Edwardian Drop Pendant Necklace
20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
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Amethyst
20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold
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Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire
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Diamond, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
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Ruby
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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire
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Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
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Diamond
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Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
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Gold, Enamel
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Enamel
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Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
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18k Gold
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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
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Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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Garnet, Gold
Antique 19th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
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Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Silver
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Garnet
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Pearl, 9k Gold, 18k Gold
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Natural Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
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Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Rose Gold
20th Century American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Platinum
20th Century French Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
American Drop Necklaces
Unknown Drop Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinu...
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A Close Look at Edwardian Jewelry
Antique Edwardian jewelry is named for King Edward VII of Great Britain, who ruled from 1901 until 1910. Classic Edwardian necklaces, engagement rings, earrings and other jewelry are often overshadowed by the more popular style of the era, Art Nouveau, which is a shame. At its best, Edwardian jewelry was all about the exquisite diamond, platinum and pearl creations made by such famous names as Cartier and Boucheron.
Edward introduced incredibly formal Buckingham Palace court presentations, balls and soirées, resulting in a huge demand for diamond jewels starting with his coronation in 1902. Dozens of tiaras and formal jewels in an updated 18th-century style were purchased from French jewelers Boucheron and Chaumet and from Russia’s Fabergé. The court jewelers Asprey, Garrard, Carrington and the newly opened London branch of Cartier were all overwhelmed with orders for sumptuous diamond jewelry to be worn at the king’s elaborate coronation.
During the Edwardian era, pearls were more valuable than diamonds. The pear-shaped pearl La Peregrina, for example, belonged to some of the most fabulous and strongest women in history and bounced among royal courts in Spain, France and Russia for several centuries. So while today the scale and clarity of a diamond ring matters, back then the size and quantity of your pearls was more important a declaration of wealth. And just as Victorian notions of propriety and femininity began to change after Queen Victoria died in 1901, jewelry design also evolved but there was some overlap with late Victorian styles.
Women of the Edwardian period sported bejeweled headpieces like tiaras and bandeaus with feathered aigrettes. Another popular piece of jewelry that is said to have been directly inspired by Queen Alexandra were colliers de chien, or dog collars — today's choker necklaces — which consisted of either a ribbon decorated with a brooch, a gemstone or several strands of pearls strung closely together.
Two major jewelry houses, Cartier and Boucheron, were founded in the mid-1850s, and by the beginning of the 20th century, the wealthy considered them household names. The Cartier brand became even more desirable once the house became the official jewelry supplier to King Edward VII. Cartier took this title seriously and designed some of the most innovative jewelry of its day, since it was willing to experiment with new materials like platinum and because it was mindful of fashion trends. Filigree settings also became popular. This saw-piercing technique was decorative and at the same time created a sense of lightness.
Perhaps even more important than Cartier’s use of platinum was the founding of De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited in 1888. The discovery of new diamond mines made the stone more affordable and prompted the introduction of new gemstone cuts. It is not uncommon to see Edwardian jewels with baguette or briolette diamonds.
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Finding the Right Drop-necklaces for You
Also called Y necklaces as they are designed to hang a certain way, vintage drop necklaces are striking and adaptable. They can enhance everything from a casual sweater-and-jeans combo to an elegant heels-and-evening-dress pairing.
Adornment is an ancient human practice, with archeologists identifying early jewelry made from bones, claws and shells. As technology has advanced, so too have jewelry designs and the design of necklaces, from the simple to the intricate.
Drop necklaces come from lariat-style necklaces, which are chain necklaces that end in a tassel or pendant. A drop necklace’s design, meanwhile, is long with open ends, and it usually does not have a clasp. It consists of a single chain that wraps around the neck and a centerpiece — sometimes featuring a diamond or pearls — that hangs down to the middle of the chest. Drop necklaces frequently come in lengths from 16 to 20 inches, with the vertical lines making them appear longer than other necklaces of the same length.
Drop necklaces are extremely versatile, able to be worn knotted, draped or looped. They can be chunky statement pieces or thin, minimal designs. The range of drop necklaces that can be found on 1stDibs can accentuate the plunging necklines of modern looks or add flair to a basic ensemble.