Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces

An exquisite and rare Art Deco sautoir composed of an intrigued natural pearl triple strand suspending a detachable central element, presenting a fine quality large carved green Tour...

Negligé necklace in platinum, paved with approximately 10 carats of pear, round and old cut diamonds, on a thin chain. The pattern in the center is fix and set with an old cut cushi...

Necklace pendant clock designed by Audemars Piaget. Beautiful pendant watch necklace, created in Switzerland during the art deco period by the Audemars Piguet & Co., back in the 193...

Pendant in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog's head hallmark. This elegant Art Deco pendant features an openwork pear-shaped motif adorned with antique-cut d...

Art Deco pendant with a carved natural amethyst (probably Siberian because of the presences of reddish undertones), creates a platinum, diamond, sapphire and ruby basket of flowers, this charming piece, with a flip up/flip down bale has 43 small both European cut and rose cut diamonds weighing an estimated .50 cts in total, 3 small bright sapphires...

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...

Platinum Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Briolette Pendant. GIA Certified 3.96 Carat K-SI1, 0.25 carat additional diamonds, handcrafted, antique, iconic, timeless, filigree, vintage pendan...

Finely detailed vintage Art Deco drop necklace (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat white gold. The drop is set with an estimated 0.04 carat Old European cut diamond (estima...

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...

Featuring a round sapphire cabochon weighing approximately 61.00 carats - transparent medium blue. Displaying a subtle six-rayed asterism - prong set with a whiplash motif surround. Suspending from an articulating chain - with rose-cut diamonds throughout. Weighing approximately 0.83 carat total - quality consistent with cut and age. Bead and bezel set in silver-topped gold. Completed by hinged enhancer-style bale. Tested as 18 karat gold with French hallmarks for silver. With maker's mark. Circa: 1910. Measures: 1 x 2 1/2 inches. Total weight: 18.0 grams. Stock Number: We-11184 Immerse yourself in the allure of French Edwardian opulence with this extraordinary Antique Enhancer...

Edwardian gem set convertible necklace with peridot. Beautiful piece of jewelry, created during the late Edwardian period in the art-nouveau style, circa 1908. This beautiful neckla...

Comprised of a stylized twisted wire cable chain suspending a peacock feather motif plique-a-jour station. Transparent matte green and peachy orange in color with light saturation. ...

Necklace is comprised of a green gold link chain with stylized floral bar stations. Suspending a substantial whiplashed enhancer pendant via two 14 karat gold spring ring clasps. Pen...

Finely detailed antique Edwardian era negligee drop necklace (circa 1900s to 1910s), crafted in 900 platinum (sterling silver jump ring). The east west facing circular mount is set...

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...

Necklace is comprised of elongated cable links with stylized serpent stations Each station is highly rendered while clutching an emerald cabochon in its mouth Very well matched bri...

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...

Rooted in clean, classic lines, this a bold yet elegant Art Deco necklace reflects the individuality of the wearer, while using the venerable vitreous hot enamel. Catching the light...

Antique Art Nouveau Gold Necklace, with Diamonds and Natural Pearls. The big central diamond weighs about 0.6 carat. Width and High refer ...

A swag style platinum cable chain centers a large and ornate pendant brooch Set throughout by rose cut diamonds and a bezel set old European cut diamond Weighing in total approxima...

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Necklace in Platinum circa 1915 One Cushion Cut Sapphire Weighing 1.70 Carats Approximately [bri...

Art Deco Diamond and Pearl Platinum Necklace circa 1920's One Round Diamond weighing .45 carats approximately GH SI [bright with no imperfections visible to the naked eye] One Hundre...

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 t...

Rendered in platinum over 18k yellow gold, with a 9.5 carat oval opal at the center of a frame of brilliant white diamonds. Each edge finished with milgrain. The design is both sophisticated and playful, with the major pendant swinging suspended from a diamond floret cluster. In total, the diamonds weigh approximately 2.5 carats. The necklace is offered in an original antique presentation box.

Composed of freshwater pearls with silver and rose tones, highlighted by rose-cut diamonds, this Art Nouveau gold pendant necklace da...

Indulge in the beauty of this Art Nouveau pendant, adorned with exquisite details and crafted with precision. A captivating turquoise drop delicately accents the piece, adding a touc...

Please check out the HD video. This is a special piece of authentic Art Deco Cartier pendant necklace. The workmanship is absolutely beautiful. This platinum diamond setting with an oblong onyx combo is so pleasing to the eyes. The pendant is signed Cartier, Londres, New York with French assay marks. It is also numbered but we did not show the numbers for privacy. The pendant itself is about 7cm x 1.7cm. The extra long 42 inch necklace...

Timeless Art Deco diamond and sapphire sautoir necklace. A sautoir is a French term for a long necklace, chain, ribbon, or scarf that suspends a tassel or other ornament. The neckla...

An Edwardian platinum lavalière necklace with a pendant of a flower cluster of a large natural grey pearl surrounded with 12 old cut diamon...