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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 Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful diamond necklace taken from the Art Deco movement. This geometric pendant
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

18ct White Gold & Platinum 1920’s French Art Deco Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Deco diamond necklace. Features a beautiful, geometric, platinum pendant set with sparkling, old
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Open Circle Diamond Bow Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Art Deco Diamond Pendant Necklace featuring an Open Circle with a Bow on top. Hand set
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond

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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H 1.88 in W 0.75 in L 16 in
Antique Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
further eight cut diamond. This Art Deco diamond pendant necklace has been independently tested using
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Pendant
Antique Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Pendant
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H 0.13 in W 0.55 in L 18 in
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Main diamond approx. 1.2ct, other 96 old-cut diamonds total approx. 1.43ct. Measurement: pendant
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20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Pendant Necklace
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Pendant Necklace
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Dm 1.78 in L 31.5 in
Art Deco Diamond Pearl Necklace Pendant
Located in Napoli, Italy
METAL: 18k Gold DESIGN ERA: Art Deco MEASURES: 17,7 inch chain (45 cm) + 1,96 inch pendant (5 cm
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
Circa 1970-1975. Composed as pavé-set diamond neckchain with shield-shaped pavé diamond pendant
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20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous Santa Maria Blue rectangular step cut aquamarine is the centerpiece of this Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 2.10 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Napoli, Italy
Genuine antique 1930's Art Deco 18k white gold necklace set with one large Old mine cut Diamond in
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Aquamarine: 21.00 tcw - approximately Diamond: 2.8 ct twd Pendant Length from Bale to
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Inspired Sonia B. Diamond Necklace Pendant
By Sonia B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite diamond Art Deco-inspired Pin Pendant, by Sonia B., a true masterpiece that effortlessly
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco 4CT Diamond Bow Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 4CT diamond Art Deco pendants dates from the 1920's. It features three GIA-certified old
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Emerald Platinum Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and unique watch pendant on a chain. Originally a lapel watch from Art Deco period
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Inspired Pendant Necklace
Located in Aspen, CO
Inspired by Art Deco design, this signature pendant is a piece of art. The beautifully made pendant
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Mindi Mond Diamond Marquise Bar Pendant Necklace
By Original Deco / Mindi Mond Redesign
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Marquise bar pendant necklace. 18k Yellow Gold 20 inch long chain. Pendant is approximately
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2010s North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

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

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Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style Pendant 18 Karat Gold Diamonds and Emerald Art Deco Necklace
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brilliant Art Deco Style Pendant. 18k White Gold 4.50 grams. Total all Diamonds 0.97 carat (center
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2010s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Art Deco 0.92 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
of diamonds surrounding. The diamonds all match and are F colour and VS clarity. The pendant and
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

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

Art Deco Diamonds Platinum Pendant
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Art Deco Diamonds Platinum Pendant Old amazing pendant from 1940 in France. Set with quality
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Diamond Emerald Platinum Bow Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Enhance your look with this exquisite Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace & Brooch piece. Style open
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Style Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in MIAMI, FL
Gorgeous design on this Art Deco styled necklace and pendant. Pendant is set with diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
gold rings with sprinkles of diamonds on it adds to the elegant beauty of this pendant. Perfect to be
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Deco GIA 0.61ct and 0.67ct Diamond 1.45ct Side Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous platinum pendant necklace from the Art deco era. The pin features 2 sparkling
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20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

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

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Jade Diamond Pendant
Located in Riverdale, NY
Art Deco Jade Diamond Pendant set in 18k platinum. Antique carved jade panel is held by diamond
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Jade Diamond Pendant
Art Deco Jade Diamond Pendant
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H 17 in W 1.2 in L 2.65 in
Tiffany & Company Art Deco Style Platinum Diamond Ruby Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Tiffany & Company Platinum Pendant Necklace, the pendant with each section being
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

French Art Deco Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
jewel : 5,2 g approximately. Authentic antique jewel - French work of the Art Deco period. Our opinion
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum 2 carat Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Pendant Pin Necklace
Located in Big Bend, WI
Platinum Art Deco pendant with 2 carats of diamonds accented by specialty French calibre cut
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Inspired Diamond Yellow Gold & Platinum Lariat Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
lines of the Art Deco period with a modern twist. Both diamonds have been set in platinum with delicate
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond 1.15 Ct Diamond Twin Target Pendant 18 KT Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful twin target necklace is Art Deco period 1925 ca Consisting in a double Diamond 18 KT
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Reversible Gold Watch Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Art Deco Diamond and Gold Reversible Watch Necklace Pendant; suspended from a 14K
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold

Art Deco French Diamond White Enamel Platinum Gold Disc Pendant Necklace
Located in Greenwich, CT
Stripe it up with this Art Deco French diamond, white enamel, platinum, and gold disc pendant
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Enamel

1.65 Carat Diamond Platinum Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1930's diamond pendant necklace. 22 transitioanl and baguette cut diamonds on a 16 inch
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Aquamarine Old European Cut Diamond Clip-Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
piece of this magnificent Art Deco clip-brooch/pendant necklace. Embellished by Old European Cut
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

18KT White Gold Diamonds Baguette Diamond Cluster Bar Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Antwerpen, BE
necklace . A Cluster of Baguette diamonds in this bar setting lights up this dramatic cluster pendant
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2010s Belgian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18KT White Gold Diamonds Baguette Diamond Cluster Bar Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Antwerpen, BE
necklace . A Cluster of Baguette diamonds in this bar setting lights up this dramatic cluster pendant
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2010s Belgian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Brooch Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
to all the pieces. This is an original Art Deco platinum diamond brooch/pin. It has 9.24ctw of some
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style Yellow Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Antique looking Yellow Sapphire and Ruby Pendant necklace, with Diamond - all set in 18K gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold,...

Art Deco Cabochon Moonstone Sapphire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Cabochon Moonstone Sapphire Pendant Necklace Cabochon moonstone 17.5 x 11 x 5 mm, with
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco drop pendant necklace, Diamond and Sardonyx, 9kt gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautiful Antique Art Deco 9ct yellow gold, Diamond and Sardonyx drop pendant necklace is so
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold

18K Gold Taper Baguette Ruby Art Deco Pyramid Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Elevate your style with our 18k gold ruby art deco pyramid diamond pendant necklace, a true
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Necklace and ART DECO pendant set with diamonds 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold necklace with pendant set with old European cut diamonds and single cut diamonds up
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Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Platinum Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sapphires. A classic Art Deco with geometric shapes and milgrain settings. Pendant Length: 1.75 inches
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Platinum Pendant
Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Platinum Pendant
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W 1.15 in L 1.75 in
Antique 18ct White Gold & Platinum Art Deco Diamond Target Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Necklace 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 1920’s Gorgeous, Art Deco diamond
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco GIA Certified Natural Salt Water Pearl Necklace Diamond Watch Pendant
Located in Flushing, NY
Art Deco GIA Certified Natural Salt Water Pearl Necklace Diamond Watch Fob Pendant Circa: 1920s
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

9.5 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Art Deco Revival Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Aquamarine and Diamond Gold Art Deco Revival Pendant Necklace. Centering a
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

60 Carat Moonstone and Diamond Art Deco Revival Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Art Deco Revival Moonstone and Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Moonstone, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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

Art Deco Aquamarine Diamonds Gold Pendant
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Déco design, Europe 1930's. Aquamarine measurements are: 0.76 x 0.52 x 0.31 in ( 19,42 x
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Aquamarine Diamonds Gold Pendant
Art Deco Aquamarine Diamonds Gold Pendant
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H 1.5 in W 0.91 in
Art-Deco 53 Carat Emerald, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
An art-deco looking 53 carat Zambian Emerald, 1.73 carat Blue Sapphire and 4.05 carat White Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Pearl Platinum Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco diamond and pearl platinum pendant featuring a modified marquise shaped pendant
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Style Round and Baguette Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
: Art Deco Metal: Platinum (pendant) 14k White Gold (chain) Stones: Round Brilliant
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Natural Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Ruby Jade Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamond. This Pendant has 1.80 Carats of Cabochon Cut Rubies. This Pendant has a 9.80 Carats
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Tanzanite Emerald Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Necklace has 16.20 Carats of Pear Cut and Cabochon Cut Tanzanites
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Dangly Diamond Necklace in Platinum
Located in Honolulu, HI
This art deco pendant features milgrain details on the bezels with open work. Having a total of 25
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

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Art Deco Diamond Pendant Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact art deco diamond pendant necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1392 vintage editions and 509 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an art deco diamond pendant 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 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing art deco diamond pendant necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Shlomit Rogel, Luigi Ferrara and Kian Design each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and pear cut versions for sale. When shopping for an art deco diamond pendant 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 Diamond Pendant Necklace?

On average, an art deco diamond pendant necklace at 1stDibs sells for $3,951, while they’re typically $161 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 pendant-necklaces for You

Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.

The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.

Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.

Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.

On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.