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Art Deco Style Ruby Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco style. Set with 20 faceted rubies and one cabochon-cut ruby with total weight of circa
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Late 20th Century Art Deco More Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Inspired Ruby 18k White Gold Station Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Inspired Ruby 18k White Gold Station Necklace. Featuring 25 marquise cut rubies with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Company Art Deco Style Platinum Diamond Ruby Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Tiffany & Company Platinum Pendant Necklace, the pendant with each section being
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco Sterling Gold Ruby Necklace Compact
By Boucheron
Located in University City, MO
Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco sterling, gold & ruby jeweled compact - necklace The exquisite
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Style Handcrafted Ruby Citrine Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Pendant has a 0.50 Carats Cabochon Cut Rubies. This
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Taper Baguette Ruby Art Deco Pyramid Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Elevate your style with our 18k gold ruby art deco pyramid diamond pendant necklace, a true
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Onyx Ruby and Diamond Flower Necklace
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Lovely necklace consisting of a geometrical carved black onyx on which a white gold and diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 8k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
has G-H-I color and s1-s2 clarity. Ruby totally 0.75 carat. Total lenght is chain 45 cm. Please
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Radiant Art Deco Style Mosaic 20 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Coomi Necklace
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Spectacular Coomi necklace crafted in 20K yellow gold showcasing Ruby weighing approximately
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum Heart-Shaped Emerald Sapphires Rubies Diamond Necklace, 1920
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Platinum Necklace with Heart-Shaped Emerald and Sapphires Rubies Diamonds Almost 2Ct each, Emerald
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Inspired Diamond 2.20 Carat and Ruby 1.10 Carat Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning estate piece is Designed in the Art Deco style and is beautifully made with lots of
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Yellow Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Antique looking Yellow Sapphire and Ruby Pendant necklace, with Diamond - all set in 18K gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Rhodium, 18k Go...

Art Deco Style Handcrafted Blue Topaz Ruby Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Cabochon Cut Rubies. This Pendant has a 12.00 Carats Blue Topaz. We're a workshop so every piece is
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow 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

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

Art Deco Style White Diamond Ruby Jade Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamond. This Pendant has 1.80 Carats of Cabochon Cut Rubies. This Pendant has a 9.80 Carats
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Handcrafted Ruby Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Pendant has a 0.30 Carats Cabochon Cut Rubies. This
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trifari Alfred Phillipe Art Deco Faux Moonstone, Ruby and Enamel Necklace
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Rare Trifari Alfred Phillipe Art Deco Faux Moonstone, Ruby and Enamel Necklace from the 1930's
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Enamel, Rhodium

Ciner Art Deco Necklace
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Fine Ciner art deco necklace composed of two strands of articulated faux ruby beads with crystal
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Rhodium, Base Metal

Ciner Art Deco Necklace
Ciner Art Deco Necklace
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W 0.5 in L 16 in
Art Deco Carved Ruby and Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco carved ruby and diamond platinum pendant featuring 4 carved, leaf motif cabochon
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Old European Diamond & Ruby Cab Vintage 14K White Gold Necklace
Located in Addison, TX
The Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamond & Ruby Filigree Necklace is a stunning tribute to the glamour
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire Amethyst Citrine Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Emeralds. This Necklace has 1.15 Carats of Blue Sapphires. This Necklace has 1.15 Carats of Rubies. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz...

Art Deco Style 34.5 Karat Red Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Links Beaded Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Art Deco Style 34,5 karats Red Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Links
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2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco White Diamond Ruby Oval Cut Blue Topaz White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats Natural Oval Cut Blue Topaz. This Necklace is inspired by Art Deco. The Necklace Length is 45cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Ruby Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This Pendant has 1.80 Carats of Cabochon Cut Rubies. This Pendant has a 8.00 Carats Blue Topaz. We're a
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Insect Necklace Opal Sapphire Seed Pearl Ruby 14k Gold 18.5"
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era insect necklace (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Baguette Briolet Rubies Diamonds Earrings, 1970
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Art Deco Style Baguette Briolet Rubies Diamonds Earrings, Created around the 1970. Perfectly
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Vintage 1970s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby

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

French Art Deco Ruby Crystal Sautoir
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco unusual faceted ruby crystal sautoir. Composed of a stone set link chain with two
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Silver Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

Art Deco Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Modern Round Cut Rubies. Necklace length is 42cm. This Necklace is inspired by Art Deco. This Necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...

20.50 Carat Aqua Diamond Ruby Art Deco Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Retro Art Deco Cats Eye Aqua, diamond and ruby pendant necklace. 20.50 cabochon natural cats eye
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

10.17 Carat Natural Aqua Ruby Diamond 14k Rose Gold Retro Art Deco Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Original Retro Art Deco handmade hinged pendant in 14k rose and white gold. 10.17 emerald step cut
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, White Gold

7.78 Carat Emerald Diamond Ruby Rose Gold Art Deco Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco Retro 1940's Emerald diamond and ruby pendant. Green natural emerald slice in 14k rose
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Early 20th Century Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Art Deco Airplane Platinum Diamond Sapphire Ruby Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco platinum charm pendant designed as an airplane with ruby and sapphire wings and diamond
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Airplane Platinum Diamond Sapphire Ruby Charm Pendant
Art Deco Airplane Platinum Diamond Sapphire Ruby Charm Pendant
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W 0.71 in D 0.12 in L 0.63 in
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 Pendant Necklaces

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

Art-Deco Style Tutti Frutti Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A beautiful tutti-frutti art-deco necklace with vibrant colored natural gemstones, 56.3 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Ruby Square Cut Crystal Riviere
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco faux ruby crystal riviere. The deep ruby faceted square cut crystals are set in
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Ruby and diamond pendant art deco 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Ruby and diamond cluster pendant 18K white gold Composed of ruby and diamonds art deco pendant in
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby diamonds art deco jewellery set 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Ruby diamonds art deco jewellery set 18k white gold Composed of ruby and diamond cluster jewellery
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Art Deco Bakelite Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco bakelite link necklace in varied shades of brown with chrome link stations
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

French Art Deco Bakelite Link Necklace
French Art Deco Bakelite Link Necklace
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W 1.25 in L 32 in
Art Deco Style Opal Diamond and Ruby Pendant in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive opal, 0.85 carat diamond and 0.15 carat natural ruby, Art Deco
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1990s English Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Platinum

Transformable Art Deco Period Diamond Ruby Platinum Pendant, Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco period were designed to be transformable, facilitating use in a variety of interesting ways
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Ruby with Diamond Necklace Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 9.23 carats with Diamond 2.77 carats Necklace set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.8
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2010s Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Key Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco platinum charm pendant designed as a key set with 33 round brilliant cut diamonds with
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20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Aquamarine and ruby pendant necklace
Located in London, GB
This necklace, originating from the early 1900s, is a breathtaking testament to the enduring allure
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Yacht Sailboat Platinum Diamond Sapphire Ruby Peridot Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco platinum charm pendant designed as a peridot sailboat with ruby and diamond sails on a
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

27.00 Carat Aqua Antique Retro Art Deco Rose Gold Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage handmade 14k rose and white gold pendant necklace. Set with a natural 3 dimensional round
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Vintage 1930s Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Art Nouveau Style Ruby Enamel Yellow Gold "Horse" Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Pendant has a 0.10 Carats Ruby
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Cuckoo Clock Platinum Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco platinum charm pendant designed as a diamond and emerald cuckoo clock with sapphire
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20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This beautiful Art Deco style pendant is finished in brightly polished 18K White gold. Delicately
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Silver Target Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Diamond Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Silver Target Pendant. Featuring one old European cut
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Onyx Emerald Ruby Cocktail Waiter Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco platinum charm pendant designed as a cocktail waiter or bartender mixing a martini or
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20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum

The Braid Necklace- Hand-sewn with Ruby
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Braid Necklace is inspired by the infinity symbol. The Infinity Symbol is said to represent
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2010s Pakistani Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Ruby

Regal 18k Rose Gold Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style Necklace w/ Pendant w/1.47 ct
Located in רמת גן, IL
Regal 18k Rose Gold Ruby and Natural Diamond art deco style Necklace w/ Pendant w/1.47 ct - IGI
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2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Love Heart Snaffle Bit Platinum Diamond Sapphire Ruby Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco platinum charm pendant designed as a snaffle bit for horse riding with a ruby love
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20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Donkey Mule Horse Platinum Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco platinum charm pendant designed as a donkey, mule or horse carrying a pannier of gems
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20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Target Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A glamorous pair of Art Deco-inspired target pendant bezel set with a round brilliant cut diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Ruby Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Parthenon Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
round cut ruby weighing approximately 0.08 carat Transparent medium red and bezel set as the sun With
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamonds and Ruby Anchor Pendant Necklace, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Embrace a nautical allure with this Art Deco-style pendant featuring a charming anchor motif. Round
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Pin/Pendant, circa 1925
Located in Aspen, CO
Art Deco pendant with a carved natural amethyst (probably Siberian because of the presences of
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Estate Art Deco Inspired Tutti Frutti, Carved Gemstone and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This stunning estate piece is Designed in the art deco Tutti Frutti style. This pendant necklace
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

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Art Deco Ruby Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the art deco ruby necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range 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. You can easily find a 114 antique edition and 45 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect art deco ruby 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic art deco ruby necklace over the years, but those made by Beyond Fine Jewelry, Royaal Stones Ltd and Giulia Colussi are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an art deco ruby necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Art Deco Ruby Necklace?

Prices for an art deco ruby necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $395 and can go as high as $390,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,927.

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.