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Period: 20th Century
Christian Lacroix Silvered Metal Necklace with Lavender Resin Heart Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Christian Lacroix Paris pendant necklace features a silver plate long chain complemented with a dimensional resin heart adorned with crystal rhinestones. Fabulous laven...
Category
French Modern 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate
ITALIAN 1970 Modernist Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds And Corals
Located in Miami, FL
Italian modernist necklace with salmon corals.
This beautiful modernist necklace, was created in Italy back in the 1970. The necklace has been crafted with a substantial bold look w...
Category
Italian Modernist Vintage 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$3,436 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage 1970s 48.40 Carat Yellow Diamond and 17.05 Carat White Diamond Set
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with Round Brilliant cut Fancy Deep Yellow Diamonds weighing a total of 48.40 carats, as well as Pear-Shaped and Baguette cut white Diamon...
Category
Vintage 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Rare Trifari Alfred Phillipe Crystal Suzanne Belperron inspired demi parure
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual Trifari Alfred Phillipe Crystal Retro Cluster Necklace and Bracelet from the late 1930's.Suzanne Belperron inspired. Super rar...
Category
Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Amazing Tribal Mixed Metals Mexican Set. 1950's.
Located in University City, MO
This set is so striking and usual.
It takes the theme of highly stylized faces rendered in brass, copper, and enamel.
The enamel is a sort of orangey/red.
Very Tribal and dramatic. Definitely a set for those who like their
costume jewels to be bold!
A real statement piece.
Huge pendant suspended on interesting decorated copper chain.
Large dangle screw back earrings.
Fabulous quality evident in the metalwork.
1950's.
Excellent condition.
Signed: Mexico and Hallmarked with what looks like a crown.
In the style of Casa Maya...
Category
Mexican Modernist Vintage 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Brass, Copper
$325 Sale Price
23% Off
Amethyst Diamond Heart is A Pendant and Brooch Victorian 18kt
Located in Stamford, CT
A regal 18 kt Edwardian diamond and amethyst pendant/brooch to exoresses your loving thoughts. The amethyst gem is considered a spell caster, and the spell would be passion. Four hea...
Category
British Edwardian 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Art Deco Bohemian Garnet Pendant Lavaliere Necklace Brooch 13mm Cabochon Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Antique Art Deco - Victorian Pendant or Brooch set with the most wonderful 1/2 inch Garnet Cabochon in the center surrounded by sparkling blood red Bohemian Garnet...
Category
Czech Art Deco 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold-filled
English 9K Murano Glass Fish Charm
Located in New York, NY
Charming English 9K Murano Fish Charm from the 1970's. Murano striated glass of metallic copper and black is used to mimic natural goldstone. The head and t...
Category
British Vintage 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold
1985 Chanel Pearl and Gilt Metal Chain Drop Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel 1985 natural shape flat pearl and gilt metal chain necklace with pearl drop. Beautiful patina to the the engraved triple link chain. Pearls are in e...
Category
French Romantic Vintage 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Gilded Age Siberian Amethyst Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace Pink Gold
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in an exquisite Siberian Amethyst, Rose Cut Diamond and Seed Pearl Pendant dating to the Gilded Age, circa 1890-1910. The museum quality jewel has the most stunning gems set...
Category
Unknown Gilded Age 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
GIA Round Jadeite Jade Pierced Carved Diamond Pendant 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold
Pendant Measurements with Bail: 1.70" x 1.05"
Total Weight: 3.82 Grams
Lab Report: GIA
GIA Report #: 1236035401
Gemstone Specifica...
Category
Unknown Modern 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Givenchy Haute Couture Gripoix Glass Pearl Necklace, Bunny Mellon
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture opera length necklace from the estate of Bunny Mellon. Composed of signature Maison Gripoix handmade large faux pearls with a very large focal cente...
Category
French Artisan Vintage 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Goldette Chunky Statement Coin Necklace and Bracelet Set 1960s
By Goldette
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Goldette Chunky Coin Necklace and Bracelet Set. With coin jewellery remaining at the height of fashion this is a glorious find. Why settle for just one piece when you can a...
Category
Vintage 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Art Deco Jade Pearl Necklace and Two Bracelets Set 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
Unknown Art Deco 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,495 Sale Price / set
21% Off
Asian 14K White Gold Hand Carved Amethyst Chinese Export Necklace Opera Length
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
Finding early Chinese Export pieces is quite difficult due to the fact there are so many modern copies. We are thrilled to present this authentic and beautiful necklace, crafted from...
Category
Chinese Art Deco 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 2.16ctw Mine Cut Diamond Fringe Necklace in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
An antique drop necklace in 14K rose gold, adorned with old mine cut diamonds. The necklace features a series of antique mine and old marquise diamond...
Category
Art Nouveau Antique 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Olivia Newton-John Estate Personal Blue Agate Onyx Flower Necklace Guaranteed
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a fantastic Black Onyx and Blue Green Agate Flower Necklace from the estate of the legendary Olivia Newton-John!
Here is your opportunity to own a piece of Music and Hollywood History from one of the most iconic recording artists of the 20th Century. The necklace is perfectly wonderful and captures the magic and essence of the one and only Olivia Newton-John. Olivia loved blue gem jewels. She loved this necklace and wore it often.
Dame Olivia Newton-John (26 September 1948 – 8 August 2022) sold over 100 million records and is one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
In 1978, Newton-John starred in the musical film Grease, which was the highest-grossing musical film at the time and whose soundtrack remains one of the world's best-selling albums. It features two major hit duets with co-star John Travolta: "You're the One That I Want"—which is one of the best-selling singles of all time—and "Summer Nights". Her signature solo recordings include the Record of the Year Grammy winner "I Honestly Love You" (1974) and "Physical" (1981)—Billboard's highest-ranking Hot 100 single of the 1980s. Other defining hit singles include "If Not for You...
Category
Unknown Contemporary 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Onyx
Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara/Necklace and Earrings
Located in London, GB
An extremely elegant late Victorian sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and earring set, in silver and gold, circa 1900’s.
This beautifully hand...
Category
British Victorian Antique 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Miriam Haskell Faux Coral Lariat Clip
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Early Wrap Clip Lariat of faux coral and emerald pate de verre beads with gilt floral stations on each end. Each clip station is decorated with a large cabochon and en...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & Colombian Cabochon Emerald Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & Colombian Cabochon Emerald Necklace
This extraordinary Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in platinum and 1...
Category
French Retro 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
22 Karat Gold Nava Ratna Pendant on Hand-Rolled Gold Chain, India
Located in Nantucket, MA
A lovely 22K gold Nava Ratna pendant comprised of precious and semi-precious stones. Fine tooling on the border and reversible to a repousse` floral and vi...
Category
Indian 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Chinese Collection Demi Parure, Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Chinese Collection Demi Parure by Maison Gripoix of hand made settings with poured glass of Chinese florals in kingfisher blue, chalcedony an...
Category
French Vintage 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Bronze
Erte Necklace-Brooch & Earrings in Diamonds Gold Silver & Cabochon Black Onyx
By Erté
Located in New York, NY
This show stopper Art Deco Style necklace by the renowned Artist Erte is a limited edition piece 64/250 . The necklace is called sophistication and the centerpiece is a flapper woma...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Silver
Art Deco Green Onyx and Marcasite Pendant, Wachenheimer
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Green Onyx and Marcasite Pendant set in sterling by Wachenheimer, Germany. Fancy cut crysophrase stones are set into Art Deco design set with marcasites. Wachenheimer made h...
Category
German Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Belle Epoque French 18K White Gold European Diamond Bow Dangle Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This absolutely beautiful antique pendant was crafted during the Belle Epoque era from solid 18k white gold and features old cut diamonds neatly set in a drop dangle style, bringing ...
Category
French Belle Époque Vintage 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,268 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Art Deco glass beadwork sautoir necklace, floral, Flapper length
Located in NEWARK, GB
A rare Vintage Art Deco glass beadwork sautoir necklace.
This is a long, Flapper length necklace, constructed from rows and rows of tiny, hand strung glass beads in green, pink, black and white.
The necklace has small beadwork panels...
Category
British Art Deco 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Filigree gold necklace with citrines, Scandinavia, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Beautiful necklace decorated with the filigree method, an artistic jewelry technique popular in the early 20th century, creating subtle spirals and swirls.
Decorated with two teardr...
Category
Swedish Art Nouveau 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
Exquisite Vintage Mesh Gold Diamond necklace by Meiser Zurich
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
An extremely elegant Vintage Mesh necklace made by Meister Zurich. In the front part there is a kind of loop wich is set with 52 brillinat cut Di...
Category
Swiss Contemporary Vintage 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Outstanding Guy Laroche Crystal Jet Runway Necklace Paris France
By Guy Laroche
Located in Montreal, QC
Sensational signed Guy Laroche Necklace featuring prong-set, sparkling Marquise clear crystals and round facet cut Jet stones in a unique Demi-Lune design; Silver finish; approx. 27...
Category
French Modernist Vintage 20th Century Drop Necklaces
$495 Sale Price
61% Off
Emerald Diamonds Sapphire Ruby Tutti Frutti Necklace Earrings Set 18K, 1970
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Carved Emeralds, Sapphires & Rubies with a round cut fine Diamonds. Necklace and earrings set. 18 Karats White Gold.
It is a Tutti Frutti design and style executed to a highest stand...
Category
Vintage 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian Flower Locket Old Mine Cut Diamond Black Onyx Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Antique Victorian to Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond and Pearl Locket Pendant in Black Onyx and Gold with an exquisite diamond and pearl Flower on the Black Onyx...
Category
Unknown Art Deco 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Sapphire, Pearl, Enamel Pendant 14K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Art Nouveau Pendant is special. It is enameled in colors of Blue, Green, Pink and Cream. It also has a Pear shaped Blue Sapphire in the center and single cut Diamonds surround....
Category
English Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Opium Pendant & Gold Bead Black Tassel Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Vintage YSL Opium Tassel Necklace is beautiful and collectible.
Opium perfume was first released in 1977, and the opium necklaces have been discontinu...
Category
Modern 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Edwardian 2.40ct Aquamarine and Diamond Drop Necklace, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to 1910s is this beautiful Aquamarine and diamond necklace. Suspended from a 15.5″ chain of 18 carat yellow gold, the design features a drop formation, showcasing the pai...
Category
Unknown Edwardian Vintage 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Zuni Inlay Bolo Tie by Rudell & Nancy Laconsello
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sterling silver bolo by Zuni artists Nancy & Ruddell Laconsello. The 2” x 2 1/2” bolo of an Eagle Dancer is inlaid with coral, turquoise, mother of pearl, jet and jasper. The black b...
Category
American Native American 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Unusual Fantasy Fob Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Novelty Fantasy Fob Pendant from the 1960's depicting 2 figures holding up a globe with decorative fleur de lis and floral elements. Colored glass cabochons are dotted throughout wit...
Category
American Artisan Vintage 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Ciner Art Deco Necklace
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Fine Ciner art deco necklace composed of two strands of articulated faux ruby beads with crystal rhinestone pave spacers and clasp. Center focal pendant of hand wired ruby beads and ...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Rhodium, Base Metal
Pentti Sarpaneva Finland Modernist Bronze Agate Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large scale bronze necklace with slice agate featured at center created by Pentti Sarpaneva of Finland. Pendant measures 7" (including bale) by 3" and suspends from a 19" bronze cha...
Category
Finnish Modernist Vintage 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Bronze
Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Tapered Nautilus Necklace
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
American Modern Vintage 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pearl and Coral Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Pearl and Coral Necklace
A chain necklace set with freeform coral and cultured pearl beads.
Approximate Length: 30 inches
Metal Type: 14-karat yellow gold
Category
Unknown 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold
$4,500
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral, Turquoise, and Diamond Necklace and Earrings Set
Located in New York, NY
Experience the elegance of this Iconic Van Cleef & Arpels Coral, Turquoise and Diamond Necklace Earrings Set, a stunning ensemble that epitomizes the luxury and craftsmanship of the ...
Category
French Retro 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
JULIANA DELIZZA ELSTER vintage silver tone rhinestone necklace earrings set
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned JULIANA
• silver tone with rhinestones and glass
• vintage designer necklace earrings set
MEASUREMENTS
• earrings 1 5/8” by 3/4”
• necklace 17” long, pendan...
Category
Vintage 20th Century Drop Necklaces
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Turquoise Cabochon and Diamond Statement Necklace, 14k
Located in New York, NY
A stunning and bold turquoise cabochon and diamond necklace crafted in 14k white gold. The 32 turquoise cabochons big and small sell graduated display a variety of rich hues and satu...
Category
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Carrera y Carrera 18 Karat Gold Pearl Twist Necklace with .62 Carat Diamond Hand
Located in New York, NY
Its jewelry tradition and exceptional craftsmanship have made Carrera y Carrera one of the international references among jewelry brands, renowned as one of the 30 most prestigious jewelry firms in the world. The brand has become an icon of luxury due to its unique style, imaginative designs, and magnificent jewelry pieces where gold and precious stones come to life.
Based on creations that have symbolic and figurative components, with animal and above all human themes Carreras pieces are fundamentally feminine. This necklace is from the "Los Manos...
Category
Spanish Art Nouveau 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Rare Emmy Award Pendant Norman Lloyd Estate Hollywood Legend 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare antique Emmy Award Pendant from the estate of Hollywood Legend Norman Lloyd in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. What a treasure for lover's of Hollywood, Television, Entertainment, Actors, Writers, Producers or any of the brilliant artists involved in creating the magic of entertainment. The Emmy pendant is extremely rare and the provenance from Legendary Norman Lloyd is just fabulous! This is an opportunity to own a rare piece of Hollywood History. The pendant is a gorgeous recreation of the Emmy Award in stunning 3 dimensional design. The EMMY hangs beautifully from your favorite necklace or neck chain or on a charm bracelet.
The EMMY is 1 3/8 inches (35mm) tall not including the bales. With the bales it is 1 1/2 inches tall. The Emmy is 5/8 inch wide.
The Emmy is hallmarked 14K with a maker's mark.
The Emmy has substantial weight of 6.2 grams.
The listing is only for the pendant. The chain is only shown for display.
Provenance: The EMMY pendant is from the estate of Hollywood legend Norman Lloyd.
Norman Lloyd (November 8, 1914 – May 11, 2021) was an American actor, producer, director, and centenarian with a career in entertainment spanning nearly a century. He worked in every major facet of the industry, including theatre, radio, television, and film, with a career that started in 1923. Lloyd's final film, Trainwreck, was released in 2015, after he turned 100. Lloyd remains the longest-lived male actor from Classic Hollywood.
In the 1930s, he apprenticed with Eva Le Gallienne's Civic Repertory Theatre and worked with such influential groups as the Federal Theatre Project's Living Newspaper unit, the Mercury Theatre, and the Group Theatre. Lloyd's long professional association with Alfred Hitchcock began with his performance portraying a fifth columnist in the film Saboteur (1942). He also appeared in Spellbound (1945), and was a producer of Hitchcock's anthology television series Alfred Hitchcock Presents. Lloyd directed and produced episodic television throughout the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. As an actor, he appeared in over 60 films and television shows, with his roles including Bodalink in Charlie Chaplin's Limelight (1952), Mr. Nolan in Dead Poets Society...
Category
Unknown Modern 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vivien Leigh Gift to Lawrence Olivier Gold Loving Cup Pendant "Darling Larry"
Located in New York, NY
Vivien Leigh's gift to Sir Lawrence Olivier, this extraordinary piece of Hollywood and Theater History is a 14 Karat Gold Loving Cup Pendant Charm engraved in Vivien Leigh's handwrit...
Category
Unknown Contemporary 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 1.17 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum 14K Gold Antique Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of a white gold spiga chain suspending a platinum-topped foliate motif pendant
Suspending from lotus motif bale and pierced with furling foliates bead set with diamonds
Ros...
Category
Edwardian Vintage 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Large 71.50 Carat Cushion Cut Aquamarine Pendant in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, large antique 71.50 carat cushion cut aquamarine and 0.10 carat diamond, platinum pendant; part of our diverse antique aquamarine jewelry collections...
Category
Vintage 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Aquamarine Diamond Seed Pearl Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique Edwardian aquamarine necklace has been crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold.
The articulat...
Category
Edwardian 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
SUZANNE BJONTEGARD signed gold amethyst glass heart designer necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed SUZANNE BJONTEGARD
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer necklace
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of ...
Category
Vintage 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Ruby and Pearl Byzantine Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Karl Lagerfeld and Maison Gripoix for Chanel hand knotted faux baroque pearl, gilt bronze filigree square byzantine pendant with Gripoix glass poured enamel ruby cabocheon. Gilt chai...
Category
French Byzantine Vintage 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
119.30 Carat Total Important Sapphire & Mixed-Cut Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A stunning and important collar drop necklace, featuring six oval cut sapphires weighing 29.10 carats total. Accented with mixed-cut diamonds weighing 90.20 carats total. A gorgeous ...
Category
Swiss Contemporary 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bjorn Weckstrom 1967 Finland Rare Kukkiva Muuri Necklace 18Kt Gold & Tourmalines
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural necklace designed by Bjorn Weckstrom (b 1935-).
An extraordinary and extremely rare sculptural necklace, created by Bjorn Weckstrom, back in the 1967. This prototype piece for the "Kukkiva Muuri" (Flowering Wall) was designed in his Finland studio between the 1965 and 1967, specifically for the Rio de Janeiro Competition. It was carefully assembled and crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, finished with highly textured patterns.
This wearable sculpture, display a composition created by the sporadic placements of 14 natural green Brazilian tourmalines that are are mounted in bezels and hang freely from gold wires. They have a combined weight of 24 carats and are transparent.
Has a total weight of 65.4 grams and has a lenght of 17.6 inches (44.70 Cm).
The main decorative drop piece have a measures of 80 mm by 44 mm (3.15 x 1.74 inches)
Stamped, with the maker's mark, the Helsinki Finland gold assay control hallmark, the designer's initials and signed "B W .750 O-7".
Bjorn Weckstrom, born in 1935 and at the age of 16 studied at the goldsmiths school where he graduated in 1956. he proceeded to open his first workshop in Helsinki and began producing jewelry, inspired by the nature and featuring the use of rough cut gems. his participation in the international exhibition of modern jewelry, an exhibition formulated by Graham Hughes and the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1961, catapulted his career. He joined Pekka Antilla as a designer in 1963 and eventually in 1974, was made a partner in what is now called Lapponia. His career continued to blossom and in 1965, after winning the Rio de Janeiro competition, with his design for the flowering wall necklace he became an internationally known jeweler.
Exhibitions: Rio de Janeiro 1965. Gran Prix...
Category
Finnish Modernist Vintage 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,360 Sale Price
20% Off
French Couture Paste and Pate de Verre Draped Collar
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Couture Paste and Pate de Verre Draped Collar, handmade with 3 rows of draped paste swags with dozens hand made pate de verre turquoise drops. Incredible quality.
13....
Category
French Vintage 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Rhodium
Antique ArtNouveau Tourmaline Gems & Lampwork Glass WhiteGold Filigree Sautoir
Located in Chicago, IL
Epitomizing the Art Nouveau movement, this antique post-1912 sautoir drop necklace with a white-gold openwork-and-wire pendant and filigree clasp features a rainbow of handcrafted gem beads--the largest of which are carved "Rose of France" and purple amethysts plus faceted-pink and beveled-aqua tourmalines--along with what appears to be lampwork glass...
Category
Unknown Art Nouveau 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Tourmaline, White Gold, Enamel, Rhodium, Gilt Metal
Art Deco Gold Plated Necklace with Apple Green Paste Stone Drops circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Art Deco gold plated necklace, featuring eleven graduated apple green paste stone drops in open back settings. The faceted paste stones are raised at the front and pointed ...
Category
Vintage 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Antique Art Nouveau Secessionist Necklace Cabochon Turquoise River Pearl Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate flexible link dangling necklace was executed in the secessionist style around 1905. It is most likely of European origin, however, an attribution to a specific country ...
Category
European Art Nouveau Antique 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Base Metal
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...
Category
Unknown Renaissance Revival 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Diamante and Sapphire Drop Necklace Circa 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Diamante and Sapphire Drop Necklace Circa 1980s. This reminds me of something that Princess Diana wore. There are tiny prong-set round stones around the neck that gather wit...
Category
American Modern Vintage 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Natural Green Jadeite Jade and Diamond Platinum Necklace, with GIA Jade Report
Located in Honolulu, HI
MAGNIFICENT large natural apple green Jade & diamond necklace in platinum with GIA jade report. This gorgeous hololith "disc" shape Jade has a beautiful appl...
Category
Unknown 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
