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Art Nouveau Diamond Emerald Enamel Pearl 14 Karat Gold Serpent Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
articulated pearl drop measuring approximately 7.5 x 7.0 mm White to cream in body color with moderate
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Peridot Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Festoon Antique Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
surround and suspending whiplash drop With a pear cut peridot weighing approximately 1.59 carats - well
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Pearl Lavalier Necklace Art Nouveau Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
Art Nouveau 14K Gold Pearl Lavaliere Necklace. Beautifully designed as a scrolling panel set with
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

French Art Nouveau Pearl Gold Necklace Featuring a Woman’s Head
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
reinterpretation of this original Art Nouveau design. Specialized in antique and creation jewelry since 1975, we
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Secessionist Necklace Cabochon Turquoise River Pearl Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate flexible link dangling necklace was executed in the secessionist style around 1905
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Turquoise, Base Metal

Antique Art Nouveau Secessionist Necklace Cabochon Turquoise River Pearl Metal
Antique Art Nouveau Secessionist Necklace Cabochon Turquoise River Pearl Metal
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H 1.78 in W 0.79 in D 0.12 in L 14.97 in
Art Nouveau 14K Gold Freshwater Pearl Swag Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Houston, TX
Art Nouveau 14K yellow gold floral swag necklace. There are 3 florets each centered with diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Winged Heart Peridot Pearl 14K Gold Edwardian Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Fine Art Nouveau Edwardian period Winged Heart motif peridot, pearl, 14K yellow gold necklace
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Krementz 14K Gold Coral & Freshwater Pearl Swag Necklace
By Krementz & Co
Located in Montclair, NJ
solid 14k yellow gold during the art nouveau period. This necklace features an elegant open work design
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau, 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Peridot and Pearl Lavalier Necklace
Located in Brisbane, QLD
main 'pendant' of the necklace is in the typical Art Nouveau stylised floral motifs and swirls and has
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Gold Necklace, Pendant, with Diamonds and Natural Pearls
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Art Nouveau Gold Necklace, with Diamonds and Natural Pearls. The big central diamond
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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

Diamond Butterfly Necklace Drop Pearl 18 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This necklace is set with a Diamond Butterfly and a Drop Pearl all set in 18K white gold. The
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2010s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

Ruby Pearl Art Nouveau Maiden Flower Woman Goddess Pendant 14K Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Antique Art Nouveau Pendant in the form of a maiden woman in a field of flowers
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Peridot Pearl Enamel 9 Karat Rose Gold Antique Lavalier Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
color with strong iridescence Dogtooth pearl articulates as drop at bottom Completed by spring clasp
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Victorian Art Nouveau Seed Pearl and 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique seed pearl necklace in 18 karat yellow gold; part of our seed pearl
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Antique 1880s Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

Victorian Art Nouveau Seed Pearl and 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Victorian Art Nouveau Seed Pearl and 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
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H 0.2 in W 1.05 in L 2.68 in
Art Nouveau 14k Gold Turquoise and Pearl Lavalier Style Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau 14k yellow gold , turquoise and pearl lavalier style necklace displaying 2 oval form
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Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Coral Pearl Art Nouveau Flower Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Gold Rare, Circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Museum Quality Antique Art Nouveau Coral and Pearl Pendant in an exquisite
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond and Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This Art Nouveau necklace features a detachable pendant that can also be worn as a brooch. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Original Art Nouveau Diamond Brooch Necklace
Located in Brisbane, QLD
An exceptional Art Nouveau era brooch pendant presented in its original velvet box. The central
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Edwardian 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Natural Pearl Necklace Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
An Edwardian Art Nouveau lavalier necklace pendant in platinum topped 18 yellow gold embellished
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Early 20th Century European Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

French Art Nouveau Fine Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
. Our opinion : A rare Art Nouveau necklace, highly prized, incarnating femininity and nature, typical
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver, Ye...

GIA Certified 22.00 Carat Emerald Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 1910 Art Nouveau multi-strand natural seed pearl emerald necklace. GIA Certified natural
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Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces

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Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 14K Gold River & Seed Pearl Flower Dangle Pendant w/ Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Length: 16" Clasp: Barrel Clasp Condition: RARE. Antique, Art Nouveau. Shows some light wear. All
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Goddess Maiden Woman Rose Flower Enamel Pendant Brooch Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a museum quality Art Nouveau, 14 Karat Gold, Enamel and Baroque Pearl Pendant-Brooch
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French Art Nouveau Plique-a-Jour Lavaliere Necklace
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Nouveau lavaliere necklace. Delicately hand fabricated in 18K gold and platinum, a graceful rose-cut
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Vintage 1910s French Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Charles Boutet de Monvel Art Nouveau Peacock Pendant
Located in London, GB
A beautiful documented Art Nouveau Peacock pendant by Charles Boutet de Monvel. The mirrored image
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver

Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace or Brooch by Gautrait
By Gautrait
Located in London, GB
A yellow gold and platinum necklace composed of a horizontal openwork oval pendant with a central
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond

Antique French Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold and Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, fine and impressive antique Art Nouveau pearl and diamond necklace has been crafted in 14k yellow gold
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14 Karat Gold Peridot Seed Pearl Lavalier Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
set seed pearl and Peridot. Pendant measures - 1 13/16 in top to bottom x 5/16 in at its widest
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Miriam Haskell Pearl and Gilt Pendant Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
pendant has Art Nouveau back to back signature filigrees, hand sewn with seed pearls and three large
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Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel

Art Nouveau gold and silver pendant, Belle Epoque, France, circa 1910.
Located in Chorzów, PL
French Art Nouveau - an antique necklace made of yellow gold and silver with a gold-plated metal
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Sapphire and Citrine Briolettes Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Art Nouveau Free-form Teardrop Pearl in 14k yellow gold handmade mounting of floral
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Citrine, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Carrera y Carrera 18 Karat Gold Pearl Twist Necklace with .62 Carat Diamond Hand
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
brand. The pearl necklace is designed with 8 strands of cultured pearls 4.7mm x 2.8mm. Tiny 18 kt
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1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian 1905 Art Nouveau Necklace Platinum 18Kt Gold 15.12 Ctw Peridot Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
the late Edwardian period in the art-nouveau style, circa 1908. This beautiful necklace as been
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Platinum

Victorian Large Amethyst Natural Pearl Gold Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Natural pearls scattered artfully in Art Nouveau scroll work surrounding an exquisite show-stopping
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 1870 Gorgeous Festoon Fringe Necklace 18Kt Yellow Gold Natural Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
, including revivals such as the Etruscan the Roman and the Egyptian as well as the Art Nouveau, Liberty style
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Pearl Bird Leaf Pendant Necklace Green Gold Swallow Dove
Located in New York, NY
Victorian as well as the Art Nouveau periods. The Victorian Era was a high point for jewelry, not just for
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

1900s, Antique Pearl and Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold; part of our authentic collection of Art Nouveau style jewelry/jewelry. This fine European Art
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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

1900s, Antique Pearl and Diamond Gold Pendant
1900s, Antique Pearl and Diamond Gold Pendant
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W 0.78 in L 1.88 in
Colorful Enamel 18K Gold Pendant Necklace, 1990
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
A unique 18K Gold Pendant Necklace takes its inspiration from the great Art Nouveau designs with a
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1990s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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18k Gold, Enamel

Hungarian Paste and Pearl Pendant 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
Lovely pendant of gilt silver set with amythest and emerald pastes and mother of pearl stones
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Hungarian Paste and Pearl Pendant 19th C.
Hungarian Paste and Pearl Pendant 19th C.
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H 2.75 in W 2 in
Art Nouveau Garnet and Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is an antique Art Nouveau garnet and pearl pendant necklace. It has been set with a central
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wiese French Art Nouveau Gold Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Jules & Louis Wiese
Located in New York, NY
Antique Art Nouveau necklace by Wiese, French made, the necklace is crafted in 18k gold, with 10.5
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold

Art Nouveau Amethyst Seed Pearls Festoon Necklace Gold
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Antique Art nouveau swag necklace with 10kt gold and genuine seed pearls . Central pendant features
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold

Art Nouveau Style 1.75 Carat White Diamond Pearl White Gold Beaded Drop Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Necklace has 342.00 Carats of Pearls. We're a workshop so every
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...

Art Nouveau Enamel, Diamond & Pearl Pendant - Brooch Necklace
Located in Danvers, MA
Offered is a beautifully detailed Art Nouveau period enamel Pendant - Brooch Necklace. Set with
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Apatite Pink Topaz Pearls Art Nouveau Enamel Locket Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
design inspiration for this necklace. It was presented to me as a Art Nouveau compact - and indeed the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Pinchbeck, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Apatite Pink Topaz Pearls Art Nouveau Enamel Locket Necklace
Apatite Pink Topaz Pearls Art Nouveau Enamel Locket Necklace
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H 3.375 in Dm 1.62 in L 31.5 in
Art Nouveau Pearl Diamond Plique-A-Jour Gold Silver Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique Art Nouveau 18k gold and silver drop pendant, adorned with plique-a-jour enamel, 5.8
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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau 14k Gold, Pearl, Coral and Diamond Swag Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau 14k gold , pearl, coral and diamond swag necklace with central foliate form pendant
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Siberian Amethyst Natural Pearl Necklace Antique 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU - BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Marcasite and Garnet Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Edwardian Marcasite and Garnet Pendant of openwork sterling silver with Art Nouveau
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Drop Necklaces

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Garnet, Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Marcasite and Garnet Pendant
Edwardian Marcasite and Garnet Pendant
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W 3 in L 2 in
Charming Circa 1900 Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Wheaton, IL
Charming Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace featuring one rose cut diamond
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Moonstone Enamel Diamond Emerald Platinum 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace is comprised of a green gold link chain with stylized floral bar stations. Suspending a
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...

Cartier Paris 1900 Edwardian Guilloche Enamel Pin 18Kt Gold Platinum And Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
number of pieces in the Art Nouveau style, Cartier paid scant attention to the movement. They made their
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Drop Necklaces

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White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k G...

Murrle Bennett & Co Art Nouveau Amethyst Pearl Yellow Gold Heart Necklace
By Murrle Bennett & Co.
Located in London, GB
A Murrle Bennett & Co Art Nouveau amethyst and pearl yellow gold heart necklace. A finely crafted
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Amethyst, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Necklace 14k Gold Amethyst Sawtooth Pearl Enamel Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed Art Nouveau drop necklace (circa 1900s to 1910s) crafted in 14 karat
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

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

Antique Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace, Amethyst and Pearl, 9 Karat Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
beautiful antique, Art Nouveau era Amethyst and seed pearl pendant necklace. The pendant has an unusual
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 18K Gold Ombre Enamel Peridot Pearl Diamond Necklace, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Art Nouveau period 18K gold, Ombre enamel, faceted peridot, diamond and natural pearl
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Siberian Amethyst Pearl Necklace Clover Flower Antique 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU - BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Pearl 14 Karat Gold Antique Heart Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a station style lavaliere necklace with cable link chain and dimensional scroll motif
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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

Antique Edwardian Amethyst & Seed Pearl 15K Gold Pendant Necklace Art Nouveau
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this enchanting antique Edwardian art nouveau pendant/brooch necklace
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold

Art Nouveau Guilloché Enamel, Diamond, Pearl, Pendant, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
An exquisite, rare and fine Art Nouveau pendant in 18 carat gold, Circa 1900. 18 carat gold set
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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

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Art Nouveau Pearl Drop Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact art nouveau pearl drop necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 122 vintage editions and 5 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an art nouveau pearl drop necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An art nouveau pearl drop necklace from Krementz & Co, Luigi Ferrara and A. J. Hedges & Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at an art nouveau pearl drop necklace featuring Pearl from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes pear cut and mixed cut alternatives. When shopping for an art nouveau pearl drop necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Art Nouveau Pearl Drop Necklace?

Prices for an art nouveau pearl drop necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $375 and can go as high as $135,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,073.

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.