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Drop Necklaces For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: Early 1900s
Art Nouveau Peridot Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Festoon Antique Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a cable link chain featuring a swagged station centering a cushion cut peridot Weighing approximately 1.94 carats - transparent medium yellowish-green in color Prong set...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

George III Blue Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian lozenge-shaped pendant, to the centre a rose-cut diamond-set interlocking double-heart mounted in silver, applied on blue enamel background surrounded by white enamel bord...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel

1900s Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.02 carat diamond and seed pearl, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique seed pearl necklace...
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Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.74ct Garnet and Diamond, Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.74 carat garnet and 0.17 carat diamond, seed pearl, 12 karat yellow gold, platinum and silver set pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections This stunning, fine and impressive antique pendant has been crafted in 12 karat yellow gold with silver and platinum settings. The main pierced decorated, circular frame supports a secondary offset circular design to the upper portion, accented to the centre with a bezel set 1.74ct cabochon cut garnet. The openwork frame of the offset circular frame is further embellished with a seed pearl to the cardinal points of the feature garnet. The lower crescent shaped portion of the frame is ornamented with a floral design comprised of five seed pearls, with emanating paired leaf designs incorporating eighteen pavé set mine cut diamonds. The antique garnet pendant...
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver

Russian Imperial-era Two-color Gold Horseshoe Pendant, circa 1900
Located in St. Catharines, ON
From the Romanov era, period of Tsar Nicholas II, a rare Russian 14k gold pendant designed as a horseshoe for good luck, of two-toned gold, the body matte yellow gold, the details polished rose gold, with openwork sides typical of the time. With Russian stamps...
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Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Drop Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1900s Cameo Fine Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. A delightful antique pendant featuring a cameo on a shell set with pearls, which supports a round motif also set with a cameo o...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold and Silver Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian 0.55 carat diamond, pearl and enamel, 12 karat yellow gold and silver set necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique antique pendant has been crafted in 12k yellow gold and silver. The pierced decorated pendant has a central floriated design, embellished with hand painted enamel decoration; a single pearl ornaments...
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, Enamel

Edwardian Gold & Platinum 2ctw Old Mine Diamonds & Pearl Dangle Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European/Mine Cut - Bezel Set - H/I Color - I1-I2 Clarity - 0.40ct (approx.) (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European & Old Mine C...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Dimos 22K Gold Filigree Bocola Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
The Bocola pendant set in 22k yellow gold. The design is created with circles of filigree and granulations of different size all around. The hoop is simple and clean so the emphasis ...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Drop Necklaces

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22k Gold

Circa 1900s Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold 2.00ct Antique Pear Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1900s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Top [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.1 grams Diamond Details: Center Diamond: Antique Pear, 2.00ct, L/M Color, VS...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces

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

Opal and diamond negligée necklace, circa 1905.
Located in London, GB
Opal and diamond negligée necklace. Centrally set with an oval cabochon natural opal in a open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 3.90 carats, further set with two ov...
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Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Peridot Pearl Enamel 9 Karat Rose Gold Antique Lavalier Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a cable link chain centering a lavalier-style surmount and drop pendant Featuring round and oval cut peridot bezel set throughout Transparent light green and weighing a...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

German Art Nouveau Silver Necklace Flower Oval Citrine
Located in Berkeley, CA
This beautiful oval citrine is set in a halo of floral motifs that are repeated in the decorative chain. The chain is long enough so you can layer it with other favorite pieces or st...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces

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Citrine, Silver

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.35 carat. The diamond is has M color and s2 cleartiy. Total lenght is chain 45 cm. Please contact for any questi...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique 18ct Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain, British Hallmarked, C-1900
Located in London, GB
Antique double Albert watch chain with T.bar in 18 carat rose gold, British Hallmarked, for that era each link has been hallmarked by Assay office. Albert watch chain was named after...
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

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

Ancient Roman Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant Necklace Helena Holy Water 700 AD
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent Museum Quality Ancient Roman Byzantine Bronze Cross dating to circa the eighth century AD. The extremely fine bronze cross depicts Helena holding holy water in her right hand, the reverse side is inscribed with a line of inscriptions. The ancient cross...
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15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Drop Necklaces

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Silver, Bronze

Cartier Paris 1900 Edwardian Guilloche Enamel Pin 18Kt Gold Platinum And Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Belle Epoque pin designed by Cartier. Colorful and very rare stick pin made during the Edwardian-Belle Epoque period. This beautiful piece was created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1900. Carefully crafted in two parts made up of solid platinum, yellow and white gold of 18 karats. Embellished with a central panel decorated with engine turned guilloche topped with purple glossy enamel. Accented with thirty-five natural earth mined rose cut diamonds and the settings are finished with millegrain. Diamonds: Mounted in millegrain settings, with 35 old rose cut diamonds, 0.30 carats, G/H color, SI-1 clarity. Weight: 2.35 Grams, (1.51 Dwt). Measurements: 70 mm by 12 mm (2.76 x 0.47 Inches). Hallmarks Stamped with French marks, the maker's maitre mark CA inside a lozange cartouche, the head of the eagle for the assay and warranty of the gold, the four digits serial numbers and signed, "CARTIER PARIS 3840". Cartier The move to the rue de la Paix coincided with a period of extraordinary economic growth and affluence in France and the world. Cartier was also growing and expanding and had started to shift their emphasis from retailing to design and manufacture. Although they produced a small number of pieces in the Art Nouveau style, Cartier paid scant attention to the movement. They made their distinguishing mark in pioneering the use of platinum in creating the delicate and graceful Garland style that came to be associated with the Belle Époque. The discovery of the great diamond deposits in South Africa in the late 1860’s engendered the popularity of extravagant diamond jewelry. The technical advances in the manufacturing of platinum enabled designs of great intricacy, strength and flexibility such as found in the spectacular résille designs of Cartier. (See Edwardian Jewelry: 1901-1915). Cartier marked the beginning of the twentieth century by opening branches in London and New York, where their wealthiest and most dedicated clientele resided. The 1902 coronation of Edward VII occasioned a large number of commissions from England’s leading families. Records indicate that Cartier produced twenty-seven tiaras alone for the coronation and the event was instrumental in convincing the firm to seek a permanent presence in London. Indeed, by 1904 they had achieved their first of fifteen royal warrants being appointed official purveyor to the court of King Edward VII. The London branch came to thrive under the tutelage of Alfred’s youngest son, Jacques Cartier, establishing London based design and manufacturing workshops. Opening a Cartier store in New York was a natural progression as many of America’s wealthiest families and business magnates had been traveling to Paris for some time to purchase their jewels from Cartier. By 1906 Alfred had largely retired and Louis and his brother Pierre operated the Cartier business jointly. One of their first major decisions was to establish a New York presence and workshop in 1909 under the skilled direction of Pierre. Indicative of his business skills, Pierre famously secured Cartier’s present location, an elegant Beaux-Arts mansion at 653 Fifth Avenue, from industrialist Morton F. Plant in 1917. The building changed hands in exchange for $100 and a double strand of natural pearls, admired by Plant’s wife and valued at one million dollars, the asking price for the mansion. While the Fifth Avenue location remains priceless to the firm, when the pearls came up for auction in 1957, they fetched a mere $170,000. (From Lang's with thanks). Edwardian Jewelry This Period was during the King Edward VII, after whom this period of jewelry history is named, reigned over England for only nine years, yet the style of jewelry known as “Edwardian” was created roughly between 1890 and 1920. Edwardian-era rings tend to be larger, opulent pieces, and stacked ring designs were popular. The metal surfaces of the rings were often diamond-encrusted for additional shimmer. Each of these rings is a work of art, showcasing a bygone era of grace, elegance and the royalty the Edwardian era is named for. Guilloché This term is used in fine jewelry or objects de Vertu to enhance the appearance of boxes, frames, brooches, rings or pendants. Guilloché enamel refers to metal pieces that have been given the Guilloché treatment and then covered with a translucent layer of enamel, giving the geometric patterns underneath the enamel a colorful hue. Millegrain This is a jewelry technique which refers to the textural effect of a close-set line of metal beads that are typically used as a border on the edges or bezels of jewelry. Literature: Sotheby's fine jewels, London September 17 1021, Lot 146 for an identical piece illustrated with the original box Collateral: It is accompanied by the original Cartier presentation green jewelry box...
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces

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White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k G...

Diamond and pearl art deco choker necklace 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous art deco style choker necklace diamonds and pearl 18ct white gold. Composed of 2.50ct round brilliant diamond and cultured pearls round ...
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16th Century European Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Platinum 1.30ctw Diamond Chandelier Target Dangle 16.25" Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (9) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Prong Set - G-I Color - VS2-SI2 Clarity - 1.30ctw (approx.) Material: Solid Platinum Weight: 3.97 Grams Overall Widt...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Drop Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.08 ct . The diamond is has G color and vs clarity. Totally is sapphire about 0.45 ct. Totally lenght is chain 45 ...
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Early 1900s European Retro Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

French 18 Carat Gold necklace with Garnet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat rosé gold necklace set with 40 round rose cut garnets set on red gold foil, graduating in size, with 15 navette cut garnets set on foil as drops. South of France, circa ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces

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Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Cut Steel Hanging Basket Pendant, France
Located in New York, NY
Massive Edwardian cut steel hanging basket Giardonetto pendant. Composed of minute marquise and round cut steels with multi prong set round Bohemian garnet faceted stones, forming th...
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces

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Steel, Silver Plate, Niello, Cut Steel

Antique Circa 1880s Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.. Total weight 5 grams.. Diamond totally about 0.50 carat.. Clarity is diamond H-I-J-K-L-M color and s1-s2-s3... Total chain lenght is 45 cm. Please contact f...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond

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

Antique Victorian Moonstone Dropper Necklace 18ct Gold
Located in Kendal, GB
An enchanting antique Victorian necklace adorned with ten mesmerising cabochon moonstones with a ghostly blue schiller. They range from 1 to 8ct and are bezel set along five graduating droppers at the bottom. The mystifying moonstone derives its name from the stone’s ethereal, luminescent light that was once believed to be moonlight in solid form. In Greek mythology they were associated with Selene, the feminine moon Goddess and said to be a path to love, wisdom and new beginnings. The piece is all 18ct gold and has been fitted with a fine gold chain and a new 9ct ring...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces

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Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold

Bar Necklace In 18 Kt Rose Gold, Sapphires, Rubies and Tzavorite
Located in Cattolica, IT
This 18kt rose gold necklace is handcrafted in Italy. The central bar is composed of sapphire garnet and ruby, while the tips that stop the stones have been burnished to make them s...
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Contemporary Antique Drop Necklaces

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Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

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

Antique Edwardian GIA Natural Pearl Sapphire Platinum Floral Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
A royalty piece from the late 1800s. This antique Edwardian Diamond GIA Natural Pearl Sapphire Platinum Floral Pendant Chain Necklace will romance e...
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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Drop Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Charles Boutet de Monvel Art Nouveau Peacock Pendant
Located in London, GB
A beautiful documented Art Nouveau Peacock pendant by Charles Boutet de Monvel. The mirrored image of the bird creating a heat shaped pendant. Gilded ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces

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Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver

Conch Pearl and Diamond Necklace, circa 1905
Located in London, GB
Conch pearl and diamond necklace. Set with an oval natural conch pearl, approximately 7.3 x 9.0 mm, suspended from five round old cut diamonds ...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

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

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

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

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch on Long Gold Chain
Located in San Francisco, CA
Own a little piece of history! A beautiful small vintage pocket watch stamped Tiffany & Co. New York hangs from a secure bale of a lovely 14 karat yellow gold chain. The 18 karat gol...
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Late 18th Century Antique Drop Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

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

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Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Platinum

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

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Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Edwardian Festoon Moonstone and Garnet Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
This gorgeous festoon necklace has a soft and delicate arrangement of moonstone and garnet cabochons, favorites of the Edwardian era. Feminine and romantic, the necklace drapes to cr...
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces

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Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Minoan-Inspired Basket Necklace
Located in Brooklyn, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Minoan-Inspired Basket Necklace by ROMAE Jewelry. This stunning necklace is inspired by a Minoan gold example from the area of Kno...
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15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Drop Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Enamel Navette and Gold Chain Station Necklace, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
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 ...
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Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces

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Gold, Enamel

Antique Edwardian Diamond, Ruby and Opal Plaque Pendant
Located in London, GB
A very fine Belle Époque opal, diamond and ruby lavalier pendant. Set with old circular-cut diamonds throughout and in the centre with a rectangular opal plaque surmounted with a circular-cut ruby. The mount, designed as a series of interconnected scrolls, terminates in two pear-shaped diamond drops suspended on a silver-on-gold chain. The pendant measures 5cm alone, the chain 38cm. The ornate decorative motifs of Louis XIV reign were embraced by Belle Époque designers. Swag or garland necklaces strung with pear-shaped pearls and diamond bows were typical. Dog collar necklaces of black velvet were also popular fixed with large diamond clasps. Like 17th century France, the early 20th century was an era of opulence with new found industrial wealth from America marrying British aristocracy...
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Early 1900s Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Ruby

Antique Edwardian Blue Zircon Diamond Lavaliere Necklace Circa 1910
Located in Kendal, GB
A stunning antique Edwardian lavaliere necklace showcasing a beautiful double drop pendant set with two old cut Diamonds leading to a flower shaped...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Antique Lady Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of a stylized twisted wire cable chain suspending a peacock feather motif plique-a-jour station. Transparent matte green and peachy orange in color with light saturation. ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Antique Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.30 carat diamond and seed pearl, 12 karat yellow gold and platinum pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique diamond pendant has been crafted in 12k yellow gold with platinum settings. The drop pendant has a circular form, ornamented to the center with an articulated bezel set Old European round cut diamond. The platinum set drop is accented with a further two Dutch cut diamonds, in a linear arrangement. The articulated drop is encircled with a millegrain decorated wreath design, set with fourteen impressive individually set seed pearls, conjoined with platinum halos. The outer frame is accented with a total of fourteen Dutch cut diamonds, set in an alternating sequence with the seed pearls. The antique pendant suspends from a platinum 45.72cm/18" belcher chain via a ring loop attachment to the upper border of the design, fastening with a push fit clasp and benefitting from the security of a safety latch to one side. This circular diamond pendant...
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Dimos 22K Gold Filigree Sfalaki Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
One of the most loved classical smooth and elegant workmanship of the filigree. Known as Sfalaki in our world completely handmade. The filigree it’s wrapped from the center all the...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Drop Necklaces

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22k Gold

Art Nouveau Moonstone Enamel Diamond Emerald Platinum 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace is comprised of a green gold link chain with stylized floral bar stations. Suspending a substantial whiplashed enhancer pendant via two 14 karat gold spring ring clasps. Pen...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...

Antique 3.22 Carat Garnet and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 3.22 carat garnet and 0.61 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and silver set pendant / brooch in the Belle Époque style; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique garnet pendant...
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Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18.80ct Round & Baguette Diamond Necklace Platinum
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Grand statement lay-over diamonds high jewelry necklace. Approximately 18.80 carats of round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds, approximately G...
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Early 1900s Unknown Contemporary Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1900s Emerald and 1.30ct Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.33 carat emerald and 1.30 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and silver set pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections This fine and im...
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Important Giuliano Enamel Necklace
Located in London, GB
An Important Carlo and Arthur Giuliano enamel, diamond and sapphire necklace signed C & AG, the necklace comprising pierced feathered scrollwork sections finely enamelled with black...
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

K.J.L Hamsa Necklace/Belt
Located in New York, NY
K.J.L Hamsa Necklace/Belt in gilt metal with adjustable chain and gilt tassels. Hamsa symbol is decorated with ornate filigree designs. Signed KJL. Exc...
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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Drop Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

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

Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond and demantoid garnet-set pendant, to the centre an oval cabochon-cut rock crystal applied with diamond-set ribbon-like decoration...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Dimos 18k Gold Briolette Swiss Blue Topaz Knitted Necklace
Located in Athens, GR
Most people call it a lariat necklace. We call it The Tie. Our signature work of knitting process completely hand done by 18 karat wires and tight with the Hercules knot in the middle. Drops gracefully and luxurious below the chest ending in two 99.34 carats AAA gem quality Swiss baby blue topaz in a teardrop Briolette cut. The triangle cone setting it’s decorated with granulations and spirals connecting them with a white gold 0.52 carats diamond ring. A sleek but majestic necklace ideal for a long and simple dress...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Drop Necklaces

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Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond and pearl necklace, of a natural round half pearl, measuring approximately 8.3 mm of diameter, to the centre of an old brilliant...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Gold

Russian Imperial-era Gold Turquoise Diamond Locket, St. Petersburg, circa 1900
Located in St. Catharines, ON
This rare Russian 14k yellow gold locket from St. Petersburg, circa 1900 was created during the Romanov era of Tsar Nicholas II. The front of the oval yellow gold locket applied with...
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Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Longines Blue Enamel Pendant Watch Platinum and 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Edwardian vintage watch pendant in original condition! Designed in 14K yellow gold and Platinum with blue enamel. The necklace with chain and watch measures 21" long, the watch measu...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Drop Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Stylized Art Nouveau Pendant
Located in London, GB
A stylised Art Nouveau pendant, depicting a lady in profile with floral decorations and an old-cut diamond set on the forehead, all with blue, red ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 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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