20th Century Drop Necklaces

Vintage Diamante with Blue Shiny Cabochon Dangling Pendant Necklace Circa 1960s. This Gorgeous piece has al different cuts of stones including pave, and pear and then has three blue ...

This is a beautiful Persian Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace. The lovely necklace has Persian Turquoise beads interspaced...

This gorgeous Tiffany & Co. pendant necklace features briolette beads crafted in rhodolite garnet and completed with an 18k white gold clasp. Made in United States circa 1990s. Measu...

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.

Interesting and distinctive estate Art Deco period platinum diamond and emerald pendant with a central design of a diamond eye framed by emeralds. The generous bale has an unusual feature of opening and closing which allows for wear on a wide ribbon or necklace. Wonderful workmanship with articulation at five points of the pendant. Prized for streamlined, elegant designs and excellent quality Art Deco jewels...

This is a stunning Antique Art Nouveau Pendant in the form of a maiden woman in a field of flowers adorned with Ruby centers and Pearl petals in 14 Karat Gold. The Woman Pendant dat...

Art Deco 14K white gold pendant featuring a beautiful frosted and reverse carved rock crystal quartz panel. The crystal is accented, measuring 24mm x 19mm, with a small round diamond...

Metallic art tie designed by Pierre Cardin. Very rare metallic tie, created in Paris France by the fashion designer Pierre Cardin, back in the 1970. It was crafted as a piece of art...

A gorgeous tassel necklace done in 18K white gold by Tiffany & Co. Each section is set with natural garnet, iolite, pink and blue sapphire. A beautiful and wearable piece but a very...

Marvella wonderfully elegant hand-knotted pearl with polished gold hardware clasp closing measures 54 inches in total length. The circumference of the pear...

Geometric necklace designed by Alfred Karram (1932-2017). A beautiful piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the Architect and artist Alfred...

Year: 1920s Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.00ct, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS...

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...

Stunning Silver silver Squash Blossom necklace Crushed Turquoise and Coral Measures Naja is 2.90 inches x 2.24 Down to 2 inches x 1.40 inches Double beaded Total length is 30 inche...

Yves Saint Laurent Chinese Collection passementerie sautoir. Composed of palest ivory braided cord woven with tiny burgundy seed beads. Two large ivory colored and burgundy colored tassels are enhanced with large and small silk beads to form the double pendant. Unsigned 1970's. Excellent Condition. 30...

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. gold mesh long necklace 18 karat yellow gold; marked Tiffany & Co., 18k, Peretti Size: width 1.75 inches (thickest part), length 26.5 inches Total we...

Striking Jacob Hull Enamel Danish Pendant from the 1970's. Textured silverplated bronze collar with a deep Brutalist sunburst pendant with orange and red enamel interior. Hard Colla...

Finely detailed vintage amethyst & rose quartz necklace crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s). Amethyst beads measure (average) 3/4 x 1/2 inch (in very good condition and f...

Iconic Van Cleef & Arpels Coral & Turquoise Necklace & Earrings Set Both the necklace and earrings set with round cut diamonds, cabochon angel skin coral, and turquoise Necklace Si...

Calling all vintage jewelry lovers! This statement rhinestone necklace is begging to be added to your collection! This necklace is simply mesmerizing, the arrangement of all of the rhinestones is so intricate and comes together to create the most regal and eye catching shape. Round rhinestones in a variety of sizes come together to form a large diamond drop...

THIS IS A STUNNING VICTORIAN EDWARDIAN 3.8 CARAT OVAL FACETED SIBERIAN AMETHYST AND PEARL LAVALIERE PENDANT WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL OVAL FACETED AMETHYST GEM SURROUNDED BY A GORGEOUS OPEN WORK LEAF MOTIF DESIGN IN GREEN GOLD WITH FOUR ELEGANT PEARLS. THE PENDANT HAS A SWIVEL BALE SO THAT THIS CAN BE LOWERED TO CREATE A BROOCH. THE LAVALIERE IS IN 14 KARAT GOLD. THIS IS A DELICATE ROMANTIC EDWARDIAN JEWEL TO BE WORN EVERY DAY OR AT THE MOST GLAMOROUS AFFAIR! The design is full of the delicate romance of the age and is so special with the amethyst and pearls and the green and yellow gold...

THIS IS A WONDERFUL AND VERY RARE INLAID BLACK OPAL PENDANT WITH AN IMAGE OF A WOMAN CARRYING A FLOWER. THE PENDANT IS BLACK ONYX WITH INLAID BLACK OPAL GEMS...

This Marshall Field & Company Antique Victorian necklace is made of 8K yellow gold and weighs 18.90 DWT (approx. 29.4 grams). It contains 36...

You will absolutely adore this distinctive diamond drop necklace. Warm yellow gold is paired with sparkling white diamonds in a chic 'Y' design, making this glittering beauty one of...

THIS IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL ART DECO JADE AND PEARL NECKLACE AND TWO MATCHING BRACELET SET IN 14 KARAT YELLOW GOLD. THE STUNNING PIECES HAVE GORGEOUS JADE BEADS ALTERNATING WITH BEAUTI...

This pendant and chain is richly crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pendant measures 20 mm x 16 mm and comes on a 18 inch fancy link chain with a spring ring. The chain and pendant are ...

An art deco graduated jadeite beads necklace. Fabulous long necklace sautoir type, created during the Art Deco period, circa 1925. It is composed by multiples graduated spheres bead...

Incredibly gorgeous diamond chandelier necklace with a luxurious yellow-gold setting. This fantastic piece absolutely dazzles with its icy white diamonds. The striking necklace sits elegantly on the chest, sparkling from all angles. A perfectly timeless style with a modern design. This necklace features 5.84 carats of graduated round brilliant cut diamonds prong set throughout. The icy white diamonds in yellow gold...

This Vintage YSL Opium Tassel Necklace is beautiful and collectible. Opium perfume was first released in 1977, and the opium necklaces have been discontinu...

This is a stunning Sterling Silver pendant by Henryk Winograd featuring a gorgeous deep repousse image of a Japanese Geisha with her fan adorned with a flying crane, flowers and stunning hair...

This is an absolutely spectacular 30 Carat Fire Opal Pendant in a stunning Flame Motif setting in 14 Karat Gold. The extraordinary opal is 1 3/8 inches tall and is 7/8 inch wide. The opal has magnificent fire...

Napier's wonderfully elegant yet whimsical costume pearl, which measures 1/2 inch in circumference accented with polished gold hardware chain-link necklace, measures 30 inches in tot...

Necklace sautoir designed by Cartier. A very rare, exceptional and inedit convertible necklace pendant, created by the jewelry house of Cartier in London and New York, for the easte...

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 ...

Ladies Necklace and Earrings set. 18K Yellow gold diamond and blue sapphire Necklace 74.4gr There is 2.75 carats of small round diamonds/VS clarity/ G color. There are 11 dark blue h...

We are so delighted to have this extraordinary antique Art Deco 15 Carat natural Aquamarine and Green Tourmaline and Pearl Pendant in 14 Karat Gold. The magnificent Aquamarine is 25...

Pearls necklace designed by Tiffany & Co. Exceptional classic necklace, created in New York city at the Tiffany Studios, back in the late 20th century, This necklace is composed by ...

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...

Here we have an absolutely gorgeous antique swag necklace designed by Krementz that was crafted in solid 14k yellow gold during the art nouveau p...

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

Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 40.2 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 5.00ct, total weight Cut: Round Brilliant and Baguette Color: G-H Clarity: VS Pearl De...

This is a rare Art Deco - Art Nouveau Limoges Enamel Locket Pendant. The magnificent portrait of a woman is hand painted with vivid iridescent colors. This portrait of a woman has...

A modern Cartier necklace featuring a gold pendant shaped as a panther head with 6 long tassels on an original black cord with a gold sliding c...

South Sea Pearl & VVS quality Diamonds 4 Piece Set Necklace, Watch , Earring and Ring Suite 18 Karat White Gold 285 Gm with Each piece is signed PIAGET , 750 , PT and serial # Full length of the necklace is 36 inches with both pearl string attached but you can take the long pearl string out as it slides out. With only one pearl layer is 22 inch long. Earrings # E 50816 Weight of the earring 14.15 Gm 38 Round diamonds are hanging from a micro pave diamond flower. The quality is the finest you can find . It has omega back to support the ear. Approximately diamond weight of the earring is 6.5 ct Earrings are 1.8 inch long Necklace Necklace # PIAGET , 750 , PT , # E50811 Necklace has two layers of solitaire round Tennis necklace , Hanging from two long bows of diamonds. All VS quality and D in color The Necklace has two layers of absolutely white south sea Pearls with no blemishes at all . It is museum quality. 1st layer has 40 brilliant cut diamonds and second layer has 48 round diamonds Both layers has round diamonds ranging approximately from 5 to 35 pointer of diamond in graduating size. with Two micro pave long bows, approximately diamond weight is 25 ct to 30 cts. The Necklace has two layers of absolutely white south sea Pearls with no blemishes at all . It is museum quality. Size of the pearl 7 to 12 MM with most of the pearls are 10 mm The gross weight of the necklace is 178 gm Length 22 inch with one pearl layer and 36 inch with both pearl layers. Ring Large cocktail ring with center round diamond 1.22 Ct GIA certified GIA report # 2221645330 E color VVS2 , EX EX EX with no fluorescence Serial # Ring # PIAGET 54 E # 53016 All other diamond, VS1 and E color quality. 18 Karat gold of the ring is 30.27 grams. Approximate weight of the diamonds 8 ct...

Frascarolo panther pendant sautoir in 18kt yellow gold with diamonds and black and red enamel, signed, with maker’s mark, approximately 133grs. Italy, circa 1970s.

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...

Diamond Necklace 18K Gold Choker .91 TDW V-Shape This beautiful estate necklace is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold and set with white and fi...

Stylish and finely detailed Art Nouveau drop necklace (circa 1900s to 1910s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. One estimated .75 carat amethyst, 6mm x 3.5mm to 9mm x 3mm sawtooth pe...

This is a stunning and very rare antique Art Deco - Victorian - Belle Epoque Cameo Pendant or Brooch of a magnificent hand carved face of Bacchus, als...

Create a touch of magic wearing this lovely citrine drop briolette necklace with diamonds. The 6 diamonds weigh 0.03 carats and are H color and SI2-I1 clarity. The pendant drops 1" and the citrine is 17 mm tall and 10 mm diameter at the bottom. Comes on an 16" chain with a lobster clasp. Stamped "14K". Total weight is 5.5 grams. This gorgeous necklace is pre-owned in excellent condition. Item Specifications: Style: Necklace Design: Citrine Briolette Drop Diamond Necklace...

This yummy emerald in the shape of a teardrop has a beautiful green translucency. The setting is 14 Karat white gold with a bezel set diamond (0 .10 carat) and delicate etching. This...

Trinity Diamond Necklace in 18k White Yellow & Rose Gold on Triple Strand Chain. The white gold ring is pave set with round brilliant-cut diam...

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.

This is a spectacular Antique Jade Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The stunning pendant has a round Jade disc with wonderful color variation. The Jade disc hangs...

Created as a one of a kind necklace in the late 1970's, this is part of the Nautilus series that Robert Lee Morris designed and made by hand in Soho NYC. Using two elongated hollow t...

"Featuring Paloma Picasso’s own handwriting, this expressive collection was inspired by graffiti scrawled on New York buildings. The universal symbol for a kiss, this X pendant is artfully graphic" (Tiffany).This pendant and chain is richly crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pendant measures 15 mm tall, 10 mm wide and comes on a 16 inch Tiffany & Co. Rolo link chain. Altogether the pendant and chain weigh 2.9 grams and are in excellent condition. The pendant is hallmarked "T& Co." "Paloma Picasso" and stamped "750". The bail is also stamped "750". The pendant will arrive like new as it was just polished in house! Necklace Specifications: Brand: Tiffany & Co. Designer: Paloma Picasso Collection: Palomas...

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow/Rose Gold and Diamond Floral Necklace- This lovely floral necklace features two round brilliant cut diamonds* set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow and rose...

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...