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Art Deco Carved Chinese Amethyst Beaded Choker Necklace
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Antique handmade Art Deco Chinese export necklace with carved Shou amethyst beads with a large
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Art Deco 30 Carat Amethyst Onyx and Pearl Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This stunning Art Deco necklace boasts the iconic style of the Jazz Age. Centered by a dazzling
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Amethyst glass drop pendant necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous vintage Art Deco era Amethyst glass pendant or drop necklace. It is a station style
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Silver Plate

Art deco necklace with amethyst and diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
pendant. The opulent centerpiece of this necklace is a stunning large amethyst, skillfully cut in an oval
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Late 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art deco necklace with amethyst and diamonds
Art deco necklace with amethyst and diamonds
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H 0.28 in W 0.52 in L 19.69 in
Five Strand Translucent Amethyst Necklace with Art Deco Clasp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an Amethyst necklace with Art Deco clasp. We created this five-strand necklace with faceted
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2010s American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Amethyst Enamel Lavaliere Pendant Necklace Antique 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE ART DECO - VICTORIAN - EDWARDIAN OVAL FACETED AMETHYST AND BLACK ENAMEL
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Green Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 14 Karat Yellow Gold pendant necklace features a large 15x15x8 mm green quartz, specially cut
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco style pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold and features a large 15x15x8
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 Karat Yellow Gold pendant necklace features a large 15x15x8 mm vivid grown amethyst
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2010s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Flower Necklace Rock Crystal Amethyst Marcasite Sterling Silver Rare
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL AND VERY RARE MUSEUM QUALITY ORIGINAL ART DECO PENDANT NECKLACE WITH AN
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 14 Karat Yellow Gold pendant necklace features a large 15x15x8 mm natural amethyst, specially
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco style pendant necklace is made of 18 karat rose gold and features a large 15x15x8 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Eighteen Karat White Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
piece can be personally signed. The pendant necklace reflects the art deco spirit and can be worn by
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat White Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
pendant necklace reflects the art deco spirit and can be worn by both women and men. Its unique design is
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold-Plated Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Natural Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace features a large 15x15x8 mm size natural amethyst, expertly cut
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold

111.11 Carat Amethyst Art Deco Rose Green Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade amethyst rose and green gold 10 section necklace. Hand formed and engraved flower motif 3
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Early 20th Century Link Necklaces

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Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Green Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco style pendant necklace is in 18 Karat yellow gold with the big 15x15x8 mm size
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Inspired Pear Shaped Amethyst Drop Necklace with Diamonds in 18ct White
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This beautiful necklace that has been delicately crafted to resemble an Art Deco period piece. Set
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 9 Carat Siberian Amethyst Circle Pendant Necklace Antique 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful antique 9 Carat Siberian Amethyst Victorian - Art Deco Circle Pendant in 14
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire Amethyst Citrine Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Necklace has also 25.40 Grams (127.00 Carats circa) of Blue Topaz, Citrine, Amethyst and Lemon Quartz. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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

18KT Yellow Gold 61.19CT. Amethyst & 5.51Ct. Diamond Art Deco Inspired Necklace
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
of this necklace give it an Art Deco feeling. The necklace measures 15.5" in length. Total Amethyst
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1990s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

PONTIEL Art Deco Amethyst Glass Fan with Sterling Silver Chain Pendant Necklace
By PONTIEL Jewelry
Located in Houston, TX
This Art Deco molded transparent light amethyst glass fan pendant is from 1930s Czech Republic. A
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Pinctada Salt Water Pearl Briolette Amethyst Art Deco Style Drop Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Long hand knotted natural seed pearl and natural Amethyst drop necklace. We estimate there are
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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

Antique Art Deco Negligee Necklace Amethyst Seed Pearls Silver / 42.5 cm / 4.1 g
Located in SE
Hand - Hand-made necklace from the early 20 century featuring three natural Amethyst stones and
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Silver

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

40.00 Carat Quartz Amethyst Ruby Diamond Gold Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco Oval quartz, ruby and diamond pendant necklace. 40.00ct ova quartz, all natural and
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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

650 Carat Amethyst and Gold Beaded Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
An antique 650 carat Purple Amethyst necklace, with gold. The length of the chain is 22 inches long
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Vintage 1980s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold

Estate Sterling Green Amethyst Y Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful estate necklace is sterling silver. It features an estimated 24 carats in stunning
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Vintage Art Deco Amethyst Intaglio Pendant Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Carved
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era amethyst intaglio pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

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

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

14K Rose Gold Lux Art Deco Diamond & Hand Carved Amethyst Pendant
By Abtin And Company Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
captivating Amethyst and sparkling diamonds. Radiating elegance and charm, this pendant complements any outfit
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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

New Amethyst Sterling Silver Cross Necklace with Adjustable Chain
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a beautiful new Amethyst Cross Pendant. It is stamped "925". I love the chain, It can go
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 14 karat yellow gold pendant necklace features a large 15x15x8 mm grown amethyst, specially
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2010s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Freshwater Pearls and Natural Lavender Amethyst Long Necklace 66"
Located in Chesterland, OH
amethyst in the classic Art Deco style of 20-40 years ago. The necklace measures an impressive 66 inches
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl

AMETHYST Black Jade Diamonds Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
AMETHYST Black Jade Diamonds Pink in 18 Carat Rose Gold Long Necklace 120 cm (47.2 inches). HAND
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Rope Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Black Jade, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

BLACK JADE Amethyst Diamond Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
18 Carat Rose Gold Necklace with Fancy beads Shape in Black Jade with Diamond Pavé & Fancy Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, Black Jade, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco style pendant necklace is in 18 karat yellow gold with the big 15x15x8 mm size
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

51.03 Carat AMETHYST Briolette Drops Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
51.03 Carat Briolette Drops Amethyst with Diamonds set on "Forçat Diamond Chain" in 18 Carat Rose
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Rope Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

68.74ct Amethyst Orange Sapphire Peridot 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
By ALPENGEM
Located in Territet, CH
This magnificent feminine 18 K yellow gold necklace features 65.43 Ct amethyst 1.65 Ct period and
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2010s Art Deco More Necklaces

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Amethyst, Peridot, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.61 Ctw Amethyst Bridal Necklace Rose Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Emerald cut Amethyst Necklace is made of 925 solid sterling silver 18K 1MM Rose Gold Plated , making a
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Lupine Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
to the contemporary jewellery definition. It is a pure lupine without the art-deco attitude, a
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2010s German Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver

Amethyst Turquoise Tourmaline Chalcedony Chrysoprase Yellow Gold Drop Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Labradorite. This Necklace is inspired by Art Deco. This Necklace is available also in 9, 14 or 18K Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Citrine, Labr...

Amethyst Quartz Diamond 5 Section Hinged Platinum Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
1920's Art Deco Handmade 5 section hinged amethyst and diamond pendant. Triangular 3.25 amethyst
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

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Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, Platinum

GIA Certified 16.31 Morganite and 26.30 Green Amethyst Diamonds Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Edit Natural Morganite & Green Amethyst Diamond necklace 16.31ct GIA Certified Morganite
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.42 Ctw Amethyst Halo Pendant Necklace 18K Rose Gold Plated For Women Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Oval cut Amethyst Necklace is made of 925 solid sterling silver 18K 1MM Rose Gold Plated , making a
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Eighteen Karat White Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Green Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco style pendant necklace is made of 18 karat white gold and features a large 15x15x8 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Quartz, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 3.60ct Round Cut Three Natural Amethyst Pendant Necklace, 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
5.77mm. Metal: Gold, White Gold Stone: Amethyst Stone Cut: Round Cut Style: Art Deco
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Tapered Baguettes Amethyst Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat yellow gold tapered baguettes amethyst diamond circle pendant necklace. This 18K gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Rough Cut Amethyst & Mauve Glass Seed Bead Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
strand of rough cut amethyst beads to shine through their cascade.
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Vintage 1980s North American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Silver Plate

Modern Fabergé Imperial Karenina Diamond and Amethyst Egg Pendant Necklace
By Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONES: Diamond = 0.70ct twd and Amethyst = 21.25ct twd CHAIN LENGTH: 20 Inches
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Asian 14K White Gold Hand Carved Amethyst Chinese Export Necklace Opera Length
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
. This chain is very much Art Deco in style, fully-functional and 100% original in every way. Markings
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Green Jade Pendant Amethyst Baroque Pearls Quartz Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Plain Amethyst spheres of 16 mm
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Jade, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Carat Emerald Cut Amethyst in 18K Yellow Gold Thin Bezel Necklace Pendant
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
10 Carat Emerald cut Amethyst in 18K Yellow gold thin bezel Necklace Pendant The necklace length
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Moi Venus Amethyst Diamond and Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
pendant, bordered by brilliant-cut diamonds remind us of the Art Deco movement. You can layer it up with
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Suffragette Paste Lavaliere Necklace Silver in 18 Carat Gold Gilt
Located in Kendal, GB
This magnificent Art Deco Suffragette lavaliere necklace has been commissioned in Silver and gilded
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20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, Silver

14 Karat White Gold Amethyst and Diamond Pendant on Pearls
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold amethyst and diamond pendant, containing 1 oval cut amethyst weighing 22.75cts
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

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

14 Karat White Gold Amethyst and Diamond Pendant on Pearls
14 Karat White Gold Amethyst and Diamond Pendant on Pearls
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14k Gold Amethyst Collar Necklace
Located in Aspen, CO
This retro art deco piece is a unique beauty. Its a 14k yellow gold collar chain with a bezel set
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Vintage 1980s More Necklaces

Key Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Pink Enamel 162 Diamonds 1.90ct Amethyst
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer key pendant necklace 18k white gold, pink vitreous enamel, 162 diamonds, total 1.90 ct
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Purple Jade Amethyst Pearls Quartz Black Onyx Rubies Emeralds Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Amethyst spheres of 16 mm, Faceted
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yell...

1.08 Ctw Amethyst Pendant Necklace 925 Sterling Silver 18K Rose Gold Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Round cut Amethyst Necklace is made of 925 solid sterling silver 18K 1MM Rose Gold Plated , making a
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

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Art Deco Amethyst Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact art deco amethyst necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 57 antique edition and 28 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an art deco amethyst necklace 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 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic art deco amethyst necklace over the years, but those made by Polya Medvedeva Jewellery, Fabergé and Luigi Ferrara are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at an art deco amethyst necklace featuring Amethyst from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a mixed cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and emerald cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an art deco amethyst necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Art Deco Amethyst Necklace?

On average, an art deco amethyst necklace at 1stDibs sells for $2,800, while they’re typically $189 on the low end and $49,500 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.