French Drop Necklaces

French Art Deco bakelite link necklace in varied shades of brown with chrome link stations. Necklace terminating in a large, floral carved bak...

This wonderfully extra-long hand-knotted elegant Chanel-like costume pearl necklace measures 71 inches in length. The circumference of the pearls measures 1/2 inch. Made in France.

Art Deco Egyptian Revival long pendant necklace inspired by the discovery of Tut's Tomb in 1922. The pendant shows the sacred vulture goddess Nekhbet. ...

Yves Saint Laurent Bib by Lou Lou de la Falaise of silvered mirrored medallions, faux pearls, and patinaed ribbed wood beads. Prominently used in...

Large pendant by Lanvin circa 1970s in stripes of orange, white, black and clear resin.
Gilt metal mount.
Signed Lanvin
Pendant 4 x 1.5"
Chain 29&qu...

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...

Sleek pendant from Lanvin, Paris. Buttercream bakelite mixed with a gilt snake chain. Very Collectible and striking.
Excellent Condition,
Signed Lanvin, Paris.
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French Green Aurora Stone Necklace from the 1980's. Unusual green aurora emerald cut stones are used simply for a cool abstract splash of color. Pendant 3" x 3". Chain 22". France 19...

MWLC Nikki "Love" Amulet pendant from the "Surreal Monsters" collection circa 2010. Nikki de St. Phalle is the inspiration for the lamp work glass "monster" ...

GRIPOIX - Golden metal necklace with multicolored glass paste. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 72 cm SKU:BC82

Francoise Montague necklace in gold with vintage and handmade glass charms. One-of-a-kind for Isabelle K.

1970's Christian Dior Pendant in gilded metal and faux jade bakelite. Large domed pendant hangs from chunky gilt chaining signed by Grosse who manufactured f...

Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This modern yellow gold necklace features a flat gourmette link holding a 3-leaf clover motif paved with modern brilliant-cut d...

MWLC Surreal Monsters "Duckie" Pendant made in the Parisian studios of MWLC. Silverplate hoop with lampwork glass duckie hanging from a claw pendant on ...

Chinese style YSL pendant necklace on magenta purple silk cord and tassel. Pierced medallion set with multicolored Swarovski crystals and abstract gilt mot...

Opaque poured glass rose pendant with green leaves on a glass pearl strand from Pate de Verre Collection. Created by independent french artisans using the same techniques as pieces...

Pendant in 18 karat white and yellow gold. A drop-shaped Art Deco diamond pendant, openwork and set with falling rose-cut diamonds in a chased design on its lower half. At the center...

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Chaine Lariat Necklace. Featured in 18K Rose Gold and a diamond Kelly lock clasp in the small model. Set with 41 ...

Introducing the Cartier necklace approx 0.60 carats of diamonds most about G-H and VS range The necklace was originally shorter but was extended by its previous owner. It now measure...

Marion Godart fantastic plastic red heart drops and black link chain necklace, with a hook clasp. The necklace is length 53cm / 20.8 inches. The necklace i...

An antique Georgian period gold and foiled citrine festoon necklace comprised of seven winged ornaments with white and green dotted enamel and two star pendants, culminating in a sty...

This early French Paste necklace has a lovely design with bows either side of an intricately set collier a center pendant

Artisan, handcrafted in Paris - diamante, blister pearl, and fools gold shell pendant drop necklace by Ella K. The shell pendant measures 7" inches ...

Necklace made up of a fall of pearls of coral slightly flattened, the clasp is with ratchet in 18 karat yellow gold. Necklace coral threaded on new silk thread with knots. Length : 5...

Boucheron 18 karat yellow gold snake pendant necklace, from the Kaa collection. The coiled serpent sits atop a circular frame with its tail slithering down. The tail is an 18 karat y...

Lurex, rayon, Swarovski crystal, yellow calcite, agate, cornelian, Murano glass, and amber statement necklace. 20" around neck & pendant is 4"x4".

This is one of the finest Belle Epoque - Victorian Bohemian Locket Pendants we have seen. The early French locket pendant is adorned with a magnificent Garnet Cabochon with Emeralds...

A spectacular vintage Boucheron diamond set Delilah necklace in 18k yellow gold from 2010. The necklace has been expertly handcrafted and predominantly features a gathered mesh curt...

A Belle Epoque navette-shape miniature pendant, set to the centre with a grisaille miniature depicting Venus and Eros, pressumed by Paillet, set under domed crystal surrounded by a rose-cut diamond-set frame and yellow gold back, terminating to three pearl and diamond-set drops, all suspended by a fine platinum and seed pearl-set chain, bearing Inventory number 4514, French hallmarks for gold and platinum and indistinct maker’s mark, circa 1900, the pendant measuring approximately 6.3 x 2.2cm, the chain is measuring approximately 40cm long, gross weight 7.8 grams. Fernand Paillet (1850-1918) was a painter of miniatures for the Paris jeweller Boucheron. This gorgeous Belle Epoque pendant necklace, typical of the French jeweller Boucheron, was made around 1900 and is from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. The navette-shaped pendant features a delicate miniature painting of Venus...

Introducing a dreamy, exquisite Jugendstil necklace in 14k yellow gold, a true embodiment of elegance and craftsmanship. This captivating piece of jewelry is adorned with intricate d...

Necklace in 18 carat yellow gold. This splendid and rare necklace "negligé" is formed of a chain yellow gold separated from 12 Coral angel skin pearls. The antique chain retains on the front a motif consisting of a line of coral angel skin and antique brillant cut diamonds seated millegrains which retains in pampille 2 drops of coral skin of angel surmounted each one of a antique cut diamond seated millegrains positioned asymmetrically. The clasp is a spring ring. Diameter of the coral pearls of the chaine : 5 to 6.5 mm. Height of the coral drops: 1.75 cm, width at the widest: 1.2 cm. Overall length of the necklace: 38.5 cm, width and thickness to the widest: 6 mm. Width of the motif : 2,35 cm, length at the longest: 6,75 cm, thickness at the widest: 1,17 cm. Total weight of the jewel: about 23.7 g. Authentic antique necklace - 1900s french...

A remarkable 18k white gold Cartier necklace from the Panthere collection. The necklace is formed of circular and rectangular motifs featuring 26 scattered black onyx markings and pave set diamonds. The necklace has a total of 416 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 6.20ct. Completing the necklace is a single polished pear cabochon emerald dangling from the end of the motif. The motifs combined measure 5.2 inches in length and come on a 29-inch silk black cord...

This French made Belle Epoque Lavaliere necklet features a fine chain suspending a diamond set drop pendant. Consisting of beautiful fine knife-edged scroll work with mille-grained s...

Francoise Montague hand poured pate de verre glass necklace in dreamy shades of yellow . Can be worn long or doubled- as shown in images.By former artisans of the atelier of Gripoix(...

Item Details: This stunning Cartier necklace has three pearls and diamonds in a station design. This necklace contains its original box and certificate. Circa: 1990s Metal Type: 18 ...

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Huge Extra Large Purple Pansy Cluster Flower Enamel Crystals Double Hoop Tassel Rope Long Necklace Belt, Gold Plated Versatile necklace, can also...

A yellow gold and platinum necklace composed of a horizontal openwork oval pendant with a central urn decorated in stripes of green plique-a-jour enamel and bordered with single rows...

Pearl and velvet clip-on earrings by Christian Lacroix. The heart-shaped pattern on the earrings, which Christian Lacroix frequently employed to create his jewelry, is a representati...

18k White Gold Blossom Diamond Pendant Link Necklace by Louis Vuitton. The Louis Vuitton Blossom pendant necklace radiates elegance with its 18k white gold craftsmanship. Featuring...

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Draperie de Decolette Single Drop Necklace by Cartier. With Round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color diamonds total weight approximately .58ct Deta...

Necklace of cultured pearls in the shaded white orient, of round shape and in fall. The clasp is in 18 karat white gold, ratchet. Diameter of pearls : from 4.5/5 mm to 8/8.5 mm. Len...

Experience timeless elegance with the Happy Diamonds Pendant Necklace by Chopard, crafted in exquisite 18 Karat white gold. This dazzling piece features 194 brilliant-cut diamonds F-...

The Edouard Rambaud 1980s ancient Greek-style torque necklace is a striking example of bold and artistic costume jewelry from this renowned French designer. Its unique features inclu...

A classic Art Deco chrome and glass bead two row necklace, made from small chrome metal 'cups', fitting one inside another , to create a very fluid an...

Baume creation - Unique piece. Pendant and chain in 18 carat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Featuring a claw set brilliant cut diamond with an oriental cultured white pearl and a...

Long necklace consisting of a row of Akoya cultured pearls of identical size, creamy pearly white orient. The ratchet clasp of olive shape is in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark and is accompanied by a safety chain with spring ring. Diameter of the pearls : 5/5,5 mm and 5,5/6 mm. Length : 75,5 cm approximately. Total weight : 33,9 g approximately. Authentic antique necklace - French work of the 1950s. Antique pearl necklace...

Necklace made of pink coral balls (Corallium japonicum), in the center a gold pear-shaped decoration set with brilliant-cut diamonds holding a cascade of falling coral balls. Signed ...

Rare runway Dior Fall winter 2000 by John Galliano necklace. Excellent condition

1980s Chanel champagne colour Baroque style simulated pearl necklace. From the early part of the decade before Karl Lagerfeld and Victoire de Castellane were the creative directors f...

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Unisex Large Heart Love Openwork Chunky Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Maybe light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. ...

A masterpiece by Cartier featuring a sumptuous pink quartz (17.7ct), the finest Cartier round brilliant cut diamonds (.24ct), and multiple pearls (6.8ct) all set in 18k rose gold. N...

A truly exceptional French pin and necklace set from the Georgian (ca1780) era! Made of silver and old Rose Cut diamonds, this well-preserved piece is absolutely gorgeous. Much of Ge...

Egyptian influenced Style Philippe Ferrandis Necklace & Earrings. This is a massive piece and has the matching earrings. Measuring 7 inches long x 2.5 inches wide - Chain is 22 inche...

Silver-Tone Dior Necklace Faux tigers eye, malachite, Lapis and more are prong-set in a silver-tone twisted circle. Hallmarked on the back and on the clasp Drop Measures 2.75 in. The...

Extraordinary, early Coco Chanel Haute Couture Sautoir by Robert Goossens, Paris circa 1960. Handmade pate de verre beads in emerald and ruby are ...

Pendant in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark hallmark. This Art Deco diamond pendant is round, openwork and set with rose-cut diamonds. At the center of the pendant is an anti...

Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This second-hand gold pendant features a large oval motif holding a cabochon-cut peridot in its center. This peridot pendant com...

Egyptian Revival pendant in gold & enamel depicting a portrait of Cleopatra Pendant: H: 4.8 cm (1.89 in) W: 3.8 cm (1.5 in) Chain: L: 40.5 cm (15.94 in) Marks: Eagles head &...

18 Karat White Gold Diamonds and Sapphire Necklace (Collier) Stunning evening collier with round brilliant cut diamonds and m...

Another Fabulous Philippe Ferrandis 1990s Drop Necklace Made in France. Chain Measures 30 inches. 40 inches total length. Philippe Ferrandis is an internationally renowned, French j...