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LEGACY 100 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Necklace 12 Carat Center GIA
Located in Mumbai, IN
Crafted for the world’s most discerning collectors, this 100 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant-Cut Diamond Heritage Necklace is a monumental creation of light, scale, and prestige. At its h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces

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Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Bjorn Weckstrom 1967 Finland Rare Kukkiva Muuri Necklace 18Kt Gold & Tourmalines
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural necklace designed by Bjorn Weckstrom (b 1935-). An extraordinary and extremely rare sculptural necklace, created by Bjorn Weckstrom, back in the 1967. This prototype piece for the "Kukkiva Muuri" (Flowering Wall) was designed in his Finland studio between the 1965 and 1967, specifically for the Rio de Janeiro Competition. It was carefully assembled and crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, finished with highly textured patterns. This wearable sculpture, display a composition created by the sporadic placements of 14 natural green Brazilian tourmalines that are are mounted in bezels and hang freely from gold wires. They have a combined weight of 24 carats and are transparent. Has a total weight of 65.4 grams and has a lenght of 17.6 inches (44.70 Cm). The main decorative drop piece have a measures of 80 mm by 44 mm (3.15 x 1.74 inches) Stamped, with the maker's mark, the Helsinki Finland gold assay control hallmark, the designer's initials and signed "B W .750 O-7". Bjorn Weckstrom, born in 1935 and at the age of 16 studied at the goldsmiths school where he graduated in 1956. he proceeded to open his first workshop in Helsinki and began producing jewelry, inspired by the nature and featuring the use of rough cut gems. his participation in the international exhibition of modern jewelry, an exhibition formulated by Graham Hughes and the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1961, catapulted his career. He joined Pekka Antilla as a designer in 1963 and eventually in 1974, was made a partner in what is now called Lapponia. His career continued to blossom and in 1965, after winning the Rio de Janeiro competition, with his design for the flowering wall necklace he became an internationally known jeweler. Exhibitions: Rio de Janeiro 1965. Gran Prix...
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1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Couture Paste and Pate de Verre Draped Collar
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Couture Paste and Pate de Verre Draped Collar, handmade with 3 rows of draped paste swags with dozens hand made pate de verre turquoise drops. Incredible quality. 13....
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1950s French Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Rhodium

Garnet Marquise Cut Heart Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10k yellow gold Garnet Marquise heart pendant containing 16 marquise cut garnets weighing 2.40cts. on a 17 inch chain.
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2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces

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Garnet, 10k Gold

Garnet Marquise Cut Heart Pendant
Garnet Marquise Cut Heart Pendant
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Chanel Rock Crystal Runway "Ice" Necklace F/W 2010, Maison Goossens
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Rock Crystal Runway "Ice" Necklace from F/W 2010 by Maison Goossens. This is a one of a kind runway model, never commercialized in stores. A massive rock crystal quartz specimen is mounted on silvered bronze as the centerpiece and hangs from a jangle of silvered chains with cascading pave "CC" logo charms. Collector quality. Size: Pendant 5.5" x 4.5" x 1.25". Total length 19" with 7" extender chain. Chanel F/W 2010 "Iceberg" Show description: "Freja Beha Erichsen and three bears on an ice floe. This was the arctic scene at Chanel, where giant chunks of bona fide iceberg, specially transported from Scandinavia, formed the frozen landscape around which models solemnly splashed through a sea of 'berg-melt in shaggy snow boots with ice-block heels." Fur-fringed embroideries and ice jewelry...
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2010s French Drop Necklaces

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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal

Antique ArtNouveau Tourmaline Gems & Lampwork Glass WhiteGold Filigree Sautoir
Located in Chicago, IL
Epitomizing the Art Nouveau movement, this antique post-1912 sautoir drop necklace with a white-gold openwork-and-wire pendant and filigree clasp features a rainbow of handcrafted gem beads--the largest of which are carved "Rose of France" and purple amethysts plus faceted-pink and beveled-aqua tourmalines--along with what appears to be lampwork glass...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Amethyst, Tourmaline, White Gold, Enamel, Rhodium, Gilt Metal

Art Deco Gold Plated Necklace with Apple Green Paste Stone Drops circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Art Deco gold plated necklace, featuring eleven graduated apple green paste stone drops in open back settings. The faceted paste stones are raised at the front and pointed ...
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1930s Vintage Drop Necklaces

Art Nouveau Goddess Maiden Woman Locket Necklace Gorgeous
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique gold filled Victorian - Art Nouveau locket pendant necklace which features a beautiful goddess maiden woman with extraordinary flowing hair. This is one o...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces

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Gilt Metal, Gold-filled

Antique Art Nouveau Secessionist Necklace Cabochon Turquoise River Pearl Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate flexible link dangling necklace was executed in the secessionist style around 1905. It is most likely of European origin, however, an attribution to a specific country ...
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Turquoise, Base Metal

Natural Ruby and Diamond Drop Estate Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in US
ESTATE Necklace Featuring in the Center a Pear Cut Mozambique Natural Ruby Weighing 2.30 carats, Not Treated. The ruby is set in a beautiful vintage-inspired scroll setting. The center bow design of the necklace features a round brilliant cut diamond measurement 4.1mm and sparkling diamonds all...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Mediterranean Eden White Gold Diamond & Multi-Gem Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2534 Comes With Dandelion Authenticity Guarantee Card Only Model Mediterranean Eden Serial Number AE**** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Diamond, Amethyst, Topaz Weight Approximat...
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2010s Italian Drop Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Signed Carlo Zini Designer Sparkling Crystal Art Deco Style Jeweled Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Designer Carlo Zini Crystal Jeweled Necklace suspending a faceted rectangular Crystal stone and accented by Sparkling Crystals all through t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Crystal, Gold Plate

Italian Breathtaking 18k London Blue Topaz Diamonds White Gold Necklace for Her
Located in Genève, GE
Necklace White Gold 18 K (Matching Ring and Earrings Available) Diamond 0,86 ct London Blue Topaz Weight 6.20 grams Length 43 cm With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry trad...
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2010s Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold

Dalben Design Emerald Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18k yellow gold satin finishing pendant with a bezel-set faceted drop shape Emerald weight 1,58 carat. drop pendant dimension : width 9,4 mm height 8,6 mm Chain le...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diana M. 16.81Cts. Sapphire and Diamond Hear Shape Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18kt. White gold. 16.81cts sapphire no heated heart center stone with total 4.00ts diamonds around 18 stones.
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Jadeite Ruby Akoya Pearl Diamond Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
An antique carved jadeite (material origin: Myanmar, formerly known as Burma) is featured in this vintage style pendant. The jadeite is a beauti...
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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White Diamond, Jade, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Moi Firdos Multi Gemstone Uncut Diamond Necklace
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(22K) : 4.63g Gold(18K) : 1.87g Gold(14K) : 4.3g Uncut Diamonds/Vilandi/Polki : 2.06ct Gemstones : Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Hessonite Garnet, Carnelian, Yellow On...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces

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Carnelian, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Cultured Pearl,...

Antique Emerald Pearl Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold Renaissance Revival
Located in New York, NY
This is an antique Emerald and Pearl Pendant Necklace set with seven gorgeous green emerald cut rectangular Emeralds in the Renaissance Revival Style. The Emeralds total approximate...
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20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces

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Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi-Strand Faceted Burmese Pink Ruby and Pave` Diamond Beaded Necklace
Located in Nantucket, MA
A lovely 5-strand faceted Burmese pink ruby necklace with pave` diamonds on the oxidized sterling bail and tassel cover. The bail can be removed. Great life to the rubies which mea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver

Vintage Diamante and Sapphire Drop Necklace Circa 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Diamante and Sapphire Drop Necklace Circa 1980s. This reminds me of something that Princess Diana wore. There are tiny prong-set round stones around the neck that gather wit...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Natural Yellow Oval Diamond 0.49 Carat TW Gold Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's classic diamond pendant. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White Gold setting with a natural oval cut yellow diamond. The yellow diamond is surrounded by natural r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Bulgari Serpenti Diamond Snake Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bulgari Serpenti diamond snake necklace in 18k white gold, accompanied by Bulgari box. This striking Bulgari Serpenti piece features approximately 73.81 carats of round brilliant cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Green Jadeite Jade and Diamond Platinum Necklace, with GIA Jade Report
Located in Honolulu, HI
MAGNIFICENT large natural apple green Jade & diamond necklace in platinum with GIA jade report. This gorgeous hololith "disc" shape Jade has a beautiful appl...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Art Deco 'Lighter than Air' Diamond Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
It sits quietly at the neck calling attention to its dignity. Spun of platinum and white gold, in linear and vertical form, the pendant is delicate, strong and like urban 1920's arch...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum, 10k Gold, 14k Gold

Caduceus Snake Pendant Necklace Gold Medicine Doctor Hermes Peace Antique
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A WONDERFUL CADUCEUS PENDANT WITH ENTWINED SNAKES IN 10 KARAT YELLOW GOLD. The caduceus is a symbol that features two snakes wrapped around...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

17.24 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Marquise Diamond White Gold Flower Necklace
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 17.24 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Diamonds and 43.50 Carat Blue Topaz Necklace with Aquamarine Beads
Located in New York, NY
This majestic necklace features a showstopping 43.50 carat Oval Blue Topaz set in an elaborate 18 karat yellow gold and Diamond setting. The pendant is set on a strand of natural co...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite 9.8 CTW Ruby Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 9.8 CTW Ruby Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in 14K Gold studded with octagon and baguette cut ruby and round diamonds. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Skull Rosary Gold Plated
Located in London, GB
This Large Skull Rosary by Jade Jagger is crafted in gold-plated sterling silver, featuring prominent, sculpted skull beads arranged along a generously proportioned chain. Each skull...
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2010s Drop Necklaces

Diana M. 38.97 Cts. Sapphire and Diamond Flower Shape Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold sapphire and diamond necklace adorned with 15.59 cts ceylon sapphires in a flower shape and 23.38 cts tw of diamonds (C.Dunaigre certified) measuring 32"
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21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Roberto Coin 'Diamonds by the Inch' Drop Lariat Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning Roberto Coin 'Diamonds By The Inch' lariat necklace, crafted in opulent 18 karat yellow gold, exudes timeless elegance and sophistication. This exquisite necklace featu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

NIB Handcrafted Smoky Quartz and Agate Sterling Silver Floral Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning statement piece handcrafted in rich colors of orange agate flowers accented with turquoise and smoky quartz centers. Each beaded strand graduates longer than the next, and features stations of multishaped smoky quartz, orange agate, red glass and dyed brown freshwater pearls. Smoky quartz rondelles complete the end of each strand. Scrolled sterling silver cone...
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Sapphire & Amethyst Necklace in 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Sapphire & Amethyst Necklace in 18K Gold & Silver Ruby - 166.70 Carats Sapphires - 4 Carats Purple Amethyst -5 Carats The Bochic "Capri" Opal & Multi Fancy...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Cartier Diamond approx.0.14ct 18K Pink Gold Diamants Legers Heart Necklace
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item Number: 24010110 ■Brand: Cartier ■Product Name: Diamants Légers Heart Necklace ■Product/Model Number: B7059400 ■Material: 1P Diamond (Approx. 0.14ct), 750 K18 PG Pink Gold ■Wei...
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2010s French Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Passe-Partout Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Designed to be seamlessly worn in multiple ways Circa - 1969 Approximate Total Diamond Weight -55.00 CTS Signed - VCA
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1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Gucci Diamantissima Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace in White Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Gucci Diamantissima diamond drop pendant necklace set in 18k white gold. The necklace features a spectacular round brilliant-cut diamond, which is securely set ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gold Plated Hoop Drops Necklace with Plastic Red Coral Beads 1970s
Located in London, GB
Wonderful gold plated hoop drops necklace, with plastic red coral beads, and textured round end pieces. There is no clasp. Measuring necklace length 72 cm / 28.3 inches. The pendant...
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1970s Vintage Drop Necklaces

530 carat Emerald Tourmaline Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
530 carat Emerald Tourmaline Diamond Gold Necklace, 14k Gold beautiful hand-crafted necklace with lion motif in the clasp Gross Weight- 68.63 Daimond 2.77 carats ...
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2010s Indian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamonds by The Yard Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 10 round brilliant cut = 1.50cttw Color: G / H Clarity: VS2 Dimensions: necklace measures 18-inches in length Weight: 3.45 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Heidi Abrahamson Pearl Reticulated Sterling Silver Statement Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sterling silver and pearl necklace created by Heidi Abrahamson of Phoenix, Arizona. Necklace is made up of reticulated sterling s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Drop Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver

14K Ruby Cabochon Diamond Halo Pendant .80 CTW
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
14K Ruby Cabochon Diamond Halo Pendant .80 CTW The beautiful halo pendant consists of cherry, pink colored ruby centered and surrounded by diamonds. The pend...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond and Emerald Dangly Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Style: Necklace Necklace Metal: 18k White Gold Total Weight: 31.4 Grams Pendant Diameter: 3.5" x 1.7" Chain Length: 16" ​ ​Emerald Count: 7 ​ ​Emerald Cara...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 kt. Yellow Gold Adler Genève Set Necklace & Earrings With Emeralds & Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent 18 kt. Yellow Gold Adler Genève Set Necklace & Earrings With Emerald and Diamonds from Estate Sultan Of Oman Qaboos Bin Said. Completely Hand made by Adler Genève, one o...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Diamond Gold Landscape Moss Agate Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
A wondrous specimen piece of agate known as moss agate exhibits the likeness of a tree naturally formed. The stone was chosen for its natural pattern and cut then smoothly polished t...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces

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Agate, 15k Gold

Victorian Moonstone Ruby Necklace Antique 14 Karat Gold Museum Quality Necklace
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN MOONSTONE AND RUBY NECKLACE IN 14 KARAT ROSE GOLD. The necklace is an absolute masterpiece of antique Victorian jewelry artist...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces

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Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

NWT $525K 18KT Magnificent Rare Fancy 45ct Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Gorgeous 18KT White Gold Glittering Diamond and Paraiba Tourmaline Necklace!!!! Nec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 29.54ctt Emerald & Diamond Drop Necklace 18k
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful Brazilian emerald drop with natural heart shape diamonds grand drop necklace. High jewelry Alexander Beverly Hills. *Emerald's color looks the same as the photo in the GIA ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Tahitian Pearl Enhancer Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold enhancer pendant with round faceted diamonds weighing 0.30 carats total and one black Tahitian pearl measuring 14.99mm. - Pendant slides on a 14K white gold chain, 16...
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Gold, 13.5 cts. of fine Australian Opals & Diamonds small Purse, c. 1890
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique yellow gold small purse set with diamonds and fine Australian opals. The diamonds are white old cut diamonds amounting to approximately .20 cts., and graded to be approximate...
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1880s American Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

14k White Gold Catholic Rosary Y Drop Necklace with Virgin Mary Station Beads
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Material: 14k White Gold Bar Dimensions: 27mm x 17mm Chain: Diamond Cut Station Beads Weight: 8 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces

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14k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Horseshoe 18P Diamond Necklace 16" 18 Karat White Gold Authentic
Located in New York, NY
TIFFANY & CO. Horseshoe 18P Diamond Necklace 16" 18K White Gold Authentic, Vintage Tiffany horseshoe pendant in 18 Karat white Gold Metal: 18K White...
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2010s Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Hypnotic Maze Opal Diamond Ruby Signature Symbol Tree Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Our signature Symbol Tree Necklaces are each unique and made to be versatile. Attaches to 17 inch black leather sude cord with Silver Auto Lock Clasp (included) so charms cascade dow...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Agate, Amazonite, Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Druzy, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...

Imperial White Jadeite Cabochon and Diamond Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
This Magnificent Necklace is composed of eight pieces of high quality translucent white jadeite cabochon and nine pieces of small imperial gr...
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2010s East Asian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Important Necklace Emeralds and Diamonds 120 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Emeralds = 75.25 Carats Diamonds = 44.85 Carats Clarity: E-G; Clarity: VVS-SI Metal: 18K Gold Necklace...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Couture RobertGoosens 1969-1971 MadameGres RockCrystal Stone HammeredWire Choker
Located in Chicago, IL
Robert Goosens, the French haute-couture Chanel-favorite parurier who enjoyed reinterpreting ancient and antique styles of jewelry with rock crystal and faux stones, also collaborated with Madame Alix Gres. Relevant to this statement necklace, the Parisian theatrical-costume designer, who founded the French fashion-house Maison Gres, commissioned Goosens to make spiral-wire adornments for her couture gowns. This handmade hammered brass wire choker necklace with five dropped en-tremblant pendants is decorated with unique colorful beads and wrapped wire. The piece 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 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

Vintage Scaasi Red Carpet Gold Rhinestone and Lucite Tassel Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Vintage Scassi goldtone rope necklace surrounding Lucite cylinders and square rhinestones. The clasp has a rhinestone center surrounded by seven faux-pearls. Center rhinestone piece,...
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Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

An Edwardian natural pearl and diamond necklace
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the pear-shaped pearl measuring approximately 6.0 x 10.7 mm accompanied by GCS report stating to be natural of saltwater origin, susp...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold, Platinum

Alex Jona Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold chain necklace, featuring 12.88 carats of briolette cut blue sapphire drops. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not...
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2010s Italian Drop Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

22K gold indian wedding navratna necklace with natural diamond polkis and gems
Located in Bangkok,, TH
Celebrate tradition and opulence with this exquisite 22K gold Navratna necklace set, a masterful blend of cultural heritage and modern craftsmanship. Designed for grand Indian weddin...
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2010s Indian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yel...

LEGACY 30 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Diamond Necklace
Located in Mumbai, IN
A glowing trail of golden intensity — this 30-carat Fancy Intense Yellow radiant cut diamond necklace is a vivid tribute to brilliance, rarity, and masterful curation. Each diamond h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces

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Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 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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