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
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
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
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
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
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 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
14kt Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Pendant, Pearl, Peacock-Eggplant Color
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
A beautiful 8.8mm Tahitian pearl with colors of peacock, eggplant, and gray set in a 14kt yellow gold pendant with bail. The pearl has a nice luster and clean nacre. The chain is sol...
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Chopard Happy Spirit Diamond Y-Drop Necklace
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
This mesmerizing diamond necklace from Chopard's iconic happy spirit collection, is crafted in 18 karat white gold, featuring 704 round brilliant cut diamonds, weighing approximately...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Double Flower White Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Diamond 0.65 Cts/24 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.86 Cts/18 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
Horseshoe Necklace, Sterling Silver & 18 Karat Gold, Horse Shoe Good Luck
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous horseshoe pendant is a stunning and striking design. The horseshoe pendant is made in genuine 925 sterling silver and 18 karat yellow gold. The metal is a unique, anti-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, 18k 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
Turquoise Link Necklace, 14K Gold Paperclip Chain, Paper Clip Necklace, Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous turquoise pendant gracing a stylish 14k gold paperclip chain is sure to put a smile on anyone's face! This necklace looks beauti...
Category
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Opal Diamond Necklace, Black Opal 3 Station Pendant, 14 Karat Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
These stunningly beautiful black opal doublets set in polished 14k yellow gold and dripping with diamonds provide a look that is very modern yet classic! This necklace is very fashio...
Category
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Gold Diamond Necklace, 14 Karat Gold Gabriel & Co. 9 Pave Diamond, NK5946Y45JJ
Located in Austin, TX
This Gabriel & Co. gorgeous original 14k yellow gold octagonal pave diamond pendant necklace is the perfect mix between classic and trendy! This necklace is very fashionable and can ...
Category
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alexander 10.11ct Colombian Emerald & Diamond Tennis Necklace 18k Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Modern diamond tennis necklace with a Colombian emerald center stone.
6.12 carat emerald cut Colombian emerald, apx F2. 236 round brilli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow 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 2.66 Cts/209 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 0.45 Cts/30 Pcs Tapered Baguette 0.76 Cts/28 Pcs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
White 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
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
Diamond White & Yellow Gold Lily Flower Pendant Necklace Two Tone Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Old meets new in this diamond lily pendant necklace. The estate diamond 18 karat white gold lily pendant is designed with modern new 14 karat yellow gold ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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
Opal Necklace in 18kt Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Opal Dangling Chain Necklace in 18K Gold studded with oval cut opals. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit.
Opal helps to find love, good...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
12.50 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Statement Necklace
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat white gold, this exquisite necklace is hand set with 12.50 carats of sparkling diamonds. Also see matching earrings part of this collection.
FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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
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
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
Diamond Cluster Flower Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Flower Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous diamond flower pendant and chain! The necklace has 58 round brilliant diamonds, micro-pave set in a gorgeous floral arrangement! The 2 tone design is dynamic and classy! The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
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
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
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
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
14kt Yellow Gold Pendant with Fine White Pearl, Clean Lustrous Nacre
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
14kt yellow gold pendant with an 8.4mm pearl that has a clean nacre and lustrous finish. The total pendant length is 14mm long, weighs 1.1 gr...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Gold Pendant Necklace, 14 Karat Gold, Textured Cylinder Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous 14k yellow gold textured cylinder pendant necklace is the perfect mix between classic and trendy! This necklace is very fashionable and can add a touch of style to any ...
Category
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
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
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