1840s Drop Necklaces

THIS IS A GORGEOUS AND RARE ART NOUVEAU LOCKET NECKLACE WITH A STUNNING ENAMEL PURPLE IRIS FLOWER IN STERLING SILVER WITH A BEAUTIFUL RAISED DESIGN OF AN IRIS FLOWER, LEAF AND BUD MOTIF WITH FURTHER ENGRAVED ADORNMENT. This is a stunning Sterling Silver Enamel Flower motif Locket Necklace with exquisite Art Nouveau design of a purple iris flower. The iris and leaves are raised above the front of the locket...

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...

The Pear Diamond Tennis Necklace is a testament to extraordinary craftsmanship, designed for those who seek the pinnacle of luxury. Meticu...

A very rare antique Georgian to Victorian Snake Pendant Locket with a small hinged Locket opening in which to place a treasured memento, a mourning item, or possibly poison! The extraordinary Snake Pendant is 14 Karat Gold. The head and eyes of the snake are set with a pear shaped and two round faceted red Garnets. The locket portion is covered with a crystal or rock crystal cover on the front. The reverse of the locket portion opens with a lovely detailed hinge with a glass cover. The pendant is 34mm long including the bales. Without the bales the snake is 28mm long and 12mm wide. The interior of the locket portion is 4mm in diameter and is 4.5mm deep. The snake is 14 Karat Gold. The pendant weighs 1.6 grams. The listing is only for the snake pendant. The chain is only shown for display. The bales may be a later addition. A pendant with a poison compartment is extremely rare and having one in the form of a snake is highly unusual. The combination of both a snake and an pendant is rarely ever seen. The following is a description of poison rings: A poison ring or pillbox ring...

This is an absolutely stunning and very rare antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Pink and Angel Skin Coral Cameo Pendant or Brooch Pin with a hand ...

This is an amazing snake pendant (disk) that will look good with other pendants or just worn alone. The snake is one of the most popular motifs right now! Raised on the disk with sma...

This is one of the most stunning antique 19th Century Garnet Enamel jewels we have seen. The Etruscan Archeological Revival pendant features a magnificent blood red Bohemian Garnet cabochon of gorgeous color and size set in a 14 Karat Gold Enamel beaded design. The garnet is surrounded by magnificent gold and enamel work of the highest quality. The pendant is very characteristic of the work of the master Italian jeweler Castellani, who created Etruscan Revival jewels...

This is a Museum Quality Antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Locket Pendant with exquisite Enamel Portrait decoration, set with a Rose Cut Diamond and the word "Memoria." The locket is 14 Karat Gold and dates to circa 1840-1880. Enamel Portrait lockets...

This is a rare antique Victorian Mermaid and Snake Pendant Necklace depicting a snake or serpent wrapped around a mermaid holding a pearl in her hand. This is extraordinary imagery in this antique jewel that is over 100 years old. Mermaids symbolize independence and individuality while snakes symbolize eternal love, sexuality, rebirth and wisdom. The snake and mermaid are beautifully created in 14 Karat yellow gold. The mermaid holds a white pearl in her hands as she swims. The mermaid snake pendant dates to circa 1850-1900. It is extremely rare to find these early snake jewels...

Stunning vintage rose cut diamond drop necklace. Approximately 11 carats of rose cut diamonds. Approximately I/J color and SI clarity. Silver & gold. Accommodated with an up-to-date ...

This is a wonderful and very rare antique Opal and Ruby Strawberry or Pinecone motif Pendant Locket in a wonderful large size of almost 3 inches. The magnificent jewel is set throug...

Victorian silver locket with enamelled rose and mirrored compartment. Beautiful enamelling and condition. Placed on a contemporary sterling ball chain which works really well togethe...