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Art Deco 3.50 Carat Diamond Pendant in 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Discover timeless elegance with our Art Deco Style Vintage Diamond Pendant, crafted from luxurious
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2010s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Era Diamond Pendant 14K White & Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
this piece is full of detail. Item Description Material: 14K Yellow Back White Gold Top Length: 1.25
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Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Art Deco Style Lilly Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Pendant Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 14K White Gold Width: 8 mm. Length: 18 mm. (length excludes
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Graceful and sophisticated, this 14k white gold necklace boasts a shimmering Art Deco inspired
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Pendant in 14k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This white gold Art Deco inspired pendant preserves in its lozenge outline a five petals flower
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k 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

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond Pendant Necklace Onyx 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Art Deco Diamond Pendant Necklace Onyx 14K Gold This amazing Art Deco circa 1920s pendant is
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Vintage Art Deco 0.26 Carat Diamond and 14K White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 0.26 carat diamond and 14 carat white gold Art Deco pendant
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Design Diamond and Sapphire Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This gorgeous pendant echo the Art Deco era with a blue color palette. Featured in the center bezel
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Pendant
Located in Winter Springs, FL
its previous owner. Being an original Art Deco piece, all of the diamonds are Old European cuts and
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 14k Gold Large Camphor Glass Diamond Filigree Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This is a gorgeous and rare necklace crafted during the art deco period in solid 14k white gold. It
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Pendant
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Natural Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style pendant in 14K Gold. It has oval and square cut sapphires with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Whiteside & Blank Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Pendant Lavaliere 14K Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Art Deco - Victorian - Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Lavaliere Pendant in
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Sapphire and Diamond Square Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A beautiful Art Deco style 14k white gold millgrain and open work square shape pendant featuring a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald and Diamond Cluster Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Art Deco style emerald and diamond square cluster pendant in 14k white gold. Centrally set with
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Art Deco Black Onyx & Amethyst 13.82ctw Pendant
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Art Deco pendant is dramatically displayed surrounding a pear-shaped purple amethyst. Encompassing
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant Platinum 14k Gold Charm Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era Maltese Cross pendant crafted in 900 platinum & 14 karat
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Morganite Orange Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This morganite with orange sapphire and diamond pendant presents a stunning example of Art Deco
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Morganite, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

14K Rose Gold Lux Art Deco Diamond & Hand Carved Amethyst Pendant
By Abtin And Company Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Indulge in the timeless allure of this pendant, expertly crafted in 14k gold and adorned with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Majestic art deco Chain pendant with diamond and blue opal in 14k gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Immerse yourself in the dreamlike beauty of this exquisite 14k white gold pendant, a true work of
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Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Style Octagon Pendant in 14k Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Pendant Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (White top diamond part) Width: 11 mm. Length
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Sapphire Pendant Necklace Filigree 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a very special antique Art Deco pendant with a sparkling Old Mine Cut Diamond and two
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Octagon Ruby and Diamond Halo Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco Octagon ut Ruby and Diamond Halo Pendant in 14K Gold studded with octagon cut ruby. This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Pearl Circle Pendant Necklace 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful antique Old Mine Cut Diamond and Pearl Victorian - Art Deco Circle Pendant
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Pearl Circle Pendant Necklace 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful antique Old Mine Cut Diamond and Pearl Victorian - Art Deco Circle Pendant
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Emerald Pendant Necklace Filigree 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a very special antique Edwardian, Art Deco pendant with five sparkling Old Mine Cut
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Pendant with diamonds Italian ruby and pearls in 14k Yellowgold
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the enchanting allure of this beautiful pendant, meticulously crafted in exquisite 14k
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Diamond 14k White Gold Filigree Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: A Sweet Art Deco 14K white gold filigree pendant necklace with carved rock crystal
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Diamond & Black Onyx Filigree Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
gold and black onyx combined with the masterful Art Deco Workmanship is truly something special! Enjoy
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Octagon Target Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An 14k white gold Art-Deco design diamond and emerald target pendant, center diamond with an outer
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Aquamarine with Sapphire and Diamond Halo Pendant in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This aquamarine with sapphire and diamond pendant presents a stunning example of art deco styling
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Square Shape Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
14k white gold Art Deco style emerald, onyx, and diamond pendant, centrally set with a round
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Heart Shaped Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
complete the design. A lovely gift for your lover or yourself. Pendant Information Style: Art Deco Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Rose Gold Lux Art Deco Diamond & Hand Carved Pink Opal Pendant
By Abtin And Company Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Indulge in the timeless allure of this pendant, expertly crafted in 14k gold and adorned with
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamonds Necklace
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamonds Necklace Delicate diamond necklace. From France in the 30s
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Rock Crystal Old Mine Diamond Pendant Necklace Filigree 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a very special antique Edwardian, Art Deco pendant with a central panel of carved Rock
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Majesté Art Deco Style Diamond and Ruby Marquise Shape Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A stunning pendant is typical of the Art Deco period inspired with the spider web design that holds
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Art Deco .33 Carat Diamond Pendant
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This 14 Karat Art Deco .33 Carat Diamond Pendant is the perfect accessory for any outfit. Featuring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Natural Emerald pendant in 14K Gold. It has a round cut emerald studded with diamonds that
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1940s Diamond and White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive Art Deco 0.06 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold drop style pendant; part of our
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1940s Diamond and White Gold Pendant
Art Deco 1940s Diamond and White Gold Pendant
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14K Rose Gold Art Deco Diamond & Hand Carved White Mother of Pearl Pendant
By Abtin And Company Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Indulge in the timeless allure of this pendant, expertly crafted in 14k gold and adorned with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Art Deco Onyx Pearl Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Berlin, DE
1920's. Art Deco set with a center diamond weighing 2,40 ct., clarity: VS1, color: cape. 38
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Emerald Devil Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
This platinum Art Deco pendant features nine single cut diamonds and an assortment of triangluar
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 14k Camphor Necklace
Located in Montgomery, AL
This beautiful antique piece was handcrafted sometime during the Art Deco design period (1920-1940
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Jade Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond and Jade Pendant Necklace A pendant necklace featuring a center diamond wreath
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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Platinum

New 14K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Art Deco Pendant and Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a beautiful Necklace and Earring set. The earrings and pendant are 14k yellow gold and 925
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 1920s Filigree 7 Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An alluring, authentic Art Deco diamond pendant necklace chock full of all of the details you would
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1920s Filigree 7 Diamond Pendant Necklace
Antique Art Deco 1920s Filigree 7 Diamond Pendant Necklace
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Art Deco Bulova Diamond Platinum Watch Pendant
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy Art Deco watch pendant created by Bulova in the 1920s. Made of black onyx and platinum
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Hummelstown, PA
, suspended below an articulated row of diamonds. Circa 1930s, this lovely pendant is fabricated in platinum
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Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Original Early Art-Deco Platinum and Diamond Ladder Design Pendant
Located in Palm Beach, FL
cherished by any owner. The pendant is unmarked but tests as platinum. The chain clasp is stamped 14k. Gross
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

1925 Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Opal Circle Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a stunning Art Deco necklace in 14k yellow gold with an open circle design accented by
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Pin Conversion Pendant 14K White Gold 3.2g V1093
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K white gold vintage pin converted into a pendant ♥ Art-deco style with delicate
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Onyx Jabot Pendant Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
We’ve made this Art Deco platinum jabot pin multifunctional by adding two bails so that it can be
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

1930s Art Deco White Gold Camphor Crystal and Diamond Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: 14 Karat White Gold Weight: 3.6 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold Diamond Crossover Pendant w 14k Chain & Appraisal
Located in Eagan, MN
Clarity is Si2 and the Color is H. They total .35 carats. The pendant is stamped "14K' and is on a very
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Necklace c1920s
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, Platinum, Palladium, and 14k. Edwardian romance meets sleek Art Deco style in this
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Necklace c1920s
Art Deco Diamond Necklace c1920s
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Dm 1.5 in L 18 in
Circa 1940s Platinum Art Deco Diamond Circular Swirl Brooch and Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tested] Weight: 7.9 grams *Swivel to convert brooch into a pendant as well Diamond Details: Weight
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Vintage Art Deco Style Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold vintage Art Deco Style diamond heart pendant, containing 23 round full cut diamonds
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Pendant with Chain in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This is a beautiful 14K Gold Diamond pendant with chain also made up of 14K Gold. High-quality
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Pendant with Chain in 14k Gold
Diamond Pendant with Chain in 14k Gold
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Art Deco 14k Diamond Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the art deco 14k diamond pendant you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 272 vintage editions and 76 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect art deco 14k diamond pendant among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. An art deco 14k diamond pendant from Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc., Luigi Ferrara and Shlomit Rogel — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. 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 old european cut and old mine cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an art deco 14k diamond pendant, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Art Deco 14k Diamond Pendant?

On average, an art deco 14k diamond pendant at 1stDibs sells for $2,337, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $850,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.