Drop Necklaces

This exquisite 1940s cross pendant, crafted in 9-karat yellow gold, carries the unchanged luster of years past. Set with old-cut diamonds, each stone is masterfully embedded, enhanci...

The beauty of tradition and the richness of detail converge in this splendid cross pendant from the 1900s. Crafted in 9-karat yellow gold and 800-millesimal silver, this cross is a t...

This 14-karat yellow gold pendant is a stunning display of classical elegance and contemporary finesse. It features a beautifully carved coral woman's face, a traditional cameo that ...

An Edwardian pearl and yellow gold necklace, comprising seven round seed pearls, and one-hundred-and-fifty round half seed pearls, set in 15 karat yellow gold, to a 15 karat yellow g...

Vintage Alfred Phillipe Trifari Drop Necklace Circa Circa 1940's. This necklace is so magnificent. It looks like fine jewelry and is preserved so well. It is truly magical. Small ...

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...

The gold necklace with garnets comes from Italy, from Venice, around 1940. Made of 14-carat yellow gold, studded with oval garnets with a total weight of approx. 1.00 ct. The neckl...

--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...

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...

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...

This gorgeous Charm necklace started out life as a Charm bracelet I had this turned into a necklace keeping all the original elements of this bracelet. The charms are held by Diamon...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Antique double Albert watch chain with T.bar in 18 carat rose gold, British Hallmarked, for that era each link has been hallmarked by the Assay office. Albert watch chain was named a...

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...

An impressive Art Deco 0.06 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold drop style pendant; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive di...

A beautiful documented Art Nouveau Peacock pendant by Charles Boutet de Monvel. The mirrored image of the bird creating a heat shaped pendant. Gilded ...

--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...

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...

In very good condition. Total weight is 4 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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Charming Hubert Harmon Atomic Fish Pendant from the 1940's. Necklace is handmade of brass rings and domes with central floral motif from which dangles the ...

A royalty piece from the late 1800s. This antique Edwardian Diamond GIA Natural Pearl Sapphire Platinum Floral Pendant Chain Necklace will romance e...

Miriam Haskell Early Wrap Clip Lariat of faux coral and emerald pate de verre beads with gilt floral stations on each end. Each clip station is decorated with a large cabochon and en...

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 ...

This natural earth-mined zircon gem pendant was created from sumptuous yellow gold in the 1940s. And I must tell you, it looks like it has existed within a time capsule since the day...

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...

Dramatic Trifari Articulated Snowflake Necklace from the 1940's. Set in pinkish gold vermeil with crystal baguettes. Completely articulated drops. N...

Nettie Rosenstein Vermeil Starburst Pendant set in sterling with pink gold vermeil finish. Set with crystal pastes and emerald cabocchons. Circa 1940's on original chain. 1940's USA....

A gorgeous faux tortoise shell Bakelite disc necklace. Attached to an 18" chain are 22 1.50" oval discs in beautiful shades of brown. It closes with a spring ring clasp. Length ...

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...

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 ...

Drop Necklace made in Taxco. Great necklace, created in the silver town of Taxco in Mexico before the 1948. This statement necklace has been crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silv...

Antique La Belle Époque natural pearl and diamond pendant necklace in platinum and gold, Portuguese, circa 1900. This garland jewel of geometric, floral and...

Circa 1910, Platinum. This romantic necklace features a quintessential Edwardian swag and bow motif in platinum with four articulated elements suspending 2.0 carats of rich blue sapp...

A gorgeous Brass chain and emerald color celluloid ball drop necklace. There are nine drops at the center front with 3 rows of 3 dangling balls flanked by 2 balls on either side foll...

A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 23.20 carat peridot and 1.38 carat diamond, platinum pendant; part of our diverse gemstone jewellery collections. This stunning, fine and imp...

Channeling the glamour of 1940’s film noir, Florette captures the contemporary allure of today’s femme fatale. Sultry floral motifs sparkling with dazzling diamond pave converge in ...

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...

Retro Sapphire French Gaspipe Necklace with pendants of faux sapphire cluster drops. Double brass chaining with knotted design from the 1940's, France...

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...

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 ...

Amazing Marcel Boucher Retro Gas Pipe Pendant Necklace from the 1940's, Gilt gas pipe chain is looped and hold a pair of faux faceted sapphire and pave pendants. 1940's USA. Early M...

Vintage 14k yellow gold & natural amethyst stone necklace and earrings. The necklace includes 11 oval shaped amethysts measuring 5 x 3.5mm and 11 drop shaped amethysts measuring 15mm...

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 ...

Exceptional Marcel Boucher Retro Emerald Paste Parure from the 1940's. Gas pipe chain used with pave and emerald paste retro motifs. Tassel drop necklace ...

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...

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...

Important Mazer wide Retro link necklace of rhodium plate base metal and yellow gold plate. Composed of overlapping linked retro half bows with crystal pave rhinestone accents and la...

A stunning antique Edwardian lavaliere necklace showcasing a beautiful double drop pendant set with two old cut Diamonds leading to a flower shaped...

An impressive vintage Art Deco 7.47 carat coral and 14 karat yellow gold pendant and chain; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage coral pendant...