French Drop Necklaces

A Belle Epoque navette-shape miniature pendant, set to the centre with a grisaille miniature depicting Venus and Eros, pressumed by Paillet, set under domed crystal surrounded by a rose-cut diamond-set frame and yellow gold back, terminating to three pearl and diamond-set drops, all suspended by a fine platinum and seed pearl-set chain, bearing Inventory number 4514, French hallmarks for gold and platinum and indistinct maker’s mark, circa 1900, the pendant measuring approximately 6.3 x 2.2cm, the chain is measuring approximately 40cm long, gross weight 7.8 grams. Fernand Paillet (1850-1918) was a painter of miniatures for the Paris jeweller Boucheron. This gorgeous Belle Epoque pendant necklace, typical of the French jeweller Boucheron, was made around 1900 and is from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. The navette-shaped pendant features a delicate miniature painting of Venus...

An Important Archaeological Revival gem-set gold necklace, the gold chain festoons hung with eight carved corals and suspending a central oval l...

A Belle Epoque natural pearl, ruby and diamond brooch/pendant, the drop-shaped pearl estimated to weigh approximately 14 carats, accompanied by SSEF report stating to be natural of f...

POGGI PARIS Necklace, Sky Blue and Deep Blue Stones and Gold Tone Metal Chain, Vintage from the 1980's Signed POGGI PARIS near the clasp CONDITION : Excellent Vintage Condition ! M...

Francoise Montague hand poured pate de verre glass necklace in dreamy shades of yellow . Can be worn long or doubled- as shown in images.By former artisans of the atelier of Gripoix(...

This IGI Certified Indicolite Tourmaline and Diamonds Necklace is a captivating piece of jewelry that combines luxury and elegance. Crafted from 18kt yellow gold, this French-designe...

Crafted by master artisans with unparalleled skill and attention to detail, this necklace is meticulously arranged to create a harmonious symphony of color and light, further accentu...

Brand : Tiffany&Co. Description: Tiffany Bean Necklace Metal Type:750YG/Yellow Gold Weight 1.9g Condition: Preowned; small signs of wearing Box - Not Included Papers - Not Incl...

Chanel '90s Gold Vintage Textured CC Tassel Necklace Made In: France Year of Production: 1993 Color: Goldtone Materials: Metal Hallmarks: CHANEL 93 A MADE IN FRANCE Closure/Opening...

Former decorative necklace with diamonds in the Art Nouveau style. Necklace decorated with 18 old brilliant-cut diamonds with a total weight of approx. 0.25ct, purity P and color K-...

Chanel- (Made in France) Champagne metal chain necklace with charms. 2004 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: from 34 cm to 44 cm ...

This stunning extra-long Bakelite and Lucite beaded necklace features assorted beads in various shapes: round, tomato, little square, and oval, some with carving. The matching chic c...

Indulge in the sheer elegance of this breathtaking 18k yellow gold Chopard Geneva necklace. The epitome of luxury, it features the iconic Happy Diamonds design, gracing the wearer wi...

An antique Georgian period gold and foiled citrine festoon necklace comprised of seven winged ornaments with white and green dotted enamel and two star pendants, culminating in a sty...

Dior - (Made in France) Silvery metal dickey necklace with Swarovski rhinestones. 2001 Fall Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Additional information: Condit...

Circa 2000s, 18k, by Victoire de Castellane for Dior, France. Victoire de Castellane's eight-point star-on-star design for necklaces is a fashion success. Her work is instantly reco...

Gripoix Paris – costume jewellery taken to the exquisite; the ancestral art of pate de verre brought to life by our artisans. From the workshop at the Place des Victoires, the artis...

This is a striking 18k French Retro Diamond Tassel Statement Necklace that will add a touch of elegance to anything it is worn with! The necklace measures 16” with a 3” drop and can ...

Necklace in 18 karat yellow and white gold. This modern second hand necklace features a pendant with a pear-cut sapphire and 4 smaller navette-cu...

Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. A delightful antique pendant featuring a cameo on a shell set with pearls, which supports a round motif also set with a cameo o...

Introducing a dreamy, exquisite Jugendstil necklace in 14k yellow gold, a true embodiment of elegance and craftsmanship. This captivating piece of jewelry is adorned with intricate d...

Pendant in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog's head hallmark. This elegant Art Deco pendant features an openwork pear-shaped motif adorned with antique-cut d...

Pendant in 18 karats yellow gold. Oval in shape, the top is adorned with rose-cut diamonds in a black-enameled cross motif. Chased plant and arabesque motifs are enameled in black th...

■Item Number: 23591001 ■Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels ■Product Name: Cadena Gold Long Necklace ■Product Code/Model Number: - ■Material: 9P Diamonds, 750 K18 YG (Yellow Gold) ■Weight: App...

SKU AT-2288 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2017 RRP £ 6,600 Inc. taxes/$7,000 Excl taxes/7,650 € Inc taxes Model ARO3MG00 Serial Number JE****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Malachite We...

This IGI Certified Gold Necklace is an exquisite piece of jewelry that seamlessly combines luxury and sophistication. Crafted from 14kt yellow and white gold, this necklace boasts a ...

From The House of Marchak with love. This masterpiece lariat necklace features a wide V-link design, masterfully crafted in solid 18K yellow gold from a well-known French maker March...

Isabel Marant Two Circle Necklace. Material: Brass Full Length: 70cm Overall condition: Good / Light Scratches

Georgian Long Chain 18K Gold Necklace with French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Medallion. The long chain necklace is formed of 18K gold. Voluminous, yet s...

MWLC Purple Lion Paw Scallop Shell pendant necklace from MWLC. The natural shell decorated with a gilt plate bronze fern frond, decorated with pr...

Lanvin Cabochon Pendant Necklace featuring a bordeaux cabochon gemstone pendant in a gold-tone setting and a nice gold-tone fancy chain, spring-ring fastening. Circa: 1970s Length w...

Van Cleef and Arpels Emerald Necklace Beautiful Pear Emerald and gold necklace featuring 7 pear shape certified Columbian emeralds. Ac...

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...

Jean Mahie Etruscan large ball pendant in 22K yellow gold is very easy to wear and distinctive. Shown here on a contemporary gold chain with onyx small balls which has a length of ...

Embark on a journey of refined beauty with this exquisite 14k white gold necklace, a true testament to sophistication and elegance. The centerpiece of this captivating necklace is a ...

Dating back to the first decade of the twentieth century, comes this enchanting feminine French Art Nouveau lavaliere necklace. Delicately hand fabricated in 18K gold and platinum, a...

Indulge in the dreamlike allure of this exquisite 18k yellow gold necklace, an enchanting piece that radiates charm and sophistication. Adorning this beautiful necklace is a luscious...

Chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. The chain is a filed gourmette link that holds a lapis lazuli disc punctuated with pierrite grains, thanks to a removable sliding ...

Very good condition. Very light spots on back side, barely noticeable. Come with original pouch. 100% Genuine. This is a very stylish and rare piece of jewellery. Signed at the re...

Original 18 kt. White Gold Cartier Necklace From The Meli Melo Collection with Moonstone and Aquamarine Gemstones: diamonds and semiprecious coloured stones The centrepiece is acce...

For sale is this wonderful 1940's French necklace (ca. 1942) . This bombastic necklace is made in solid 18k yellow gold and set with 3 lovely natural dark pink gemstones (sapphire). ...

French Art Nouveau - an antique necklace made of yellow gold and silver with a gold-plated metal chain. The Art Nouveau element was probably originally a brooch turned into a pendant...

Rare Chanel Runway métiers d’art Paris Shanghai pre fall 2010 collection gold champagne CC logo necklace

A stunning Antique Edwardian era, Belle Epoque sterling silver paste pendant necklace. It has a large pretty lavalier style pendant drop suspended from a small length of chain set with old diamond paste stones and a single Amethyst paste, the pendant has a further drop suspended from the base giving it lots of movement and sparkle. The main pendant is attached to a paste jeweled bale on the original fine link sterling silver chain. It has a spring ring fastener. A truly stunning piece of antique paste jewellery...

Pendant in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. A second-hand white gold pendant holding a pear-cut aquamarine. The chain is a fine forçat mesh with a spring-ring clasp. Total w...

Lariat necklace designed by Cartier. A modern contemporary piece made in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in 2001. This iconic lariat necklace is part of the Calin...

An 18 carat rosé gold necklace set with 40 round rose cut garnets set on red gold foil, graduating in size, with 15 navette cut garnets set on foil as drops. South of France, circa ...

Artisan, handcrafted in Paris - diamante, blister pearl, and fools gold shell pendant drop necklace by Ella K. The shell pendant measures 7" inches ...

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...

Elevate your style with the Hermes Passage Cloute Pendent Necklace, a stunning and versatile necklace that seamlessly combines modernity with an edgy vi...

Baume creation - Unique piece. Pendant and chain in 18 carat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Featuring a claw set brilliant cut diamond with an oriental cultured white pearl and a...

This early French Paste necklace has a lovely design with bows either side of an intricately set collier a center pendant

Beautiful French platinum multi strand drop necklace featuring approximately 22.5ctw of VS/SI that sparkle with the brilliance of GH color white diamonds. The necklace is 16" was mas...

Large and Dramatic French Winged Bronze Artisanal Collar in the Brutalist style from the 1980's. Signed by the maker (Bonillez?) and purchased in a gallery in Paris in the 1980's. Ha...

Vintage Made In France Gold Tone Bottle Necklace Circa 1980s. This fabulous necklace reminds me of Chanel in every way. It is a very heavy thick Gold tone chain that has a glass bott...

French origin magnificent Victorian Diamond necklace, 1840 ca Sensual fringe design beautifully hand crafted during the period set with high quality old mine cut Diamonds, effective...

This is an exceptional Art Nouveau insect pendant beaded necklace designed by Georges Pierre. The piece features bakelite beads and amazingly hand carve...

Geometric necklace designed by Jean Dinh Van. A sophisticated and elegant piece created in Paris France by Dinh Van, back in the 1990's. This vintage geometric necklace pendant is f...