French Necklaces

This 18k gold two-sided French Victorian Egyptian Revival pendant necklace features the portrait of the goddess Nekhbet, surrounded by a lace-like halo of pearls and Rose Cut diamond...

Important Chanel necklace with triple pendant, green and dark red gripoix, each pendant designed around a bombe' pearl. adjustable length, or...

Diamonds bow necklace designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. This is the iconic bow necklace chain, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1980. Th...

This beautiful and original silver cross was handcrafted in the second half of the 18th century, in the 1770's. The jewel is set with old mine rose diamonds in closed settings. From a bow shaped slide a cross is suspended. The large drop shaped element at the bottom of the cross is articulated. Four arrow shafts arranged as an X or St. Andrews cross...

CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal double-chain necklace with a golden metal and glass paste pendant. 1996 Spring-Summer Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good...

Chanel necklace with pale rose poured glass double flower motif on hand knotted 15 mm high quality Maison Gripoix handmade pinky beige toned faux pearls. Length: 16.5", pearl size 15...

Pendant in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Very refined, this antique rose gold pendant is round in shape. It opens with a hinge at the top and has 2 compartments with gold ...

Vintage Givenchy Diamante and Gold-Tone Link Necklace, Circa 1980s. Most of the links feature a piece of gold with a diamond and a crystal in either bl...

CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage silver tone necklace, embellished with clear crystals, featuring pastel colour roses with dangling C and D letters. Adjustable hook clasp. Embossed DIOR. In...

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting St George on a rearing horse defeating the dragon. The phrase St Georgius written above. Signed Bouix....

Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. Round in shape, this antique medallion is made of 2 clear, colorless glasses. They are held together by a chased gold circle, decorated with small la...

Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Long golden metal necklace with multicolored resin cabochons. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: from 7...

Amazing versatile brooch created in France in the 1890's. It is a very special and important piece of jewelry! The way it was designed and made puts it amongst the masterpieces of je...

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...

Marvella wonderfully elegant hand-knotted pearl with polished gold hardware clasp closing measures 54 inches in total length. The circumference of the pear...

Dior Gilded Flower and Disc Necklace or Belt. Large Flower at top, with lots of discs on links, as follows below. It can be looped at the neck for a choker-like look or worn lower for a longer necklace. Then, it can be looped around the hips or waist to form a belt. Flower is 3.25" W. Discs are 1.33" W. Raf Simons’s tenure at Christian Dior was a masterclass on how to modernize a heritage house...

Diamond 3-row Necklace in 18 Carat white Gold and falling Diamonds crimping 30 Carats of Diamonds. Ratchet Clasp with 8 Security. Weight 96 g First Row Length 60 cm 2nd Row 70 cm 3rd...

Unique and very important Art Deco diamond & platinum interchangeable necklace created in France in the 1920's. The pendant is removable and the necklace turns into a choker. Also, ...

BALENCIAGA vintage matte gold toned necklace and earrings set featuring spirals. NECKLACE Spring closure. Marked BALENCIAGA Paris Made in France. Indicative measurements : max. leng...

A French Art Nouveau 18 karat gold and enamel pendant by André Rambour. The pendant is designed as a maiden within an enamel iris which is suspended by ...

Circa 1912, this French 18k gold pendant features an image of Saint Mary surrounded by diamonds set in platinum. The image has beautiful definition and detail. Mary appears to be hel...

Vintage Chanel Gold Disc Chanel and Coco on Long Necklace. A grand necklace from the 1980s, featuring dangling discs with an imprint of "CoCo" on one side and "Chanel" on the other, ...

Delicate and gorgeous Asian-inspired necklace with flat jade flowers and dark blue glass beads. This necklace is composed of a double strand of translucent green glass beads. The d...

A French guilloche enameled pill box. Very delicate French early 20th century enamel pendant, created during the late Edwardian and art nouveau period, circa 1910. This beautiful co...

Chanel vintage multistrand metal necklace with cross pendant made from resin centered with black strass CC logo. Not Signed. Period: 1990s ...

Chanel (Made in France) Gilded metal choker composed of several strands of red facetted beads. 2cc9 Collection. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 34 cm to 39 cm (13.38" t...

Louis Rousselet three strand faux hematite and copper glass necklace with crystal rondelle accent spacers and cabocheon copper glass clasp. Unusually mode...

Pendant in 18 karat rose gold. Very refined, this beautiful antique rose gold pendant is oval in shape. It opens with a hinge on the side and has 2 compartments separated by a gold-r...

An French 18k gold necklace of braided round links signed and numbered: Boucheron, B338, with French assay marks for 18k gold and a French master mark. weight: 151.47 g length: 60 cm

A beautiful 18k white gold mother of pearl necklace from the Vintage Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels. Features 20 iconic clover motifs, each set with a beaded edge and a mo...

Maison Gripoix for Chanel pastille drop long necklace of deep ruby oval hand made stations in signature poured glass enamel. Sautoir is handmade and designed to be layered and wrappe...

Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with a cross pendant ornamented with glass paste cabochons. 2005 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition D...

CHANEL - (Made in France) Long antique-golden metal necklace with costume pearls and red glass pearls. Jewelry from the 1950s-1960s. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Leng...

Necklace in 18 karats white gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum. Magnificent Art Deco necklace featuring a fine horse mesh chain that closes with a spring ring and features a safe...

An 18 carat long chain with infinity links. weight: 68.45 grams length: 87 cm

Unusual logo necklace by Pierre Cardin 1960s France. The profile of the links form the "P" and the "C" used in other logos.
Silvered chrome metal with green bakelite and lucit...

1981 Chanel 24k gold plated sautoir necklace made from textured gold links, baroque pearls and two sizes of oval, hammered gold bezel-set dark blue & clear Gripoix glass beads. Necklace was purchased by original owner at Bergdorf Goodman in the 1980's. Not show in photos, necklace has a small round tag with the Chanel stamp, CC logo in the center and year next to copyright. Comes with original gray velvet...

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a sphere with gold filgree decoration. Stamped with the eagle's head mark for 18 karat gold and French manufacture, alon...

CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive textured gold tone openwork cross pendant necklace. The cross can be used as a brooch or a pendant. Gold toned chain (unmarked). Hook clasp closur...

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting the Virgin Mary in profile with a halo and rose gold sunburst background. Signed E Dropsy. Stamped wit...

Egyptian revival jewelry became wildly popular during the Art Deco period after King Tut’s tomb was opened in 1922. This French 18k gold phara...

18k Rose Gold Confetti Long Link Chain Necklace by Hermes. This Hermes Confetti necklace features playful elegance with scattered polished discs along a 42" long link chain, crafted...

Cross in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Magnificent antique cross in excellent condition, this regional antique jewel comes from Auvergne and more precisely from Puy en Vel...

This exquisite 18k white gold ladybug pendant is a true masterpiece of fine craftsmanship. Adorned with numerous sparkling diamonds, each weighing a...

A sumptuous pair, this 60.19 carat diamond necklace and matching earrings by FRED are the quintessence of glamour and sophistication. Designed with an opulence of radiant rectangula...

Wonderful art nouveau mother of pearl carving of period lady set into long sterling chain set with faux pearls meant to wrap around the neck se...

18k Yellow Gold & Silverium (800 silver) Panther Panthere Emerald Pendant Pearl Necklace by Cartier. This Panthère de Cartier necklace features the iconic panther motif in radiant 18...

An Important set by M. Gérard comprised of earrings, necklace, bracelet and ring in 18kt yellow gold with fine quality diamonds and emeralds. Made in Paris (France) circa 1975.

An 18 carat yellow gold round love charm with a border of synthetic rubies and a plus sign in the middle with five 8-cut diamonds and the text "qu'hier, que demain", signed: A.A. for...

This exceptional vintage Wander necklace exemplifies the refined artistry of mid-20th century French jewelry design. Handcrafted in richly textured 18K yellow gold, the piece feature...

Louis Rousselet Parure of cream, pale pink and silver grey handmade signature Rousselet pearls. Comprising a two strand flexible necklace on metal wire, a two strand flexible wrap br...

YVES SAINT LAURENT by ROBERT GOOSSENS vintage gold tone multi-strand chain necklace featuring a rock-crystal shape design clasp. Hook clasp closure. Embossed YSL Made in France. I...

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as the Zodiac sign of Libra, depicting a figure holding a set of balance scales aloft. Stamped with the eagle mark for 18 karat g...

The Cartier Ace of Hearts Limited Edition Charm is a distinctive and exclusive piece that embodies the craftsmanship and elegance synonymous with the Cartier brand. The charm is sh...

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL 3 Strand Pearl and Blue Bead Necklace Circa 1990s. Quite Different. The Three Strands have three beads mixed in ...

Antique agate cross pendant in 18 karat gold. Antique cross carved from a zoned agate with white, brown, and translucent white color, also called sardonyx. The ends are decorated wit...

YVES SAINT LAURENT early necklace featuring faux amber and faux horn graduated resin ball beads. Created by the French parurier ROGER SCEMEMA in the 1970s. S hook closure. Embosse...

CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned with antique patina necklace featuring openwork links embellished with tassel charms and Aurora Borealis crystals. Heart charm pendant at center....

Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal antique sautoir with red glass paste and costume pearls. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: 130 cm Seller ...

Striking Louis Rousselet Elaborate Pearl Necklace from the 1950's France. Elaborate clasp of hand made poured colorful Gripoix glass petals, stamen and crystals mixed with multi stra...