Modern Drop Necklaces
MODERN STYLE
Rooted in centuries of history of adornment dating back to the ancient world, modern jewelry reimagines traditional techniques, forms and materials for expressive new pieces. As opposed to contemporary jewelry, which responds to the moment in which it was created, modern jewelry often describes designs from the 20th to 21st centuries that reflect movements and trends in visual culture.
Modern jewelry emerged from the 19th-century shift away from jewelry indicating rank or social status. The Industrial Revolution allowed machine-made jewelry using electric gold plating, metal alloys and imitation stones, making beautiful jewelry widely accessible. Although mass production deemphasized the materials of the jewelry, the vision of the designer remained important, something that would be furthered in the 1960s with what’s known as the “critique of preciousness.”
A design fair called the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” brought global attention to the Art Deco style in 1925 and gathered a mix of jewelry artists alongside master jewelers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin and Boucheron. Art Deco designs from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels unconventionally mixed gemstones like placing rock crystals next to diamonds while borrowing motifs from eclectic sources including Asian lacquer and Persian carpets. Among Cartier’s foremost design preoccupations at the time were high-contrast color combinations and crisp, geometric forms and patterns. In the early 20th century, modernist jewelers like Margaret De Patta and artists such as Alexander Calder — who is better known for his kinetic sculptures than his provocative jewelry — explored sculptural metalwork in which geometric shapes and lines were preferred over elaborate ornamentation.
Many of the innovations in modern jewelry were propelled by women designers such as Wendy Ramshaw, who used paper to craft her accessories in the 1960s. During the 1970s, Elsa Peretti created day-to-night pieces for Tiffany & Co. while designers like Lea Stein experimented with layering plastic, a material that had been employed in jewelry since the mid-19th century and had expanded into Bakelite, acrylics and other unique materials.
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Style: Modern
Schreiner Rare Long Triangle Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Alexander 1.65ct Illusion Set Diamond Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful illusion set diamond pendant necklace, set to look like marques diamonds. Created by Alexander Beverly Hills.
162 diamonds, 1.65 carats. Appro...
Category
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Sacred 18k Solid Rose Gold Talisman Pendant Necklace with Lemon Citrine
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
Rebecca Li designs mindfulness.
This sacred hexagon inspired necklace signifies our intuition.
Citrine means Wealth, Abundance & Luck
Talisman Pendant :
18K Rose Gold
Natural Lemon...
Category
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Round Yellow Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K Yellow Gold Diamond 0.52 Cts/98 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl Ruby Sapphire Necklace 14k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality South Sea Pearl Ruby Sapphire Necklace 15.5 mm 14k Gold Certified $4,950 820707
This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cross Necklace with Hammering, Diamond Cross Pendant and Chain, Sterling
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous diamond cross pendant is a stunning and striking design. The cross pendant is made in 925 sterling silver with genuine, natural diamonds. The pendant was designed to be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Drop White Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Diamond 0.45 Cts/63 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.07 Cts/3 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
Diamond Gun Revolver Red Carnelian Gem 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace Pendant Charm
Located in Oakton, VA
18 Karat Gold
Genuine Red Carnelian Stone & Natural Diamonds 3.00 CTW
Approximate Classic Peacemaker Length: 2” inches / 5.0 centimeters / Gross Weight: 18.5g
Approximate Chain Lengt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Evening White Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Diamond 1.35 Cts/51 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.06 Cts/3 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
Modern Pink Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K Pink Gold Diamond 0.34 Cts/70 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.11 Cts/10 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Baguette White Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Diamond 0.17 Cts/38 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.10 Cts/3 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
Diamond Gun Revolver Black Onyx Gem 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace Pendant Charm
Located in Oakton, VA
Diamond Gun Revolver Black Onyx Gem 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace Pendant Charm
18 Karat Gold
Genuine Black Onyx Stone & Natural Diamonds 0.50 CTW
Ap...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Star Drop White Pink Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White/Pink Gold Diamond 0.47 Cts/32 Pcs MQ 0.22 Cts/4 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Diamond Gun Revolver Green Malachite 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace Pendant Charm
Located in Oakton, VA
18 Karat Gold
Genuine Malachite Stone & Natural Diamonds 3.00 CTW
Approximate Classic Peacemaker Length: 2” inches / 5.0 centimeters / Gross Weight: 18.5g
Approximate Chain Length: A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Double Every Day White Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Diamond 0.24 Cts/16 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.51 Cts/10 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
Cross White Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Diamond 2.08 Cts/89 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
Dangle White Pink Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White/Pink Gold Diamond 0.21 Cts/45 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.63 Cts/30 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Cross White Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Diamond 0.53 Cts/52 Pcs Tapered Baguette 1.04 Cts/30 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
Diamond Gun Revolver White Pearl Gem 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace Pendant Charm
Located in Oakton, VA
18 Karat Gold
Genuine White Mother of Pearl & Natural Diamonds 3.00 CTW
Approximate Classic Peacemaker Length: 2” inches / 5.0 centimeters / Gross Weight: 18.5g
Approximate Chain Len...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Splendid Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Square Pendant Necklace
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Yellow Necklace Gold 14 K (Available Matching Earrings)
Blue Sapphire 1-0,65 Т(2)/2-
Weight 2.01 grams
Length 45 centimetres
With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Drop Double White Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Diamond 0.24 Cts/18 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.88 Cts/26 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
Stylish White Yellow Gold 18K Necklace Yellow Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White/Yellow Gold Diamond 0.30 Cts/32 Pcs Yellow Diamond 0.18 Cts/1 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Double Drop Yellow Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K Yellow Gold Diamond 1.78 Cts/60 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Baguette White Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Diamond 0.54 Cts/88 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.41 Cts/15 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
Every Day White Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Diamond 0.74 Cts/86 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Dangle White Yellow Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White/Yellow Gold Diamond 0.38 Cts/102 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.23 Cts/9 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Every Day White Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Diamond 0.45 Cts/30 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.76 Cts/28 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
Drop White Pink Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White/Pink Gold Diamond 0.42 Cts/80 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Dangle Drop Pink Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K Pink Gold Diamond 0.52 Cts/112 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Fashion Pink Gold 18K Necklace Diamond For Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K Pink Gold Diamond 0.55 Cts/55 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.39 Cts/5 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Drop Pink Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K Pink Gold Diamond 1.36 Cts/145 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.98 Cts/36 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Exclusive White Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Diamond 9.53 Cts/779 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
Fashion White Pink Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White/Pink Gold Diamond 0.34 Cts/62 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.19 Cts/9 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Drop White Pink Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White/Pink Gold Diamond 0.40 Cts/33 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Heart White Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Diamond 1.64 Cts/108 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
Heart White Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Diamond 2.66 Cts/209 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
Drop White Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Diamond 0.08 Cts/20 Pcs DPR 0.08 Cts/10 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.31 Cts/15 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
Вфтпду White Pink Gold 18K Necklace Diamond For Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White/Pink Gold Diamond 0.72 Cts/88 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.78 Cts/16 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Every Day Drop Yellow Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K Yellow Gold Yellow Diamond 3.67 Cts/20 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Multi Gemstone Charm Drop Layering Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Multi Gemstone Necklace in 18K Gold studded with drop cut semi precious stone.
Accessorize your look with this elegant semi gemstone charm and drop necklace. This stunning piece of j...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dangle Pink Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K Pink Gold Diamond 1.08 Cts/21 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Dangle Pink Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K Pink Gold Diamond 0.58 Cts/88 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.21 Cts/4 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold
.90 CT Diamond Heart Sapphire White Gold Pendant Necklace GIA Certified Diamond
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful diamond heart necklace fashioned in 14 karat white gold. The heart shape diamond weighs .90 carats and is graded J color and VS2 clarity by the GIA. The diamond is surround...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Baguette White Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K Pink Gold Diamond 6.45 Cts/1475 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Evening Dangle White Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Diamond 1.69 Cts/373 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.86 Cts/33 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
Double White Yellow Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White/Yellow Gold Diamond 0.09 Cts/24 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.14 Cts/12 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Diamond Gun Revolver Blue Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace Pendant Charm
Located in Oakton, VA
18 Karat Gold
Genuine Lapis Lazuli Stone & Natural Diamonds 3.00 CTW
Approximate Classic Peacemaker Length: 2” inches / 5.0 centimeters / Gross Weight: 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Fashion Yellow Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K Yellow Gold Diamond 1.97 Cts/294 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Drop White Pink Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White/Pink Gold Diamond 0.65 Cts/154 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.15 Cts/14 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold
7.30 Carat Diamond Emerald 14 Karat White Gold Statement Necklace
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat white gold, this exquisite necklace is hand set with 6.25 carats Emerald and 7.30 carats of sparkling diamonds.
FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the lates...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unique Pink Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K Pink Gold Diamond 2.81 Cts/529 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.42 Cts/36 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Every Day Heart White Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Diamond 0.63 Cts/63 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
Exclusive White Gold 18K Necklace Blue Sapphire Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Blue Sapphire 15.96 Cts/37 Pcs Diamond 5.11 Cts/502 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
Every Day White Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Diamond 1.07 Cts/216 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
Drop Pink Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K Pink Gold Diamond 1.45 Cts/168 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Dangle White Pink Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White/Pink Gold Diamond 0.48 Cts/80 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.40 Cts/5 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Dangling Diamond Baguette Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a special necklace with a total of 1 ct Dangling Baguette Diamonds which are
drillled and suspended on an 18K fine gold chain, making it easily wearable all the time ...
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Drop White Pink Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White/Pink Gold Diamond 1.36 Cts/143 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold
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