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Art Deco Czecholovakian Topaz Paste Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco Czecholovakian Graduate Paste Necklace from the 1930's. Flexible square settings
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Silver Plate, Brass

Art Deco Bakelite and Chrome Necklace, C1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
Art Deco style necklace in catalin bakelite in tones of toffee and honey with chrome accents
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Bakelite and Chrome Necklace, C1930
Art Deco Bakelite and Chrome Necklace, C1930
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H 2.37 in L 18.12 in
Rare Art Deco Bakelite Carousel Horse Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Incredibly Rare Bakelite Carousel Horse Necklace from the 1930's Art Deco period. On occasion the
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Antique Art Deco Whitby Jet bead necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
Black hue making it a popular choice for mourning jewellery. The necklace fastens with a brass screw
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Amusing Asian Style Art Deco Faux Jade Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Chinese style Art Deco grinning buddha necklace of antique silvered metal with faux imperial jade
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Silver Plate, Gilt Metal, Brass

Opulent Art Deco Crystal Drop Necklace c 1940s
Located in University City, MO
Opulent Art Deco crystal drop chain necklace c 1940s The elegant necklace is embellished with
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Vintage Art Deco style Festoon necklace, French jet and paste
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous c1950s Art Deco style festoon necklace. It is a shorter length necklace at 14" and is
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Brass, Gilt Metal

Translucent Burgundy And Light Blue Art Deco 2416N Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
gold-plated brass metals 14K gold-filled findings and chain *Our jewelry has maximum protection for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Jacob Bengel Art Deco Chrome and Galalith Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Jacob Bengel Machine Age Pendant necklace,chrome and deep blue galalith. Chain L26", Pendant L1.75
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Beige And Orange Vintage German Glass Beads, Art Deco 2414N Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
glass Bead 24K gold-plated brass metals 22-inch 14K gold-filled finding *Our jewelry has maximum
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

White Tile Shape And Small Green Oval Art Deco 2407N Chain Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
collectible. The geometric metal is 24K plated brass and gold-filled ear wires. Due to the nature of this
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass

White Long Oval And Small Blue Oval Art Deco 2406N Chain Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
. The geometric metal is 24K plated brass and gold filled chain. Due to the nature of this jewelry, it
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass

Translucent Yellow And Red Vintage German Glass Beads, Art Deco 2415N Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
brass metals 14K gold-filled chain and finding *Our jewelry have maximum protection for anti-tarnish
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

White And Pink Vintage German Glass Beads, Art Deco 2410N Chain Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
, it is unique. Product Detail: 24K gold edge German vintage glass Bead 24K gold-plated brass
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

White And Lavender Vintage German Glass Beads, Art Deco 2409N Chain Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
jewelry, it is unique. Product Detail: 24K gold edge German vintage glass Bead 24K gold-plated brass
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Translucent Blue And Green Vintage German Glass Beads Art Deco 2417N Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
vintage glass Bead 24K gold-plated brass metals 14K gold-filled findings and chain *Our jewelry has
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

White And Red Vintage German Glass Beads, Art Deco 2408N Chain Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
gold-plated brass metals gold-filled finding *Our jewelry has maximum protection for anti-tarnish and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Baby Blue, Beige And Green Vintage German Glass Beads, Art Deco 2413N Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
brass metals gold-filled finding *Our jewelry has maximum protection for anti-tarnish and is made for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

White And Pool Blue Vintage German Glass Beads, Art Deco 2411N Chain Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
jewelry, it is unique. Product Detail: 24K gold edge German vintage glass Bead 24K gold-plated brass
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

ART DECO c.1920's Bronze Black Onyx Large Pendant Bead Dangles Chain Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1920's Art Deco bronze tone large open cut pendant with black onyx glass cabochon bead
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Art Deco Paste Graduated Crystals
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Art Deco Paste Graduated Crystals from the 1920's. Faceted lead crystal sparkles
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass

Art Deco Paste Graduated Crystals
Art Deco Paste Graduated Crystals
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W 0.6 in L 16 in
French Art Deco Ruby Crystal Sautoir
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco unusual faceted ruby crystal sautoir. Composed of a stone set link chain with two
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Silver Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

LB offers Antique buckle pendant, Brass and Silver beads necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB has on offer a stunning, one of a kind, handmade Antique buckle necklace. A lovely silver
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Silver Plate, Brass

Vintage German Glass Beads, Art 2401N Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
glass Bead 24K gold-plated brass metals 14K gold-filled finding and ear wire *Our jewelry have maximum
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Vintage German Glass Beads, Art 2207N Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
unique. Product Detail: 24K gold edge German vintage glass Bead 24K gold-plated brass metals 14K gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Vintage German Glass Beads, Art 2201 Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
unique. Product Detail: 24K gold edge German vintage glass Bead 24K gold-plated brass metals 14K gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Vintage German Glass Beads, Art 2203N Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
brass metals 14K gold-filled finding and ear wire *Our jewelry have maximum protection for anti-tarnish
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Vintage German Glass Beads, Art 2209 Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
brass metals 14K gold-filled finding and ear wire *Our jewelry have maximum protection for anti-tarnish
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Vintage German Glass Beads, Art 2206 Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
jewelry, it is unique. Product Detail: 24K gold edge German vintage glass Bead 24K gold-plated brass
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Vintage German Glass Beads, Art 2204 Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
gold-plated brass metals 14K gold-filled finding and ear wire *Our jewelry have maximum protection for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Vintage German Glass Beads, Art 2208 Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
brass metals 14K gold-filled finding and ear wire *Our jewelry have maximum protection for anti-tarnish
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Vintage German Glass Beads, Art 2202 Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
edge German vintage glass Bead 24K gold-plated brass metals 14K gold-filled finding and ear wire *Our
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Vintage Sterling Deco pendant , gray pearls, one of a kind , handmade necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Vintage Sterling Silver ,Art Deco pendant with gray freshwater pearls,Vermeil marcasite beads,and
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Marcasite, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Brass

LB Jadeite carved donut pendant necklace with vintage jet, agate, brass and glas
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
mourning necklace and the large brown agates have unusual faceting. The Tibetan brass patterned beads have
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Agate, Jade, Brass

Blue & Reddish Orange Vintage German Glass Beads Art Deco 2303 Chain Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
The necklace is composed of German Vintage Glass Beads that are edged with 24K gold. It is
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

LB offers a handmade, one of a kind, Venetian bead and coral necklace with brass
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a handmade, one of a kind, Venetian bead and Chinese coral necklace. The
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2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Sterling Silver, Brass

Godet Necklace- Handsewn Artwear- Chainmail necklace
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Godet Necklace is hand sewn using a patented technique. Made using a patented hand sewing
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2010s Pakistani Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Ruby

Super Long Art Deco Amythest Crystal Chain
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Amythest Crystal Chain in super long length. Clasp allows chain to be wrapped multiple
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Vintage 1920s American Link Necklaces

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Brass

Super Long Art Deco Amythest Crystal Chain
Super Long Art Deco Amythest Crystal Chain
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W 0.4 in L 60 in
Gucci Faux Pearl Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
Pearl-effect stones grace the strand of this necklace with the iconic GG logo scattered throughout
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Brass

Gucci Faux Pearl Necklace
Gucci Faux Pearl Necklace
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L 18 in
Heidi Daus Tahitian Faux Pearl Art Deco Lemon Quartz Crystal Lavalier Necklace
By Heidi Daus
Located in Milford, DE
Heidi Daus lavalier pendant necklace with art-deco influence! Features two strands of faux Tahitian
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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Crystal

Bakelite Acorn Necklace
Located in New York, NY
leaves. Original brass chain. Acorns: 1.25" x .75". Necklace Length:16"
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Necklaces

Couture Late1920s ChanelRousseletStyle PearlescentPendants SilverChain Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
. Capping Rousselet's signature Art-Deco-period handmade beads, his intricate multi-texture metal caps for
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Brass, Gilt Metal, Silver

Unusual Czech Bib Necklace
Located in New York, NY
. 15" brass chain. 3.5" depth at center of necklace.
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Early 20th Century Art Deco More Necklaces

Unusual Czech Bib Necklace
Unusual Czech Bib Necklace
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H 3.5 in W 15 in
1930s Haskell FrankHess EnameledBrassCappedRedFruitPendants Bib Chain Necklace
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
, this 1930s Russian-gilt brass oval-link chain necklace features a tiered bib of free-hanging various
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Brass, Base Metal, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal

Multicolor Bakelite Long Necklace with Articulated Crib Toy Doll Pendant, 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
brown, caramel brown, and ginger orange, many with marbling and swirling. The necklace has brass
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Brass

Deco Flapper Beads with Ball Chain Tassel
Located in New York, NY
tassel is formed with bakelite, filigree trim and brass ball chains. 82" length. Pendant 5.5" x 1.75
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Brass

Deco Flapper Beads with Ball Chain Tassel
Deco Flapper Beads with Ball Chain Tassel
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H 5.5 in W 1.75 in D 0.8 in L 82 in
Bohemian Green Glass Dangle Choker Bib Necklace
Located in Sausalito, CA
Vintage Bohemian necklace featuring faceted green glass and brass or gold plated metalwork. Size
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces

The Braid Necklace- Hand-sewn with Ruby
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Braid Necklace is inspired by the infinity symbol. The Infinity Symbol is said to represent
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2010s Pakistani Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Ruby

Heidi Daus New Chain of Events Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings 3pc Set ROSE
By Heidi Daus
Located in Houston, TX
Slip on Heidi's chain-design necklace, along with matching bracelet and earrings, for a perfectly
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Rope Necklaces

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Brass

Iconic Space Age Necklace by Lanvin Circa 1970
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
wool stretch and brass clasp. Engraved label in metal on the back of the necklace indicating Lanvin
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Iconic Space Age Necklace by Lanvin Circa 1970
Iconic Space Age Necklace by Lanvin Circa 1970
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Dm 4.34 in L 18.9 in
Miriam Haskell Vaseline Glass Pate De Verre Necklace and Earrings
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Vaseline Glass Pate De Verre Necklace and Earrings from the 1930's. 2 strands of
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Brass, Gilt Metal

Unusual 1920's Eygptian Revival Czech Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and collectible eygptian revival necklace from the 1920s. Gilded brass with unusual czech
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Early 20th Century Art Deco More Necklaces

Christian Dior Vintage J'adior Logo Pendant Double Chain Choker Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage J'adior Logo Pendant Double Chain Choker Necklace Aged Gold Tone Very good
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass

Coppola & Toppo beaded necklace with a snake head and tail, Italy 1950
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Fabulously fresh and exceptional multi strand faux pearl and cut rhinestone necklace with a snake
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Crystal, Brass

Gucci Double G Heart-crystal Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
A signature emblem of the House, the initials of its founder Guccio Gucci define this necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Pearl, Brass

Gucci Double G Heart-crystal Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
A signature emblem of the House, the initials of its founder Guccio Gucci define this necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Pearl, Brass

Gucci Double G Heart-crystal Necklace in Red
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
A signature emblem of the House, the initials of its founder Guccio Gucci define this necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Brass

Gucci Interlocking G Pearls Pendant Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
This necklase is featuring faux-pearl embellishments, an interlocking GG logo Crystal embellishments Gold plated hardware Delicate chain Clasp fastening. Composition: Crystal, Glass,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Pearl, Brass

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Bow Pearl Teardrop Gold Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Constructed from polished gold plated brass with a snake
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Floral Crystals Round Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Constructed from polished gold plated brass with a snake
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

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Art Deco Brass Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact art deco brass necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using brass, gold and gold plate. You can easily find a 162 antique edition and 39 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an art deco brass necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic art deco brass necklace over the years, but those made by Aracheli Studio, Gucci and Christian Dior are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at an art deco brass necklace featuring pearl from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a bead iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and ball cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for an art deco brass necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Art Deco Brass Necklace?

Prices for an art deco brass necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $72 and can go as high as $18,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $620.

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.