Lorgnettes Deco
Art Deco Lorgnette with Chain
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Deco Lorgnette With 26" Chain. These lorgnette glasses are incised with scrolls and such along
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Link Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Marcasite Lorgnette
Located in New York, NY
Retractable lorgnette in silver set with dozens of pave marcasites. Pull the ball lever and the
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Vintage 1930s German More Jewelry
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Sterling Silver
Art Deco 14K Lorgnette with Chain
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This lorgnette is done in 14K gold and it is lovely. These pieces are great to wear when you are
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, 18k 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
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Gold Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles
Located in Firenze, IT
A gorgeous old fashioned 14-karat gold antique lorgnette with a refined design on the handle. This
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Gold
ART DECO Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Opera Glasses
Located in San Fernando, CA
This fabulous platinum lorgnette, with it's fancy openwork handle and twinkling Diamonds. Sleek and
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Vintage 1920s Vanity Items
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Dramatic Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Lorgnette, circa 1920s
Located in Wailea, HI
Dramatic Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Lorgnette Circa 1920's
Twenty Six Old Mine Cut Diamonds
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Reticulated 14K White Gold Lorgnette Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Large Art Deco period lorgnette with a long, elegant reticulated 14K white gold handle accented by
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
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W 1.25 in L 3.75 in
Art Deco Diamond and Spinel Lorgnette with Pearl and Platinum Chain
Located in Bethesda, MD
A wonderful example of Art Deco design, this platinum fully functioning Lorgnette is inlaid the 57
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Platinum
Very Fine Platinum Art Deco Diamond Lorgnette and Fancy Link Chain Necklace
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
converts into lorgnette glasses with collapsible dual lenses that release via lever mechanism.
Decorously
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Vintage Art Deco 1920s Lorgnettes/Opera Glasses in Platinum w/ Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Rare 1920s Platinum CARTIER Lorgnettes
Hallmarked with Cartier & Platinum on under side of nose
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Jewelry
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Diamond, Platinum
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W 2.25 in D 0.5 in L 1 in
Pair of Krementz Art Deco Red Enamel & Sterling Silver Lorgnette Reading Glasses
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of signed Art Deco period reading glasses.
In sterling silver and decorated with red
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Enamel Frames and Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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W 0.5 in D 0.25 in L 3.63 in
Durand & Co. Art Deco Diamond Pearl And Platinum Lorgnette And Chain, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond set lorgnette, on a pearl and platinum double long chain, with cut corner
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vanity Items
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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
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W 0.98 in L 2.64 in
Gold Single Monocle Magnifyer Opening into a Lorgnette
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully decorative single monocle or magnifying glass that easily opens to become a Lorgnette
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Antiquities
Materials
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
Edwardian Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring in Platinum, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
successful and moved premises to 5th Avenue in 1900. It is his Edwardian and Art Deco jewellery that
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Early 20th Century American Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Fine Cartier Enamel and Gold Lorgnette
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A fine Cartier enamel and gold lorgnette, the lorgnette consisting of two circular lenses each
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco More Jewelry
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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
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Fabulous Art Deco honey amber bead necklace with natural inclusions, and a gold plated ring bolt clasp. The beautiful faceted beads are graduated with small spacer beads in between. ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
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Amber
Diamond Guilloche Enamel Snake Serpent Bracelet 18 Karat 2.25 Carat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This awesome snake bracelet is guilloche enameled Green with Ruby eyes and is fully articulated with six different springs in different sections so it enables who ever wears it to ha...
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Stunning Victorian Old-Cut Diamond Fringe Tiara Convertible to Necklace Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique diamond tiara convertible to a necklace, c.1880s, the tiara designed as a relatively short compact fringe which almost gives the impression of a bandeau style tiar...
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Autumn 1995 Chanel Magnifying Glass Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel gold tone loupe from the autumn 1995 collection. The long chain link necklace features intricately detailed 0.75" diameter discs throughout and a magnifying glass pendant deco...
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1990s French Chain Necklaces
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Vintage Chanel Gold Looking Glass & Chain Necklace 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A superb Vintage Chanel Looking Glass Necklace. Crafted in weighty gold plated metal and set with a magnifying glass finished to perfection with the iconic logo of the House of Chane...
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Antique Victorian Electro Plated Nickel Silver Chatelaine with Accessories
Located in London, GB
Fabulous antique Victorian electro plated nickel silver chatelaine, with a magnifying glass that closes into a holder, and a floral decorated pin cushion which is missing its fabric ...
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W 2.48 in L 11.8 in
Vintage Givenchy Pendant Necklace 1970s - 1977 Collection
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Givenchy Vintage Pendant Necklace 1970s
An amazing vintage piece from the 1970s Givenchy archive. Made in 1977, his incredible pendant features a long snake chain with an oversized...
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
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Gold Plate
Italian Velvet Purse with Enamel Accents, Mangiameli Milano
Located in New York, NY
Charming Italian Velvet Purse with Enamel Accents from the 1960's. Black and Nile Green velvet 2 toned purse with 4 chain link strap with enamel stations. These stations also decorat...
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1960s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
R Blackinton & Co Sterling Silver Coin Compact Purse 7043 with Monogram #15047
Located in Washington Depot, CT
sterling silver coin compact purse, pattern # 7043, by R Blackinton & Co with monogram.
Monogram appears to be VCMcN
Beautiful simple, classic and timeless hammered design with a c...
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W 2.5 in L 13 in
Art Nouveau 14kt Expandable Lorgnette Glasses
Located in Narberth, PA
A spectacular lorgnette from the Art Nouveau (ca1900) period! Crafted in 14kt yellow gold, the piece consists of a pair of folding glasses encased in a breathtaking repousse lorgnett...
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14k Gold
Art Nouveau, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lorgnette
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This Art Nouveau gold lorgnette likely originates from the United States during the first 20 years of the 20th Century. Crafted from 14 karat yellow gold the lorgnette is extremely s...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Filigree Gold Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 18k, French. Featuring fine detail and superb construction, this antique French necklace has a stylish town and country look. The oval elements are handmade scrolled fi...
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Ladies Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mirror Compact Wristlet w Sapphire Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
This fine ladies antique gold mirrored compact presents ever so elegantly as a unique personal accoutrement for today modern woman. One can not help but appreciate the craftsmanship ...
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Bulgari Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Set in a beautifully handcrafted platinum mounting by Bulgari the center round brilliant cut brilliant weighs 0.23 carats. This diamond is accompanied by a report from the GIA statin...
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Diamond, Platinum
Exceptional Pave Rose Diamond Lorgnette
Located in Riverdale, NY
Edwardian pave rose diamond lorgnette completely covered in stones and set in platinum.
Pulling down the central floret station in the middle of the handle releases the lenses with ...
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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Vanity Items
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Diamond, Platinum
Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Lorgnette Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the late 19th century, this bloomed gold lorgnette necklace is set with demantoid garnet highlights. Enclosing folding spring loaded lenses released by a thumb piece, the...
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold
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CARTIER PARIS Art Deco Diamond Onyx Lorgnette
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, NY
A fine, rare diamond set lorgnette with onyx stem in platinum.
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French Necklace Enhancers
Lorgnette Platinum Diamond and Sapphire
Located in Nashville, TN
Lorgnette
18 European Cut with 6 mixed cut, with 4 single and 2 Round Brilliant Cut (located on
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Lorgnette
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco lorgnette with diamond-set serpentine handle and pendant loop, in platinum.
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Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Onyx Platinum Lorgnette Eyeglass Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a pendant that converts into lorgnette glasses with collapsible dual lenses that
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Art Deco Folding Lorgnette in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
White gold Art Deco folding lorgnette, folds into a single magnifying glass. The bridge marked 10K
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
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Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Lorgnette
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco harlequin patterned diamond and onyx lorgnette set in platinum, diamond bail. Makes a
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Art Deco Silver Lorgnette Eyeglasses & Lapel Clip
Located in Atlanta, GA
foldable magnified lorgnette in sterling silver with a crystal rhinestone handle depicting a flower basket
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Diamond Tulip Lorgnette, 14 Karat Gold
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco lorgnette. The stem of the lorgnette holds three baguettes and more marquise diamonds. The
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Early 20th Century Art Deco More Necklaces
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Diamond, 14k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Onyx Platinum Lorgnette Glasses Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
An elegant lorgnette pendant from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! This platinum pendant doubles as an
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
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Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold Art Deco Filigree Lorgnette Glasses
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous 14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Filigree Lorgnette Glasses. This beautiful piece is in amazing
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Vanity Items
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Yellow Gold
Elegant Diamond Platinum Lorgnette
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Platinum & Diamond Lorgnette in deco style. Just what you need to read a menu or theatre
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
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Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond & Platinum Lorgnette on a Chain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy Art Deco lorgnette created by Tiffany & Co. in the 1930's. It is made of platinum and set
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Tiffany & Co. Platinum Lorgnette and Chain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
This is a rare, Tiffany & Co. Art Deco platinum lorgnette, with a single Old European Cut diamond
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vanity Items
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Platinum
Art Deco Blue and Gold Enamel Swiss Pocket Watch on a Lorgnette Necklace
Located in Cape May, NJ
Art Deco 14K Gold Blue Enamel Swiss Pocket Watch & Lorgnette Necklace Chain. The watch is in
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Pocket Watches
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14k Gold
TIFFANY & CO Platinum, Diamond & Sapphire Lorgnette Drop Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Elegant Lorgnette drop pendant, sparkling flourishes of Diamond and Sapphire accents. Chain
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
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Vintage Gold Snake Lorgnette with Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond, Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A vintage serpent lorgnette, mounted in 18ct gold, with a snake winding up the handle, the head is
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Vanity Items
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Art Deco Diamond & Platinum Long Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Also you can attach an Art Deco pendant or lorgnette.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Asprey, London, Rare Abalone Shell Opera Glasses, C.1910/1920
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Bath, GB
brass and black lacquer creating a sophisticated example.
They have an extending lorgnette handle and
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Scientific Instruments
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Antique Victorian 9 Karat Gold Long Belcher Guard Dog Clip Chain Necklace
Located in Vilnius, LT
with yellow hint.
In Victorian times this chain was used to secure a fob, pocket watch or lorgnette
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
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9k Gold
Art Deco Marcasite Lorgnette Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco finely detailed marcasite on sterling silver lorgnette pendant. Glasses (magnifier) flip
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco More Jewelry
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Art Deco 12 Carat Gold Lorgnettes
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeously decorative pair of lorgnettes have so much engraved detail and are modelled in 12ct
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Rare Art Deco Diamond Platinum Lorgnette and Lariat
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Lorgnette & Chain .55 CTW. The piece is in excellent
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Silver Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous old fashioned 900 Silver antique lorgnette with a refined design on the handle. This
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
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Silver
Art Deco Cartier Diamond Platinum Lorgnettes
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier
Model: Opera
Style : Antique
Diamond Details: Approximately 1ctw old European cut diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and SI in clarity.
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Art Deco Silver Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous old fashioned 835 silver antique lorgnette with a refined design on the handle. This
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Antique French Art Deco Silver, Enamel, and Marcasite Lorgnette
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine French lorgnette.
In French silver with a black & white enamel bird of paradise, stylized
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Cartier Gold Lorgnette
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Elegant art deco lorgnette. Made, signed and numbered by CARTIER. 14K yellow gold. 2 1/3" long
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Art Deco Period 14 Karat Gold Sapphire and Diamond Lorgnette
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful Art Deco period 14-karat gold lorgnette.
The openwork handle set with a 38mm diameter
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Sapphire Diamond Platinum Lorgnette Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sophisticated Vintage Lorgnette Necklace made in Platinum and detailed with Fancy Cut Diamonds in
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Art Deco Marcasite Sterling Silver Bow Folding Opera Lorgnette Brooch Dress Clip
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Elegant Antique silver & marcasite folding lorgnette. It features a bow motif with curling scrolls
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Art Deco Platinum Diamond Tri-Fold Lorgnette with a Long White Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
to a stylish lorgnette with a push of a button. Featuring 30 Old Mine diamonds, with the largest
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Antique "Day-to-Night" Diamond Platinum Lorgnette Pendant Glasses
Located in New York, NY
This is a fantastic chic old piece that will ramp up any woman's style ... a rare antique Deco
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Art Nouveau Enamel Handle Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous old fashioned 835 silver antique lorgnette with a enamel design on the handle. This pair
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Art Deco Jade Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Jade Pendant on ornate wirework lorgnette chain. Natural jade is hand carved and pierced
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Lorgnette 14K Gold Folding Spectacles
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning pair of 1920s folding 14 Karat White Gold Lorgnette Spectacles feature 2 lenses that
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Curry and Paxton Lorgnette Bifocal 14K Gold Spectacles
Located in Atlanta, GA
This turn-of-the-century pair of 14K Yellow Gold Curry and Paxton London Bifocal Lorgnette
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Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Lorgnette Longchain
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Deco platinum and diamond lorgnette longchain, designed as an openwork rectangular plaque with
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Art Deco Silver Lorgnette Locket and Collar Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
lorgnette). The styling is quintessentially Deco, with geometric stepped shapes, and finely machined
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Silver
Antique Platinum Lorgnettes
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Refine elegance! A platinum 1920's magnified glass Lorgnettes, enhanced with Rose Cut Diamonds
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Typical Art Deco Lorgnette or Face a Main with Diamonds Onyx Coral
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique jewelry object group: lorgnette or face-a-main
Condition: very good condition
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CARTIER Art Deco Diamond Lorgnettes and Diamond Chain
Located in Chicago, IL
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Lorgnettes Deco For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate lorgnettes deco for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and platinum. If you’re looking for a lorgnettes deco from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a lorgnettes deco has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier are consistently popular. A lorgnettes deco can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 9 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for an old mine cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a lorgnettes deco, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Lorgnettes Deco?
Prices for a lorgnettes deco can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $375 and can go as high as $23,362, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,800.
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.
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