Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces

This is a Fabulous Lapis Lazuli Navajo Squash Blossom- This is a large necklace. Hallmarked on the back Measuring. The Naja (center drop) is 3.90 inches x 3.73 top to bottom. Double...

Unusual Pierre Cardin Transformation Pendant from the 1960's. A large ivory enamel oval pendant is set with 4 "gems" which turn and transforms pendant to tones of pale pastels or dee...

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...

Diamond clusters of flowers form a halo of radiance around an opalescent star sapphire in this mid twentieth century pendant of 14kt white gold. The diamonds, deeply set, are modern ...

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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 ...

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Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 7.2 Grams Chain Length: 22" adjustable down to any size Pendant Diameter: 0.80" Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Cl...

Miriam Haskell naturalistic lapis bakelite Russian Imperial egg inspired necklace. Signature Haskell russian gilt, faux pearls and fine woven gilt...

Designed to be seamlessly worn in multiple ways Circa - 1969 Approximate Total Diamond Weight -55.00 CTS Signed - VCA

Important exquisite grand diamond floral necklace platinum, high jewelry circa 1950's. 354 total diamonds, approximately 60 carats total. 146 r...

A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, ...

Art Deco Czech gold plated necklace, featuring faceted citrine glass and pairs of white glass leaf drops with citrine and lilac decoration. Measuring length 50cm / 19.6 inches, and t...

DETAILS • signed SORELLI • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear S...

A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 22.32 carat aquamarine, 7.62 carat diamond and 18k yellow gold necklace; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive, large gold aquamarine pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The quatrefoil shaped design displays a stunning central feature 22.32Ct cushion cut aquamarine, displayed in relief within an 18k yellow gold four claw setting. This central feature gemstone is encompassed with four trefoil shaped clusters, each embellished with three pavé set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The layered setting is further embellished with eight pierced decorated arched designs, forming a convex three-dimensional arrangement. Each stylised arch is ornamented with five transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds; the central stone of each array is larger and paralleled by the yellow gold setting. This stunning and large aquamarine pendant...

Sterling Necklace, Bracelet, Ring and Earring Rock Crystal Scandinavian Desing Made 1968 and 1969 Ring 19mm =US 9 Sterling silver modernist set. Alton Sweden...

Alluring signed EISENBERG necklace set with graduated clear round-cut Swarovski Crystals; centered by large round Swarovski crystal accented by a swirl of small clear round Swarovski...

A vintage French diamond and platinum riviére necklace, with graduating drops, set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, in four claw settings, with diamonds above, onto an articulating...

This lovely art deco necklace is made from a costume silver metal and has stone jade like life savers disks set in between the metal and marcasite. It is gorgeous on the neck and has a refined elegance. This is a keeper. The color of jade meets emerald green is beautiful. Looks real...

A classic and absolutely stunning piece, this is a one-of-a-kind necklace and earrings suite featuring immaculately matched dark blue emerald cut aquamarines mounted on delicate swallow wing motifs set with fine white brilliant diamonds. NECKLACE: Featuring 7 emerald cut aquamarines of varying sizes, the necklace culminates in a striking pearshape drop of approximately 26cts mounted in an unusual, decorative collet with triangle motifs taking the depth of the stone. The overall length of the necklace is 42cms and the closure is tongue and groove with a safety catch. Weight: 66.3g. Assessed total weight of diamonds: 8.25cts Assessed diamond quality: G-I colour, VS-SI clarity Aquamarine drop dimensions: 24.6 x 16mm, calculated weight: 26.33cts Smallest aquamarine emerald cut: 9.1 x 6.8mm - weight 1.63cts Then: 9.4 x 6.7 mm weight 1.85cts 10.0 x 7.4 mm weight 2.39cts 9.1 x 7.7 mm weight 2.52cts 11.1 x 9.4 mm weight 4.44cts 11.7 x 8.7 mm weight 4.11cts 14.5 x 10.5 mm weight 8.72cts Total aquamarine weight for necklace: 51.99cts EARRINGS: The matching earrings feature two perfectly matched dark blue aquamarine pear drops that are only slightly smaller than the principal drop of the necklace. These are suspended from large sunburst clusters...

Miriam Haskell signature baroque pearl and Russian gold plate long pendant necklace. Chain of small baroque pearls with minute gold plated cut ste...

An impressive Art Deco 0.06 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold drop style pendant; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive di...

Vintage no heat sapphires and diamonds vintage necklace and earrings high jewelry set in platinum, circa 1960's. Approximately 131.05 carats t...

A Vintage French Poured Glass Collar. A beautiful example of French poured glass jewellery. The colours a mesmerisingly delicate blend of sapphire cornflour blue and a grey brown tha...

Margot of Taxco - Margot van Voorhies Carr - Magnificent reticulated Serpent in Turquoise Blue enamel with accented raised enamel joints Earl...

Magnificent, large Miriam Haskell necklace of signature faux pearl micro beaded flower heads set on bases of water lilies and lily pads in Hask...

Attractive Trifari Fuschia Swarovski Crystal Sphere Pendant from the 1960's. Pendant 2.75" x 1.5". Chain 24".

A stunning Vintage Faceted Crystal Bib from the 1960s. Seven luxurious rows of faceted beads in a deep green agate colour are accented to perfection wit...

Miriam Haskell elaborate, hand made necklace of milk glass bell flower and round beads. Further embellished with signature Russian gilt coiled spacers,...

This artistically designed pendant necklace with distinctly cut diamonds and a prominent GIA Certified Genuine emerald is crafted in solid 18K white gold, weighing 68.5 grams and mea...

1940's French Diamond and Ruby Necklace and Earrings Set The necklace has approximately 75ct of rubies and 40-42ct of diamonds all set in Platinum, and the clasps are white gold. The...

A truly magnificent 1950's Boucheron diamond necklace. Designed as a stylised, flexible ribbon set with graduated and tapered baguette & ste...

A stunning vintage Belgian 1950s 0.54 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage diamond necklace has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with 18k white gold settings. The articulated setting is composed of curvilinear feather shaped links, graduated in size. The centre of the shaped setting is ornamented with a multi-stranded drop setting, embellished with twelve individually 18k white gold four claw set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The feature setting suspends from a spiga style chain, securing with a cylindrical push fit clasp to the reverse. The push fit clasp is fitted with an additional safety chain and spring loaded bolt ring fastening. The necklace is hallmarked to the reverse with the Belgian 18k gold fineness mark -0750- and maker's mark. The safety chain clasp is also hallmarked with the 18k gold fineness mark -750. This Belgian diamond necklace is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Condition This stunning vintage 1950s diamond...

HENRY Necklace of hand carved and patinaed resin set with ruby pastes.The pendant hangs from ruby pate de verre and faceted aurora beads. Unusual ru...

This necklace boasts a definitive design in 14k white gold and enhanced by diamonds and a stunning pear-shaped blue sapphire. The long layout of the necklace makes for a dramatic look on the neck. The brilliant white of the diamonds set against white gold create a bright, glittering accessory that is impossible to miss! The arching curves of the white gold cradle...

Miriam Haskell's coral glass cameo necklace set in signature Russian gilt filigree. Woven triple chain with 5 neoclassical cameo pendants set in filigr...

Enchanting necklace in twenty two carat yellow gold (22k) featuring two carats of vivid amethyst displayed as a one carat oval center stone and another as a light catching one carat...

Glamorous 1950s emerald and diamond necklace featuring 5 brilliant Zambian Emeralds surrounded by approximately 5 carats of beautiful diamonds. The necklace was examined by GIA who identified the emerald as Zambian with type F...

Miriam Haskell Gilt Leaf Pendant Necklace composed of hand sewn rose montees crystals on electroplated leaves and faux pearls. Chaining is of 2 gilt chains mixed with a rhinestone ch...

Beautiful Art Deco Czech silver plated necklace, featuring seven amber glass ball drops which are graduated in size and colour, bi-cone beads and decorative spacers. Measuring length 41.1cm / 16.2 inches, and the largest amber drop is 1.15cm / .45 inch. There is wear to the silver plating. This is a wonderful signed Czech necklace...

Pierre Cardin pendant necklace of gold and silvered metal with large and small fish swimming in opposite directions. Set in burnished metal, Signed on the clasp and pendant back. 20"...

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...

Robert Goosens, the French haute-couture Chanel-favorite parurier who enjoyed reinterpreting ancient and antique styles of jewelry with rock crystal and faux stones, also collaborated with Madame Alix Gres. Relevant to this statement necklace, the Parisian theatrical-costume designer, who founded the French fashion-house Maison Gres, commissioned Goosens to make spiral-wire adornments for her couture gowns. This handmade hammered brass wire choker necklace with five dropped en-tremblant pendants is decorated with unique colorful beads and wrapped wire. The piece 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 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...

This Rare Circa 1950's necklace is a true classic, crafted from 18 karat gold and 15 karat palladium. Adorned with 15 total carats of natural, no oil, Emeralds and 5.50 Carats of E...

Circa 1930 This striking Art Deco pendant is finely handcrafted in milgrain platinum. It is centered with a rhombus shaped polished black onyx plaque...

Trifari faux jade buddha pendant with massive chain tassel. Buddha figure sits on golden plinth with long tassel below.
Faux jade beads on neck c...

Rare Schreiner long tapered three sided triangular pendant necklace in blackened metal. Each triangle panel is composed of prong set signature long faceted pointy marquise stones in...

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...

This impressive sculptural brutalist bronze pendant necklace was designed by French sculptor and painter Henri Nogaret (1927 -). The piece boasts a large bronze modernist abstract sc...

Interesting Space Age Modernist Brutalist Necklace by Aaron Rubinstein of Modern Art Jewelry featuring a maze design with gemstones and silver tassels. Made of sterling silver Marked...

A gorgeous gold chain choker with green circles. The gold interwoven rope chain has a center front gradated chain bib with 1" green glass circles on each end. Fabulous. It has a bac...

A shimmering, ethereal natural Australian precious opal is prong-set within twin rings of 14K yellow gold and topped with a brilliant little diamond in this midcentury pendant. Creat...

An important cabochon Sapphire & Diamond drop necklace, the centerpiece being detachable to be worn as a brooch. Made in France, circa 1950.

Two Row Diamond & Emerald Necklace, a pattern of round cut diamonds & emeralds set in 14k white gold. Measurements: 16" long Emerald Weight: 2.58...

A Ruby and Diamond Necklace by VAN CLEEF & ARPELS set throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds, the front accented with a cabochon ruby, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, French ass...

Artisan handmade pink abalone shell and vari colored agate cabochons form this modernist style mask pendant,set in patinaed silvertoned metal. 1950's. E...

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 ...

Elaborate and large modernist pendant set with tumbled semiprecious gemstones. Freeform gold pendant 4 x 4.5" on 20" gilded twisted link necklet. Israel 1960s. Excellent condition.

Nettie Rosenstein Vermeil Starburst Pendant set in sterling with pink gold vermeil finish. Set with crystal pastes and emerald cabocchons. Circa 1940's on original chain. 1940's USA....

Wonderful and Rare Bakelite Tulip Necklace from the Art Deco period. Hand carved tulip heads of different sizes retain their original tonal patina and a...