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Art Deco aquamarine, diamond and onyx pendant necklace
Located in Malmö, SE
Immerse yourself in our drop of seawater. Aquamarine & Diamond and onyx pendant. Height of Aqua
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx

ART-DECO Platinum necklace set with onyx and diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
ART-DECO Platinum necklace set with onyx and old mine cut, rose cut and single cut diamonds. 0.45ct
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Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

ART-DECO Platinum necklace set with onyx and diamonds
ART-DECO Platinum necklace set with onyx and diamonds
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H 3.15 in W 1.5 in L 16.54 in
Mindi Mond Art Deco Platinum Geometric Diamond Onyx One Of A Kind Necklace
By Original Deco / Mindi Mond Redesign
Located in New York, NY
From the Mindi Mond Reconceived Collection. An original art deco jabot pin has been meticulously
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2010s North American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Onyx Ruby and Diamond Flower Necklace
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Lovely necklace consisting of a geometrical carved black onyx on which a white gold and diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Onyx Ruby and Diamond Flower Necklace
Art Deco Onyx Ruby and Diamond Flower Necklace
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H 0.99 in W 1.7 in
Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Chrysophase, Diamonds and Onyx.
By Loffredo
Located in Rome, IT
Art deco style pendant necklace in Chrysophase, with brilliant cut diamonds and Onyx stone elements
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1990s Italian Art Deco Rope Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Art Deco Jade, Coral, Onyx and Platinum Diamond Sautoir Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This 1920s Art Deco masterpiece by Cartier was inspired by the exotic gemstone combinations and
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Onyx and Coral Necklace with Diamond Accent in Platinum and Gold
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco coral, onyx, diamond, and platinum necklace, comprised of an onyx lozenge centered by a
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Pearl, Onyx and Jade Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Features a hand-carved jade pendant set in an onyx and diamond surround. Suspended on a beautiful
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Pearl, White Gold

Art Deco 1.65 Carat Diamond and Onyx Drop Pendant Necklace, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful necklace dates back to the 1920s and features a 1.65 carat diamond. It is an old cut
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum, Diamond, Onyx and Natural Pearl Pendant Necklace, C. 1920
Located in Aspen, CO
Art Deco Platinum, Diamond, Onyx and Natural Pearl Pendant Necklace, c. 1920. The fancy cut onyx
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Carved Tourmaline Natural Pearl Onyx Diamond Sautoir Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite and rare Art Deco sautoir composed of an intrigued natural pearl triple strand
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Onyx, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style Sautoir Red Coral Bead Diamond Emerald and Onyx Platinum Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Art Deco style sautoir red coral bead, diamond, emerald and onyx platinum necklace. Showcasing
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20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

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

Materials

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

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond & Onyx Pendant Necklace in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Deco period diamond and onyx journey style target necklace in platinum. Centered by three
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Art Deco Onyx Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
An exquisite 14K white gold Art Deco pendant necklace features a lovely black onyx set with an
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, White Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Onyx Diamond Platinum Geometrical Set
Located in New York, NY
sustaining the necklace also in onyx and diamond (mounted on platinum); the geometrical patterns evoking a
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

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

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

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

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Vintage Onyx Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930 This striking Art Deco pendant is finely handcrafted in milgrain platinum. It is
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Late Edwardian-Early Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Filigree Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
; consistent with age & use (minor abrading of sapphires & onyx) Era: Late Edwardian Early Art Deco Year: 1895
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20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Platinum 18 Karat Gold Diamond Onyx Enamel Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Zurich, CH
Striking historical Art Déco pendant necklace with diamonds, onyx and black enamel. Delicately
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Platinum Pendant, Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique onyx and 0.72 carat diamond, platinum Art Deco pendant; part of our
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum, Diamond and Onyx Pendant Watch by Dreicer and Co.
By Dreicer & Co.
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This sleek and striking Art Deco pendant watch centers on a sparkling triangular-cut diamond
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Black Onyx Diamond and Pearl Gold and Platinum Pendant Art Deco
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
surface of the onyx panel is embellished with impressive piqué work depicting an Art Deco style potted
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum

Ella Gafter Art Déco style Pearl Diamond Onyx Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
set with black onyx and diamonds, lending the jewel a distinctive art déco look. It is accompanied by
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Necklace has 66.00 Carats (13.20g) of Mediterranean
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

Art Deco 18 Karat Gold 0.40 Carat Diamond Onyx Pearl Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an Art Deco drop pendant necklace crafted in 18K white gold. Circa 1940. The piece
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Red Coral White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Modern Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Pendant has 21.00 Carats (4.20g) of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Deco Aquamarine Diamond Onyx Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
An antique deco piece with endless beauty, a color play with elegance between the sky blue color
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold

Art Deco Style 2.50 Carat Diamond and Onyx Pendant
Located in London, GB
descend from an onyx bar amid a dynamic assemblage of varying Art Deco-inspired shapes and textures, all
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Red Coral White Diamond Onyx White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Pendant has Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Red Coral White Diamond Onyx White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Pendant has Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Pearl Art Déco style Diamond Coral Onyx Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
a distinctive art déco look. It is accompanied by a 17.5” white gold chain decorated with coral and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Kunzite Necklace with Diamond & Black Onyx in 18 Karat White Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
art deco frame of black onyx and baguette cut white diamonds. Art deco style kunzite necklace set n
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Kunzite, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Egyptian Revival Large Art Deco Onyx Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s The pendant / brooch is designed in Art Deco taste as a silhouette of an Egyptian queen. The
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold

Art Deco Style Sardinia Red Coral White Diamond Onyx White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Pendant has Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Sardinia Red Coral White Diamond Onyx White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Pendant has Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Sardinia Red Coral White Diamond Onyx White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Pendant has Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Black Onyx Bead and Diamond Tassel Pendant Necklace, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco black onyx tassel pendant necklace, comprising of multiple rows of graduating black
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Onyx Just Married Carriage Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco platinum charm pendant designed as a horse-drawn carriage viewed from behind, carrying
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20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Black Jade Pendant with Onyx and Diamonds Art Deco Style
Located in Southbury, CT
35mm x 11mm is suspended from an Art Deco style bail in 14K white gold. The bail features numerous tiny
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Black Jade

18K Gold filled Necklace with Onyx MOP Abalone Pink Shell and natural diamond
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
style and leave a lasting impression. The gemstones we provide for this necklace are Black Onyx, Abalone
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18K Gold filled Necklace with Onyx MOP Abalone Pink Shell and natural diamond
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
style and leave a lasting impression. The gemstones we provide for this necklace are Black Onyx, Abalone
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

Pear Shape Colombian Emerald with Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Style Bar Pendant
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stunning Art Deco-style bar pendant will complement any outfit. It features two drops of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Onyx Emerald Ruby Cocktail Waiter Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco platinum charm pendant designed as a cocktail waiter or bartender mixing a martini or
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20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Inspired Diamond 2.20 Carat and Ruby 1.10 Carat Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning estate piece is Designed in the Art Deco style and is beautifully made with lots of
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Locket Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Pansy Flower Black Onyx Pendant
Located in New York, NY
flower, the antique rose diamonds, and the black onyx creates one of the most stunning and rare Art Deco
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

1932 Art Deco Nordic Pendant Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.6gr
Located in SE
Pendant in 18K White Gold with the setting of Black onyx accented with Diamonds. There are ten
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carved Turquoise Necklace with Onyx and Turquoise Beads and Diamonds in Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
this necklace a statement necklace. 18KT: 27.134gms Diamond: 134.80cts ONYX: 3.83cts TURQUOISE
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 3.96 Carat GIA Certified Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Platinum Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Briolette Pendant. GIA Certified 3.96 Carat K-SI1, 0.25 carat
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Aquamarine Beads And Pendant Baroque Pearls Quartz Onyx Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical gemstones of that period
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1990s Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Aquamarine, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

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

Black Onyx and Diamond Square Necklace/Pendant White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Brilliance Jewels, Miami Questions? Call Us Anytime! 786,482,8100 Style: Art Deco Metal: White
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

Materials

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

Ella Gafter Pearl Diamond Onyx Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
any way. The 16” flexible necklace is composed of gold links decorated with black onyx and diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Unique Black Onyx and Diamond Chain Necklaces in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Unique Black Onyx and Diamond Chain Necklace in 14K gold studded with round cut onyx and diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

291 Carat Colombian Emerald and Onyx Beaded Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
An art-deco looking multi-strand, Colombian Emerald necklace, which can be worn during a formal
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold filled Butterfly Necklace with MOP Abalone Onyx and natural zircon
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
Beautifully crafted with attention to detail, the necklace features a delicate chain made from 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

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

Materials

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

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Art Deco Diamonds And Onyx Necklaces For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of art deco diamonds and onyx necklaces for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum. Our collection of these items for sale includes 73 vintage editions and 20 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of art deco diamonds and onyx necklaces made by Art Deco jewelers — as well as those associated with Artisan — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Doves by Doron Paloma, Erté and Royaal Stones Ltd are often thought to be among the most beautiful. There are many round cut, old european cut and brilliant cut art deco diamonds and onyx necklaces for sale. Most of our art deco diamonds and onyx necklaces for sale are for women, but there are 16 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Art Deco Diamonds And Onyx Necklaces?

On average, art deco diamonds and onyx necklaces at 1stDibs sell for $5,808, while they’re typically $695 on the low end and $350,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

A Close Look at Art Deco Jewelry

Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.

The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.

However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)

While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.

Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.

A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.

Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.