Early 1900s Necklaces

A Murrle Bennett & Co Art Nouveau amethyst and pearl yellow gold heart necklace. A finely crafted 15 carat yellow gold pendant of swirling form, set to its centre with a heart shape...

A vintage 18 karat yellow gold and silver diamond cross pendant. The cross is composed of 11 claw and grain set old cushion and lozenge shaped diamonds, with small rose cut diamonds...

In very good condition. Total weight is 5.7 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.75 carat. The diamond is has H-I-J-K-L-M color and s1-s2-s3-Pique clarity. Totally is ruby about 0.03 ca...

Edwardian belle Epoque necklace-pendant-brooch. Fantastic lucky pendant-charm, created during the Belle Epoque period in the Edwardian era (1901-1910), back in the 1901. This stunning piece has been crafted in the shape of a horseshoe in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, and is fitted with a movable ring on top to wear in a chain or a charm's bracelet. It is embellished with a fantastic assortment of natural earth mined gemstones; such twenty-one (the lucky number) white colorless diamonds and twenty-three vivid green demantoids garnets. Demantoid Demantoid is the green gemstone variety of the mineral andradite, a member of the garnet group of minerals. Andradite is a calcium- and iron-rich garnet. Ferric iron is the cause of the green in the stone. Although garnets have been known since ancient times, the demantoid variety was not discovered until 1868 in Russia's western central Ural Mountains. The find was an alluvial deposit about 110 km from Ekaterinburg, north by northwest along the Bobrovka River, near the village of Elizavetinskoye. Miners were immediately stunned by the highly refractive nature of the gem material, which is atypical for garnet. They began comparing it to diamond and referred to it as "demantoid", from the old German Demant, meaning diamond. The reason is obvious, with its high brilliance and dispersion. However, as demantoid garnets are quite rare and found in so few locations, they can command quite high prices, especially if they have a particularly lovely horsetail inclusion. Most stones are less than one carat in size after cutting in polishing. Demantoid gems...

A marvellous antique Edwardian chain adorned with five large briolette cut citrine beads with smaller citrines set on either side. They have be...

In very good condition. Total weight is 3.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K-L-M-Brown Color and s1-s2-s3-Pique 1-2. Totally is chain 45 cm. Please conta...

In very good condition. Total weight is 15.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 carat. The diamond is has H-I-J color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is Smoky Topaz about 5 carat. Total le...

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - SI2 Clarity - H Color - 0.13ct (approx.) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single & Round C...

Medal in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Antique medal of poly-lobed shape, engraved with the Virgin Mary holding her arms open. It is decorated with engraved plant motifs i...

This stunning 14k yellow gold piece circa early 1900's was originally a brooch and at some point during it's past was elegantly converted into an alluring pendant. At the center of ...

Uncover one of history's hidden treasures with this romantic, feminine and lacy Edwardian diamond pendant necklace. Delicate piercing with a curvaceous shape, this alluring, antique ...

Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This delicate antique necklace is made of fine alternating gourmette mesh holding a motif of 3 swallows on the front, 2 of whic...

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European/Mine Cut - Bezel Set - H/I Color - I1-I2 Clarity - 0.40ct (approx.) (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European & Old Mine C...

Stripe it up with this Art Deco French diamond, white enamel, platinum, and gold disc pendant necklace. With a magical center diamond star, this timeless pendant is pure enchantment...

Edwardian enameled purple Pansy flower pendant-brooch. Beautiful Pansy flower, created in Newark United States during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1900. T...

Russian Orthodox Cross pendant in solid 56 / 14K Rose Gold and Yellow (body of Christ ) Gold. Detailed depiction of the Saviour and delicate engravings. Hallmarked with old Russian G...

Year: 1900s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Top [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.1 grams Diamond Details: Center Diamond: Antique Pear, 2.00ct, L/M Color, VS...

Edwardian Pansy flower convertible brooch designed by Crane & Theurer Inc. An exceptional piece, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 190...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique 20 karat yellow gold longuard chain; part of our diverse antique chains collection. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique chain ...

120-year-old Pendant / Locket made of solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with two Sapphires Ø 2.75 mm / 0.08 ct each and inlaid with 4 paved natural oriental Pearls Ø 1.6 mm each. The locket is 3.8 cm long suspended including the hanger x 2.1 cm wide x 5 mm deep. There are two internal compartments with original Glass covers and bezels lined with blue silk or paper. I did not try to remove the bezels and Glass covers . Note that finding old lockets...

Fine ca. early XX cent. Necklace featuring a beautiful set of 99 gradually sized natural Pearls complemented with original V-lock with safety clutch in solid 18K Orange Gold and Whit...

Lorraine’s Bijoux offer’s a magnificent, one of a kind, handmade, Art Deco style, antique French steel buckle, Bakelite, and antique rhinestone but...

A stunning, fine and impressive 9.10 carat amethyst, pearl and 0.20 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and silver set necklace; part of our antique amethyst jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique amethyst necklace has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with silver settings. The necklace is embellished with an impressive feature claw set heart-shaped amethyst, surmounted with paired leaf and bud design incorporating three Old European round cut diamonds. The feature amethyst setting supports a linear drop, incorporating a further paired leaf design accented with diamonds, in addition to an impressive claw set oval faceted cut amethyst to the terminal. The apex of the drop bears a further claw set Old European round cut diamond, anchoring a swagged supporting platinum chain and terminating with an impressive pearl. This exceptional antique amethyst pendant is suspended from a platinum chain via two integrated ring loops to the upper border of the heart setting. The chain secures to the reverse with a conventional spring-loaded bolt clasp. This stunning antique necklace has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 14 karat gold and silver with a platinum chain. This impressive amethyst heart necklace...

Antique heart locket pendant with russian green demantoid centered with a larger demantoid 4.35mm flanked with smaller demantoid stones pendant le...

This Albert chain, dates back to the Victorian era. It features graduating links crafted from 9 carat rose gold and weighs 58.4 grams. Each gold link is individually hallmarked, and ...

Opal and diamond negligée necklace. Centrally set with an oval cabochon natural opal in a open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 3.90 carats, further set with two ov...

Antique miniature Passover Egg pendant made in Imperial Russia between the years 1898 - 1908. Body in Silver finished with Dark Red Enamel and is embellished with three pear-cut nat...

Art nouveau necklace with enamel pansy flower. Colorful necklace with a Pansy flower motif, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1900.. T...

Antique Cross in guilt Silver decorated with natural blue Turquoises, one Garnets ,one natural blister Pearl and remnants of black enamel. Late period of Austrian-Hungarian Empire, b...

This sweet pendant holds seed pearls and colourful opals. The pendant and chain is modelled in 9carat gold. Drop from loop: 30mm Pendant Width: 35mm Chain length: 46cm Weight: 3.8g

Antique fancy fob chain with a 2.5cm chain drop to T bar. Ornate twist wire and flat oval links which are all stamped '9'. Fitted with two swivel catches. In fine original condition. Metal: 9k yellow gold Weight: 23.06 grams Measurements: Length 35cms plus T Bar Era: Late Victorian Circa 1900 Antique fob chains...

Russian or European ca. early XX cent. Gold, Enamel and Diamonds Cross Pendant. Handcrafted in 18K Yellow Gold (tested) , enameled with cobalt Blue enamel and accented with 5old Eur...

Russian Orthodox Cross pendant in solid 56 / 14K Yellow Gold. Delicate hand - engraved ornament. Engraved inscription on the back side i...

This rare and beautiful Art Nouveau period chain necklace is 1905 ca Solid 9 KT rose gold weighs 26.3 grams Magnificent example totally hand made by skillful workmanship of the past ...

Antique locket pendant hand painted in colourful enamel portrait of virgin mary and angels with total gold weight of 8.65 grams and lenght of 4c...

A lovely cross pendant from the Edwardian Period ( CA 1910s). This wonderful piece is crafted in 18 karat, yellow gold and forms the shape of an ornate cross. The body of the cross ...

In very good condition. Total weight is 15.8 grams. Totally is diamond about 2.80 carat. The diamond is has G-H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is chain lenght 50 cm. Please ...

In very good condition. Total weight is 5.5 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.65 ct. Totally is old cut diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and s1-s2-s3-Pique1 clari...

This antique Victorian era Mediterranean coral necklace is lively with old world charm and retro Hollywood glam. 44 natural ox blood coral beads a...

9ct 375 Gold Antique Pearl Pendant Beautiful Edwardian Design depicting flowers with half pearls as each flower head and finished by a larger sw...

Designed as a cable link chain featuring a swagged station centering a cushion cut peridot Weighing approximately 1.94 carats - transparent medium yellowish-green in color Prong set...

Here we have a charming locket pendant showcasing the fabulous decorative art we have come to associate with the Art Nouveau style and period. This piece has been crafted from 18ct y...

A stunning, fine and impressive 4.40 carat Basaltic sapphire, 3.14 carat diamond and pearl, 12k yellow gold and platinum set pendant/brooch; part of ou...

This beautiful oval citrine is set in a halo of floral motifs that are repeated in the decorative chain. The chain is long enough so you can layer it with other favorite pieces or st...

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...

Art Nouveau Hydrangea Plique a Jour Pendant set in silver with hand painted hard enamel florals and plique a jour leaves. Realistically modeled silver branch with a enamel bloom belo...

In very good condition. Total weight is 4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.35 carat. The diamond is has M color and s2 cleartiy. Total lenght is chain 45 cm. Please contact for any questi...

Designed as a cable link chain centering a lavalier-style surmount and drop pendant Featuring round and oval cut peridot bezel set throughout Transparent light green and weighing a...

In very good condition. Total weight is 50.6 grams. Totally is diamond 5.25 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally lenght is necklace 46 cm. Acid tested to be 1...

An Edwardian 9ct yellow gold curb link double albert watch chain, with T-bar. Assay: - .375 (9 carat gold). Period: - Early 20th century. Date: - 1905. Maker: - George Edward Gee. Engraving: - None. Measurement: - 16 7/16 inches (41.8cm) from end to end. The links measures approximately 5.8mm (width). Weight: - 41.6 grams. Condition: - The 9ct albert chain...

Antique 19th - early XX cent. European Pendant / Locket made of solid 14K Greenish Yellow Gold. Delicate engravings of miniature proportions on both sides.Inside - golden bezel with...

This antique chain dates from the early-1900s. The chain is 15K yellow gold, that can appear as green-gold in color depending on the lighting. The double rolo chain links measure approximately 4.3mm wide. The full length of the chain measures approximately 38” long and features a 14KT yellow gold slide that moves smoothly and stays in place to adjust the drop of the chain. The chain does not open; it fits over the head. The slide features five rose-cut diamonds and black enamel detailing and measures approximately 1.25" long x 1" wide x .25" deep. The bottom of the chain has a dog clip clasp, which is ideal to attach a pendant or charm. The necklace weighs 56.1 grams. Why we love it: We love the details throughout this unique antique necklace...

A dazzling display of Edwardian-inspired elegance, this breathtaking necklace features 35 diamonds - Rose Cut, Single Cut, and spectacular Old European Cut stones - set in platinum a...

Year: 1908 (Engraved on the back) Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.7 grams Measurement: 2.2 inch long Condition: Excellent

Antique double Albert watch chain with T.bar in 18 carat rose gold, British Hallmarked, for that era each link has been hallmarked by the Assay office. Albert watch chain was named a...

This strikingly unique Chinese Antique coral necklace from the Art Nouveau-era is an elegant and impressive example of the Chinese art form known as tian-tsui. Tian-tsui refers to ...

A large, oval, 18 carat yellow gold locket with gold missletoe on front and back 'en relief'. The locket opens sideways and on the inside a mirror on one side and a glassed compartme...

This antique late-Victorian Italian Murano-glass unsigned necklace features three oblong red beads with miniature multicolor swirled-stripe patterns made with the millefiori techniqu...