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Art Deco Platinum Charms on Bracelet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
As we all know the Deco period was all about Platinum multi jeweled charms. These were worn on a
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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White Diamond, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pla...

Art Deco Platinum Charms on Bracelet
Art Deco Platinum Charms on Bracelet
H 0.71 in W 0.2 in Dm 0.44 in
Art Deco Platinum Charms on Bracelet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
As we all know the Deco period was all about Platinum multi jeweled charms. These were worn on a
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Onyx, Multi-gemstone, Moonstone, Whi...

Art Deco Platinum Charm on Platinum Ring "Melon Man"
Located in North Hollywood, CA
I just love Art Deco Platinum Charms and this is no exception. This Art Deco Platinum charm depicts
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco More Rings

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Ruby, Jade, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Charm on Ring
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This lovely Art Deco Charm is from the 1920's and it is beautiful. I placed this on a Platinum
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Rings

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White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Wide Retro Period 14K Gold Brick Bracelet with Gem Set Art Deco Platinum Charm
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely and sentimental 1940's 14K yellow gold brick bracelet is adorned with an Art-Deco
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Cuff Bracelets

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Enamel Sapphire Platinum Drummer Boy Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diamonds and blue sapphire accents With millegrain detail Tested as platinum Measures: Approx. 3/4 x 1/3
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Sapphire Anchor Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco platinum charm pendant designed as an anchor, set with 23 round brilliant cut white
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20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Multi Stone Charm Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful charm bracelet from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! This lovely piece is a wonderful
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Cartier London Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Charm
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1936 Cartier London Art Deco Platinum and Diamond "1936" on a Hanger Charm, measuring 5/8 x 5
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Tennis Racket Press Platinum Diamond Emerald Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco platinum charm pendant designed as a tennis racket in a press, set with 16 round
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20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Ruby Diamond Onyx Platinum Vintage Man Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Opaque black - channel set Suspending from jump ring bale Tested as platinum Circa: 1930s Measures: 3/8 x
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 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

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Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Charm Bracelet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This delightful platinum Art Deco-period charm bracelet exudes a playful whimsy. The charms include
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20th Century Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Cartier France Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Tennis Player Charm
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Cartier France Charm Bracelet Charm in the form of a Tennis Player, measuring 1 inch in
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.00 CTW Sapphire Diamond Vintage Platinum Bird Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
platinum Circa: 1930s Measures: 5/8 inch x 5/8 inch Total Weight: 1.1 grams Stock Number: We-13739
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Enamel Platinum Uncle Sam Vintage Globe Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 0.12 carat total Eye clean and bright Completed by jump ring bale Tested as platinum Circa: 1930s
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

Art Deco 1.75 CTW Ruby Diamond Sapphire Platinum Bird Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tested as platinum Circa: 1930s Measures: 5/8 x 3/4 inch - including bale Total weight: 1.9 grams Stock
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Yacht Sailboat Platinum Diamond Sapphire Citrine Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco platinum charm pendant designed as a sailing yacht or sailboat with diamond and citrine
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20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Black, Starr & Frost Art Deco Platinum Emerald Ruby Diamond Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Deco rectangular link bracelet suspending nine exquisite platinum charms including a wishbone, a
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Enamel Platinum Dutch Milkmaid Yolk Buckets Vintage Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tested as platinum Circa: 1930's Measures: 1/2 x 3/4 inch (not including 1/8 inch bale) Total weight: 2.9
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

1939 Art Deco New York Worlds Fair Platinum & Gem set Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
Very Scarce Art Deco 1939 New York Worlds Fair Charm, featuring the famous Trylon and Perisphere
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond 'O' Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a lovely little original Art Deco charm come pendant. This piece has been crafted from
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Platinum

CARTIER Paris 1930 Art Deco Charms Bracelet Platinum & 3.06 Ctw In Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco seven-charms bracelet designed by Cartier. This is a gorgeous art deco seven-charms
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Key Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco platinum charm pendant designed as a key set with 33 round brilliant cut diamonds with
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20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Yacht Sailboat Platinum Diamond Sapphire Ruby Peridot Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco platinum charm pendant designed as a peridot sailboat with ruby and diamond sails on a
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Ruby Emerald Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Vintage Clown Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized platinum clown with yellow gold details and articulating legs Centering a
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

ART DECO 1925 Five Dogs Charms Bracelet In Platinum With 4.03 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco bracelet with five dogs-charms. This is an incredible six-charms bracelet created in
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Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum

CARTIER 1930 Art Deco Charms Bracelet Platinum With 6.04 Ctw In Diamonds & Gems
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco nine-charms bracelet designed by Cartier. This is a fabulous and extremely rare
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Early Art Deco Diamond Ruby Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Antique Bird Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Transparent bright purplish-red Tested as 18 karat gold and platinum Circa: 1920's Measures: 5/8 x 3/4 inch
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Love Heart Snaffle Bit Platinum Diamond Sapphire Ruby Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco platinum charm pendant designed as a snaffle bit for horse riding with a ruby love
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20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Donkey Mule Horse Platinum Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco platinum charm pendant designed as a donkey, mule or horse carrying a pannier of gems
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20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1930 Eleven Charms Bracelet in Platinum Enamel with 3.48ctw in Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Eleven charms bracelet from the art deco period. Gorgeous charms bracelet, created during the Art
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, ...

Art Deco 1930 Eight Charms Bracelet In Platinum Enamel With 2.78 Ctw In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Eight charms bracelet from the art deco period. Fabulous and very rare charm's bracelet, created
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

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

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum

1930s Art Deco 4 Equestrian Charms White Gold Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Art Deco 4 Equestrian charms and white gold bracelet. The 1930s Art Deco movement represents
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Retro/Art Deco Style 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Charm Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
Stunning Retro/Art Deco Style 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Charm Bracelet. This gorgeous bracelet
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Vintage 1950s Retro Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Equestrian Motif Multi Charm Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
common motifs. A magnificent gemstone and reverse carved crystal charm bracelet from the Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Platinum 14 Karat White Gold Heart Wedding Engagement Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of a stylized platinum link chain with twisted rope and heart motif links. Suspending
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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

Antique Diamond and 14 Carat White Gold and Platinum Multi Charm Bracelet
Located in London, GB
special meaning for you or a loved one, thanks to the wonderful platinum charms that suspend gracefully
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Onyx, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Majestic Art Deco bracelet with diamond platin and Onyx
Located in Berlin, BE
Introducing a breathtakingly beautiful Art Deco bracelet, a piece that encapsulates the elegance
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Deco Platinum Charm Necklace
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Deco Platinum charm necklace holds 5 unique Platinum charms: A Horse with rider, an
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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

Art Deco Diamond Animal Charm Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Here we have a platinum chain link bracelet featuring an array of delightful animal charms
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Flower Basket Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly exceptional charm dating back to the Art Deco era. The platinum charm has been
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Ruby Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Parthenon Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
total Eye clean and bright Platinum topped and suspended from jump ring bale Stamped for 18 karat gold
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Heart Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous original Art Deco charm come pendant from the world renowned luxury
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Charm Platinum Woman a Line Skirt Pendant Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era charm crafted in 900 platinum (circa 1920s to 1930s). 20
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Charm Easter Bunny in Egg Basket Pendant Platinum Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era charm crafted in 900 platinum (circa 1920s to 1930s). Lapis
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Turquoise, Platinum

Art Deco Top Hat and Cane Pendant Charm
Located in London, GB
This is a detailed platinum charm featuring a top hat and cane design, adorned with white single
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Cartier Diamond Charm 1937 in platinum Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Diamond Charm 1937 in platinum Bracelet, showcasing six charms: the number 21, a camera, a
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Bracelets

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Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Sail Boat Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a marvellous original Art Deco charm come pendant from the world renowned luxury
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Vintage 1930s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire Sailor Charm Pendant Necklace, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Art Deco charm necklace features a meticulously crafted sailor charm, showcasing
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Old European Cut Diamond Sailboat Charm Pendant Necklace, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Art Deco sailboat charm necklace is a timeless piece that embodies the elegance and
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Diamond, Platinum and 18kt Rose Gold Charms Bangle Bracelet
Located in Firenze, IT
The wide, gold bangle bracelet top featuring five platinum art deco charms, in the animal form
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bangles

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

1940s Raymond Yard Gem Set Platinum Panel Charm Bracelet
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Raymond Yard Platinum Panel Bracelet set with Diamonds and colored stone Charms, most
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco More Bracelets

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Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Ruby and Diamond Sailor Charm Pendant Necklace, Platinum, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite and highly collectible Art Deco charm, crafted circa 1920, captures the spirit of
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Old European Cut Diamond Nautical Flag Charm Pendant Necklace, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Art Deco charm showcases a striking nautical flag motif, meticulously crafted in
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Diamond and Sapphire Flag Charm Pendant Necklace, Platinum, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
A rare and exquisite Art Deco flag-motif necklace, meticulously handcrafted in platinum and dating
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Gold Platinum Diamond And Colored Stone Charm Bangle-Bracelet Circa 1940
Located in Firenze, IT
The textured gold bangle-bracelet decorated with three charms depicting: two dancer and a golf bag
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Bangles

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold 1914 Date Charm Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold 1914 Date Charm Pendant. This beautiful
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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Art Deco Platinum Charm For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact art deco platinum charm you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for an art deco platinum charm from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 2 Carat and 2.5 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating an art deco platinum charm has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier, Chaumet and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and baguette cut versions for sale. Most of our art deco platinum charm for sale are for women, but there are 92 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Art Deco Platinum Charm?

On average, an art deco platinum charm at 1stDibs sells for $2,950, while they’re typically $212 on the low end and $65,000 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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.