Early 20th Century Necklaces

This elegant Art Deco diamond drop necklace is a truly beautiful piece. At its heart a sparkling 0.50ct old cut diamond is suspended delicately beneath a vertical line of five gradua...

Rare Jugenstil pendant for Theodor Fahrner. It is stamped `FM' (Ferdinand Morawe) but the contemporary literature confirms Olbrich's authorship several times. Documented Olbrich jewe...

In very good condition. Total weight is 3.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.35 ct. The diamond is has I-J-K-L color and s1-s2-s3-Pique1 clarity. Total lenght is chain 43 cm. Please conta...

An antique Victorian long chain. This is a beautiful long chain created in England during the Victorian period, back in the 1890-1900. The unusual twenty-nine inches chain has been ...

An American made long gold chain that goes on forever or can be divided in two parts. Forever is 65 inches long. intertwined round links are interrupted periodically by oblong links ...

Beautiful Antique Art Deco French Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Drop Necklace. This incredible necklace is crafted in platinum. The pendant necklace has beautiful old europe...

This necklace is a beautiful example of the 1920s silver work of the German Theodor Fahrner company. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This necklace is constructed from s...

Sublime Edwardian Authentic Edwardian Platinum necklace set with Natural not treated Aquamarine and Diamond in a delightful bow design with large centrepiece drop Exquisite workmansh...

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...

Vintage Open-Back Crystal Necklace, Circa 1920s. Most people don't understand the beauty of these until they try them on. When worn against the skin, they look like diamonds. This on...

Divine French for “Beautiful Age,” Belle Époque celebrated a period of prosperity, peace and abundance of creative talent in the jewelry, art and fashion, It was a time of all things...

This Necklace is incredible. The ART DECO Pendant is platinum on gold featuring coral accents and diamonds. The pendant is 2.5" long by 1"wide. The diamond and platinum chain...

Dramatic and elegant crystal necklace from the Art Deco period with stone set links and a large crystal pendant drop. Pulls over head with no closure. 28" x .35,". drop adds 2". St...

A graceful fusion of heritage and elegance, this extraordinary necklace showcases the allure of Burmese rubies and the brilliance of natural diamonds in a timeless floral design. Cra...

Antique Garnet Pendant 9ct Gold Circa 1900 * THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY Travel back in time with this exquisite Art Nouveau open-work pendant, expertly crafted in 9ct gold. T...

This is an exceptional Diamond and Pearl Victorian - Art Deco Pendant. The pendant with seven Old European Cut Diamonds of great quality - brilliantly white and very clean and total...

This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique Victorian - Edwardian Spider Web and Fly Pendant set with gorgeous Persian Turquoise and Pearls in beautiful antique gold. The elega...

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...

Pendant Rubies Beads Gold Platinum. Created around 1920. Platinum Pendant with Rubies beads. The pendant consists of a Platinum dome with 30 separate and independent Rubies threads....

A masterpiece of Art Nouveau elegance, this 18 kt white gold necklace exemplifies the harmony and sophistication of the Liberty style. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, t...

An antique diamond, enamel, platinum and yellow gold necklace, three enamelled panels, two seed pearls, one old European cut diamonds, and nineteen rose cut diamonds, set in 18 karat...

This modern Georgian-style necklace showcases 21.93 carats of dazzling old European cut diamonds, elegantly set in 18k yellow gold and silver for timeless sophistication. Center sto...

This is a Museum Quality Antique Edwardian Locket Necklace from the estate of Ambassador Evan Galbraith. The magnificent locket (one of two ...

Designed by Georg Jensen circa 1904, design no. 6. Literature: cf. Georg Jensen Jewelry, BGC Yale, ISBN: 0 300 107064, p.155 pl. no.48

This is a beautiful Victorian - Art Deco Garnet Pearl Lavaliere Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat Gold in a Chandelier motif. The lovely and delicate pendant is set with a beautiful pea...

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 ...

Unusual Gorham Arts and Crafts Suite in sterling silver. Hand hammered links are used for both the bracelet and necklace. The necklace has a center "jewel" which is silver squared o...

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...

Antique Trace Link Chain 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1900 This beautiful Edwardian trace link chain is crafted from 15ct gold and features a bolt ring clasp. The chain dates back to th...

A charming carved coral sitting buddha charm pendant. This vintage coral buddha charm pendant is beautifully detailed. The lovely sitting buddha is created with an 18 karat gold bail...

This is a 22K Gold Coin Pendant. It depicts a circa 1905 Deutsches yellow gold 20 Mark coin mounted and adorned with a braided gold frame. One side portray the shield of Germany Deut...

Fine & Rare Natural Salmon Red Coral Bead Necklace I s dating back to Art-Deco period Composed of 87 graduating natural coral beads, with the biggest being 10mm x 7.5mm & smallest...

Designed as a lavalier style pendant with open work depicting whiplash foliates and flowers Bead set throughout with rose cut diamonds and round cut demantoid garnets Diamonds weigh ...

by Sampson Mordan & Co, hallmarked for London, 1925, of plain cylindrical form, with ring terminal, length 10.3cm.

Circa 1910 This superbly crafted fifth anniversary necklace is made entirely in platinum. The front of the pendant is designed as stylized floral ...

Crafted in the early 1900s, this antique Edwardian necklace is an absolutely stunning artifact sure to impress. The enchanting, sparkling charm of the 28 old European diamonds boast ...

A superb gold archaeological revival fringe necklace, made in France and dating from the 1940’s. The necklace is crafted with 30 grams of rich, rosy 18K gold and decorated with a co...

Circa 1910's European Antique Medal Necklace crafted in Platinum featuring a Ladies face Mother of Peral with Rose Cut Diamonds Approx. 0.30 carats. Surrounded by 1mm Seed Pearls. Suited with an antique Platinum chain...

This antique French Belle-Epoque-period set incudes eight rare ball-cut moonstones beaded on a delicate gilt choker necklace and wire-hook dangle earrings for pierced ears. The necklace features two 12mm gilt-filigree-capped moonstones with atypical adularescence that glows as a sharply defined wide bluish-white circle below the surface. The pearl-like grayish-white moonstones are among beaded stations of cut-glass crystal that are spaced with tiny gilt balls. The matching earrings each feature a 6mm moonstone like the additional four on the necklace. The luminous moonstone beads look like quahog-clam pearls...

With an Edwardian history, the antique Hewitt 1899 Shield Award Pendant in 15 carat gold exudes timeless elegance. Intricate detailing frame a central shield, possibly depicting a he...

Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An Art Deco diamond pendant necklace in platinum. Featuring an articulated dangling drop pendant suspended from a hand formed platinum fancy link chai...

An antique Vintage French Filigree Collar And Bracelet Set. Elaborate filigree work set with contrasting deep blue marquise cut crystals and white chatons. The necklace and matching ...

Four - Leaf Clover Trefle Pendant belonging to the Art Nouveau period 1895/1914. This pendant belongs to the highly collectible jewellery the so called “Lucky Charms”; jewellery that...

Chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Charming antique gold chain it is formed of oval links openworked of filigree pattern and separated between them by convict links....

Convertible necklace designed by Jacques Kreisler & Co. A converted double chained necklace, created during the art deco period in New York by Kreis...

This is a rare and wholly original carved & pierced nephrite necklace from the 1920s. Still strung on its original silk and embellished with knots, rock crystal quartz, and natural blue agate. This flapper-era treasure is a creation of spectacular beauty. The cool blue agate beads and the watery rock crystal perfectly compliment the waxy sheen of the light green nephrite carving...

This exquisite antique heart is a true testament to vintage craftsmanship, designed to be worn as both a pendant and a brooch. Featuring a foldable bail and a pin stem, the piece off...