Drop Necklaces

An early Victorian garnet, beryl, ruby and gold snake necklace, with cabochon-cut ruby eyes, with faceted garnets and pale green beryls set in the head and heart pendant, in closed b...

Sautoir necklace designed by Zolotas. Gorgeous dangle necklace, created in Greece by the jewelry house of Zolotas back in the late 20th century. This elegant necklace has been crafted with a mesh of wires made up in solid yellow gold of 18 karats. Designed with two dangle drops elements and an Hercules Knot. Fitted with a push box safety lock and a hinged figure 8 for extra security. Hercules Knot The Hercules Knot was notably a wedding symbol and also represented the virginity of the bride: this coming from the Roman lore that the Knot symbolized the legendary fertility of Hercules - relating to the girdle of Diana (Artemis) which was captured/retrieved from the Amazon Queen Hippolyta. Later on, the Hercules Knot survived its religious uses with the Ancients and was actually still used during medieval times as a common symbol as well as also being Renaissance love tokens. Weight: 139.80 Grams, (89.61Dwt). Size: Totally extended is 36 Inch (91.40 Cm). Measurements: The dangle drops have a lenght of 5.2 and 4.1 inches respectively. Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "ZOLOTAS Z04 18KT". History of Zolotas The firm of Zolotas, was founded in Athens in 1895 by Efthimios Zolotas. The jewelry of Zolotas is very well known for their designs inspired by Greek antiquity. In the 1950, they made the decision to create the trademark and branches out into international markets. It was also during this era that the jewelry House of Zolotas began crafting what would become their ancient Greek signature style. In a gorgeous combination of modern and ancient styles. The high karat gold jewelry was fashioned using traditional techniques and motifs with contemporary flair. The symbols which had been sacred to the Greek culture some thousands of years prior were now manifested in ram, lion, snake and bull jewelry...

Stylish and finely detailed antique Victorian necklace crafted in 14k rose gold (circa 1880s to 1900s). Carved coral measures17mm x 12mm and 20mm x 10mm. One large white stone measures 1 1/4 x 3/4 inch (believed to be bone). The elaborate necklace...

Simply Beautiful! Hand carved Large Coral Cameo and Seed Pearl Brooch Pendant Necklace. Featuring a Hand carved Coral Female Portrait, accented by Seed Pearls and Pearl set dangling ...

French origin magnificent Victorian Diamond necklace, 1840 ca Sensual fringe design beautifully hand crafted during the period set with high quality old mine cut Diamonds, effective...

This is an extraordinary antique Enamel 18 Karat Gold Pendant or Brooch with a stunning hand painted image of two Goddess figures with a Cherub or Angel. The neo-classical pendant is in the Etruscan Revival style with exquisite gold work and an open work raised border. The pendant dates to the 19th Century. The hand painted enamel image of the classical Goddess...

A remarkable emerald and amethyst necklace, that showcases three gorgeous gemstones. At the very top of the piece, a 1.86-carat, natural cabochon emerald. Followed by a 1.83-carat, n...

THIS IS A STUNNING VICTORIAN EDWARDIAN 2.5 CARAT OVAL FACETED AMETHYST AND PEARL LAVALIERE PENDANT WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL OVAL FACETED AMETHYST GEM SURROUNDED BY TWO LAYERS O...

This is a spectacular antique Victorian lion, panther, leopard or tiger locket and chain in 14 Karat Gold with an Old Mine Cut Diamond in the mouth and Ruby cabochons in the eyes, in...

Victorian turquoise and diamond negligée necklace. Centrally set with an oval cabochon natural turquoise in an open back claw setting, with a...

An antique Victorian period gold and amethyst rivière-style necklace composed of bezel-set oval amethysts suspending a detachable oversized oblong pendant, in 15k. England. Accompa...

This is an absolutely stunning and very rare antique Victorian Cameo Pendant with a high relief carving of a Dove Bird flying towards a stunning Flower Bouquet of extraordinary beauty. The Cameo is the work of a master artisan and the motif with the bird and the flowers is exceedingly rare. The large size is magnificent. The flowers are beautifully carved with very high three dimensional relief and delicate detail in the flowers and leaves and in the high relief of the petals. The artisan used the natural color variation within the shell to add coral peach colored accents to the flowers and the bird. During the Victorian period jewelry with birds...

Rare and Collectible Diane Love for Trifari Japanese Noh Theatre Mask Pendant from the 1970's. Large collectible face mask pendant in faux bronze finish and crystal marquise eyes on ...

We are delighted to offer this stylish Victorian 15K gold antique pendant. (Please note, this listing is for the pendant only and does not include the antique belcher chain...

This is a magnificent Victorian - Belle Epoque Picture Locket Pendant with a stunning fully modeled three dimensional dove swallow bird on the front. The locket has gorgeous Etrusca...

A gems set necklace from the Victorian era. Beautiful drop necklace, created in England during the Victorian era, back in the 1890. This piece was designed with very colorful taste ...

This is a rare and wonderful antique carved Crest Shield Victorian Etruscan Revival Locket Pendant with Banded Agate or Sardonyx gems. The locket is in the Etruscan Revival style. O...

A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN BELLE EPOQUE PICTURE LOCKET PENDANT IN WARM 10 KARAT GOLD WITH BEAUTIFUL FLOWER AND ACANTHUS LEAF MOTIF ENGRAVING ON THE FRONT AND AN ENGRAVED MONOGRAM...

Introducing our 16Ct.T.W. Sapphire and Diamond Victorian Tassel Necklace with Pearls in 18k/925 - a piece that is sure to add a touch of luxu...

Silver Grey Pearl Drop Pendant Chain Necklace J Dauphin 28" Long Symbols or medals can become a powerful tool in our arsenal for the spiritual. ...

Simply Beautifully! Victorian Portrait and Garnet Bead Gold Antique Necklace. Featuring a Hand Painted Portrait in 18K Yellow Gold mounting. Suspended from an 18K Yellow Gold intrica...

Rare Victorian Agate Figural Fob from the late 19th Century of gilt metal with striped Scottish agate. Finely detailed elk or deer motif with original bal...

This is a wonderful and rare antique Victorian - Art Nouveau Cherub, Angel, Cupid Locket with Cupid in a Lily Pond with Lily Pads, Flowers, Cattails a...

Get your hands on this stunning 1980s gold statement necklace! A large victorian style motif is the focal point of the necklace and features intricate engravings as well as three dro...

This is a museum quality Antique Micro-mosaic Locket Pendant finely crafted in high carat gold with a magnificent image of two love birds or doves with flowers on a red background in...

Beautiful Bohemian drop Garnet necklace. “pigeon blood” garnets set in an aged patina, Gilt silver (Gilded Rose tone metal over 625). Wear consistent with...

The stunning Lariat necklace by Gemistry is manifested in 18K/925 Black Rhodium Sterling Silver. The posh Victorian necklace is finely embedded with gleaming diamonds, weighing 10.57...

We are delighted to offer this magnificent 18k gold garnet necklace made in the early Victorian period c.1840. The necklace is made from high-carat go...

This is an absolutely stunning and very rare antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Pink and Angel Skin Coral Cameo Pendant or Brooch Pin with a hand ...

Victorian 19th century Festoon fringe Necklace. Magnificent and exceptional piece of jewelry, created in the United Kingdom during the mid Victorian era (1840-1901), back in the 187...

We are delighted to offer this stylish Victorian 18K gold antique pendant. (Please note, this listing is for the pendant only and does not include the antique belcher chain...

A Victorian Blue paste cross set in 15 kt gold and made in England c. 1870. The various colors of antique paste can be breathtaking. The setting of these s...

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...

THIS IS A CLASSIC BOOK FORM VICTORIAN PICTURE LOCKET PENDANT OR CHARM IN SOLID 14 KARAT GOLD WITH BEAUTIFUL NATURAL GOLDSTONE FRONT AND BACK! The solid 14 Karat gold locket with Goldstone front and back in the form of an opening book is just classic and perfect. Goldstone is a natural mined gem that has a fabulous shimmering quality. It was very popular during the Victorian period and retains its immense appeal today. The locket...

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...

Beautiful early Victorian necklace from ca 1860 worked in 14k gold set with 197 rose cut diamonds in approximately total weight 2.70ct . This unique piece set with 3 rows of gorgeous Bahrain Pearls.

THIS IS A SUPERB VICTORIAN PICTURE LOCKET NECKLACE WITH A HAND CARVED HARDSTONE CAMEO OF A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN. THE LOCKET HANGS FROM A WONDERFUL BOOK BELCHER CHAIN. THE NECKLACE DATES TO C1860-1890. The locket features a stunning hard stone hand carved Cameo of a woman in exquisite clorthes with a beautiful face, wonderful hair and wearing a pendant earring. The work of the artisan is absolutely superb. Carving hardstone cameos requires much greater skill and artistry than shell cameos. This white and black onyx carving is magnificent. The locket is Gold-Filled with a braided surround on the front. The reverse has an open work filigree design. The chain is a wonderful gold filled belcher link chain of great beauty. I love the design of the 3 bales with their wonderful finish. The Victorian book chain...

THIS IS A STUNNING VICTORIAN EDWARDIAN 3.8 CARAT OVAL FACETED SIBERIAN AMETHYST AND PEARL LAVALIERE PENDANT WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL OVAL FACETED AMETHYST GEM SURROUNDED BY A GORGEOUS OPEN WORK LEAF MOTIF DESIGN IN GREEN GOLD WITH FOUR ELEGANT PEARLS. THE PENDANT HAS A SWIVEL BALE SO THAT THIS CAN BE LOWERED TO CREATE A BROOCH. THE LAVALIERE IS IN 14 KARAT GOLD. THIS IS A DELICATE ROMANTIC EDWARDIAN JEWEL TO BE WORN EVERY DAY OR AT THE MOST GLAMOROUS AFFAIR! The design is full of the delicate romance of the age and is so special with the amethyst and pearls and the green and yellow gold...

This is an absolutely stunning early antique Coral Cameo Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat Gold dating to the Victorian period with seven magnificent ha...

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...

An antique Victorian period gold and topaz necklace of fringe design, comprising graduated precious topaz pear-shaped drop pendants in an array of pastel colors, in 14k. Largest sto...

Antique cross early 19th Century cross of approximately 30 cts. natural lemon yellow Citrines. The larger oval cut stones have fancy pavilion face...

THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL GRADUATED OVAL FACETED SIBERIAN AMETHYST GEMS SET IN A WONDERFUL PENDANT FRINGE...

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This beautiful Victorian style lariat necklace, crafted in 18K gold and 925 sterling silver, has a pair of blue oval kyanite and pink oval tourmaline laden drops. These oval stones a...

A magnificent antique Victorian dropper necklace from the late 19th Century adorned with fifteen droppers adorned with alternating blue oval cut aquam...

Such a beautifully designed double heart cluster necklace inspired by a classic Victorian piece of jewellery. Featuring in this necklace is a single Ruby and single Sapphire weighing 0.25ct each and surrounded by a cluster of Rose Cut Diamonds in the shape of two joined hearts with a Diamond set bow on the top. It has been crafted with a Yellow Gold back and Silver front with an integrated 18ct Yellow Gold trace chain, such pretty and dainty Victorian style necklace...

This Locket Pendant is a magnificent piece of Austro-Hungarian Garnet, Turquoise and Amethyst jewelry. It is in the Renaissance Revival style and dates to circa 1870. The gems are all set in silver gilt as was the custom of the Austro-Hungarian jewels. In the center is a gorgeous Bohemian Garnet cabochon. The garnet is 9mm by 7mm. Surrounding the garnet are Amethyst, Turquoise and Pearls all set in raised cut down collets. The gems continue onto the bale with a Pearl, Turquoise and Amethyst. The locket opens to reveal places for two photos if desired. I love the way the gems are set in the raised settings on the locket creating a visually stunning and dramatic piece. It is very rare to find Austro-Hungarian lockets...

This is a stunning and very rare antique Art Deco - Victorian - Belle Epoque Cameo Pendant or Brooch of a magnificent hand carved face of Bacchus, als...

Antique garnet gold necklace Oval- and round-cut garnets of approximately 70-80 carats, 14 karat yellow gold Size: length 15.25 inches Total weight: ...

An antique enamel and gold navette station necklace, with a navette shaped pendant locket, painted with cherubs, amongst a classic scene, of a pedestal, urn, flowers and foliage, on ...

This exquisitely detailed pendant displaying "Egyptian Scene" of sterling silver hangs comfortably on a matching sterling silver chain-link necklace. Maker's mark is etched on the back of the pendant. The length of the necklace measures 23 inches. The pendant measures 2 3/8 inches by 1 inch. Total length together is 28 inches. Made in Egypt.

This is a very rare antique Victorian Snake Pendant Necklace depicting a snake or serpent wrapped around a Wishbone with a natural Pearl egg or globe. The snake is beautifully created with stunning three dimensional design in 10 Karat yellow gold. The dramatic design with the head of the snake reaching out to touch the pearl is particularly wonderful and adds greatly to the mystique of the jewel. The egg or globe is a gorgeous natural Pearl adding to the nature inspired imagery of the pendant. The element of Good Luck with the snake wrapping around the Wishbone is such fabulous imagery and is sure to bring good luck to the wearer. The snake pendant dates to circa 1850-1900. It is extremely rare to find these early snake jewels...

This is a rare and wonderful antique Belle Epoque, Victorian locket pendant with a beautiful hand carved Tiger's Eye gem with a fabulous image of a man in the moon with the sun or st...

This is a spectacular and very rare monumental antique Art Deco - Victorian - Belle Epoque Lava Cameo Pendant Necklace with a magnificent deeply carved lava cameo of a woman with spectacular flower adornments in her flowing hair. The cameo sets in a silver swivel setting within a circular mount with a garland of flowers at the base set with pearls. The face and hair of the woman are a masterpiece of artistic expression - her face is carved with exquisite detail throughout, her hair is stunning and the flowers in her hair are wonderful! The lava cameo is so very special with its very deep carving and the gorgeous pearl and flower garland...

This is a magnificent piece of Austro-Hungarian Emerald Ruby and Pearl jewelry. It is in the Renaissance Revival style and dates to circa 1870. The...

This is a magnificent Victorian - Belle Epoque Picture locket pendant necklace in Black Onyx, and 14 Karat Gold with Pearl adornments in a Flower Motif design with an exquisite braid...

18 karat yellow gold princess lady victorian agate cameo carving pendant necklace This stunning Victorian Agate Cameo carving pendant necklace i...