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Drop Necklaces For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1990s
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Oval Pearl Flower Crystals Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition and very new. Not any scratches or colour loss. 100% Genuine. Constructed from polished gold plated metal design, this Christian Dior necklace is adorned wi...
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Gold Plate

William DeLillo 1970s Mesh Ribbon & Tassel Brooch & Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Presented is a wonderful and unique design 1970s necklace by William DeLillo. The rope twist necklace is .38 of an inch wide. It is comprised of two thinner gold tone woven mesh hollow strands twisted together. Each end has a fancy filigree cap end. The clasp is a large jump ring...
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1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Vintage Circa 1980s Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.5 grams. Diamond totally is 2 ct. The diamond is G-H color vvs-vs-s1-s2 clarity. Total lenght is chain 40 cm. Please co...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Art Deco Diamond Platinum Enamel Locket Pendant Blue Guilloche 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Art Deco Antique Diamond Platinum Locket Pendant in Royal Blue Guilloche Enamel over 14 Karat Yellow Gold dating to 1922. The extraordinary Art Deco Locket is ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Adler Genèva Sapphire & Diamonds Necklace, Estate Sultan Oman Qaboos Bin Said
Located in Antwerp, BE
Adler Genèva Sapphire & Diamonds Necklace, Estate Sultan Oman Qaboos Bin Said, GRS Certified Sapphire: Natural vivid blue, oval shape, brilliant cu...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara/Necklace and Earrings
Located in London, GB
An extremely elegant late Victorian sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and earring set, in silver and gold, circa 1900’s. This beautifully hand...
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Chain Bib 1940s Necklace with Green Glass Circles
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous gold chain choker with green circles. The gold interwoven rope chain has a center front gradated chain bib with 1" green glass circles on each end. Fabulous. It has a bac...
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1940s American Vintage Drop Necklaces

Enamel Orchid Flower Pendant Necklace Or Brooch Gold Victorian Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN ANTIQUE VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU LAVALIERE PENDANT OR BROOCH IN THE FORM OF AN ORCHID FLOWER. THE ORCHID IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING WITH THE MOST SPECTACULAR MULTI-HUED LAVEND...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian Amethyst & Pearl Necklace 18ct Gold Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Necklace 18ct Gold Clasp Circa 1900 The most fabulous, Edwardian necklace. Beautifully threaded with natural seed pearls...
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Early 20th Century European Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl

Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels is a French luxury jewelry company.[ It was founded in 1896 by the Dutch diamond-cutter Alfred Van Cleef and his father-in-law Salomon Arpels in Paris. Their piece...
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20th Century Drop Necklaces

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Signed Alva Vintage Multi Drop Style Multi Color Necklace
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Introducing the epitome of vintage elegance: the Fashion Jewelry Stylish Necklace in a mesmerizing Multi Drop Style by Alva. This exquisite necklace is a symphony of colors, featurin...
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20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Vintage EFBI Austria Georgian Style Droplet Necklace 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A breathtakingly beautiful Vintage EFBI Austria Droplet Necklace from one of Austria's best mid-century costume jewellery makers. Featuring the most delicate coloured citrine navette crystals, accented with white chatons and finished with a mesmerising large grey crystal teardrop, each stone individually claw set. Inspired by Georgian style jewellery...
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1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces

Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Sapphire Pendant Necklace Filigree 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a very special antique Art Deco pendant with a sparkling Old Mine Cut Diamond and two square cut Sapphire gems 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, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Abstract Pendant Necklace Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful sapphire and diamond abstract pendant necklace set in 18k yellow gold. The pendant is firstly composed of a round brilliant cut diamond which suspends a square cut sapp...
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1990s Retro Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enamel Easter Egg Pendant Necklace Charm 18 Karat Gold Red White Flower Motif
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary antique Enamel Easter Egg 18 Karat Gold Pendant or Charm. The fabulous egg has beautiful red and white enamel designs with a flower motif in the center and ...
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20th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Snake Pendant Necklace Baroque Pearl Egg Globe Antique 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare antique Victorian Two Snake Pendant Necklace depicting a snake or serpent wrapped around an egg or globe. The snake pendant is beautifully created in 14 Karat Yellow ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1950s Pearl Capsule 14 Carat Gold Pendant & 9 Carat Gold Chain
Located in Hamilton, AU
The Archer Pendant, crafted in 9 carat gold, is a vintage delight. Wildflowers are etched on the capsules surface, where all manner of miniature treasures may be placed for safekeepi...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Pear Cut Green Peridot Drop Pendant Necklace with Diamonds in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 18k yellow gold pendant drop necklace, featuring a 2.30 carat pear shaped green Peridot center stone. Weighing 13.27 grams, this necklace is 20" inches length, and the gemstones are prong/channel set. The peridot is flanked by round cut diamond halo with a total carat weight of 1.60. Bearing a nice weight that sits beautifully on the neck. Open back setting that allows for the gemstone's natural light to be on full display. Item Details: - Type: Vintage Pendant Necklace - Metal: 18K Yellow Gold - Weight: 13.27 Grams - Setting: Prong, Channel - Closure: Lobster - Necklace Length: 20 inches...
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20th Century North American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold

GIA Round Jadeite Jade Pierced Carved Diamond Pendant 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Measurements with Bail: 1.70" x 1.05" Total Weight: 3.82 Grams Lab Report: GIA GIA Report #: 1236035401 Gemstone Specifica...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co Teardrop Necklace Elsa Peretti 18k Yellow Gold 16.5"
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Tiffany & Co heart teardrop necklace, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s). The teardrop is a classic design by Elsa Peretti. Small in scale, the teardrop...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Erte Art to Wear: The Complete Jewelry edited by Marshall Lee (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Throughout his 97-year life Erté never ceased to astonish. After dramatic success in several careers, he began, in his mid-80’s, a whole new career in elry design – without ever dimi...
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20th Century Drop Necklaces

Antique Art Deco 3.96 Carat GIA Certified Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Platinum Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Briolette Pendant. GIA Certified 3.96 Carat K-SI1, 0.25 carat additional diamonds, handcrafted, antique, iconic, timeless, filigree, vintage pendan...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Vintage Zuni Native American Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Old Zuni Southwestern Native American Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace. Approx. 23" long. Weighing approx. 36.2 g. Fabulous Rare Design! More Beautiful in real time! Sure to be admired…A piece you’ll turn to time and again! The Zuni are one of the Pueblo tribes. The Zuni tribe is known for master craftsmen who are experts at cutting stones into intricate patterns that fit together into the silver, rather than the silver being shaped to fit around the stones. The Zuni cut their stones with precision and place them into the jewelry, basically setting the stones the same way a contemporary jeweler would. The Zuni artist concentrates on the stone, with the silver as almost a matrix to contain the stone. Zuni silver jewelry...
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces

Art Deco Gold Tone and Silver Tone Rose Necklace
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Art Deco necklace featuring detailed gold tone and silver tone roses. The necklace is length 39.8 cm / 15.6 inches, and the rose drops are length 9.5 mm / .37 inch. There are three smaller drops at each end which are length 7 mm / .27 inch. We have replaced the bolt ring clasp...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces

Art Deco Flower Necklace Rock Crystal Pearl Marcasite Sterling Silver Rare Chain
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL AND VERY RARE MUSEUM QUALITY ORIGINAL ART DECO PENDANT NECKLACE WITH AN EXTRAORDINARY FLOWER MOTIF ROCK CRYSTAL PENDANT SET WITH STERLING SILVER AND MARCASITES IN...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Marcasite, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

40 Carat Old Mine Colombian Drop Emerald & Baguette Diamond 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Explore timeless elegance with our 17-carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Necklace in 18K gold. This exquisite piece showcases a captivating AGL-certified 17.04 carat Old Mine Drille...
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20th Century Colombian Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Topaz Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Indulge in the exquisite allure of our Topaz Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace - a radiant statement piece that captures attention with its timeless...
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Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Gold Plated Rhinestone Necklace
Located in London, GB
Fabulous gold plated necklace set with sparkling rhinestones. The necklace has a swag design with a lovely centre pendant. The rhinestones are held on a faceted rod chain with a barrel clasp. Measuring length 43.2 cm / 17 inches, and the centre with pendant is length 4.5 cm / 1.7 inches. Most of the gold plating has worn away to reveal the silvery metal underneath. This is a stylish and beautiful Art Deco...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces

Vintage Rochas Tassel Perfume Pendant Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful vintage Rochas tassel perfume pendant necklace. I love the combination of the fuchsia pink silk cord and the cobalt blue miniature p...
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Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces

Gold Statement Victorian Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
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...
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1980s Victorian Vintage Drop Necklaces

Persian Blue Robin’s Egg Blue Turquoise Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Summerland, CA
Fabulously beautiful piece of Persian Blue, Robins Egg Blue turquoise. Adorned with perfect round brilliant full cut diamonds. Oval cabochon Turquoise set in a hand twisted platinu...
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1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

Crown Trifari Necklace Bracelet Earrings Set Designed by Alfred Philippe Vintage
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Crown Trifari necklace, bracelet & earring set designed by Alfred Philippe probably late 1940s. Flat bar articulated gold necklace and bracelet each with a large center amber faceted...
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Mid-20th Century American Post-War Drop Necklaces

Vintage 1970s Signed Valentino Wrapped Green & Ivory Lucite Collar Necklace
Located in Easton, PA
1970s goldtone green and ivory Lucite with wire wrap on a woven silk cord with the Valentino V at the clasp. Condition: Very good; a little bit of yellowing to the cord. Center; 1 1/...
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1970s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

French Art Deco c1930s Platinum with Persian Turquoise Multi Drop Necklace 22ctw
Located in Fairfield, CT
Beautiful French platinum multi strand drop necklace featuring approximately 22.5ctw of VS/SI that sparkle with the brilliance of GH color white diamonds. The necklace is 16" was mas...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Palladium, Platinum

Vintage Signed Monet Garland Blue Enamel Flowers Necklace, 1984
Located in Easton, PA
Goldtone irridescent blue swirl three flower necklace with braided silk cord and hook clasp. Marked "Monet." From Monet's 1984 Garland line. Cent...
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1980s American Vintage Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Miriam Haskell Pearl and Gilt Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell signature baroque pearl and Russian gold plate long pendant necklace. Chain of small baroque pearls with minute gold plated cut steel beads and gold plated twisted her...
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1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel

Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Ruby Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 19.8 grams. Diamond totally is about 3.40 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Original vintage item about 40-50 years ...
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1980s European Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Vintage Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Highly Desirable Native American Original Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace. A unique take on the traditional Squash Blossom necklaces, with elongated modern blossoms ...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Drop Necklaces

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

1990s Kenneth Jay Lane Gold and Crystal Statement Necklace
Located in London, GB
This incredible 1990s necklace by Kenneth Jay Lane makes a real statement and was designed to turn heads! It features a two strand chain comprised of elongated gold pieces, and clear...
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1990s American Drop Necklaces

UnoAerre Lariat Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds Black White South Sea Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Italian necklace designed by UnoAerre. Beautiful piece, crafted in Italy in solid white gold of 14 karats. This lariat necklace is mounted with a pair of very fine South Sea pearls;...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Drop Necklaces

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White Diamond, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare 1993 Chanel Vintage Gold Gripoix Byzantine Drop Pearl Necklace
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Very rare chanel gripoix gold drop pearl necklace. Overall in excellent vintage condition. A collector piece. Comes as it is.
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1990s Drop Necklaces

Rare Red Jade Pendant Flower Motif Necklace 14 Karat Gold Carved Antique
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A VERY RARE RED JADE FLOWER PENDANT. THE MAGNIFICENT RED JADE IS BEAUTIFULLY CARVED IN A HANGING FLOWER MOTIF AND IS SET IN AN ELEGANT SCROLLING SURMOUNT IN 14 KARAT YELLOW ...
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Steven Battelle Festoon Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Multicolor Tourmalines
Located in Miami, FL
Tourmalines necklace designed by Steven Battelle. An outstanding one of a kind festoon necklace created at the workshop of the jewelry designer Steven Battelle. This statement neckl...
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Late 20th Century American Artist Drop Necklaces

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Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jadeite Carved Pendant 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Jadeite Carved Pendant 14K Yellow Gold The pendant is a beautifully carved jade. The jade is translucent and colored with deep green veins. The carving depicts a star formation, swir...
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20th Century Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Miriam Haskell Pink Gripoix Glass and Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Miriam Haskell 3 strand torsade necklace of rose pink Gripoix pate de verre glass beads mixed with signature baroque pearls and silver gilt plate...
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1960s American Romantic Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Rhodium, Silver Plate, Brass, Cut Steel

Dimos 18K Gold Filigree Diamond Sfalaki Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
The Sfalaki pendant in the smallest and super cute size set in 18k yellow gold perfect for layering. Filigree smoothness topped with a center white natural diamond. Make sure you se...
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Mid-20th Century Greek Neoclassical Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Erte Necklace-Brooch & Earrings in Diamonds Gold Silver & Cabochon Black Onyx
Located in New York, NY
This show stopper Art Deco Style necklace by the renowned Artist Erte is a limited edition piece 64/250 . The necklace is called sophistication and the centerpiece is a flapper woma...
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Silver

Bulgari Rome Elizabeth Taylor Style Colombian Emerald Diamond Necklace Set
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Rome Elizabeth Taylor Style Colombian Certified Emerald Diamond NecklaceDetaches Into Two Bracelets and Detachable Pendant An 1...
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1970s Italian Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

GIA Jadeite Jade Pierced Carved Pendant with Diamond Halo 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Pendant Measurements with Bail: 41 mm x 22 mm Total Weight: 3.92 Grams Lab Report: GIA GIA Report #: 5231035376 Gemstone Specificati...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold

Suspending Citrine 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One citrine 18K yellow gold necklace composed of ten bezel set, oval and heart cabochon cut suspended citrines totaling 120 ct. upon a bi-color gold curb l...
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1960s Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marie Ferre Crystal Necklace Earrings Set
Located in Stamford, CT
A stunning Marie Ferre eight strand crystal and rhinestone necklace and earring set. Signed. The necklace possesses a large crystal and rhinestone medallion with four cut pear shape...
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1990s American Drop Necklaces

Dramatic French Winged Bronze Artisanal Collar
Located in New York, NY
Large and Dramatic French Winged Bronze Artisanal Collar in the Brutalist style from the 1980's. Signed by the maker (Bonillez?) and purchased in a gallery in Paris in the 1980's. Ha...
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1980s French Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Vermeil, Bronze

Ruby Pearl Art Nouveau Maiden Flower Woman Goddess Pendant 14K Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Antique Art Nouveau Pendant in the form of a maiden woman in a field of flowers adorned with Ruby centers and Pearl petals in 14 Karat Gold. The Woman Pendant dat...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Large Ruby and Diamonds Cross and Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold large ruby and diamonds cross and chain, containing Specifications: PENDANT : CROSS PENDANT 32.40 diamonds: ROUND CUT DIAMOND 16 PIECES 0.65ctw stone:...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Edwardian Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Summerland, CA
Platinum and gold Edwardian lavalier with Old Mine cut diamonds and a semi Baroque pearl. No karat stamp is present and test indicates diamonds are...
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Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Vintage Circa 1980s Freshwater Pearl Pendant & Chain 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Carefully crafted in 18 carat yellow gold, this gorgeous vintage 1980s pendant features a lovely white baroque freshwater pearl with good lustre...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Moonstone Festoon Link Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning moonstone necklace from the Art Nouveau (ca1900s) era! This gorgeous piece is comprised of a multitude of moonstone links, which hang in a festoon style from a 14kt gold chain...
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Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces

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Moonstone, 14k Gold

Asprey London Ruby & Diamonds Necklace, Estate Sultan Oman Qaboos Bin Said
Located in Antwerp, BE
Asprey London Ruby & Diamonds Necklace, Estate Sultan of Oman Qaboos Bin Said Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds, together approx. 9.75 ct. diamonds Baguette cut diamonds together a...
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20th Century British Artisan Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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