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Art Deco Natural Pearl Necklace and Diamond Clasp
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful natural pearl necklace crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was at
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow 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

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Pearl Necklace Art Deco Circa 1940s Cultured Akoya Pearls Diamond/Gold Clasp
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
109 gleaming and luminous cultured Akoya pearls form this magnificent Art Deco-era necklace. The
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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k 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

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Art Deco Natural Pearl Necklace with Gem Set Clasp
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous natural pearl necklace crafted during the pinnacle of the Art Deco movement
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20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Triple Strand Pearl 3.60 Ct Diamond Clasp Rare Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
stunning flower shaped claps overwhelmed by antique old mine cut Diamonds making quite something, clasp is
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Double Strand Cultured Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp, French Art Deco; GIA
Located in Southbury, CT
double-strand necklace features an exquisite 18K clasp set with four small, beautiful old-cut diamonds
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

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

Materials

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

Art Deco Three Strand Baroque Shaped Pearl Necklace Ruby Diamond Large Clasp
Located in Napoli, IT
Sumptuous Deco Art Deco period , 1920/30 ca is this amazing Pearl necklace comprising a selection
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Deco Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Clasp
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Deco diamond clasp was designed and meticulously handcrafted in platinum by the esteemed French jeweler
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Pearl Carved Jade Platinum Serpent Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a lavalier or "Y" style necklace centering a tapered rectangular carved jade pendant
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum

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

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

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

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Seed Pearl Multi Strand Necklace with Lapis, Gold & Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
This very elegant multi strand white seed pearl necklace is fitted with a 14k yellow gold clasp set
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Vintage 1980s North American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Adler Pendant Diamond Mother of Pearl White Pearl Diamond Clasp Necklace
By Adler
Located in Geneva, CH
Art Deco design Asian inspiration. Removable bail. Hanging on a White culture Pearl Necklace with a
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Early 2000s Swiss Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Double Strand Pearl Necklace with White Gold and Diamond Clasp
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, very high color graded diamonds. The antique Art Deco clasp is fine quality and a very good gauge of
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20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style Pearl Diamond White Gold Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco style, Germany. Set with 325 brilliant-cut diamonds and 6 baguette-cut diamonds with a
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Late 20th Century German Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White 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

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Fine Art Deco Pearl Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1928 This original Art Deco era eight-strand pearl choker is centered with an openwork
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

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

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Lapis Diamond Pearl Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Unique Art Deco Egyptian Revival necklace, 1920 circa Comprising a skillfully natural Lapis hand
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Lapis Diamond Pearl Necklace
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Lapis Diamond Pearl Necklace
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Cultured Pearl Necklace with an 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Clasp
Located in London, GB
With an 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Clasp, All Individually Matched. Additional Information: Pearl
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Antique 19th Century British Art Deco More Necklaces

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

David Morris Tahitian Black Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp
By David Morris
Located in London, GB
’s beautiful barrel clasp which is micro-set with white diamonds. 29 pearls ranging from 13mm-16.6mm
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Early 2000s British Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, Black Pearl

Janesich Diamond Platinum Bird Pearl Enhancer Clasp
By Janesich
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic elegant enhancer/clasp that is designed to keep two strands together. Created by Janesich in
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, White 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 Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Platinum

Cultured Pearl Drop Necklace + 18ct Gold Clasp Set with 1.0ct Diamonds
Located in London, GB
cultured pearls plus with a 18ct Yellow and White Gold Diamond clasp set with 1.0ct of Round Brilliant Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Beautiful Classic Pearl Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
jewelry. The necklace is held together by a 14k white gold box clasp, adorned with brilliant diamond
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Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

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

GIA 12.20 Carats Ruby & Diamond Clasp on 3 Strand Tahitian Pearl Necklace
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Charleston, SC
Tahitian Pearls selected to fit the clasp with handmade platinum and diamond spacers to ensure the necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Baroque Pearl Diamond Lavaliere Necklace 18ct Gold, Circa 1920
Located in Kendal, GB
set with an irregular shaped Baroque Pearl haloed with twinkling Rose cut Diamonds. Further Pearls
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Emerald Diamonds Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
emeralds and a fine button pearl. A double-loop motif set with rose-cut diamonds holds a knife also adorned
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Whit...

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

Antique Deco Aquamarine Diamond Onyx Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
An antique deco piece with endless beauty, a color play with elegance between the sky blue color
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 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

Platinum Pearl Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Platinum, pearl, diamond necklace Strand of varying sizes of pearls, a marquise-shaped diamond of
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Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Cultured Pearl , Diamond and Emerald Neckalce
Located in New York, NY
The clasp set with center emerald cut emerald approximate weight 1.50 carats, one large old mine
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Ella Gafter Art Déco style Opera Length South Sea Pearl Diamond Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
cut onyx motif strung between 2 decorative ruby beads, lending the necklace a distinctive art déco
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage GIA Certified Pearl Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Addison, TX
Vintage GIA Certified Pearl Necklace includes 83 graduated cultured pearls ranging from 3.6mm to
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Cultured Pearl Moonstone Diamond Gold Sautoir Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sautoir 18Kt White Gold Necklace of Cultured Pearls, Moonstones, Green Colored Stones and Diamonds
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 18k Gold

9ct White Gold Aquamarine & Diamond Pearl Necklace
Located in Cape Town, ZA
This unique pearl necklace, weighing 10 grams, is made with 206 round pearls. The pendant features
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Natural Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and elegant natural pearl necklace with an emerald and old cut diamond clasp. It
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Silver

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, ...

Strand of 85 Natural Pearls With 15 Karat Gold and Diamond Clasp
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An exceptional strand of natural salt water pearls set with a silver, yellow gold and diamond clasp
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20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Cartier Art Deco Natural Cultured Pearls with Diamond and Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
by Cartier this necklace is made out of 1.90k diamonds Fvvs1 and 18k yellow gold and diamond clasp
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2010s French Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

9 - 14 mm Double Tahitian Pearl Strand with 3.38 Carats Diamond & Platinum Clasp
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Charleston, SC
Double Tahitian Pearl Strand Necklace with Diamonds in Platinum. The Art Deco Diamond and Platinum
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 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

Platinum 10.25 Carat Diamond and Floating South Sea Pearl Statement Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
pearls. The necklace features scallop patterned links that are set with the lovely fiery diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Cultured Pearl and 1.75 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning and impressive vintage 1960s cultured pearl and 1.75 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fresh Water Pearl Strand Necklace
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Baroque Fresh Water perl strand with art deco inspired clasp. Accommodated with an up to date
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1990s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, White Gold

"Diving Bell" Black Pearl Pendant with Art Deco Stickpin Top & Paper Clip Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Eytan Brandes used the head of an old stickpin to create the bale for this unique pearl pendant
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Go...

Vintage Diamond Pearl 18k White Gold Filigree Tassel Dangle Drop Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
tone 3 mm, genuine pearls, adorn the piece and the multiple strands.  An Art Deco-inspired Clasp, bow
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21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Stunning Faux Pearl and Diamante Necklace Estate Find
By Anna K for Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
removable Art Deco triangular Sterling Silver Clip, encrusted with Sparkling Faux Diamond Cubic Zirconium
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Multi-Gemstone Carved Beads, Cultured Pearl, and White Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Multi-Gemstone Carved Beads, Cultured Pearl, and White Diamond Gold Necklace: A rare and beautiful
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Cultured Pearl, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, ...

Ella Gafter Triple-Strand Tahitian Pearl Ruby Necklace Set
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The 231 pearls composing the necklace set originate from the waters of Tahiti. Their diameter range
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

Sautoir w/ pink coral, morganite rondelles and white gold ball clasp w/ diamonds
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Finished with a 14kt satin white gold ball clasp with diamonds.
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Morganite, White Gold

65.00ct. Sapphire, 7.71ct. Natural Diamonds, 20.2 Carat Pearl Choker
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
diamond cluster was adapted so that it could be worn as the clasp of a seven-stranded pearl choker
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

14 Karat Lorgnette Folding Eyeglasses with Gold, Diamond and Seed Pearls Lariat
Located in Tustin, CA
Gorgeous Art Deco 14 karat yellow gold lorgnette folding spectacles or antique reading glasses with
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl

Emerald and Burmese No Heat Red Spinel Beads Brown Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
carat, a stunning brown diamond white gold clasp, and cultured pearls interspersed amongst gems. The
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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

Erte Necklace-Brooch & Earrings in Diamonds Gold Silver & Cabochon Black Onyx
By Erté
Located in New York, NY
This show stopper Art Deco Style necklace by the renowned Artist Erte is a limited edition piece
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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Silver

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Art Deco Pearl Necklace Diamond Clasp For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact art deco pearl necklace diamond clasp you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for an art deco pearl necklace diamond clasp from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating an art deco pearl necklace diamond clasp has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Boucheron, Kiersten Elizabeth and Adler are consistently popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and baguette cut versions for sale. When shopping for an art deco pearl necklace diamond clasp, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Art Deco Pearl Necklace Diamond Clasp?

The price for an art deco pearl necklace diamond clasp starts at $500 and tops out at $58,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $4,817.

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.