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Antique Art Deco Whitby Jet bead necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique very early 1920s Whitby Jet bead necklace. It is made up from meticulously
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Art Deco Necklace Emerald Sapphire Bead with Diamond Opal Platinum Clasp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful Art Deco necklace featuring emerald and sapphire beads. This lovely vintage
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.64 Carat, 37 Natural Translucent Jadeite Bead Necklace Art Deco
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 5.64 carats, 37 Natural Translucent Jadeite Bead Necklace Art Deco Jadeite Jade is
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Crystal, Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Platinum, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style Sautoir Red Coral Bead Diamond Emerald and Onyx Platinum Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Art Deco style sautoir red coral bead, diamond, emerald and onyx platinum necklace. Showcasing
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20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Style 18 Karat Gold 40.9 Carat Brown Diamonds Beaded Sautoir Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Karat Yellow Gold 40.9 Karats Brown Diamonds Beaded Sautoir Necklace
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2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

44.77 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Bead Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
An elegant chain of 44.77 carat Aquamarine beads, with a 18K Gold and Diamond pendant. The chain is
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Colombian Emerald, Tanzanite and Diamond Beaded Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A stunning, art-deco beaded necklace combining Colombian tumble beads and Tanzanite beads with
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Art deco Akoya pearl necklace 18K gold diamond clasp
Located in Versailles, FR
strand Akoya salt water pearl necklace, consisting of 121 rounded pearls, dated back to the Art Deco era
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond Sea Pearl White Gold Beaded Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Necklace is made of 18K White Gold. This Necklace has 1.20 Carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold...

French 1930s Certified Fine Pearl Platinum Diamond Art Deco Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
jewelry - French work of the 1930s. Our opinion : This Art Deco pearl necklace is ravishing with its
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Colombian Emerald Beaded Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A lovely, art-deco necklace with 100 carats of high-quality, faceted natural Colombian Emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage GIA Natural Color Jade Bead Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This 1950s classic graduated strand of Natural No Color Added Genuine Green Jade Beads adds a touch
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Handcrafted Brown Diamonds Beads Necklace 18k Gold, 18.4 Carats
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
elevate any outfit, from casual to formal. Exquisite Brown Diamonds Beads Necklace, a symbol of timeless
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2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Striking Art Deco Style 18 K White Gold Y Necklace Iolites Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Simple yet striking this Art Deco Style 18 K white Gold Necklace featruing 19 violet blue Iolites
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Burmese Ruby and Emerald Beads White Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Burmese Ruby and Emerald Beads White Diamond Gold Necklace: A beautiful necklace, it features
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1930 Graduated Beads Necklace with Nephrite Jadeite Jade and 18kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco graduated jadeite beads necklace. Beautiful long necklace, created during the art deco
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Beaded Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
elegant diamond beaded necklace. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Triple Strand Cultured Sea Pearl Diamond Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Pearls Allure This timeless Art Deco Pearl necklace is 1925 ca Hard to find triple strands, genuine
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Bead Cut Sapphires 0.44karat White Diamonds Sautoir Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Art Deco Style 18Karat White Gold Bead Cut 43,50 Carats Blue
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2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 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

Emerald Beads and Enamel Pendant Beaded Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A beautiful 207 carat Emerald Beads and Drops necklace, with a Gold and Silver pendant with
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Emerald, Enamel

Rossella Ugolini Art Deco Style Blue Sapphire Sautoir Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Elevate your style with the enchanting Rossella Ugolini Art Deco Style Sautoir Necklace, a
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2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Black Onyx Bead and Diamond Tassel Pendant Necklace, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco black onyx tassel pendant necklace, comprising of multiple rows of graduating black
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

110 Carat Emerald, Diamond and Pearl Beaded Choker Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A very unique, antique looking, 110 carat Emerald (2 pieces) and rose-cut Diamond collar necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl

Art Deco 1925 Graduated Burmese Jadeite Jade Necklace Sautoir Platinum Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco graduated jadeite beads necklace. Fabulous long necklace sautoir type, created during
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Emerald and Burmese No Heat Red Spinel Beads Brown Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Emerald and Burmese No Heat Red Spinel Beads Brown Diamond Gold Necklace: An elegant necklace, it
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Brown Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique GIA Vivid Natural Jade Diamond Deco Jade Gold Clasp Strand Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
A strand of Natural No Treatments  Genuine Green Jade Beads adds a touch of life to any outfit
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, Gold

Emerald Carvings and Ruby Beads Necklace with a Rosecut Diamond Set in 18K Gold
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
A beautiful necklace with Carved Colombian Natural Emeralds set in 18K Gold and strung with Rubies
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Large tumbled rock crystal nugget and vintage venetian beads necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
between the shimmering rock crystal “rocks“ are Art Deco black and white Venetian lamp work beads. These
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Rock Crystal

Art Deco Double Pearl Necklace Ruby Diamond 18ct Gold Clasp with Cert
Located in Kendal, GB
A grand Art Deco Pearl Necklace featuring two strands of lovely lustrous Cultured Pearls which
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Double Strand Pearl Necklace with 14kt Gold, Diamond and Pearl Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco double strand pearl necklace with a gold, diamond and pearl clasp. Individually knotted
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Blue Sapphire and Emerald Multi Strand Beaded Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
420 carat Blue Sapphire beads and 37 carat Emerald beads necklace, with a 14K White Gold clasp
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

22.2 Carat Sapphire 0.44 Carat White Diamond Handcrafted Beaded 18KGold Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Handcrafted 22.20 Karat Sapphire 0.44Karat White Diamonds Beaded
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2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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

Multi Gemstone & Pave Diamond Bead Ball Necklace with Cross Pendant
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt:9.5g, Diamond:4.96ct, Silver:19.88g, Tsavorite:15.29ct, Hematite, 8mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Hematite, Multi-gemstone, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver

17" Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Bead Necklace, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Milford, DE
A regal necklace! Genuine sleeping beauty turquoise beads hang on a teal knotted string necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Ladies 18 Karat Diamond and Emerald Long Beaded Chain Necklace 28.32 Carat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous Emerald and Diamond Bead Necklace consists of sixty-five (65) Diamonds with a clarity of
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1930 Italy Antique Cameo Necklace 14Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Citrines
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco Italian Cameo Necklace. Beautiful antique piece, created in Napoles Italy during the late
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.20 Carat White Brilliant Cut Diamond Oriental Pearl White Gold Beaded Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Necklace has 480.00 Carats of Pearls. The Diameter of the Pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold,...

Natural Lapis Lazuli Beads Necklace 14 K White Gold Diamonds Spacers And Clasp
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Color Afghanistan Lapis Lazuli Round Beads Necklace strung with 14k White Gold and Diamonds
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2010s Thai Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold

291 Carat Colombian Emerald and Onyx Beaded Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
An art-deco looking multi-strand, Colombian Emerald necklace, which can be worn during a formal
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.28 Carat White Diamond 510.0 Carat Australian Pearl White Gold Beaded Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Necklace has 510.00 Carats of Australian Pearls. The Diameter of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold,...

Hematite & Pave Diamond Ball Beaded Necklace With Cross Pendant In Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt:10.82g, Diamond:16.42ct, Silver:20.62g, Hematite, 8mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

IGI 14K 111.40 Ct Emerald Antique Art Deco Style Necklace
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 14K Rose Gold 111.40 Ct Emerald&Diamonds Antique Art Deco Style Necklace * Pairs of IGI
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Colombian Emerald Platinum Diamond Single Pearl Strand
Located in Napoli, IT
A Touch of Elegance This superb antique Art Deco period single Pearl strand is of endless beauty
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum

GIT Certified South Sea Pearls 4.70 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Art Deco Necklace
Located in Massafra, IT
An exclusive pearls necklace in gorgeous Art Deco design, so impressive, luxurious , a very piece
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Single Strand Pearl and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sized 7mm cultured pearls. The necklace secures to the reverse with an Art Deco style clasp. The clasp
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1990s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Emerald and Opal Beads 18K Gold Multi-Strand Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A beautiful, art-deco looking 27.87 carat carved Zambian Emerald adorned with 2.35 carats White
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Pearl Single Strand Sapphire Diamond 18 Kt Clasp
Located in Napoli, IT
This very charming Art Deco period single strand necklace is 1920 ca. Comprising one single strand
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

956.60 Carat Lapis Lazuli and Emerald Beaded Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Make a statement with this natural 956 carat Lapis and 42.03 carat Colombian Emerald necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jade Pendant Studded with Nine Lucky Gems Strung in a Tanzanite Beads Necklace
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
few tanzanite beads, you will notice some Gold and Diamond roundels that add to the sparkle of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphi...

French 1928 Boucheron Diamonds Fine Pearls Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace consisting of 4 rows of round pearls white orient, in fall. Two platinum spacers with
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Art Deco Single Pearl Strand 2.90 Ct Natural Sapphire Diamond Platinum Clasp
Located in Napoli, IT
Art Deco Beautiful Find This charming original Art Deco necklace is 1920 ca It comprises a
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

305.13 Total Carat of Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond Necklace in Platinum
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Charleston, SC
Kiersten Elizabeth's favorite era is the lively, fun, and stylish Art Deco period. She calls this
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Pearl Necklace with 3 Diamond and Enamel Pendants in 18k Gold
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
A beautiful pearl necklace with 3 pendants with enamel work and diamonds. It's a clssic necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

GIA Lavender Jadeite Double Strand Necklace with 2 Carat Diamond Platinum Clasp
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Charleston, SC
and brought to new life with one serving as a clasp. Together they feature 2 Carats of Diamonds set
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Art Deco 1920 Mughal Tutti Frutti Necklace Silver 303.69 Cts Gemstone And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Mughal style jeweled necklace. Beautiful and colorful piece, most probably created in
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Onyx, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Fluorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...

100 carats Sapphires 0.44 Carats White Diamonds Clasp 18K Gold Sautoir Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Silhouette Collection Art Deco Style 100 Carats Blue Sapphires Bead Cut 0.44
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2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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

Vintage GIA Certified Pearl Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Addison, TX
) center surrounded by ten old- European brilliant cut diamonds approximately weighing 1.00ctw. Necklace
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Natural Saltwater Pearl & Briolette Cut Diamond Necklace, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
. Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Pearl Stone Cut: Briolette Cut Style: Art Deco Total Weight: 29.9 Grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Mauboussin Turquoise, Chalcedony and Diamond Necklace
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
This impactful Art Deco collar necklace from 1929 is an early Art Moderne jewel by Mauboussin, a
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Chalcedony, Platinum

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Art Deco Beaded Diamond Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact art deco beaded diamond necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 105 vintage editions and 36 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect art deco beaded diamond necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating an art deco beaded diamond necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Royaal Stones Ltd, Marina J. and Cartier are consistently popular. A bead version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and old european cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for an art deco beaded diamond necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Art Deco Beaded Diamond Necklace?

Prices for an art deco beaded diamond necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $200 and can go as high as $350,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $9,700.

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.