Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Nothing is more delicate than the shimmering opulence of “white jewelry” created during the Edwardian Era (1901-1910) in England. All details dance with a lightness and create showers of sparkle with the wearer’s slightest movement. This Antique Edwardian Era Diamond Pearl Lavalier...

An impressive antique 4.83 carat amethyst and seed pearl, 18 karat yellow gold pendant and 9 karat yellow gold chain; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive Edwardian amethyst necklace...

An Edwardian opal and diamond pendant, the central circular opal is surrounded by old brilliant-cut diamonds in a platinum millegrain setting suspended ...

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...

An Edwardian pearl and diamond necklace, the necklace comprising a principle garland drop, suspending an oval pearl measuring aproximately 8.2 x 5.6mm, to the centre of a diamond-se...

An Edwardian pearl and yellow gold necklace, comprising seven round seed pearls, and one-hundred-and-fifty round half seed pearls, set in 15 karat yellow gold, to a 15 karat yellow g...

Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 15k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethysts Cut: Carved Color: Purple Natural Pearls Style: Dangle Chain Style: Rolo Nec...

Circa 1910 This stylish antique Edwardian era drop shaped diamond necklace is finely crafted in silver topped 14K gold and platinum (chain). The principal stone of the necklace is a...

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...

This charming Edwardian necklace features a diamond set bow design, crafted in platinum. Suspended below are two finely detailed 15 carat yellow gold acorn drops, adorned with vibran...

Belle Epoque pearl and diamond necklace, circa 1905. An open work 3 row flat chain of platinum links and seed pearls. In the centre, an ...

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...

An Edwardian natural pearl, diamond and emerald pendant, to the centre a pearl accompanied by GCS Report stating to be natural of Saltwater...

An antique long sautoir necklace with rose cuts diamonds. This a fabulous antique long sautoir-necklace, created in England back in the 1900's. The necklace is composed by thirty-fi...

An Edwardian diamond, pearl, and platinum necklace of knife edge festoon design comprised of collet-set diamonds and pearls. Atw diamonds 0.77 ct. * Includes letter of authenticity...

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...

This is an Edwardian 18ct yellow gold and platinum pendant necklace. The pendant is crafted in a wonderful floral style and is diamond set with a large old cut diamond in the centre ...

Exquisite dangling old pear cut diamond necklace with fine milgrain work, beautiful high jewelry. 347 diamonds total, 14.11 carats total. 11 old pear cut ...

This is an elegant aquamarine and diamond pendant necklace, from the Edwardian era. The necklace consists of a central cushion-shaped aquamarine drop, surrounded by natural pearls an...

This is an Edwardian platinum pendant necklace. The necklace is crafted in a wonderful openwork style and is diamond set with a natural pearl in the centre with a further sixteen nat...

Here we have a fine Edwardian platinum and 18ct gold necklace. The platinum pendant here has been crafted into a wonderful openwork style with the frame playing host to a duo of old ...

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

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.

Massive Edwardian cut steel hanging basket Giardonetto pendant. Composed of minute marquise and round cut steels with multi prong set round Bohemian garnet faceted stones, forming th...

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

This beautiful Edwardian drop pendant displays a wonderful collection of old cut diamonds and sapphires. The drop pendant features a 0.20ct round sapphire at its centre, surrounded b...

Edwardian Old European Diamond and Ruby Drop Pendant in Gold and Platinum - VHK#1005 Item Details: Year: 1910s Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weig...

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...

Dating to the Edwardian period, this stunning drop pendant showcases a glittering 1.50 carat old cut diamond. Set into platinum the diamond has a colour of between G and H and a clar...

Colombian emerald and diamond pendant. Set to centre with a rectangular step-cut natural Colombian emerald with minor oil in an open back rubover setting with a weight of 1.41 carats...

Edwardian style necklace comprised of two morganite and diamond drops suspended below a bead-set diamond ribbon bow. The necklace is a wonderful example of Edwardian-era jewelry and ...

Simply Beautiful! Vintage Edwardian Diamond, Seed Pearl and Sapphire Platinum on Gold Lavaliere Drop Necklace. Featuring an Oval surround, Ha...

This stunning, fine and impressive antique diamond pendant has been crafted in 14ct gold with platinum settings. The pendant is ornamented with an impressive feature Old European round cut diamond, millegrain decorated collet set to the articulated drop of the lower border. The floriated setting displays three further collet set diamonds in a trefoil arrangement above three diamonds to the rounded lower border. The trefoil design is surmounted with five petal style designs incorporating fifteen pavé set diamond, in a combination of Old European and eight cut. The bifurcating, tapering upper portion of the pendant is embellished with two collet set diamonds, accented with emanating linear arrays each ornamented with three pavé set diamond, conjoining and articulating from a collet set diamond to the apex. The pendant suspends from an 18k 18" trace chain via a tapering bale accented with two further pavé set diamonds, securing with a conventional spring loaded bolt ring fastening to the reverse. This antique Edwardian multi diamond pendant...

Magnificent antique necklace set with a round shaped emerald weighing approximately 3.00+ carats accompanied by 54 old mine cut diamonds in rub ov...

A stunning, fine and impressive antique pearl, 0.67 carat diamond and 12k white gold drop necklace; part of our diverse antique Edwardian jewelry...