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Art Deco Bulova Diamond Platinum Watch Pendant
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy Art Deco watch pendant created by Bulova in the 1920s. Made of black onyx and platinum
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pendant Necklaces

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

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

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 14k Rose Gold Intricate Link Watch Fob Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Intricate Link Watch Fob Necklace - 12.5 inches. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Rose Gold

Antique Art Deco 14k Rose Gold Graduated Link Watch Fob Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Graduated Link Watch Fob Necklace - 14.5 inches. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Rose Gold

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

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Diamond, Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Engraved Chain Watch Fob Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Engraved Chain Watch Fob Necklace - 15 inches. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

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

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Link Necklace / Watch Fob
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Link Necklace / Watch Fob. This gorgeous
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 4.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Watch Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful and Finely detailed Platinum Diamond and Blue Sapphire accents Watch Pendant Necklace and
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Gubelin 1920 Art Deco Necklace Enameled Watch In Platinum With European Diamonds
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible necklace pendant clock, designed by Gübelin. Very rare pendant watch necklace, created
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Enamel

Art Deco 1920 Lavalier Necklace Watch with Red Enamel Guilloche in .985 Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco lavalier necklace with clock. Beautiful lavalier necklace, created during the art deco
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Goliath and Chrome Necklace, C1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
Art Deco modernist style necklace in Goliath bakelite in tones of green on a chrome chain. Lobster
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Art Deco Goliath and Chrome Necklace, C1930
Art Deco Goliath and Chrome Necklace, C1930
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H 2.37 in L 18.12 in
Art Deco Bakelite and Chrome Necklace, C1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
Art Deco style necklace in catalin bakelite in tones of toffee and honey with chrome accents
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Bakelite and Chrome Necklace, C1930
Art Deco Bakelite and Chrome Necklace, C1930
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H 2.37 in L 18.12 in
Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Ladies Strap Watch
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Deco Emerald Platinum ladies wrist watch is from the 1920's to 1930's and has
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Modernist Galalith Necklace, circa 1930s
Located in Westward ho, GB
Fabulous Modernist statement necklace by the collectable Jakob Bengel, circa 1930's. Features a
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

Art Deco Modernist Galalith Necklace, circa 1930s
Art Deco Modernist Galalith Necklace, circa 1930s
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H 3.15 in W 1.97 in Dm 18.12 in
Ahrens Lucerne Art Deco Sterling Blue Enamel Watch Pendant
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous art deco Ahrens Lucerne watch is sterling silver with blue enamel. It is the
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Ladies Modernist Statement Necklace, c1940's
Located in Westward ho, GB
4.5 cm and depth 2 cm. All our Art Deco jewellery and watches are sent out in gift / presentation
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco More Necklaces

Art Deco Ladies Modernist Statement Necklace, c1940's
Art Deco Ladies Modernist Statement Necklace, c1940's
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H 2.37 in W 1.58 in L 19.3 in
1930s Art Deco Modernist Necklace by Jakob Bengel
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Westward ho, GB
Fabulously stylish Art Deco necklace by the German Jewellery designer Jakob Bengel. Dating to the
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco More Necklaces

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Base Metal

1930s Art Deco Modernist Necklace by Jakob Bengel
1930s Art Deco Modernist Necklace by Jakob Bengel
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H 3.15 in W 1.97 in Dm 15.75 in
Art Deco Bakelite Necklace By Jacob Bengel, c1930
By Jacob Bengel
Located in Westward ho, GB
. One of the leading manufacturers of Art Deco jewellery, the company produced in the 1920's and 1930's
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Bakelite Necklace By Jacob Bengel, c1930
Art Deco Bakelite Necklace By Jacob Bengel, c1930
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H 0.79 in L 16.15 in
Art Deco Platinum and Gold Watch Chain c.1920s
Located in Stamford, CT
A 1920’s Watch Chain in Gold and Platinum has links that alternate with two platinum and one gold
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Bakelite Necklace By Jacob Bengel, c1930
By Jacob Bengel
Located in Westward ho, GB
. One of the leading manufacturers of Art Deco jewellery, the company produced in the 1920's and 1930's
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Bakelite Necklace By Jacob Bengel, c1930
Art Deco Bakelite Necklace By Jacob Bengel, c1930
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H 0.79 in L 16.93 in
Art Deco Geometric Modernist Ladies Necklace, circa 1930s
Located in Westward ho, GB
Classic and very high quality ladies Art Deco Modernist necklace, totally authentic and to the
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco More Necklaces

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Other, Silver Plate

Art Deco Geometric Modernist Ladies Necklace, circa 1930s
Art Deco Geometric Modernist Ladies Necklace, circa 1930s
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H 2.76 in W 2.37 in L 17.72 in
Antique Bailey Banks & Biddle Platinum Pearl Diamond Watch Necklace
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in New York, NY
Antique Art Deco platinum chain with pocket watch pendant by Bailey Banks & Biddle. Decorated with
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Pocket Watch or Neck Chain 21 Inches Art Deco Hand Engraved
Located in Long Beach, CA
a pocket watch or for two pocket watches, or as a neck chain, or as dual bracelets. The bracelet is
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Art Deco Style Modernist Silver Plated and Enamel Necklace
Located in Westward ho, GB
plated, the chain is chrome plated. All our Art Deco jewellery and watches are sent out in gift
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco More Necklaces

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Silver Plate, Base Metal, Enamel

Art Deco Style Modernist Silver Plated and Enamel Necklace
Art Deco Style Modernist Silver Plated and Enamel Necklace
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H 3.15 in W 1.97 in Dm 18.12 in
Jacob Bengel Art Deco Chrome and Galalith Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Jacob Bengel Machine Age Pendant necklace,chrome and deep blue galalith. Chain L26", Pendant L1.75
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Vintage Art Deco silver and enamel watch fob pendant, Eisteddfod
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive vintage sterling silver and enamel fob pendant. It is fairly large made from sterling silver and features an enamelled flag the St George Cross in a shield shape along...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage Art Deco White Enamel Necklace Platinum Fob Chain Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed vintage Art Deco era enamel fob chain (necklace) crafted in platinum
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Platinum, Enamel

Antique 18k gold and platinum Albert chain, watch chain, Art Deco
Located in NEWARK, GB
pocket or fob watch or wearing as a necklace. Marks and era: Marked with a tag to the chain 18c, Art
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Intricate Link / Watch Fob Chain
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Intricate Link / Watch Fob Chain. This beautiful chain is
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow & White 14K Gold Art Deco Alternating Bar Link Watch Chain
Located in Venice, CA
Alternating between links of white and yellow gold, this 14k Art Deco watch chain is bold and
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco 1930 Antique Banner Watch with Enameled Geometric with Chatelaine Chain
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco chatelaine watch designed by Banner. An antique hexagonal piece, created in Germany
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage Art Deco silver and rose gold watch fob pendant, Darts league
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fantastic vintage Art Deco sterling silver and rose gold watch fob. It is a circular shaped fob
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Rose Gold, Silver

Black Pearl Gold-Filled Watch Fob Chain Pendant Necklace
Located in Berkeley, CA
This long vintage watch fob chain necklace has 3 Tahitian black pearls and a cross pendant. It's
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2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Black Pearl, Gold-filled

14Kt Pink and White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 15 Inches in Length This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, pocket watch chain. Each
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Gold and Diamond Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain Woven Links
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking handmade necklace, bracelet, or pocket watch chain. Each link is hand
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Gold, Platinum

14Kt Yellow Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1920's / 30's
Located in Long Beach, CA
Inches in Length This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, pocket watch chain. Each link
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold

14Kt Yellow Gold & Blue Enamel Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, pocket watch chain. Each link is hand
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, Enamel

14Kt White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain circa 1920's / 30's
Located in Long Beach, CA
white gold Art Deco Watch, this is perfect for it.
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 60ct Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Newton, MA
This exquisite art deo statement piece of jewelry is offered by Alex & Co. This pendant showcases a
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 60ct Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Pendant
Art Deco 60ct Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Pendant
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W 0.89 in D 0.51 in L 1.16 in
25 Ct Natural Carved Emerald & 10 Ct Diamond Art Deco 18 KW Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 25 Ct Natural Carved leaves Emerald & 10 Ct Diamond Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold
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2010s Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Art Deco 9ct rose gold Albert chain, shield fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
were back then. Perfect for showcasing your favourite antique pocket or fob watch or wearing as a
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Gold Art-Deco Style Tapered Baguettes Emerald Diamond Circular Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold art-deco style tapered baguettes emerald diamond circular pendant. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Green Tourmaline Peridot Taper Baguette Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18k gold green tourmaline peridot taper baguette diamond art deco style pendant. This 18 karat
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Peridot, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Art Deco Style Tsavorite Garnet Baguettes Diamond Circular Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Indulge in the timeless allure of this Art Deco-inspired pendant, crafted in exquisite 18 Karat
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Art-Deco Style Yellow Sapphire Baguettes Diamond Circular Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold art-deco style yellow sapphire tapered baguettes diamond circular pendant. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Medallion 9k Yellow Gold Pendant Gold Fine Jewelry Fob 1927
Located in Torrance, CA
Elaborate vintage Art Deco era medallion (circa 1927) crafted in 9 karat yellow gold. The
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1923 Art Deco Medallion 9k Yellow Gold Pendant Charm Fine Jewelry Fob
Located in Torrance, CA
Elaborate vintage Art Deco era medallion (circa 1923) crafted in 9 karat yellow gold. The
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Medallion 9k Rose Gold Pendant Football Fine Jewelry Fob, 1920
Located in Torrance, CA
Elaborate antique Art Deco era medallion (circa 1906-7) crafted in 9 karat rose gold. The
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Rose Gold, Gold, 9k Gold

18 Karat Gold Custom Cut Taper Baguette Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold custom cut ruby taper baguette diamond art deco style circular pendant. Art deco
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

Diamond Station Necklace 14K WG
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Diamond Station Necklace is made from an old watch chain just look at the details on the links
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Ernest Borel New, Old Stock Ladies Hanging Pendant Watch from 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ernest Borel Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Pendant Watch / N.O.S. METAL
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Antique sterling silver Albert chain, tassel, watch chain fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
watch or wearing as a choker depending on size. Marks and era: C1910s Art Deco era, Tassel is Victorian
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Fabulous Modernist French Statement Pendant Necklace
Located in Westward ho, GB
Fabulous French Modernist Art Deco statement pendant necklace. This necklace is so so elegant and
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate

Fabulous Modernist French Statement Pendant Necklace
Fabulous Modernist French Statement Pendant Necklace
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H 3.15 in W 1.97 in L 17.72 in
Jaeger LeCoultre Seed Pearl Enamel Portrait Pendant Watch 18 Karat
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
lady's pocket or necklace watch with enamel portrait of lady on back surrounded by natural seed pearl
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 14k Gold 13" Pocket Watch Cable Link Chain w/ Dog Clip & Spring Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 8.40 Grams Chain Type: Twisted Wire & Cable Link Overall Length: 13 Inches (next to a ruler) Chain Width: 2.8mm Thickness: 1.1mm Clasp Measur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Necklaces

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14k Gold

BLONDE WITH ART DECO NECKLACE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
influence on Max Turner's drawings and paintings can be seen by watching the on-line video "The Art of Max
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1990s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

14Kt White Gold & Black Enamel Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Chain & Masonic Fob
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking handmade necklace, bracelet, or pocket watch chain. Each link is hand
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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White Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Gold Channel Set Emerald Baguette Diamond Linear Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold channel set emerald baguette diamond linear pendant necklace The enchanting pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

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Art Deco Watch Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact art deco watch necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 115 vintage editions and 42 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an art deco watch necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating an art deco watch necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Vaibhav Dhadda, Cartier and Jakob Bengel are consistently popular. Take a look at an art deco watch necklace featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a tapered baguette iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and baguette cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our art deco watch necklace for sale are for women, but there are 47 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Art Deco Watch Necklace?

On average, an art deco watch necklace at 1stDibs sells for $2,488, while they’re typically $109 on the low end and $53,000 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. 

Questions About Art Deco Watch Necklace
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs