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1920 Art Deco 14 Karat Green Gold Carved Carnelian Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning necklace is a fantastic example of Art Deco from 1920 and features a lovely
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Baroque Pearl Diamond Lavaliere Necklace 18ct Gold, Circa 1920
Located in Kendal, GB
: Art Deco. (Circa 1920 – 1930) CONDITION: Good ITEM NUMBER: 20-1064
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1920 Art Deco Geometric Long Necklace Chain In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A French long necklace chain. Very handsome and useful long chain, made in France during the art
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Rock Crystal Buddha and Pearl White Gold Necklace circa 1920
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Deco Diamond Rock Crystal Buddha and Pearl White Gold Necklace circa 1920 Elegant Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold

Antique Dutch Art Deco 1.90 Carat Diamond and Rose Gold Necklace, Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
each stone in this diamond drop necklace in rose gold. Condition This impressive Art Deco pendant is
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Dutch Art Deco 1.90 Carat Diamond and Rose Gold Necklace, Circa 1920
Antique Dutch Art Deco 1.90 Carat Diamond and Rose Gold Necklace, Circa 1920
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H 0.2 in W 0.57 in D 0.2 in Dm 0.57 in L 18 in
Art Deco Chrysoprase Enamel Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco 14k gold link necklace with chrysoprase and enamel. Necklace is 14" long, center link is
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Necklaces

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Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Faceted Citrine Necklace Graduated Citrine Beads Gold Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
We are so delighted to have this gorgeous Art Deco - Victorian Citrine Necklace in 10 Karat Yellow
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Citrine, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, 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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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Citrine Necklace
Art Deco Citrine Necklace
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Art Deco Diamond 14k White Gold Filigree Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: A Sweet Art Deco 14K white gold filigree pendant necklace with carved rock crystal
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Late Art Deco Faceted Citrine Enamel & Gold Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A fantastic and very unusual citrine necklace from the Late Art Deco (ca1930) era! This beautiful
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

ART DECO c.1920's Bronze Black Onyx Large Pendant Bead Dangles Chain Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1920's Art Deco bronze tone large open cut pendant with black onyx glass cabochon bead
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Blue Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Link Chain Long Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Link Chain Long Necklace. This classic necklace is
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1920 Mughal Tutti Frutti Necklace Silver 303.69 Cts Gemstone And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
England during the Art Deco period, back in the 1920. This very unusual and striking necklace was
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Fluorite, Tourmaline, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Onyx, Silver, Yellow Gold, 1...

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 Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Deco Double Strand Natural Red Coral Necklace Gold Clasp
Located in Napoli, IT
Charming antique Art Deco period double strand Coral necklace 1920 circa Italian Mediterranean
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Flat Geometric Link Chain Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Flat Geometric Link Chain Necklace. This amazing Art
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14k Rose Gold Intricate Link Watch Fob Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Intricate Link Watch Fob Necklace - 12.5 inches. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Rose Gold

Antique Art Deco 14k Rose Gold Graduated Link Watch Fob Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Graduated Link Watch Fob Necklace - 14.5 inches. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Rose Gold

Art Deco 9 Carat Gold Snake Link and Tassel Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This 9ct yellow gold necklace is made up of snake like link chain and fastens using a bolt clip. At
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Engraved Chain Watch Fob Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Engraved Chain Watch Fob Necklace - 15 inches. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

14K Art Deco Necklace Enhancer, pendant, Gold, With Diamonds and South Sea Pearl
Located in Berlin, DE
Enchanting Art Deco Necklace Enhancer (pendant) with large diamond of approx. 0.4 carat (P / white
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Ruby And Gold Fringe Necklace, Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
An antique ruby and gold necklace, with twenty-one cushion-cut ruby set pendants, graduating from
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Ruby, Gold

Art Deco Rock Crystal and 9 Carat Gold Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous necklace is made of clear rock crystal with a matte effect and a shiny effect. The
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold

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 Pendant Necklaces

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

Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow and White Gold Intricate Chain Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow and White Gold Intricate Chain Necklace. This gorgeous chain
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Necklace c1920s
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, Platinum, Palladium, and 14k. Edwardian romance meets sleek Art Deco style in this
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Necklace c1920s
Art Deco Diamond Necklace c1920s
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Dm 1.5 in L 18 in
Antique Art Deco Chase Work Lady 14K Gold American Locket Necklace Signed
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Antique Art Deco era Chase work marked 14K Gold and maker’s emblem 40 mm just a touch over 1.5
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

Art Deco Aquamarine and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Aquamarine and Diamond Necklace Briolette aquamarine approximate weight: 40 cts 18K white gold
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold

Art Deco 9 Carat Gold Medal and Chain Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A superb art deco medal and chain. The medal has the initials 'W.W' engraved on the front and there
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 9k 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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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Necklace Yellow Gold Natural Coral Drops by Hancocks 1920
By Hancocks
Located in Berlin, DE
A Masterpiece of Jewelry Art by Hancocks, London! The deep orange-red natural coral drops are each
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 14K White Gold Pearl and Diamond Cross Rosary Necklace
Located in Addison, TX
The necklace is 32" around, with a 6" drop Smallest pearls measure 3mm, with one large center
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

1920's French Art Deco Coral, Rock Crystal, and Diamond Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Deco period French hallmarked fine coral and rock crystal necklace with diamond set clasp in
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal

Art Deco Pink Coral 14K Gold Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An Art Deco natural pink coral 14 karat gold single-strand beaded necklace. The coral beads of this
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, 14k Gold

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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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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

Antique Art Deco Diamond Camphor Glass Platinum 14K White Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ornately engraved bezels Each centering a single cut diamond bead set in diamond shaped white gold forms
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco White Gold Filigree Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco 10K White Gold Filigree Pendant set with cut amythest stone and pearls. Ornate floral
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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10k Gold, White Gold

14 Ct Gold Art Deco Locket Set With Diamond And Rubies On 9ct Chain c.1920
Located in London, GB
14 Ct Gold Art Deco Locket Set With Diamond And Rubies On 9ct Chain c.1920 Lovely octagonal locket
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 9k Gold

Art Deco Bippart & Co. Citrine 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Lotus Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by press release closure Stamped for 14 karat gold With maker's mark for Bippart & Co. Circa: 1920
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
loaded bolt ring fastening. This stunning antique Art Deco necklace has been independently tested using
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1920s Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
1920s Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
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W 0.9 in D 2.04 in L 16 in
Art Deco 2.30 Carats Diamonds Platinum Clip Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A magnificent platinum and diamond clip pendant necklace from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond & Pearl Platinum & Yellow Gold Brooch Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
of this original Art Deco brooch. There are 42 pearls strung on solid platinum wire surrounding the
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Bakelite necklace with earrings, Art Deco
Located in Berlin, DE
Bakelite necklace with earrings, Art Deco The red elements represent Gordian knots, the brisur at
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Antique Art Deco Aquamarine Diamond Lavaliere Necklace 30ct Aqua
Located in Kendal, GB
A stunning antique Art Deco lavaliere necklace from the early 1900s boasting a magnificent emerald
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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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 Onyx and Coral Necklace with Diamond Accent in Platinum and Gold
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco coral, onyx, diamond, and platinum necklace, comprised of an onyx lozenge centered by a
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Double Strand Pearl Cocktail Necklace
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Art Deco Double Strand Pearl Cocktail Necklace features 2 strands of Natural Cultured Pearls
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

Art Deco Red Coral 14 Karat Gold Negligee Mesh Necklace Antique
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ART DECO - EDWARDIAN - VICTORIAN NEGLIGEE NECKLACE OF GREAT BEAUTY. THE
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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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
Art Deco Natural Pearl Diamond Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
France, 1920's. Set with a drop-shaped natural pearl measuring 14,2 x 11,5 x 7,5 mm, color silver
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Celadon Jade Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Very gentle and elegant pale celadon jade necklace approx. 1920 period Art Deco. The necklace is
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Jade, Sterling Silver

1925 Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Opal Circle Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a stunning Art Deco necklace in 14k yellow gold with an open circle design accented by
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco White Gold Camphor Glass & Chrysoprase Filigree Drop Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Bail), 41.8mm (1.6") (Height including the Bail) Condition: Antique, art deco period pendant necklace
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Chrysophrase, Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Art Deco 1920s Platinum & 18K Gold 1.12tgw Sapphire & Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, diamond, sapphire, platinum, white gold pendant necklace, comprising nine
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

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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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Suffragette Paste Lavaliere Necklace Silver in 18 Carat Gold Gilt
Located in Kendal, GB
This magnificent Art Deco Suffragette lavaliere necklace has been commissioned in Silver and gilded
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20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, Silver

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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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Art Deco 1920 Gold Necklaces For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of art deco 1920 gold necklaces. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and 18k gold. Our selection of items includes 868 vintage examples as well as 2 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of art deco 1920 gold necklaces to choose from, but Art Deco and Art Nouveau art deco 1920 gold necklaces are of considerable interest. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Birks produced popular versions that are worth a look. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 303, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A selection of round cut, old european cut and old mine cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of art deco 1920 gold necklaces, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Art Deco 1920 Gold Necklaces?

Prices for art deco 1920 gold necklaces start at $186 and top out at $499,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,742.

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.