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French Art Deco Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco Diamond Necklace Approximately 24 carats total diamond weight Round & baguette
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1920 4.60 CTW Diamond Platinum Fancy Link Antique Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
single cut diamonds Weighing approximately 4.60 carats total - G color with VS2 clarity With tiered
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 15.50 Carats Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco diamond and platinum necklace circa 1935. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #N-DJ525E. Scroll down for
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Pave Diamond Link Chain Necklace
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Slv:84.39g,D:31.61ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Diamond

Victorian Art-Deco Style Tennis Polki Diamond Necklace
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Victorian Art-Deco Style Tennis Polki Diamond Necklace This Victorian period art-deco style
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2010s Indian Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

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

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 7.90 Ct Diamond 18 Kt Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
This impressive Art Deco Style Diamond is the perfect complement for any outfit Skillfully hand
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Marsh & Co Art Deco Steel Gold Pearl Diamond Necklace
By Marsh & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Art Deco Marsh & Co necklace, set in signature blackened steel, with gold accent links
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Steel

14k Yellow Gold Diamond Curb Link 20ct Necklace
Located in New York, NY
curb link necklace. This necklace is featuring a 20.00ctw wow!!!!!! in round cut natural diamonds; G
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2010s Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Art-Deco Victorian Style Polki Diamond Necklace and Earrings Set
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Art-Deco Victorian Style Polki Diamond Necklace and Earrings Set This Victorian period art-deco
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2010s Indian Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Art Deco 16.60 Ct. Old European and Baguette Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a jewelry piece that needs no introduction. The magnificent Art Deco era diamond necklace
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

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

Estate Art Deco Style 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Mesh Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Estate Mesh Link and Diamond Necklace Italian 18 Karat White Gold having a center of ten and a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

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White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald and Diamond Necklace in 18k White & Yellow Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
round and trapezium diamonds. The unique art deco geometry of this layout creates a structured frame
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Link Necklaces

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

Art Deco 48.83 Ct Aquamarine 4.25 Ct Diamond Rare 18 Kt /Plat Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
, slight visible inclusion Linked together by Clover like Diamond sections leading to the centre piece art
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Black Diamond Long Link Necklace with 18ct White Gold and Diamond Clasp
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Indulge in the opulent beauty of our vintage Black Diamond necklace, a statement piece boasting
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Vintage 1970s British Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

19.06 Carat Emerald Art Deco Style Mosaic Coomi Necklace
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Elegant Art Deco style Mosaic 32 Inch Necklace set in 20 Karat Yellow Gold with Emerald weighing
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Emerald, Yellow Gold

Mosaic Art Deco Style 47.61 Carat Sapphire Statement Coomi Necklace
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
at approximately 47.61cts and Diamonds at 4.33cts. This handmade statement necklace brought to you
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Diamond Lorgnette Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Lorgnette Necklace An 18 karat white gold necklace set throughout with diamonds and a
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circle Link 14k Gold Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A glossy vintage circle link necklace made of 14k gold. The necklace was incredibly well designed
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Vintage 1970s Link Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circle Link 14k Gold Necklace
Vintage Circle Link 14k Gold Necklace
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W 0.75 in L 18 in
Diamond Station Necklace 14K WG
Located in North Hollywood, CA
" long and boosts 20 Diamonds linked between the engraved stations on this necklace. The Diamonds amount
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Platinum 14.21 Carat Diamond Riviera Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Riviera necklace. Artfully recapturing the style of the Art Deco era with contemporary notes. You will
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

French Art Deco Crystal Sautoir
Located in New York, NY
Art deco deep aquamarine and crystal sautoir pendant necklace, of alternating square and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Vintage 1940s Platinum and Diamond Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Platinum and Diamond necklace, in a late Retro, Deco Design with individual linked
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Elegant 18K White Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
Elegant and eye-catching, this stunning 10.00ct diamond 18K white gold necklace is a sure way to
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20th Century Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Memoire Collection Diamond Vintage-Inspired Petal Necklace 42 Diamond Equal 3.04
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Memoire's classic design features forty-two diamonds with a total carat weight of 3.04 cts. The
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2010s Chinese Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hammerman Brothers Diamond Necklace with 102 Pave Diamonds 3.00 CTW in 14K YG
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Naples, FL
102 Round Diamonds 3.00 CTW. The Necklace Has A Curb Link Chain.
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chartreuse Green Resin Diamond Faceted Necklace Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage one strand of luscious chartreuse green resin is diamond faceted. The cord
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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Link Necklaces

Vintage 18k Gold Link Necklace, Flat Hammered Gold Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
frame is comprised of Art Deco, Retro and styles Mid-Century Why do we love vintage jewelry so much
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Vintage 1970s Italian Link Necklaces

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18k Gold

Art Deco Maison Gripoix Crystal and Diamante Long Sautoir
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Maison Gripoix faceted crystal ring and diamante cluster long flapper style sautoir
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Vintage Earth Mined Genuine Diamond Platinum Necklace Circa 1940s with Valuation
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
This vintage necklace is a stunning piece of fine jewellery, crafted in 850 platinum and featuring
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Jade Aquamarine Tanzanite Cabochon 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Fantastic necklace white gold 18k, diamonds 1,90ct, cabochon jade, turquoise flower shape
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2010s Italian Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Jade, Tanzanite, Turquoise, 18k Gold

18k White Gold Necklace with Baguette and Round Cut Diamonds
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Using the finest handpicked baguette and round cut diamonds set on a 18 Karat White Gold Necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Hollywood Glam 20 Ctw Diamond Ruby Gala Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A dramatic, draped garland necklace shimmering with nearly 20 carats of diamonds and vibrant rubies
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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Hollywood Glam 20 Ctw Diamond Ruby Gala Necklace
Vintage Hollywood Glam 20 Ctw Diamond Ruby Gala Necklace
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W 0.38 in D 0.25 in L 16 in
Vintage 8.50ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Necklace, I Color, 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
, Yellow Gold Era: Circa 1980 Style: Art Deco Total Weight: 26.07 Grams Length of the Necklace: 14.75
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, White Gold

1Diamond Riviere White Gold Necklace With Pave" Diamond Clusters
Located in New York, NY
A stunning collet set of 110 round brilliant cut diamonds of Fine Quality set in White Gold
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Sophia D. Blue Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
A platinum necklace with 10.96 carat diamonds and 32.24 carat blue sapphire. Sophia D by Joseph
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2010s Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire

Certified 15.51 CTW Sapphire and Halo Diamond Necklace Gift 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Certified Sapphire and Halo Diamond Necklace in 18K Gold with diamonds. This stunning piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Link Necklaces

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

Celeste Holm Riviere Necklace Diamond Paste 14 Karat White Gold Oscar Winner
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Diamond Paste Riviere Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold belonging to Academy Award
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1920s 0.66 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1920s 0.66 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold necklace; part of
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Link Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

1920s 0.66 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Necklace
1920s 0.66 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Necklace
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H 0.14 in W 0.23 in L 18.5 in
Sophia D. 5.81 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Platinum necklace that showcases emerald stones weighing 0.90 carats spaced by 1.51 carats of
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2010s American Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

6.22 Carat Star-Ruby with Gold Detailing & Diamonds in 14K Gold Charm Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Real Gold - Weight: 22.92 grams - Style: Art Deco - Era: Retro Era - Setting: Prong - Size: 19" inches
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Vintage 1960s North American Art Nouveau Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 14k Gold

Gas-Pipe with Bow-Tie Gold Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage 18 karat rose gold gas-pipe necklace with a central bow-tie and brilliant diamonds, Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

GIA certified Cartier Salt Water Pearl Necklace in Original Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
56 round cut diamond set screw closure. This marvelous necklace is a true rarity. Dating back over
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Pearl

Vintage Open Back Crystal Necklace with Dangling Piece Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
dealers from India sell these necklaces in excess of 500,000 USD from rough cut diamonds. I sold these
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Open Back Crystal Necklace with Dangling Piece Circa 1920s
Vintage Open Back Crystal Necklace with Dangling Piece Circa 1920s
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H 0.25 in W 0.25 in D 0.25 in Dm 5.5 in L 16 in
Gold Greek Collar 18K and Sapphires Necklace Articulate Links
Located in Berkeley, CA
This Grecian 18K yellow gold and 1.1 carat blue sapphire chain link necklace elegantly lays around
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Vintage 1960s Greek Art Deco Link Necklaces

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

Gold Greek Collar 18K and Sapphires Necklace Articulate Links
Gold Greek Collar 18K and Sapphires Necklace Articulate Links
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W 0.5 in D 0.13 in L 16.5 in
Important Opal Jewelry Suite Set With Diamonds 69 Carats Total
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Diamonds = 6.48 Carats (Color: F-J, Clarity: VS-I) Metal: Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Necklace Length: 19.5
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Necklaces

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

Important Opal Jewelry Suite Set With Diamonds 69 Carats Total
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Diamonds = 6.48 Carats (Color: F-J, Clarity: VS-I) Metal: Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Necklace Length: 19.5
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Necklaces

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

Important Opal Jewelry Suite Set With Diamonds 69 Carats Total
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Diamonds = 6.48 Carats (Color: F-J, Clarity: VS-I) Metal: Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Necklace Length: 19.5
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Necklaces

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

Important Opal Jewelry Suite Set With Diamonds 69 Carats Total
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Diamonds = 6.48 Carats (Color: F-J, Clarity: VS-I) Metal: Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Necklace Length: 19.5
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Necklaces

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

Art Deco 1.75 Total Carat Diamond Encrusted Link Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous diamond encrusted bracelet from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! This fabulous piece is
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco 1.75 Total Carat Diamond Encrusted Link Bracelet
Art Deco 1.75 Total Carat Diamond Encrusted Link Bracelet
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W 0.38 in D 0.13 in L 7.5 in
Vintage Aldo Cipullo Necklace 18k Gold Chrysoprase Lapis Lazuli Estate Jewelry
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980 called vintage. This time frame is comprised of Art Deco , Retro and styles Mid-Century Why do we
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Vintage 1970s American Link Necklaces

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Chrysophrase, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trifari AlfredPhilippe GoldDemiParure TasselEarrings & CrystalDiamanteLinkCollar
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Chicago, IL
. The Art-Deco style and fine craftsmanship of these pieces reflect some of Philippe's pre-1930s
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Crystal, Gilt Metal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Base Metal

Very Fine Platinum Art Deco Diamond Lorgnette and Fancy Link Chain Necklace
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
rectangular beauty suspends from a beautiful fancy link diamond set chain... Designed as a pendant that
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous Santa Maria Blue rectangular step cut aquamarine is the centerpiece of this Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Briolette Cut Diamond Bow Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Briolette cut Diamond Bow Necklace Approximately 7 ct briolette diamond bead on platinum
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Dangly Diamond Necklace in Platinum
Located in Honolulu, HI
This art deco pendant features milgrain details on the bezels with open work. Having a total of 25
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Pave Diamond Ball link Necklace
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
D:33.61ct,Slv:66.18gm
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco More Necklaces

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Diamond

Pave Diamond Ball link Necklace
Pave Diamond Ball link Necklace
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Pink Green Tourmaline Diamond Necklace Platinum Antique Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
This is an exceptional and very rare Edwardian to Art Deco Necklace set with Pink and Green
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

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Diamond Art Deco Link Necklaces For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of diamond art deco link necklaces for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 67 vintage versions or 17 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Art Deco and Contemporary are consistently popular styles when it comes to diamond art deco link necklaces. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Cartier, Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc. and Exquisite Color Kraft Pvt Ltd are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A selection of round cut, brilliant cut and old european cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of diamond art deco link necklaces for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Diamond Art Deco Link Necklaces?

Prices for diamond art deco link necklaces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,199 and can go as high as $320,000, while diamond art deco link necklaces, on average, fetch $17,800.

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.