oblong onyx combo is so pleasing to the eyes. The pendant is signed Cartier, Londres, New York with French assay marks. It is also numbered but we did not show the numbers for privacy. The pendant itself is about 7cm x 1.7cm. The extra long 42 inch necklace...
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1920s Hong Kong Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Onyx, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Blue Jasper Silver Drop Negligee Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE EDWARDIAN - ART DECO NEGLIGEE PENDANT DROP NECKLACE SET WITH GORGEOUS BLUE JASPER CABOCHONS AND PENDANTS IN SILVER DATING TO CIRCA 1910. This is a stunning Art Deco - Edwardian necklace. The wonderful blue jasper cabochon and pear shaped drops are set in silver mounts. The negligee style where one pendant hangs slightly below the others is classic Edwardian - Art Deco and is so very desirable and divine when worn. The lapidary work with the Jasper gems...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Jasper, Silver

Belle Epoque Diamond and Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Belle Epoque French diamond and pearl necklace, the circular open work giardinetto pendant centrally-set with a diamond-set basket with two diamond-set floral designed garlands sur...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian Amethyst Pearl Lavaliere Pendant Antique Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING EDWARDIAN AMETHYST PEARL LAVALIERE PENDANT WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL OVAL FACETED TWO CARAT AMETHYST GEM SURROUNDED BY A HALO...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Deco Opal Ruby Spider and Fly Insect Pendant Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A stunning and rare antique Art Deco Spider and Fly Pendant set with gorgeous Opal gems and Ruby eyes in 10 Karat Gold. The extraordinary pend...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Opal, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

German Diamond and White Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.95 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cross pendant; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive vintage small diamond cross...
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1990s German Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Tank Enamel Diamond Sautoir Necklace
Located in Feasterville, PA
An impressive Cartier sautoir necklace depicting the iconic Tank model Cartier watch set with enamel waves and the finest Cartier round brilli...
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1990s Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Pearl Pendant Necklace Flower Leaf Motif Victorian
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary Edwardian - Victorian Pendant with spectacular Old Mine Cut Diamonds of incredible white color and fire, and two stunning silvery white Pearls. The Diamonds and Pea...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco, Diamond and Sapphire Sautoir Necklace with Detachable Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless Art Deco diamond and sapphire sautoir necklace. A sautoir is a French term for a long necklace, chain, ribbon, or scarf that suspends a tassel or other ornament. The neckla...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Jade Lotus Flower Motif Necklace 14 Karat Gold Carved Antique Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
A SPECTACULAR ORIGINAL ART NOUVEAU - ART DECO PENDANT NECKLACE WITH TWO CARVED JADE MEDALLIONS OF GREAT BEAUTY WITH JADE BEADS SET IN THE PAPER CLIP CHAIN IN 14 KARAT GOLD. THE OVAL JADE WITH A FLOWER MOTIF, THE RECTANGULAR JADE IS A FLOWER AND FRUIT MOTIF. THE LOWER PENDANT HAS A STUNNING GOLD FLOWER BALE WHICH I BELIEVE IS A LOTUS, POPPY OR CHRYSANTHEMUM. A WONDERFUL ANTIQUE JADE NECKLACE...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Jade, Gold, 14k Gold

Tiffnay & Co. Edwardian Platinum Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Edwardian platinum lavalière necklace with a pendant of a flower cluster of a large natural grey pearl surrounded with 12 old cut diamon...
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1910s American Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Yves Saint Laurent Green and Brown Agate Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Necklace Details: Yves Saint Laurent (YSL), Iconic Designer Circa 1990s, Couture Line Features Brown and Green Agate 24 Inches in length Black and Steel Necklace Comes with Origin...
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1990s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces

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Agate, Steel

Edwardian Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This ultra-feminine creation combines classic Edwardian style elements with the exceptional quality of unheated Burmese rubies and antique cut white diamonds. The rubies weigh 2.00 c...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 90s Les Elise Paris Black with Gold Chain Link Necklace
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Les Elise Paris black with gold chain link necklace. - Featuring black drop octagon and round shapes. - Made in France. - Long: 17 ...
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1990s French Drop Necklaces

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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