Drop Necklaces

Circa 1910 This stylish antique Edwardian era drop shaped diamond necklace is finely crafted in silver topped 14K gold and platinum (chain). The principal stone of the necklace is a...

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...

Iconic 22k yellow gold necklace by Ilias Lalaounis, one of the most prominent Greek designers to date. The necklace is featuring 21 element with a flower and a dangling acorn or bull...

Beautiful Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond Drop Pendant/Pin Necklace. This gorgeous Edwardian diamond drop necklace i...

--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...

Magnificent and rare Etruscan Revival Necklace. This necklace features Cannetille wire and beading work throughout. It has a swivel bail on the center front link giving the ability t...

Indulge in a magnificent Museum Quality Antique Jeweled Orthodox Bishop Cross Necklace. The extraordinary necklace features a 7 inch pendant of a bejew...

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...

This beautiful necklace is emblematic of the evocative 1920s Egyptian Revival aesthetic and was made in France. Condition Report: Very Good - A slight kink in the chain and a tiny ...

Designed as a 1.0 mm cable link chain with swagged fringe station featuring round cut peridot Ranging in size from 4.5 to 5.5 mm - transparent medium yellowish green in color Set ac...

This is a magnificent antique Austro-Hungarian Garnet and Pearl Pendant Necklace with a Garnet set chain in a flower and leaf motif. It is in t...

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...

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...

An impressive antique 4.83 carat amethyst and seed pearl, 18 karat yellow gold pendant and 9 karat yellow gold chain; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive Edwardian amethyst necklace...

Antique pendant in the style of Etruscan Revival by Ernesto Pierret. This piece displays fine bead work as only a master could achieve. Ernesto Pierret, A Frenchman working in Italy, was a contemporary of Castellani and one of the finest jewelry artists of Rome at this time. He, therefore, was a leading 19th century jeweler specializing in fine archeological and Etruscan Revival jewelry - which was inspired by the discovery of the 700-300 BC tombs of the Etruscan people. Ernesto Pierret jewelry can today be seen in museum collections. This large etruscan revival pendant is a fine example of such pieces and we have not encountered another to rival this example of fine gold work. The center stone is a hand carved carnelian scarab. This piece measures 2.1 inches long and 1.5 inches at its width. It is 18K and in very fine condition. Signed on the verso, this archaeological style pendant is shown on a 19th century gold chain...

This is a Museum Quality Antique Etruscan Revival Victorian Carved Coral Necklace depicting Medusa with a Crown of Snakes with two pear shape coral drop pendants. The Coral Medusa is set in 14-18 Karat Gold with extraordinary Etruscan Revival beaded cannetille surmounts on the coral drops and a barrel clasp connecting the fine Etruscan gold chain...

An Edwardian period amethyst, and demantoid garnet lavalier necklace in 15 karat gold. Crafted in England at the turn of the 20th century, this beautif...

--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...

Fabergé egg pendant, limted edition, 18k yellow gold, translucent opalescent light blue, 2 brilliant cut diamonds 0.02 ct G VS Reference: F1793/...

An Edwardian opal, and old mine cut diamond pendant necklace in platinum. Centered by a stunning 15 carat tear drop Australian opal b...

Details: Full of antique charm! Sweet Edwardian Moonstone silver necklace, that drapes beautifully over your neck and collar bone. This lovel...

Introducing our beautiful Edwardian necklace showcases a timeless design featuring ten flower-shaped drops, each holding a faceted oval Almandine garnet. Set in 15ct yellow gold, the...

Details: Full of charm! Sweet Edwardian Moonstone festoon necklace set in silver gilt. This necklace has feminine silvery gold chain with irregular...

This is a magnificent Austro-Hungarian Sapphire and Pearl Pendant Necklace with animal, bird, horse, deer and flower and leaf motifs. It is in th...

You can add your ensemble with this sophisticated Eastern-inspired ruby and emerald beryl leaf motif necklace and earring set. The unique Lavalier style necklace is exquisitely craft...

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...

Fabergé egg pendant necklace, limited edition, 18k yellow gold, translucent opalescent blue, 2 brilliant cut diamonds 0.02 ct G VS, 45 cm Referen...

This is a rare antique Egyptian Revival Hand Carved Coral Victorian Scarab Beetle Insect Brooch Pin in 9 Karat Gold. The stunning three dimensional scarab beetle bug insect is carve...

14k white gold 5 oval green tourmaline weighing 1.26cts. and 1 round full cut diamond weighing .04pts. on a 16 inch link chain.

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...

This stunning, fine and impressive antique Edwardian aquamarine necklace has been crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold. The articulat...

An Edwardian amethyst, diamond and pearl fringe necklace, consisting of seven bars graduating from the centre, five bars each set with two old European-cut diamonds and two amethysts, the two smaller bars each set with two amethysts, all bars suspended from a gold chain set with six oval amethysts and the bars connected with gold chain swags embellished with seed pearls, the diamonds estimated to weigh approximately ¾ carat in total, mounted in silver and rose gold, to cylindrical clasp, marked 15ct gold, circa 1905, measuring 3.5 x 39cm, gross weight 12.7 grams. This antique necklace is in very good condition for its age. This elegant amethyst and pearl swag necklace...

An Edwardian peridot and pearl necklace, to the centre an oval faceted peridot measuring 10x7mm millegrain-set to yellow gold collet, surrounded by g...

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 ...

This stunning, fine and impressive antique diamond pendant has been crafted in 14ct gold with platinum settings. The pendant is ornamented with an impressive feature Old European round cut diamond, millegrain decorated collet set to the articulated drop of the lower border. The floriated setting displays three further collet set diamonds in a trefoil arrangement above three diamonds to the rounded lower border. The trefoil design is surmounted with five petal style designs incorporating fifteen pavé set diamond, in a combination of Old European and eight cut. The bifurcating, tapering upper portion of the pendant is embellished with two collet set diamonds, accented with emanating linear arrays each ornamented with three pavé set diamond, conjoining and articulating from a collet set diamond to the apex. The pendant suspends from an 18k 18" trace chain via a tapering bale accented with two further pavé set diamonds, securing with a conventional spring loaded bolt ring fastening to the reverse. This antique Edwardian multi diamond pendant...

An Edwardian diamond négligée pendant, designed as a graduated diamond set ribbon, suspending an old cut diamond set cluster at each end, twis...

Featuring a round sapphire cabochon weighing approximately 61.00 carats - transparent medium blue. Displaying a subtle six-rayed asterism - prong set with a whiplash motif surround. Suspending from an articulating chain - with rose-cut diamonds throughout. Weighing approximately 0.83 carat total - quality consistent with cut and age. Bead and bezel set in silver-topped gold. Completed by hinged enhancer-style bale. Tested as 18 karat gold with French hallmarks for silver. With maker's mark. Circa: 1910. Measures: 1 x 2 1/2 inches. Total weight: 18.0 grams. Stock Number: We-11184 Immerse yourself in the allure of French Edwardian opulence with this extraordinary Antique Enhancer...

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...

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...

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 ...

Simply Beautiful! Vintage Edwardian Diamond, Seed Pearl and Sapphire Platinum on Gold Lavaliere Drop Necklace. Featuring an Oval surround, Ha...

Exquisite dangling old pear cut diamond necklace with fine milgrain work, beautiful high jewelry. 347 diamonds total, 14.11 carats total. 11 old pear cut ...

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...

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

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.

A beautiful Edwardian pearl and diamond necklace features brilliantly white diamonds and two gorgeous pearls in a romantic milgrain detail in Platinum with a delicate platinum chain....

THIS IS A STUNNING VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU - BELLE EPOQUE FESTOON NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL ROUND FACETED PERIDOT GEMS SET WITH PEARLS AND AN...

This beautiful and timeless 14k yellow gold pendant from the 1930s is bezel set with a luscious cushion-shaped green tourmaline above a prong set bright old-European-cut diamond, fitted with an oval gold suspension ring...

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...

THIS IS AN EXTRAORDINARY MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN - EDWARDIAN PENDANT NECKLACE. THE PENDANT IS IN THE FORM OF A HEART WITH A FLOWER BASKET IN 14K WHITE GOLD WITH ROSE CUT DI...

Carlo and Arthur Giuliano Renaissance Style Chrysolite Enameled Necklace with original box England (London), c. 1895 Gold, enamel, chrysolite Weight 21.4 gr.; Chain 39.8 cm. Gold necklace with red translucent enamel. The centerpiece is formed of three elaborate scrollwork elements, each framing three, fanned out chrysolites in open settings. These are connected by double chains of stylized floral links in red enamel, and the same links create the three pendants in tapering lengths with pear-drop chrysolites, suspended from the central element, as also the chain around the neck with s-shaped hook fastening. On the hook clasp is the maker’s mark “C&AG.” Original fitted brown leather case, gilt triple frame, inset with cream colored velvet and on the matching silk lining of the lid is in gold imprint: A crown, C & A Giuliano/ 115, Piccadilly/London. Self-described as an “art jeweler,” Giuliano began his career on Frith Street in London in 1860. Without a retail shop of his own, he initially supplied jewels to other London firms – Robert Phillip, C. F. Hancock, and Hunt and Roskell...

This is a magnificent Museum Quality Austro-Hungarian Ruby, Diamond, Enamel and Pearl Pendant Necklace with a Cupid Archer and his Bow and Arrow with a fabulous Winged Angel at the top. The pendant is in the Renaissance Revival style and dates to circa 1870. The pendant is one of the most beautiful Renaissance Revival jewels...

- 19" length - 8.5" drop - Gold and silver tone - Four strand chain - Clasp closure - Unsigned, but attributed to Goldette - circa 1970s - Made in New York CONDITION: Excellent vint...

Elegant antique finery in Eduardian style is presented on this exquisite pendant necklace. An intricate and delicately appointed fan shaped filigree pendant with tear drop charm...

Unusual Edwardian Locket, Lady Carriage Driver in repouse on matte gold filled period locket. Signed "W andSB" Manufacturer. 1910 USA. Chain 15" is ...

This is a beautiful Edwardian - Art Deco Pendant Necklace with Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamonds with gorgeous Pearls all set in Platinum with a Platinum link chain. The wonderful knif...