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Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace Facetted Green Chalcedony Silver Marcasite
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fine Art Deco pendant necklace is set with a green chalcedony drop facetted on both sides and
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Chalcedony, Marcasite, Silver

Platinum 18 Karat Gold Diamond Onyx Enamel Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Zurich, CH
Striking historical Art Déco pendant necklace with diamonds, onyx and black enamel. Delicately
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.44 Carat Transitional Cut Platinum Diamond Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's Art Deco transitional cut diamond pendant necklace. EGL certified center stone set in
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Early 20th Century Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Platinum

15.00 Carat Geometric Kunzite Diamond Platinum Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's Art Deco Kunzite and diamond pendant necklace. 15.00ct free form geometric natural shape
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Early 20th Century Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Kunzite, Platinum

20.00 Carat Aqua Diamond Sapphire Platinum Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco handmade platinum pendant with a natural untreated pear shape aqua with rainbows and
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Early 20th Century Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Citrine Pearl Diamond Rose Gold Platinum Lavaliere Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1920's Art Deco Lavaliere style Platinum and pink gold handmade pendant. A diamond shaped
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Citrine, Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 5.07 Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1920's Art Deco filigree sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. Platinum pendant necklace
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Early 20th Century Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

40.00 Carat Quartz Amethyst Ruby Diamond Gold Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco Oval quartz, ruby and diamond pendant necklace. 40.00ct ova quartz, all natural and
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Early 20th Century Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Quartz, Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

15.10 Carat Oval Aquamarine Diamond Silver Gold Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade silver top 14k yellow gold backed pendant. 18k yellow gold bezel. Genuine medium blue
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Early 20th Century Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold

Citrine 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Pendant Necklace Antique, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
This is a fantastic and rare Early 20th Century Citrine Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous Santa Maria Blue rectangular step cut aquamarine is the centerpiece of this Art Deco
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

.10 Carat Old Euro Diamond Filigree Art Deco Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's filigree Art Deco pendant necklace. Old Euro center diamond in 14k white gold on a 16 inch
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Early 20th Century Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Crystal Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A stunning original Art Deco Pendant Necklace set with gorgeous Old European Cut Diamonds with an
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 2.7 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace Antique
Located in New York, NY
A stunning antique Art Deco - Victorian - Edwardian Platinum Diamond Lavaliere Pendant Necklace
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Necklace in White Gold, Yellow Diamond, Diamonds, & Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Art Deco Pendant Necklace was created in America Circa 1925. Featuring a Shield form
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Art Deco Necklace in White Gold, Yellow Diamond, Diamonds, & Sapphires
Art Deco Necklace in White Gold, Yellow Diamond, Diamonds, & Sapphires
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H 2.33 in W 0.79 in D 0.28 in Dm 2.37 in L 2.33 in
14 Karat White Gold Art Deco Onyx Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
An exquisite 14K white gold Art Deco pendant necklace features a lovely black onyx set with an
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Onyx, White Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Flower Necklace Rock Crystal Amethyst Marcasite Sterling Silver Rare
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL AND VERY RARE MUSEUM QUALITY ORIGINAL ART DECO PENDANT NECKLACE WITH AN
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Amethyst, Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

.35 Carat Diamond Synthetic Emerald Gold Tassel Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1930’s style Art Deco pendant necklace. The center piece of this necklace is the engraved, pierced
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Early 20th Century Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Diamond, Uncultured Pearl, Fine Jade, Platinum Necklace, Art Deco GIA Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
This Art Deco pendant necklace —ablaze in old diamonds— features two of the rarest and most
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Flower Necklace Rock Crystal Pearl Marcasite Sterling Silver Rare Chain
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL AND VERY RARE MUSEUM QUALITY ORIGINAL ART DECO PENDANT NECKLACE WITH AN
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Marcasite, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

An Art Deco silver metal, green and blue chalcedony glass , clear paste necklace,
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An outstanding Art Deco pendant necklace in highly characteristic colour and design. It is composed
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Base Metal

Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful Edwardian - Art Deco Pendant Necklace with Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamonds with
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Art Deco Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful diamond necklace taken from the Art Deco movement. This geometric pendant
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Platinum

French Art Deco Japonesque Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco Japonesque Pendant Necklace of finely carved faux ivory colored celluloid backed by
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Silver Plate, Gilt Metal

 French Art Deco Japonesque Pendant Necklace
 French Art Deco Japonesque Pendant Necklace
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W 1.25 in L 23 in
Art Deco Cabochon Moonstone Sapphire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Cabochon Moonstone Sapphire Pendant Necklace Cabochon moonstone 17.5 x 11 x 5 mm, with
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Carved Jadeite Lavalieré Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
. Condition: Very Good Era: Art Deco Year: 1915-1935 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Jadeite Type A Natural
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Carved Jadeite Lavalieré Pendant Necklace
Art Deco Carved Jadeite Lavalieré Pendant Necklace
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H 2.5 in W 0.5 in L 20 in
Art Deco Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Aquamarine: 21.00 tcw - approximately Diamond: 2.8 ct twd Pendant Length from Bale to
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19th Century Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco 4CT Diamond Bow Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 4CT diamond Art Deco pendants dates from the 1920's. It features three GIA-certified old
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 10K 4.73ct Opal Filigree Pendant Necklace
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 10K yellow gold opal filigree pendant featuring a large oval opal. The opal has strong
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Emerald Platinum Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and unique watch pendant on a chain. Originally a lapel watch from Art Deco period
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Silver Yellow Topaz Paste Necklace with Pendant
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Stunning Art Deco c. 1920s Silver and Yellow Topaz colour paste (glass) necklace with attached
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Silver

Antique Art Deco 1920s Filigree 7 Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An alluring, authentic Art Deco diamond pendant necklace chock full of all of the details you would
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1920s Filigree 7 Diamond Pendant Necklace
Antique Art Deco 1920s Filigree 7 Diamond Pendant Necklace
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H 1.88 in W 0.75 in L 16 in
Art Deco Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Hummelstown, PA
, suspended below an articulated row of diamonds. Circa 1930s, this lovely pendant is fabricated in platinum
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1920s Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Blue Zircon Floral Gold Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Addison, TX
Step into the glamorous world of Art Deco with this stunning necklace. The centerpiece of this
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Blue Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Bohemian Garnet Pendant Lavaliere Necklace Brooch Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Antique Art Deco - Victorian Pendant or Brooch set with sparkling blood red
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Garnet, Gold-filled

Art Deco Locket Pendant Chain Necklace Sterling Silver 30 Inch
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL ANTIQUE ART DECO FANCY LINK CHAIN NECKLACE IN STERLING SILVER WITH A CIRCLE
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco 0.92 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
A beautifully intricate design, this necklace dates to the 1920s. A total of 0.92 carat of old cut
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Citrine Necklace
Located in Addison, TX
Crafted in the opulent style of Art Deco, this exquisite citrine necklace exudes timeless elegance
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Citrine Necklace
Art Deco Citrine Necklace
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L 18 in
Antique Art Deco Locket Pendant Necklace Sterling Silver Enamel Flowers
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Art Deco locket is in fine original condition. It came from a family heirloom and has the
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Platinum 2 carat Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Pendant Pin Necklace
Located in Big Bend, WI
Platinum Art Deco pendant with 2 carats of diamonds accented by specialty French calibre cut
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Amethyst Enamel Lavaliere Pendant Necklace Antique 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
ENAMEL IN 14 KARAT YELLOW GOLD. THIS IS A DELICATE ROMANTIC PENDANT WITH ELEGANT ART DECO DESIGN AND
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19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Amethyst, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco French Diamond White Enamel Platinum Gold Disc Pendant Necklace
Located in Greenwich, CT
Stripe it up with this Art Deco French diamond, white enamel, platinum, and gold disc pendant
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Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Art Deco Pansy Flower Enamel Pendant Necklace Pearl Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - ART DECO PENDANT WITH A BEAUTIFUL PINK AND BLUE ENAMEL PANSY FLOWER
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Pearl, 10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Aquamarine Old European Cut Diamond Clip-Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
piece of this magnificent Art Deco clip-brooch/pendant necklace. Embellished by Old European Cut
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Reversible Gold Watch Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Art Deco Diamond and Gold Reversible Watch Necklace Pendant; suspended from a 14K
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Pendant
Located in Winter Springs, FL
its previous owner. Being an original Art Deco piece, all of the diamonds are Old European cuts and
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco drop pendant necklace, Diamond and Sardonyx, 9kt gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautiful Antique Art Deco 9ct yellow gold, Diamond and Sardonyx drop pendant necklace is so
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold

Art Deco Silver Tone Link Chain Necklace Square Glass Crystals Teardrop Pendant
Located in London, GB
Art Deco silver tone link chain necklace featuring beautiful square clear glass crystals in open
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

Necklace and ART DECO pendant set with diamonds 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold necklace with pendant set with old European cut diamonds and single cut diamonds up
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1910s Dutch Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18ct White Gold & Platinum Art Deco Diamond Target Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Necklace 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 1920’s Gorgeous, Art Deco diamond
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 14k Camphor Necklace
Located in Montgomery, AL
This beautiful antique piece was handcrafted sometime during the Art Deco design period (1920-1940
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Gold Enamel Charm Necklace
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charm yourself with this alluring one-of-kind Art Deco gold and enamel good luck pendant charm
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1910s American Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Soccer Football Player Pendant Charm Gold Pearl Antique Necklace
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL ANTIQUE ART DECO PENDANT OR CHARM IN THE FORM OF A SOCCER FOOTBALL PLAYER
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Diamond & Black Onyx Filigree Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
gold and black onyx combined with the masterful Art Deco Workmanship is truly something special! Enjoy
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Sapphire Pearl Pendant Lavalier Necklace Antique Filigree 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful Victorian - Art Deco Sapphire Pearl Lavaliere Pendant in 14 Karat Gold. The
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco GIA Certified Natural Salt Water Pearl Necklace Diamond Watch Pendant
Located in Flushing, NY
Art Deco GIA Certified Natural Salt Water Pearl Necklace Diamond Watch Fob Pendant Circa: 1920s
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Whiteside & Blank Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Pendant Lavaliere 14K Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Art Deco - Victorian - Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Lavaliere Pendant in
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco 14k Gold Large Camphor Glass Diamond Filigree Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This is a gorgeous and rare necklace crafted during the art deco period in solid 14k white gold. It
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Diamond 1.15 Ct Diamond Twin Target Pendant 18 KT Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful twin target necklace is Art Deco period 1925 ca Consisting in a double Diamond 18 KT
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Citrine Pearl Art Deco Pendant Lavalier Necklace Antique Gold Fisher Co.
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful early 20th Century Citrine Pearl Pendant Necklace in 10 Karat Yellow Gold with a
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace

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Pearl, Citrine, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate antique art deco pendant necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, platinum and 14k gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 298 vintage editions and 16 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect antique art deco pendant necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating an antique art deco pendant necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Giulia Colussi, Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc. and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. An antique art deco pendant necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 132, is particularly popular. See these pages for an old european cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and old mine cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our antique art deco pendant necklace for sale are for women, but there are 63 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace?

Prices for an antique art deco pendant necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $40 and can go as high as $48,030, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,435.

A Close Look at art-deco Jewelry

Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.

The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.

However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)

While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.

Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.

A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.

Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.