Rock Crystal Drop Necklaces

Early, Rare Elsa Peretti Rock Crystal Bean Pendant from the 1970's. Large rock crystal "bean" set in a hand made silk net with tassel made by...

Rare, sterling silver necklace with malachite stone at pendant center and beads within the chain by Los Castillo of Taxco, Mexico. Pendant also features a gorgeous large, bulbous, t...

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...

Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rock Crystal 35 carats minimum Diamonds 0.14 carat approx. Chain sold separately Fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold, this necklace features a minimum...

Chanel Rock Crystal Runway "Ice" Necklace from F/W 2010 by Maison Goossens. This is a one of a kind runway model, never commercialized in stores. A massive rock crystal quartz specimen is mounted on silvered bronze as the centerpiece and hangs from a jangle of silvered chains with cascading pave "CC" logo charms. Collector quality. Size: Pendant 5.5" x 4.5" x 1.25". Total length 19" with 7" extender chain. Chanel F/W 2010 "Iceberg" Show description: "Freja Beha Erichsen and three bears on an ice floe. This was the arctic scene at Chanel, where giant chunks of bona fide iceberg, specially transported from Scandinavia, formed the frozen landscape around which models solemnly splashed through a sea of 'berg-melt in shaggy snow boots with ice-block heels." Fur-fringed embroideries and ice jewelry...

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...

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...

Beautiful 18 karat yellow gold pendant necklace.Handmade by our craftsmen assembled with rock crystal diamonds and onyx Diamonds weight 3.74 karat Necklace total weight 59.60 grams ...

Indulge in a gorgeous and very rare antique Victorian Essex Crystal Pendant Necklace with an exquisitely rendered hand carved and painted enamel image of a Miniature Pinscher, Zwerg Pinscher, or Chihuahua in 18 Karat Gold. The Crystal is Rock Crystal. The image of the dog is hand carved into the reverse of the crystal and then hand painted with enamel. The pendant is the work of a master artisan. The domed crystal is set in a beautiful 18 Karat Gold bezel with exquisite Victorian beaded decoration around the edges. The Essex Crystal dates to the 19th - early 20th Century. We love our antique dog jewelry...

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

MWLC Dog Crystal Pendant with a vintage terrier, studs and rock crystal set on a silvered bronze 34" ball chain. The oversized pendant measures 4" and ...

The undeniable fire of a faceted 4.5 carat oval citrine set aglow by sparkling rock crystal accents adds to the regal drama of the genuine 11 mm tear drop shaped pearl pendant. Italian made and created in fourteen karat 14K white gold, this elegant pendant measures a generous 1-7/8 inch and is accompanied by a 20 inch white...

Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine gemstones. This 18k yellow gold pendant is set with 1x fine Tsavorite in magnificent colour (facetted...

This is a very special antique Edwardian, Art Deco pendant with a central panel of carved Rock Crystal with an Old Mine Cut Diamond in the center and and exquisite engraved garland motif design in 14 Karat White Gold. This is one of the most beautiful Art Deco Rock Crystal pendants...

Very Unusual Necklace The pendant portion is 18K White Gold The chain is 14K White Gold Rock Crystal Tear Drop Stone 0.15Ct Black Spinel 0.50Ct in Diamonds G SI The pendant is 2.25" ...

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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...

An Edwardian diamond and demantoid garnet-set pendant, to the centre an oval cabochon-cut rock crystal applied with diamond-set ribbon-like decoration...

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Lalaounis necklace featuring four frosted rock crystal plaques within decorative gold frames, centering ruby cabochons, highlighted with round diamonds, together with a pair of match...

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...

Indulge in a gorgeous and very rare antique Bulldog Dog Victorian Essex Crystal, also referred to as a reverse crystal intaglio, Pendant with an exquisitely rendered carved and enamel image of a Bulldog Dog in 14 Karat Gold. The Essex Crystal pendant is in superb condition. There is some reflected light off the crystal in some of the photos, but the piece is in perfect condition. The Crystal is Rock Crystal. The image of the bulldog dog is hand carved into the reverse of the crystal and then hand painted with enamel. The pendant is the work of a master artisan! The domed crystal is set in a beautiful 14 Karat Gold bezel. The Essex Crystal dates to the 19th - early 20th Century. We love our antique dog jewelry...

Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine gemstones. This 18k white gold (3.61g) pendant is set with 5x carved Rock Crystals (28.12ct in total...

Rare Yves Saint Laurent Rock Crystal Love Pendant made by Maison Goossens in sterling silver with gilt applications. All of the YSL favorite themes ...

Handcrafted in sterling silver, this long chain necklace is adorned with seven white baroque pearls and six faceted gemstones in a mix of amethyst, rock crystal, lemon quartz and gre...

Handcrafted in sterling silver, this long chain necklace is adorned with seven white baroque pearls and six faceted gemstones in a mix of green onyx, grey agate, lemon quartz and roc...

This is a stunning Carved Rock Crystal Station Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The rock crystal pendants are carved with a nature inspired flower and leaf motif that is just stunn...

Art Deco Diamond Rock Crystal Buddha and Pearl White Gold Necklace circa 1920 Elegant Art Deco necklace made of white gold, consisting of a cresce...

Handcrafted in our London studio, this sterling silver chain necklace is adorned with sculpted pebble pods with amethyst, green chalcedony, lemon quartz and rock crystal gemstones. ...

Handcrafted in our London studio, this sterling silver chain necklace is adorned with sculpted pebble pods with green onyx, grey agate, lemon quartz and rock crystal gemstones. The ...

Handcrafted in sterling silver, this chain necklace is adorned with five white baroque pearls and four faceted gemstones in a mix of amethyst, rock crystal, lemon quartz and green ch...

Handcrafted in sterling silver, this chain necklace is adorned with five white baroque pearls and four faceted gemstones in a mix of green onyx, grey agate, lemon quartz and rock cry...

The Scala Gioielli & Figli is pleased to announce to all its customers who purchase outside the European Community an additional 10% discount from the list price on all its items. Th...

Finely detailed antique Victorian rock crystal necklace (circa 1870s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Faceted rock crystal drops me...

This long chain possesses frosted Rock Crystal interspersed with diamonds and orange enamel beads. The necklace is 67 inches long and can be worn a varie...

The Scala Gioielli & Figli is pleased to announce to all its customers who purchase outside the European Community an additional 10% discount from the list price on all its items. Th...

The Scala Gioielli & Figli is pleased to announce to all its customers who purchase outside the European Community an additional 10% discount from the list price on all its items. Th...

Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold custom handcrafted Rock Crystal Quartz Link Necklace, with its briolette cluster pendant and planished links, offers an effortless, timeless style, perfect for everyday wear or special occasions. Great for layering with shorter pendants...

Simply Beautiful! One-of-a-Kind Runway Pendant Necklace, comprising three fabulous Free-form Natural Druzies, set in 14K yellow Gold. Chic and Stylish, Beautifully hand crafted! Sus...

Silver earrings with natural Rock Crystal rock crystal origin - Brazil stone measurements - 0.16 х 0.39 x 0.67 in / 4 х 10 х 17 mm earrings weight - 6.65 grams earrings length - 1.46...

Rose Gold Pendant 14K (Matching Earrings available) Weight 8,41 Diamond 4-Round-0,16ct-VVS1 Diamond 19-Round-0,18ct-VVS1 Ruby 8--Oval-16,44ct Т(5)/(5)Rock Crystal Ruby 5--Round-0,...