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Art Deco Virgin Mary

Platinum Art Deco Virgin Mary Pendant
Platinum Art Deco Virgin Mary Pendant

Platinum Art Deco Virgin Mary Pendant

Located in Miami, FL

Platinum Art Deco Virgin Mary Pendant Platinum weight: 8.35g Measurements: 1.50in x 1.13in Micro pearls and small rose cut diamonds surround the center.

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Platinum

Art Deco Virgin Mary Immaculate Conception Aquarell on Wood Panel 1920
Art Deco Virgin Mary Immaculate Conception Aquarell on Wood Panel 1920

Art Deco Virgin Mary Immaculate Conception Aquarell on Wood Panel 1920

Located in Doha, QA

This is a magnificent example of an Art Deco version of Madonna’s Immaculate Conception painted in ca 1920s Era in Vienna. Masterfully done, the painting has very dramatic bright C...

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Paintings

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Gold

French Art Deco Virgin Mary Rolled 18K Yellow Gold Filled Charm Pendant
French Art Deco Virgin Mary Rolled 18K Yellow Gold Filled Charm Pendant

French Art Deco Virgin Mary Rolled 18K Yellow Gold Filled Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French rolled 18K (18 karat) yellow gold Art Deco charm pendant depicting the Virgin Mary in profile with a halo, with a geometric and floral frame.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

French Art Deco Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Charm Medal Pendant
French Art Deco Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Charm Medal Pendant

French Art Deco Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Charm Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) Art Deco yellow gold charm pendant designed as a rectangular medal depicting the Virgin Mary with a hexagonal halo and geometric robes.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Deco Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Charm Medal Pendant
French Art Deco Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Charm Medal Pendant

French Art Deco Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Charm Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) Art Deco yellow gold charm pendant designed as an octagonal medal depicting the Virgin Mary with a halo with geometric detail surrounding.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Deco Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Charm Medal Pendant
French Art Deco Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Charm Medal Pendant

French Art Deco Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Religious Charm Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) Art Deco yellow gold charm pendant designed as an hexagonal medal depicting the Virgin Mary with a halo above some roses.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Deco Bronze Virgin Holy Water Font by PONCET 1920
French Art Deco Bronze Virgin Holy Water Font by PONCET 1920

French Art Deco Bronze Virgin Holy Water Font by PONCET 1920

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Virgin Mary Holy Water Font by Poncet, France, ca. 1920 — Bronze, Marble & Glass.

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Religious Items

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Platinum Mother of Pearl Virgin Mary Pendant
Art Deco Platinum Mother of Pearl Virgin Mary Pendant

Art Deco Platinum Mother of Pearl Virgin Mary Pendant

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco Platinum Weight 6.70g Mother of Pearl Virgin Mary Pendant w rose cut Diamonds.

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Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Platinum

French Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Virgin Mary 18 KT Platinum Pendant
French Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Virgin Mary 18 KT Platinum Pendant

French Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Virgin Mary 18 KT Platinum Pendant

Located in Napoli, IT

Holy Mother This beautiful antique French pendant dates 1926 as precisely hand engraved, bearing French hallmarks A fine Art Deco version of the Virgin Mary, beautiful depicted and r...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow White Gold Charm Pendant
French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow White Gold Charm Pendant

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow White Gold Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow and white gold charm pendant designed as an Art Deco shield shaped pendant depicting the Virgin Mary.

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow White Gold Charm Pendant
French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow White Gold Charm Pendant

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow White Gold Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow and white gold charm pendant designed as an Art Deco geometric pendant set with a circular medal depicting the Virgin Mary.

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

French Virgin Mary Medal by Grün in 18 Carats Gold
French Virgin Mary Medal by Grün in 18 Carats Gold

French Virgin Mary Medal by Grün in 18 Carats Gold

Located in BÉZIERS, FR

Elegant French religious medal in solid 18k yellow gold, depicting the Virgin Mary in profile with a refined and deeply sculpted Art Deco style.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

Virgin Mary Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Virgin Mary Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Virgin Mary Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant set with mother-of-pearl depicting the Virgin Mary with a halo above a field of roses. Engraved to the reverse with a monogram for GM / MG...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow White Gold Religious Charm Pendant
French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow White Gold Religious Charm Pendant

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow White Gold Religious Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a rectangular medal depicting the Virgin Mary with white gold angled Art Deco ornamentation to each corner.

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

French Virgin Mary Mother of Pearl 18K White Gold Medal Pendant
French Virgin Mary Mother of Pearl 18K White Gold Medal Pendant

French Virgin Mary Mother of Pearl 18K White Gold Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) white gold medal pendant set with a round carved mother-of-pearl cameo depicting the Virgin Mary in profile. Stamped with the eagle mark for 18 karat gold and...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Becker Virgin Mary Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
French Becker Virgin Mary Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

French Becker Virgin Mary Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

By Edmond-Henri Becker

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant set with a carved mother-of-pearl cameo depicting the Virgin Mary in profile. The reverse depicts a relief of a wreath of roses. Sig...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Enamel Charm Pendant
French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Enamel Charm Pendant

French Virgin Mary 18K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Enamel Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a mother of pearl medal depicting the Virgin Mary surrounded by a blue enamel border with gold stars. Small chips to th...

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20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French Virgin Mary Mother of Pearl 18K White Gold Pearl Charm Pendant
French Virgin Mary Mother of Pearl 18K White Gold Pearl Charm Pendant

French Virgin Mary Mother of Pearl 18K White Gold Pearl Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) white gold charm pendant designed as a mother-of-pearl medal depicting the Virgin Mary surrounded by 24natural seed pearls. Stamped with the eagle mark for 18...

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20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 20th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Virgin Mary Geometrical Medal Pendant
French 20th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Virgin Mary Geometrical Medal Pendant

French 20th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Virgin Mary Geometrical Medal Pendant

Located in Poitiers, FR

Medal in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. This antique medal features a profile of the Virgin Mary in the center on matte yellow gold, surrounded by a geometric scroll patter...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 18K solid yellow gold Virgin Mary charm - Floral 1930's pendant - Vintage
French 18K solid yellow gold Virgin Mary charm - Floral 1930's pendant - Vintage

French 18K solid yellow gold Virgin Mary charm - Floral 1930's pendant - Vintage

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this stunning religious charm. This lovely charm depicts a well detailled Virgin Mary in front of an halo and stained glass. On the bottom of the charm we see roses, rose...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Signed Gallo Art Deco Walnut and Composite Our Lady of Lourdes Sculpture
Signed Gallo Art Deco Walnut and Composite Our Lady of Lourdes Sculpture

Signed Gallo Art Deco Walnut and Composite Our Lady of Lourdes Sculpture

By Ignacio Gallo

Located in Lisse, NL

Beautiful and finely hand-carved devotional sculpture of Our Lady of Lourdes, signed Gallo and dating from the Art Deco period. The Virgin Mary is portrayed standing in prayer, with...

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Wood, Walnut, Composite

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French Fix Gold Art Deco Virgin Mary Religious Female Charm Necklace Pendant
French Fix Gold Art Deco Virgin Mary Religious Female Charm Necklace Pendant

French Fix Gold Art Deco Virgin Mary Religious Female Charm Necklace Pendant

Located in Sausalito, CA

This piece is made using the renowned "Fix" process, known for its high-quality 18k gold plating that is designed to last a lifetime without tarnishing. Design: Virgin Mary Style: A...

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20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

French 18K solid gold pendant - Art Deco Virgin Mary charm - Matt gold
French 18K solid gold pendant - Art Deco Virgin Mary charm - Matt gold

French 18K solid gold pendant - Art Deco Virgin Mary charm - Matt gold

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this wonderful Art Deco mother Mary charm. This cute charm depicts a lovely virgin Mary.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, Virgin Mary in Prayer
Italian Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, Virgin Mary in Prayer

Italian Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, Virgin Mary in Prayer

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful Italian bronze sculpture Art Deco on a marble base. Excellent quality. The Virgin Mary during prayer.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French 1930s Art Deco Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Virgin Mary Medal
French 1930s Art Deco Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Virgin Mary Medal

French 1930s Art Deco Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Virgin Mary Medal

Located in Poitiers, FR

The back of this Art Deco jewel is engraved with initials and the date "May 10, 1934".

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

French 1920s 18 Karat Rose Gold Virgin Mary Haloed Medal
French 1920s 18 Karat Rose Gold Virgin Mary Haloed Medal

French 1920s 18 Karat Rose Gold Virgin Mary Haloed Medal

Located in Poitiers, FR

Medal in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. This religious pendant represents the profile of the Virgin Mary edged with smooth rose gold. The back is engraved : "ML 7 June 1959...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French Dropsy Virgin Mary Plique a Jour Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
French Dropsy Virgin Mary Plique a Jour Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

French Dropsy Virgin Mary Plique a Jour Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant depicting the Virgin Mary with blue and green plique a jour enamel. Signed Dropsy, stamped with the French eagle’s head for 18 karat...

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20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French 18K solid gold pendant - Art Deco Virgin Mary charm - 1930's - Initials
French 18K solid gold pendant - Art Deco Virgin Mary charm - 1930's - Initials

French 18K solid gold pendant - Art Deco Virgin Mary charm - 1930's - Initials

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this stunning Art Deco mother Mary charm. This wonderful charm depicts a geometrical shaped canvas as a background with an elegant mother Mary who is looking to the right.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Holy Water Font Virgin Mary Lily Stone Brass & Glass French
Art Nouveau Holy Water Font Virgin Mary Lily Stone Brass & Glass French

Art Nouveau Holy Water Font Virgin Mary Lily Stone Brass & Glass French

Located in Labrit, Landes

Holy water font French Art Nouveau Art Deco Virgin Mary with Lily Stone, molded glass and brass Benitier holy water wall font, early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Religious Items

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Stone, Brass

Art Nouveau Holy Water Font Virgin Mary Lily French Bronze
Art Nouveau Holy Water Font Virgin Mary Lily French Bronze

Art Nouveau Holy Water Font Virgin Mary Lily French Bronze

Located in Labrit, Landes

Holy water font French Art Nouveau Art Deco Virgin Mary with Lily Ivy decor Vert-de gris bronze Benitier holy water wall font, early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Religious Items

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Metal

Art Deco French 18K Gold Virgin Mary or Madonna Pendant
Art Deco French 18K Gold Virgin Mary or Madonna Pendant

Art Deco French 18K Gold Virgin Mary or Madonna Pendant

Located in Venice, CA

Circa the Art Deco era, this French two-toned 18k gold pendant depicts the Virgin Mary.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco French Grun 18 Karat Gold Virgin Mary Medal Pendant
Art Deco French Grun 18 Karat Gold Virgin Mary Medal Pendant

Art Deco French Grun 18 Karat Gold Virgin Mary Medal Pendant

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is an Art Deco pendant crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1930.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold

French Art Deco White Gold Mother of Pearl Natural Pearl Virgin Mary Pendant
French Art Deco White Gold Mother of Pearl Natural Pearl Virgin Mary Pendant

French Art Deco White Gold Mother of Pearl Natural Pearl Virgin Mary Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) white gold Art Deco pendant set with a large mother of pearl tablet engraved with a cameo of the Virgin Mary among flowers, surrounded by 24 natural grey seed...

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20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Medal Pendant
French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Medal Pendant

French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin Mary with a surround of 19 natural seed pearls. Engraved to the reverse with a monogram of FC and the d...

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20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 18 Karat Rose Gold Monier Virgin Mary Charm Pendant Medal
French 18 Karat Rose Gold Monier Virgin Mary Charm Pendant Medal

French 18 Karat Rose Gold Monier Virgin Mary Charm Pendant Medal

By Emile Monier

Located in London, GB

Emile Adolphe Monier (1883-1970) was a French sculptor and medallist who studied under Ponscarme and Charpentier who typified the Art Deco period. Dimensions: 2.5 x 1.8 x 0.1 cm Wei...

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20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Charm Pendant
French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Charm Pendant

French Virgin Mary 18k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as an engraved mother of pearl plaque depicting the Virgin Mary surrounded by flowers, with an engraving for Bernadette and...

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20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Virgin Mary Charm Pendant
French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Virgin Mary Charm Pendant

French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Virgin Mary Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant with blue guilloche enamel depicting the Virgin Mary in Heaven surrounded by angels. Engine turned to the reverse. Stamped with the ...

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20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Monier Virgin Mary Oval Charm Pendant Medal
French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Monier Virgin Mary Oval Charm Pendant Medal

French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Monier Virgin Mary Oval Charm Pendant Medal

By Emile Monier

Located in London, GB

Emile Adolphe Monier (1883-1970) was a French sculptor and medallist who studied under Ponscarme and Charpentier who typified the Art Deco period. Dimensions: 2.7 x 1.7 x 0.15 cm We...

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20th Century French Art Deco More Jewelry

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

W R Midwinter, Burslem Mid-Century Ceramic Figure of the Virgin Mary
W R Midwinter, Burslem Mid-Century Ceramic Figure of the Virgin Mary

W R Midwinter, Burslem Mid-Century Ceramic Figure of the Virgin Mary

By Midwinter Co.

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A fine mid-century, late art deco, painted ceramic figure of the Virgin Mary by W R Midwinter, Burslem and dating from around 1950.

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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

French 1920s 18 Karat Rose Gold Virgin Mary Haloed Dropsy Signed Medal Pendant
French 1920s 18 Karat Rose Gold Virgin Mary Haloed Dropsy Signed Medal Pendant

French 1920s 18 Karat Rose Gold Virgin Mary Haloed Dropsy Signed Medal Pendant

Located in Poitiers, FR

Medal in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. This religious pendant depicts the profile of the Virgin Mary, edged in smooth rose gold. Marked E.Dropsy. Pendant sold alone withou...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Madonna Virgin Mary Sculpture by Karl Hagenauer
Art Deco Madonna Virgin Mary Sculpture by Karl Hagenauer

Art Deco Madonna Virgin Mary Sculpture by Karl Hagenauer

By Karl Hagenauer

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This lovely sculpture in created in two parts. The face is a brass tone, while the clothing is a darker patina finish. The base is wooden, and marked "Hagenauer Wien Made In Austria ...

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

C. Charl Signed 1930s Art Deco Silver Virgin Mary Medal Pendant
C. Charl Signed 1930s Art Deco Silver Virgin Mary Medal Pendant

C. Charl Signed 1930s Art Deco Silver Virgin Mary Medal Pendant

Located in Pamplona, Navarra

This beautiful C. Charl signed medal pendant is rendered in 800 silver, and features a wonderful engraving of the Virgin Mary. Rare and collectible. This pendant was made in France...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Silver

Antique 18K gold double sided Virgin Mary pendant
Antique 18K gold double sided Virgin Mary pendant

Antique 18K gold double sided Virgin Mary pendant

Located in Versailles, FR

For sale a very beautiful French antique 18K medal pendant featuring the Virgin Mary on one side decorated with the delicate rose flowers. And on the other side, a praying scene refe...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

18K gold plique à jour enamel natural pearl Virgin Mary medal pendant
18K gold plique à jour enamel natural pearl Virgin Mary medal pendant

18K gold plique à jour enamel natural pearl Virgin Mary medal pendant

Located in Versailles, FR

For sale an antique 18K gold medal featuring Mary, backed on a beautiful plique à jour enamel. The plique à jour enamel adorning the medal showcases a captivating play of deep and l...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

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Art Deco Virgin Mary For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the art deco virgin mary you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each art deco virgin mary for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bronze, ceramic and metal. Your living room may not be complete without an art deco virgin mary — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An art deco virgin mary, designed in the Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made art deco virgin mary has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Karl Hagenauer and Midwinter Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Art Deco Virgin Mary?

Prices for an art deco virgin mary start at $218 and top out at $3,000 with the average selling for $1,018.

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.

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