Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces

A Belle Epoque natural pearl and diamond sautoir necklace, centred with an openwork plaque of geometric design, encrusted with swiss-cut diam...

An important Edwardian diamond garland necklace, the necklace in the 'style garland', designed at the front as an articulated openwork frame e...

Striking Art Deco Jacob Bengel Bakelite Sautoir of jade and black bakelite toggle beads with chrome plated spacers ending in 2 fluted metal chrome drops (...

Necklace of Chinese Art Deco Drops from the 1920's remounted later in the century. Each drop has a silver plated cap with a poured glass drop made to replicate pink tourmaline. These...

This is a stunning Victorian to Art Deco Beetle Bug Insect Pendant Necklace in Amethyst and Rock Crystal. The necklace is 27 inches long. The ext...

Exquisite Edwardian Swag Necklace, beautifully worked Peridot and pearl medallions, linking gold chain inter-spaced with pearls. Approx. 17.25 ...

This exquisite and delicate piece is perfect down to the last detail. Dating back to 1910-1920, this rare find has been kept in near perfect t condition. It is hand crafted in platin...

This magnificent Gold Pendant is a treasure of Mexican history and culture: Centering three 22K Pure Gold Mexican Peso Coins and set in 14K Yellow Gold. C...

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...

Indulge in a stunning antique Art Deco - Victorian - Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Lavaliere Pendant in 14 Karat Gold by the esteemed American jewelry maker Whiteside and Blank. The be...

This is a rare and wholly original carved & pierced nephrite necklace from the 1920s. Still strung on its original silk and embellished with knots, rock crystal quartz, and natural blue agate. This flapper-era treasure is a creation of spectacular beauty. The cool blue agate beads and the watery rock crystal perfectly compliment the waxy sheen of the light green nephrite carving...

Edwardian Diamond Pendant necklace circa 1900. Openwork settings are made of platinum topped 14k gold set with 13 fine quality, antique cut d...

An elegant Art Deco diamond tennis necklace crafted in platinum. The tennis necklace comprises of a series of Old European cut diamonds, each individually bezel set. This design cre...

Unique and very important Art Deco diamond & platinum interchangeable necklace created in France in the 1920's. The pendant is removable and the necklace turns into a choker. Also, ...

This is an absolutely stunning antique Coral Cameo Pendant depicting a Neoclassical Woman or Goddess dating to the Victorian to Art Deco period. The Coral Cameo is an exquisite hand...

Art Deco silver tone chain necklace featuring red glass crystal beads, and a lovely drop pendant. The pendant is an orange red colour. The chain links are soldered. Length 45.5 cm / ...

This is a museum quality Art Nouveau, 14 Karat Gold, Enamel and Baroque Pearl Pendant-Brooch depicting the beautiful faces of three women whose long flowing hair is adorned with vine...

Natural pearls and diamond necklace Drop-shaped natural pearl (8.3 - 8.8 mm), oval natural pearl, rose-cut diamonds; French import assay mark for plati...

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...

This is a magnificent Victorian to Art Deco Antique Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Locket Pendant with an exquisite diamond set Pansy Flower on the carved Black Onyx and Platinum locket. ...

A beautiful documented Art Nouveau Peacock pendant by Charles Boutet de Monvel. The mirrored image of the bird creating a heat shaped pendant. Gilded ...

A stunning example of Art Deco craftsmanship, this diamond and sapphire necklace radiates timeless elegance. At the base of the pendant, a 0.50 carat natural unheated sapphire is rub...

THIS IS A STUNNING ORIGINAL ART DECO CARNELIAN MARCASITE NECKLACE OF THE FINEST QUALITY. THE NECKLACE IS SET WITH THREE OVAL AND SQUARE CUT GORGEOUS VIVID CARNELIAN STONES SET IN ST...

This magnificent and all original antique necklace features a large, oval-shaped, camphor glass pendant with magnificent etchings that is elegantly set and framed by intricate open f...

A superb demi-parure dating to around the turn of the century in the ever popular ‘fringe’ design which flatters the decollete and draws the eye like no other. Can we confirm this w...

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...

Art Deco Celluloid Heart Chain from the 1920's. Unusual caramel celluloid puffy hollow heart with super long original chain perfect for doubling up around neck. 54" chain, Heart 2.25...

A stunning antique Art Deco - Victorian - Edwardian Platinum Diamond Lavaliere Pendant Necklace with 32 sparkling white Old European Cut Diamonds of great beauty in a gorgeous platin...

Art Deco silver tone chain necklace featuring a lovely drop pendant with square rouge pink and clear glass crystals in open back settings. The faceted crystals are raised at the fron...

Designed as 1.0 mm curb link chain centering a drop station Comprised of a row of intricate scroll motif twisted wire links Bezel set with three old European cut diamonds Weighing ap...

An exceptional Edwardian Belle-Epoque pearl and diamond sautoir, the sautoir comprising a long mesh chain of natural seed pearls diamond pendant, this openwork of foliate openwork de...

An Edwardian diamond and sapphire necklet, to the centre an old European-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.75 carats, surrounded by a r...

Silver and Amythest Edwardian Necklace of European origin. Lovely Neoclassical motifs are used throughout with navette and oval genuine amythests. Heavy quality construction with lov...

Circa 1910, Platinum. This romantic necklace features a quintessential Edwardian swag and bow motif in platinum with four articulated elements suspending 2.0 carats of rich blue sapp...

A beautiful unrecorded ruby & diamond necklace by Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co. Literature: cf. Liberty Jewellery sketch book, page 214, cat no ...

A fine and impressive antique 0.06 carat ruby and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold pendant/brooch; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry c...

Unusual Edwardian Locket, Lady Carriage Driver in repouse on matte gold filled period locket. Signed "W andSB" Manufacturer. 1910 USA. Chain 15" is ...

THIS IS A STUNNING ORIGINAL ANTIQUE ART DECO BLACK ONYX MARCASITE NECKLACE OF THE FINEST QUALITY. THE PENDANT NECKLACE HAS A MAGNIFICENT ROUND BLACK ONYX PENDANT SET WITH A STERLING...

Indulge in a stunning Art Deco Sapphire Old Mine Cut Diamond Lavaliere Pendant in 14 Karat White Gold. The lovely and delicate pendant is set with four beautiful square cut faceted...

Elegant antique finery in Eduardian style is presented on this exquisite pendant necklace. An intricate and delicately appointed fan shaped filigree pendant with tear drop charm...

Peking Glass Art Deco Pendant set in sterling silver from the 1920's. Peking glass beads are spaced throughout the delicate chain. Pave rhinestone accent...

An Important Carlo and Arthur Giuliano enamel, diamond and sapphire necklace signed C & AG, the necklace comprising pierced feathered scrollwork sections finely enamelled with black...

Indulge in an extraordinary Sapphire, Rose Cut Diamond, Platinum Pendant with the image of a winged Fairy or Angel is a Museum Quality Jewel. The Belle Epoque - Art Deco pendant is ...

Art Deco Diamond & Cabochon Sapphire Satouir Necklace Description: This exquisite Platinum and 18K White Gold Necklace features a stunning 34.30-carat cabochon sapphire as its focal...

Beautiful Art Deco Platinon festoon necklace, featuring blue crystal drops. The faceted crystals are raised at the front and pointed at the back, for maximum sparkle. Length 39.5cm / 15.5 inches by width 1.3cm / .5 inch. The necklace is in very good condition. The spring bolt clasp was not working properly, so we have replaced it with a vintage sterling silver clasp...

Circa 1910 This delicate Belle Epoque necklace is crafted in platinum and gold (back of the pendant). It is embellished with old brilliant cut and rose cut diamonds. The two princi...

Unusual and large Art Nouveau Revivalist Jeweled Locket from the 1920's. Large in scale with bezel set glass "gems" along side a sleeping figure in a greenish gold plate. Super unus...

An outstanding Art Deco pendant necklace in highly characteristic colour and design. It is composed of blue and green chalcedony glass rounded baguettes throughout, highlighted with ...

Indulge in a stunning and rare Art Deco Lavaliere Pendant set with a fabulous Opal Cabochon in an exuberant 10 Karat White Gold filigree open work setting. The lovely and romantic ...

Necklace is comprised of twisted strands of baroque seed pearls - cream in color with very good to excellent luster Terminates as platinum end caps hand engraved with a foliate motif Connecting to an ornate platinum surmount designed as a Chinese paifang arch - accented by transitional cut diamonds Weighing in total approximately 0.60 carat with mostly G to I color and VS to SI clarity Suspending a large circular pendant...

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Necklace made Circa 1900 Gold Type: Silver & Gold Approx 20.00 Cts of diamonds Measurements: 15" long

An impressive antique 1900s 1.92 carat peridot and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique peridot pendant...

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...

Antique Chinese Enamel and Lapis Glass Necklace of silver circa 1900's. Central motif enameled in green and blue with lapis pate de verre drop....

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...

Platinum Edwardian double strand necklace with Old Mine cut diamonds and two natural pearls. Chain is platinum 1.5 mm.cable link with a barrel snap clasp. Each pearl delicately hangs from a platinum bezel set diamond...

THIS IS A WONDERFUL AND VERY RARE MUSEUM QUALITY ORIGINAL ART DECO PENDANT NECKLACE WITH AN EXTRAORDINARY FLOWER MOTIF ROCK CRYSTAL PENDANT SET WITH STERLING SILVER AND MARCASITES IN...

Elaborate bib of pronged handset crystals from the 1920's set in rhodiumed metal, Delicate and substantial at the same time. Beautiful quality. Czech 1920's. 16" , 2.5" dep...