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Elegant Art Deco Sunray Crystal and Marcasite Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco Sunray Crystal and Marcasite Pendant Necklace Embrace timeless elegance with our
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Marcasite, Silver

Art Deco Silver and Crystal Roses Necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Spectacular Art Deco c.1920s Chromium plated Solid Silver and Crystal Roses necklace. Length 16
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Art Deco Clear Crystal Rhodium Dangling Pendant
Located in Milford, DE
An extravagant art deco pendant. Features a geometrical art deco design with brilliant emerald and
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rhodium

Art Deco Clear Crystal Rhodium Dangling Pendant
Art Deco Clear Crystal Rhodium Dangling Pendant
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H 2.25 in W 0.83 in
Art Deco Czechoslovakian Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Large Czechoslovakian Art Deco pendant necklace of faux gem stone colored glass crystals. Prong set
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Gilt Metal

Art Deco Pools of Light Crystal Orb Sterling Silver Box Chain Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Art Deco pools of light crystal orb encircled with silver tone wire, and with a silver
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Silver Tone Link Chain Necklace Square Glass Crystals Teardrop Pendant
Located in London, GB
Art Deco silver tone link chain necklace featuring beautiful square clear glass crystals in open
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Crystal Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A stunning original Art Deco Pendant Necklace set with gorgeous Old European Cut Diamonds with an
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Rock Crystal Old Mine Diamond Pendant Necklace Filigree 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Karat White Gold. This is one of the most beautiful Art Deco Rock Crystal pendants we have seen. It
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

LB vintage Deco Sterling Marcasite pendant Stunning Czech Crystal necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Pendant and large Purple Aurora Borealis Czech crystal beads. This gorgeous piece will enhance any outfit
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Platinon Drop Pendant Link Necklace with Sea Green and Clear Crystals
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Platinon bar and link chain necklace, featuring a very beautiful drop pendant with sea
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Antique Art Deco Blue Baguette Cut Crystal Set of Necklace & Bracelet
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Indulge in the captivating allure of the past with this exquisite Antique Art Deco Revival Set
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Antique 19th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Other

LB offers Vintage Deco Sterling pendant Cinnabar Rock crystal Sterling necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Stunning Vintage Sterling Silver and Marcasite Art Deco brooch pendant
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Silver Tone Drop Pendant Necklace with Red Glass Crystals
Located in London, GB
Art Deco silver tone chain necklace featuring red glass crystal beads, and a lovely drop pendant
Category

Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces

LB offers Vintage Sterling Deco pendant Venetian beads Lapis Crystal necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
, and Rock Crystal make this necklace a real standout. These marvelous vintage brooches are from a
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Australian Crystal Opal Diamond Art Deco Platinum Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Australian Crystal Opal and Diamond Platinum Art Deco Pendant Necklace. Center
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Art Deco Flower Necklace Rock Crystal Pearl Marcasite Sterling Silver Rare Chain
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 German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Marcasite, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

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

Materials

Amethyst, Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

14k Rock Crystal Quartz Deco Filigree Necklace
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 14K white gold pendant featuring a beautiful frosted and reverse carved rock crystal
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1930s Sterling Silver Rock Crystal Agate Earrings and Necklace Set
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Lovely Art Deco c.1930s solid Sterling Silver, Rock Crystal and Carnelian Agate earrings and
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

1937 Art Deco 85 carat rock crystal silver necklace by Wiwen Nilsson
By Wiwen Nilsson
Located in Malmö, SE
Silver and approx 85ct rock crystal. Signed and dated 1937. The pendant is 6,7 cm long on a 59 cm
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver

Art Deco Rock Crystal Diamond Enamel Pendant Flower Filigree 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A very special antique Edwardian, Art Deco pendant with a central panel of Rock Crystal with a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Silver Tone Drop Pendant Necklace with Rouge Pink Clear Glass Crystals
Located in London, GB
Art Deco silver tone chain necklace featuring a lovely drop pendant with square rouge pink and
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Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces

Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Smoky 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 smoky
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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: Antique Single Cut Carat Weight: .01 carat Color: G Clarity: SI1
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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

Materials

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

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

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White 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

Materials

Quartz, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

Materials

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

Large Black Tourmaline Necklace Schorl Silver pendant Crystal unisex jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Natural Black Tourmaline crystal necklace Tourmaline origin - Namibia crystal measurements - 0.79
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2010s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Eighteen Karat White Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Topaz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
necklace in Art Deco style features a 15x15x8 mm blue quartz and is made of 18-karat white gold. It belongs
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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

Materials

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

French Art Deco Crystal and Jet Sautoir
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate and dramatic French Art Deco crystal, jet ,and crystal paste sautoir pendant necklace
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco style pendant necklace is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and features a large
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2010s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k 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

Materials

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

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace features a large 15x15x8 mm size natural smoky quartz, expertly
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2010s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

French Art Deco Crystal Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Reverse carved crystal pendant necklace,circa 1920. A mix of glass and faceted rock crystal beads
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Jade Drop Pendant Baroque Pearls Rock Crystal Black Onyx Yellow Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pendant measuring 13x35 mm. In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Moon Sparkling Crystals Crescent Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Moon Sparkling Crystals Crescent Pendant Necklace, Gold Tone Very
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Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s White Pearls Triangle Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s White Round Pearls Triangle Crystals Pendant Choker Necklace, Gold
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Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Logo Monogram Insignia Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
very stylish and rare piece of jewellery. Length: 38 cm. Extend chain: 5 cm. Pendant: 2.7*2.4 cm
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1990s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Crystals Black Triangle Chunky Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
chain: 6 cm. Pendant: 4.0*2.5 cm. Weight: 50 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch
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Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

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

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Swarovski Circles Round Crystals Openwork Ivory Pendants White Plated Necklace
By Swarovski
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition and very new. Length: 38cm, extend chain 6cm. Pendants: 3, 2.7, 2.0,1.5 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Burma Jade Pendant Baroque Pearls Rock Crystal Black Onyx Yellow Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
engraved Green Burma Jade 45x50 mm. In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco
Category

1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Whole Crystals Triangle V Pendant Chain Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Whole Crystals Triangle V Pendant Chain Necklace, Gold Tone. Signed
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1960s White Oval Crystals Pendant Beaded Pearls Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1960s White Oval Crystals Pendant Beaded Pearls Necklace, Gold Plated Very
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Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Bow Pearl Teardrop Gold Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
chain design, this Christian Dior necklace is adorned with a Swarovski crystal-embellished bow and a
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Crystals Knot Bow Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Crystals Knot Bow Pendant Mesh Necklace, Gold Tone Very
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Oval Pearl Shining Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Oval Pearl Shining Crystals Pendant Necklace, Gold Plated Very
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1960s White Pearls Water Drop Pendant Crystals Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1960s White Pearls Water Drop Pendant Crystals Necklace, Gold Plated Very
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Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Crystals Moon Diamond Long Bar Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Crystals Moon Diamond Long Bar Pendant Necklace, Gold Tone. Signed at
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Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Pendant Chunky Snake Mesh Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Pendant Chunky Snake Mesh Choker Necklace, Gold Plated Very
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Flower White Pearl Crystals Pendant Mesh Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Flower White Pearl Crystals Pendant Chunky Mesh Necklace, Gold Plated
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

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Art Deco Crystal Pendant Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact art deco crystal pendant necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Platinum. Find an antique version now, or shop for 84 vintage or 14 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect art deco crystal pendant necklace 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 crystal pendant necklace from Kenneth Jay Lane, Alan Anderson and Cartier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at an art deco crystal pendant necklace featuring Crystal from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. 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 pear cut and old european cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an art deco crystal pendant necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Art Deco Crystal Pendant Necklace?

The price for an art deco crystal pendant necklace starts at $175 and tops out at $46,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,248.

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.