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Art Deco Style White Diamond Pear Cut Emerald White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
inspired by Art Deco. The Necklace Length is 45cm. This Necklace has also its matching Earrings. We're a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Pear Shape Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Pendant contains 1 center pear shape sapphire weighing 1.85ct. Center stone is surrounded by an Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Art Deco Style White Zircon Pear Cut Aquamarine White Gold Plate Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
inspired by Art Deco. The Necklace Length is 45cm. We're a workshop so every piece is handmade
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Zircon, Gold Plate, White Gold, Sterling Silver

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

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

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

Citrine Pearl Diamond Rose Gold Platinum Lavaliere Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1920's Art Deco Lavaliere style Platinum and pink gold handmade pendant. A diamond shaped
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.83ct Pear Shape Emerald Pendant Necklace, Diamond Halo, 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A striking pendant showcasing a pear-shaped emerald of 0.83 carats, cradled in prongs and encircled
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 1.23 Carat White Diamond Pear Cut Aquamarine White Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Diamonds. This Necklace has a 1.20 Carats Pear Cut Aquamarine. This Necklace is inspired by Art Deco. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

20.00 Carat Aqua Diamond Sapphire Platinum Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco handmade platinum pendant with a natural untreated pear shape aqua with rainbows and
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Pear Cut Blue Sapphire Pendant Necklace with Chain in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Blue sapphire Necklace in 18K Gold studded with Pear cut sapphires. Accessorize your look with this
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Cut Vivid Blue Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Pear Cut Vivid Blue Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold. It has pear cut sapphires with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

5.46 Carat Pear Emerald Diamond Pearl Onyx Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Platinum emerald, diamond, pearl and onyx necklace. Pear shaped double cabochon green emerald is
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k 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

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 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

IGI 14k 16.64ct Natural Emerald&Pink Diamond Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 14k 16.64ct Natural Emerald&Pink Diamond Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace* One IGI-Certified
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pink Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 1 Carat Fancy Pink-Purple Pear Cut Diamond Art Deco Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
We invite you to discover this rare and modern art deco ring set with a 1.01 carat GIA certified
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2010s Asian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 3 Carat Pear Shape Blue Natural Sapphire Necklace
Located in New York, NY
gorgeous 12.75 inches White Gold necklace. Jewel Details: Pendant- GIA certified Natural Sapphire 3
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2010s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage Art Deco Filigree Platinum Diamond and Emerald Necklace and Ring Set
By Unbranded
Located in San Fernando, CA
Necklace features a beautiful Chandelier like Pendant with pave diamonds and pear cut emerald Pendant
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Kalani 14K Yellow Gold Pear-Cut Peridot Pendant
Located in New York, NY
. This Pendant is made up of Pear-cut Peridot (1 pcs) 3.87 carat, Marquise-cut Emerald (1 pcs) 0.20 carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1940s Diamond and White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive Art Deco 0.06 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold drop style pendant; part of our
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1940s Diamond and White Gold Pendant
Art Deco 1940s Diamond and White Gold Pendant
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GIA Certified 3.59 Carat Pear Shape Emerald Necklace with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Our perfect Cut GIA certified alluring Emerald necklace will get you compliments anywhere you go
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2010s North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Beaudry Pear Shaped Diamond Pendant On A Diamond Chain In Platinum
By Michael Beaudry
Located in Naples, FL
Michael Beaudry Platinum Diamond Pear Shaped Pendant With A Center .30 Ct Pear Shaped Diamonds G In
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20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style 0.03 Carat Diamond 1.20 Carat Aquamarine White Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Diamonds. This Necklace has a 1.20 Carats Pear Cut Aquamarine. This Necklace is inspired by Art Deco. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Aesthetic Art Deco pendant aquamarine in 14k rose gold/ White gold
Located in Berlin, BE
substantial presence. It is adorned with filigree embellishments reminiscent of the Art Deco era, adding an
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Morganite Orange Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This morganite with orange sapphire and diamond pendant presents a stunning example of Art Deco
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Morganite, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Negligee Necklace Citrine Gilt Silver / 37.5 cm / 5.4gr
Located in SE
+ Stones and Pearls necklaces. Citrines' of uncommon oval and pear cut featuring convex tables and
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Silver, Gold-filled

Art Deco Style 1.20 Carat Aquamarine 0.03 Carat Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Diamonds. This Necklace has a 1.20 Carats Aquamarine. This Necklace is inspired by Art Deco. The Necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Certified 23.95 Carat Emerald Drop Pendant Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A very unique 23.95 carat drop-shaped Emerald pendant, with Emeralds, Sapphires and White Diamonds
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2010s Zambian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic Pear-Cab Turquoise 14k White Gold White Diamond Accents Pendant
Located in New York, NY
. This Pendant is made up of Pear-cab Turquoise (1 pcs) 6.78 carat and Round-cut White Diamond (53 Pcs
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pear Shape and Brilliant Cut Diamond Pendant, Ruby Halo, 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the exquisite beauty of this pear-shaped pendant adorned with a dazzling array of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold

3 Carat Pear Cut Tanzanite and diamond pendant
Located in Jaipur, RJ
3 Carat Pear Cut Tanzanite and diamond pendant Available in 18k Yellow gold. Same design can be
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2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

0.64 Carat Pear-Cut Emerald with Diamond Accents 10K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
. This Pendant is made up of Pear-Cut Emerald (1 pcs) 0.64 carat and Round-cut White Diamond (10 Pcs
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.75 Carat Pear-Cut Peridot with Diamond Accents 10K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
. This Pendant is made up of Pear-Cut Peridot (1 pcs) 1.75 carat and Round-cut White Diamond (1 Pcs) 0.07
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.78 Carat Pear-Cut Ruby with Diamond Accents 10K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
. This Pendant is made up of 7x5 Pear-Cut Ruby (1 pcs) 0.78 carat and Round-cut White Diamond (10 Pcs
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.94 Carat Aquamarine Pear-Cut Diamond Accents 14K White Gold Classic Pendant
Located in New York, NY
. This Pendant is made up of Pear-Cut Aquamarine (1 pcs) 0.94 carat and Round-cut White Diamond (17 Pcs
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow sapphire solitaire pendant necklace 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
. Hallmarked. Solitaire style pendant necklace with yellow sapphire art deco style jewellery. Box and valuation
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pendant Necklace Mandarin Garnet Diamond Rose Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Pendant Necklace Mandarin Garnet Diamond Rose Gold Beautiful 18K pink gold necklace topped with a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.75 Carat Pear Cut Fire Opal Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Pendant. This Pendant is made up of 8x6 mm Pear-Cut Prong setting Fire Opal (1 Pcs) 0.75 Carat and Round
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Insect Necklace Opal Sapphire Seed Pearl Ruby 14k Gold 18.5"
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era insect necklace (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic Blue Sapphire Pear Cut and White Diamond 10K White Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Pendant. The 10k White Gold jewelry boasts 6x4 Pear Cut Prong Setting Genuine Blue Sapphire (1 pcs
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold

Important 27.15 Carat Pear Emerald Necklace Set with Diamonds 24.87 Carats Total
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
The pendant was made from 18K White Gold and set with Diamonds. The centerpiece is a Very Important
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Vintage 1980s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

1925s Art Deco Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Platinum Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Art Deco pendant features an openwork pear-shaped motif adorned with antique-cut diamonds, and 3
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Important 27.15 Carat Pear Emerald Necklace Set with Diamonds 24.87 Carats Total
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
The pendant was made from 18K White Gold and set with Diamonds. The centerpiece is a Very Important
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Vintage 1980s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Carnelian Pearl Necklace Filigree 14 Karat White Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
spectacular necklace that is oh so wearable. The necklace features a gorgeous pear shape carnelian pendant of
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Important 27.15 Carat Pear Emerald Necklace Set with Diamonds 24.87 Carats Total
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
The pendant was made from 18K White Gold and set with Diamonds. The centerpiece is a Very Important
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Vintage 1980s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Important 27.15 Carat Pear Emerald Necklace Set with Diamonds 24.87 Carats Total
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
The pendant was made from 18K White Gold and set with Diamonds. The centerpiece is a Very Important
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Vintage 1980s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14K Tanzanite and Diamond Pendant Necklace Vintage Estate
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage tanzanite and diamond pendant is 14k white gold. It features a 3.05 carat
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1990s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Important 27.15 Carat Pear Emerald Necklace Set with Diamonds 24.87 Carats Total
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
The pendant was made from 18K White Gold and set with Diamonds. The centerpiece is a Very Important
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Vintage 1980s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Cuckoo Clock Platinum Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco platinum charm pendant designed as a diamond and emerald cuckoo clock with sapphire
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20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Important 27.15 Carat Pear Emerald Necklace Set with Diamonds 24.87 Carats Total
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
The pendant was made from 18K White Gold and set with Diamonds. The centerpiece is a Very Important
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Vintage 1980s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Important 27.15 Carat Pear Emerald Necklace Set with Diamonds 24.87 Carats Total
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
The pendant was made from 18K White Gold and set with Diamonds. The centerpiece is a Very Important
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Vintage 1980s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

0.95 Carat Pear and Round Diamond Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold, Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
0.95 Carat Pear and Round Diamond Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold, Shlomit Rogel Captivating in design
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.95 Carat Pear and Round Diamond Necklace in 14K White Gold, Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
0.95 Carat Pear and Round Diamond Necklace in 14K White Gold, Shlomit Rogel Captivating in design
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 17.80 Ct Natural Aquamarine Diamond Drop Pendant 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful Art Deco Style Aquamarine & Diamond drop pendant has been hand crafted of solid 18
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

0.25 Carat Pear-Shaped Diamond Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold, Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
0.25 Carat Pear-Shaped Diamond Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold, Shlomit Rogel Dazzling and
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

0.25 Carat Pear-Shaped Diamond Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
0.25 Carat Pear-Shaped Diamond Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Shlomit Rogel Dazzling and
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

New Natural Forest Green Aventurine Doublet Sterling Necklace and Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
The Pear-Shaped stone is just a beautiful shade of green. The chain is 16" with an 1.5" extender
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aventurine, Sterling Silver

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Art Deco Pendant Necklace Pear For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate art deco pendant necklace pear for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, white gold and 18k gold. You can easily find a 221 antique edition and 183 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect art deco pendant necklace pear may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic art deco pendant necklace pear over the years, but those made by Diamonds Mine, Luigi Ferrara and VR Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An art deco pendant necklace pear can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 242 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A pear cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and oval cut versions for sale. Finding an art deco pendant necklace pear for sale for women should be easy, but there are 66 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Art Deco Pendant Necklace Pear?

Prices for an art deco pendant necklace pear can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $30 and can go as high as $1,012,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,294.

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.