French Necklaces

Cartier bar fidelity chain link necklace by Cartier. Finely made of 18K white gold, weighing 29 grams. This fashionable necklace is 18 inches in length. Circa 1998

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage twisted chocker and bracelet set in gun patina metal. Marked GAULTIER. CHOKER indicative measurements : inner circumference approx. 31.10 cm (12.24 inche...

Stone part : Width: 5 cm, length: 1.3 cm, depth: 1 cm This exquisite retro French choker necklace is a striking example of mid-20th-century elegance and craftsmanship. Expertly fash...

A wonderful Antique Rose Diamond Crescent Moon Pendant circa 1890. The diamonds are framed in a border of smaller diamonds with repousse' gold leaves two colors of gold. Size 1.5”

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a round medal with a ridged frame surrounding a central blank section with a matt finish. Stamped with the eagle’s head ...

This antique French Paste silver bird pendant is very collectible It has touch marks which are difficult to discern, but possibly an important make...

CHANEL - (Made in France) Long golden metal necklace with tiny costume pearls. Jewelry from the 1960s. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 120 cm SKU:CB168

Dating from the 1970s, this Pisces pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels is composed of 18K gold, diamond, and emeralds. The ribbed bail suspends a circular pendant, within ropetwist frame, ...

Celebrate timeless elegance with this exquisite clip pendant from Van Cleef & Arpels' renowned Cosmos™ collection. Drawing inspiration from the maison’s iconic floral motifs, the des...

A French 18 karat (18K) rose gold charm pendant designed as a convex disc with an engraved daisy or margherite flower to the centre set with 18 rose-cut diamonds. Below the floral mo...

Charming vintage 18k yellow gold pendant in the shape of a grape cluster with finely detailed vine leaves. Handcrafted by a French artisan and bearing both the eagle head hallmark an...

CHANEL vintage gold tone chain necklace featuring pebble shaped MAISON GRIPOIX black glass beads, a faux pearl and black glass drop. Hook clasp closure. Embossed on a round metal t...

Necklace in 18 Carat white Gold composed of 48 Beautiful Multicolored Sapphires alternated with Baguette Diamonds. Security clip. Hallmark of Eagle Length: 45.5 cm Width: 7 mm Sapph...

One-of-a-kind long necklace featuring a 3.11 carat cushion-cut Bicolor Sapphire set in 18K yellow gold. The Bicolor Sapphire shows yellow/green in the center and blue at the top and ...

This iconic Chanel sautoir (Made in France) consists of 12 clear rectangular cut Swarovski rhinestones "CHICKLET", each set in gold plated metal. Each side of the stones has a diffe...

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage rare opulent gold toned articulated necklace featuring crumpled disc links and drops with central drop engraved YVES SAINT LAURENT. Adjustable lobster spr...

French made 18k gold link necklace with pendant. Set with approx. 5.00ctw in diamonds. Necklace is 24.5" long, pendant is 62mm x 48mm. Marked with French assay marks on the tongue. W...

A striking and rare Christian Dior necklace from the iconic John Galliano era, featuring a polished gold-tone metal Cadillac License plate and matching pendant suspended from a refin...

Very rare oversized silver-toned necklace with blue and red glass stones from Pierre Cardin dating to the 1960's. Very good condition.

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a polished round blank medal. Stamped with the eagle’s head for French manufacture and 18 carat gold and an unknown make...

An eye-catching 18k tri-colour gold necklace by Cartier from the Trinity de Cartier collection. The necklace is composed of 12 yellow gold, rose gold and white gold graduating chains...

CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO gold tone ball chain necklace featuring a dog tag pendant embossed MONTAIGNE CHRIS 1947 CD and a r...

A beautiful vintage C de Cartier double C heart necklace set in 18k yellow gold. The necklace solely features the iconic double C heart motif. It is securely connected to a Cartier ...

CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned Etruscan revival resin plastron necklace featuring an opulent design of friezes, quilted diamond-shaped elements and bell-like charms. T bar and...

Transformation necklace in platinum, mascaron hallmark. Antique jewelry from the early 20th century, it features articulated motifs set with claw-retained Antique Cushion Cut diamond...

Classic 1980s design is this gold plate Yves Saint Laurent link necklace. The links are inches high and set with rhinestones. From the center rhinestone link, each link is 1.5" lo...

CHANEL - (Made in France) Costume pearl necklace assembled with knots. Golden metal stick fastening. 1994 Spring-Summer Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Co...

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone bow ribbon choker necklace. Box clasp closure. Embossed YSL Made in France. Indicative measurements : max. inner ...

18k White Gold Diamond Tectonique Tennis Necklace by Cartier. With 85 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds VVS1clarity, E color total weight approximately 13.6ct Details: Length: 17" Width...

This one is for the true vintage jewelry connoisseur who appreciates the story as much as the piece. This stunning necklace came in as part of a s...

CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD vintage gold toned chain necklace featuring a textured medallion coin embossed CHANEL CC and embellished with green/red MAISON GRIPOIX glass cabochons. Spri...

A very classic and very wearable long pearl necklace with 'coin' elements interspersed. Can be doubled or worn as a long single rope, mixed with other chains or simply worn on its o...

A French late 19th century gem-set fly locket, the thorax an old cushion-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.5 carats, the eyes and wings set with rose-cut dia...

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...

CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal pendant necklace. 1995 Fall-Winter Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Leng...

Faithful wife of Zeus, Hera is a powerful and majestic goddess-queen. Acting as guardian of humans, Hera by her sceptre symbolizes strength. Goddess of marriage and fertility, she ...

THIERRY MUGLER silver tone choker necklace made of bundled wires, featuring mobile elements embellished with aurora borealis colour crystals. Embossed TM. Indicative measurements :...

Hermès Buffalo Necklace in rose. In the center of the oval is horn framed with rose lacquered horn. The pendant is 3.25 x 2.75". It's pre-owned and in excellent condition.

Treat yourself to an exceptional piece with this sumptuous Blue Sapphire and Diamond ring, a true masterpiece of 18-carat White Gold jewelry. This ring embodies elegance and sophisti...

CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold tone snake chain necklace featuring a movable spellout DIOR logo. Lobster clasp closure. Embossed DIOR. Indicative measurements : length from approx. 3...

A unique and rare Chanel sautoir signed 1983. It consists of 20 false pearls, in between 3 olympus-shaped Gripoix stones and 2 large Swarovski crystal parts each in green and blue, b...

This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels set features three interchangeable beaded necklaces anchored by an 18k yellow gold and diamond clasp in a braided motif. The clasp, weighing 15.4 gram...

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant or medal depicting St Christopher carrying the infant Christ across the river. Signed CG. Stamped with the eagle's head for 18 karat...

Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This retro pendant represents a royal poodle. Pendant sold alone without its presentation chain. Height : 10,2 mm approximately,...

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting the Madonna and Child. Stamped with the eagle’s head mark for 18 karat gold and French manufacture. En...

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a round medal with an engraved recess depicting a crab representing the zodiac star sign of Cancer. Stamped with the owl mark ...

Extremely rare Chanel rope necklace from their Spring 2008 collection. The most beautiful and intricate large beaded flower charm with a dangling pearl draws in the eye and is offset by a black chord...

CHANEL - (Made in France) Long golden metal necklace with colorful bakelite medallions. Signature engraved on the fastener. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: SKU:...

Attribute of Poseidon, the trident embodies the power of the god of the seven seas and oceans. Majestic, the wave-shaped representation of this trident, will seduce you with its sing...

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...

Vintage Gripoix Red MDV Paris Flower Necklace. This necklace is so spectacular. The flower is like the Chanel Camelia. This just oozes class. Something about this is just so specia...

A beautiful 18k rose gold malachite and diamond necklace from the Amulette de Cartier collection. The large pendant comprises of a circular talisman set with malachite, complemented ...

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a rectangular medal with an engraved recess depicting a pair of people representing the zodiac star sign of Gemini. Stam...

CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO silver tone chain necklace featuring a large articulated CD logo. D hoop closure (see pictures). Embossed CHRIST...

An elegant and eye catching long sautoir, in a soft 'jade' green, from France, in the 1920s. Made from imitation jade glass round beads, and clear paste rondelles, caps and balls, it...

Beautiful 18k yellow gold Virgin Mary pendant designed by Émile Dropsy, one of the most respected French medallists of the early 20th century. The obverse features a serene profile o...

DIOR - (made in Germany) Silvery metal articulated necklace with rhinestones. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: from 34 cm to 38 cm SKU:BC105

CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage promotional POISON necklace featuring a gold toned chain, P O I S O N charm letters and three perfume bottle charms. Lobster cl...

A large 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a Dachshund dog with a white gold collar and attached yellow gold chain. The dog is portrayed in a begging posture and ha...

A beautiful documented Art Nouveau Peacock pendant by Charles Boutet de Monvel. The mirrored image of the bird creating a heat shaped pendant. Gilded ...