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Drop Necklaces For Sale
Style: Retro
Style: Revival
Vintage Platinum, Diamond and South Sea Pearl Pendant
Located in London, GB
Large, 1970s Piece. Platinum, White Diamond and White, South Sea Double Pearl Pendant. Pendant features two large pearls, both halo set with soft, fl...
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1970s British Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Retro Gold Pendant 1.80 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Gem Stone, circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold Pendant approximately 1.80 Carat Natural Diamond & Green Emerald. Set with 4 round and 1 half-moon natural F-G color, VS-SI clarity diamonds weighing 0.40 car...
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1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold

Mellerio Ruby Diamond Gold Chic Retro Set
Located in New York, NY
A chic set comprised of necklace and bracelet, in woven 18kt yellow gold, highlighted by round cut diamonds and rubies, by esteemed French jeweler Mellerio. Made in Paris, France, ci...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Lalaounis of Greece Etruscan Revival Acorn Bull Necklace
Located in New York, NY
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...
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20th Century Greek Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces

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18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Drop Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6 grams. Totally is old cut diamond 0.75 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally ruby is 3 ct. Totally lenght is chain 43 cm...
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1990s European Retro Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Emerald Pearl Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold Renaissance Revival
Located in New York, NY
This is an antique Emerald and Pearl Pendant Necklace set with seven gorgeous green emerald cut rectangular Emeralds in the Renaissance Revival Style. The Emeralds total approximate...
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20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Drop Necklaces

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Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Drop Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.4 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.25 carat. Totally is brilliant cut diamond 1carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. T...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Handcrafted Rose Gold Necklace with Drop Pendant of Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1990s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

French Retro Gold and Diamond Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a striking 18k French Retro Diamond Tassel Statement Necklace that will add a touch of elegance to anything it is worn with! The necklace measures 16” with a 3” drop and can ...
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Etruscan Revival Cannetille 18k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace Swivel Bail
Located in Montclair, NJ
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...
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1890s Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Monumental Jeweled 7 Inch Bishop Cross And Heart Necklace 46 Inch Silver Chain
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent Museum Quality Antique Jeweled Orthodox Bishop Cross Necklace. The extraordinary necklace features a 7 inch pendant of a bejeweled cross in Silver-Gilt with...
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19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces

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Silver

IGI Certified Gold Necklace with Diamonds and Aquamarines
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
This IGI Certified Gold Necklace is an exquisite piece of jewelry that seamlessly combines luxury and sophistication. Crafted from 14kt yellow and white gold, this necklace boasts a ...
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Marchak Paris Vintage Diamond Fancy Lariat Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
From The House of Marchak with love. This masterpiece lariat necklace features a wide V-link design, masterfully crafted in solid 18K yellow gold from a well-known French maker March...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold

Diamonds Blue Sapphires Topazes White Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 8k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.6 grams. Totally is diamond 1.90 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and vs-s1-s2-s3 clarity. Total lenght is chain 45 cm. Please contact fo...
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1990s Turkish Retro Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Garnet Pearl Necklace Austro-Hungarian Renaissance Revival Antique Flower Motif
Located in New York, NY
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...
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19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Garnet, Silver

1920s Egyptian Revival Silver Gilt and Enamel Vintage Charms Necklace
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
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 ...
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1920s Egyptian Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Silver, Enamel

Sapphire and Pearl Necklace 14 Karat White Gold, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A sapphire and pearl necklace 14 karat white gold, circa 1900. This sweet and elegant necklace comprises of four beautifully sweeping scrolls festooned with royal blue round cut sap...
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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds, Corals and Drops, RoseGold/Silver Nec
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE T...
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Etruscan Revival Ernesto Pierret Pendant, c. 1860
Located in Aspen, CO
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...
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1860s Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces

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Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

Medusa Snake Coral Necklace Antique Etruscan Victorian 14 Karat Gold Neoclassic
Located in New York, NY
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...
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19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Drop Necklaces

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Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver Skull Necklace & Bracelet set Articulated
Located in Wallkill, NY
This stunning necklace and bracelet set is a must-have for any lover of unique and edgy jewelry. Crafted from high-quality sterling silver, the set features an intricate, articulated skull design that is both striking and stylish. Perfect for adding a touch of rock and roll to any outfit, this set is sure to turn heads. It is ideal for collectors of decorative and unique pieces of jewelry, or for those who simply want to make a statement with their accessories. Don't miss your chance to own this one-of-a-kind set! Wow, what a amazing sterling silver Necklace and Bracelet set...
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1970s Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Zircon Necklace Gold Antique Retro Dangle Drop Necklace Bridgerton Downton Abbey
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Retro Zircon Necklace with seven gorgeous round and oval faceted natural Zircon gems of great beauty in 10 Karat Gold. The anti...
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20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces

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Zircon, Gold, 10k Gold

14k Wavy Link Necklace With Diamonds And A Drop Ruby Cluster
Located in Southport, CT
14k white gold necklace. This lovely necklace contains matte finished, wavy links, set near the center with flower clusters of round faceted diamonds, prong set. Dropping from the ce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Drop Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
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...
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Early 1900s European Retro Antique Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18k French 1940's necklace - Estate large necklace - Solid gold collar
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful 1940's French necklace (ca. 1942) . This bombastic necklace is made in solid 18k yellow gold and set with 3 lovely natural dark pink gemstones (sapphire). ...
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Marcel Boucher Gilt Pave Emerald Drop Necklace and Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Marcel Boucher Gilt Pave Emerald Drop Necklace and Earrings from the 1950's. Lovely retro style design has matching clip earrings wit...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Pearl Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 27.5 grams. Totally is diamond about 2.20 carat... The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally lenght is pearl part neckl...
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1960s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

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

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Pearl Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 6.6 grams. Total weight is 0.22 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1. Totally lenght is chain 42 cm. Please contact for any questions.
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1990s European Retro Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl

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

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Pearl Necklace Bird Horse Deer Austro-Hungarian Renaissance Revival
Located in New York, NY
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...
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19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, Silver

Silver 925H Spectrolite Necklace Finland Kalevala Jewelry.
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver 925H Spectrolite Necklace Finland Kalevala Jewelry. A really nice Stone. The blue-green Spectrolite shimmers beautifully in the light. I also have earrings from the same seri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Retro Drop Necklaces

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Silver

Eastern Inspired Ruby & Emerald Beryl Leaf Motif Necklace Earrings Set
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
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...
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Late 19th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Drop Necklaces

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Beryl, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage 14k Gold Circa 1970s Natural Diamond Decorated Amulet Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.8 grams. Totally is diamond about 1.10 ct. The diamond has vs-s1-s2 clarity and G-H color. Totally is necklace lenght 43 cm. Acid tested to...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian Coral Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Brooch Pin Egyptian Revival Gold
Located in New York, NY
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...
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19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Drop Necklaces

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Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Green Tourmaline and Diamond Cross
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold 5 oval green tourmaline weighing 1.26cts. and 1 round full cut diamond weighing .04pts. on a 16 inch link chain.
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Early 2000s American Baroque Revival Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

Zolotas Greek Revival Hercules Sautoir Mesh Necklace In solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
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...
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Late 20th Century Greek Greek Revival Drop Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trifari Articulated Snowflake Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic Trifari Articulated Snowflake Necklace from the 1940's. Set in pinkish gold vermeil with crystal baguettes. Completely articulated drops. N...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vibrant Pear Cabochon Turquoise and 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
An extraordinary statement necklace that is perfect for all of your spring and summer soirées. The necklace is set with five pear cabochon cut turquoise stones. The necklace measures...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces

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Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Garnet Turquoise Amethyst Locket Pendant Austro-Hungarian Renaissance Revival
Located in New York, NY
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...
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19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces

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Amethyst, Garnet, Turquoise, Pearl, Silver, Gilt Metal

Antique Emerald Ruby Pearl Pendant Necklace Austro-Hungarian Renaissance Revival
Located in New York, NY
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...
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19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces

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Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal

Diane Love for Trifari Japanese Noh Theatre Mask Pendant
Located in New York, NY
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 ...
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1970s American Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Mexican 1945 Taxco Studio Drop Necklace 925 Sterling Silver with Carved Amethyst
Located in Miami, FL
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...
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1940s Mexican Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

Nettie Rosenstein Vermeil Starburst Pendant
Located in New York, NY
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....
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1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Zircon Pendant circa 1940s Original Box 4 Carats Pristine
Located in Southbury, CT
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...
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1940s North American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Zircon, 14k Gold

Kriesler Retro Tassel Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Kriesler Retro snake chain tassel necklace with adjustable clasp of emerald baguette cut stones. Gilt tassel drop. 1940's USA. 16.5" plus 1.5" tassel. ...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Vintage Goldette Etruscan Revival Chain Costume Statement Necklace, 1970s
Located in McKinney, TX
- 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...
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1970s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces

Persian Turquoise Cross Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful Persian Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace. The lovely necklace has Persian Turquoise beads interspaced...
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20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces

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Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cultured Pearl Necklace with 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Amethyst Stone Clasp
Located in Baltimore, MD
7mm Cultured Pearl Necklace with Adjustable 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Amethyst Stone Clasp Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 60 grams Length 34 inch...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Drop Necklaces

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Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Pearl 18k White Gold Filigree Tassel Dangle Drop Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite Tassel Desing Necklace brings 1920s looks to the modern world.  A dance of cream tone 3 mm, genuine pearls, adorn the piece and the multiple strands.  An Art Deco-ins...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Henry Dunay Zambian Minor Oil Drop Cabochon Emerald & Diamond 18k Link Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Henry Dunay signed natural cabochon cut emerald and mixed cut diamond pendant necklace. Set in 18k solid yellow gold, with a fancy link chain and lobster clip closure. Certified by G...
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Early 2000s Zambian Retro Drop Necklaces

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Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marcel Boucher Retro Emerald Paste Parure
Located in New York, NY
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 ...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces

Materials

Rhodium

Italian Coral Branches, Retrò Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE TO ITEMS WITH FIX PRICE, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful retrò necklace mounted with a row of coral...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Silver

Couture Goosens 1969-1971 MadameGres Crystal Stone HammeredWire Goddess Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
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 one-offs, such as this handmade hammered brass wire choker 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 Manhattan collection of The Met Museum (see our photo), which acquired pieces 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 long draped 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 provenance that we were able to obtain 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 their 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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Mid-20th Century French Greek Revival Drop Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, Brass

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, ...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

18K Gold Turquoise Diamond Convertible Necklace Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18K gold necklace with a removable center section allowing it to be worn as a brooch, containing 41 round, oval and pear shaped turquoise cabochons, 82 round brilliant and single cut...
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20th Century Retro Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Coral Pearl Yellow Gold 14 Karat Drop Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Category

1930s Italian Retro Vintage Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 14k 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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