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Art Nouveau Oriental Pearls Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
1900s graceful Art Nouveau work with graduated natural oriental pearls. The clasp in 18K white- and
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau More Necklaces

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Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Emerald Enamel Pearl 14 Karat Gold Serpent Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace is comprised of elongated cable links with stylized serpent stations Each station is
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Enamel and Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is an Austrian, early Art Nouveau 14ct yellow gold natural pearl pendant. The highly decorated
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Garnet and Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is an antique Art Nouveau garnet and pearl pendant necklace. It has been set with a central
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Boulder Opal Pearl & Sapphire Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Art Nouveau era was a short-lived period of design which produced the most naturalistic and
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wiese French Art Nouveau Gold Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Jules & Louis Wiese
Located in New York, NY
Antique Art Nouveau necklace by Wiese, French made, the necklace is crafted in 18k gold, with 10.5
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold

Art Nouveau Amethyst & Seed Pearl Naturalistic Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This exquisite Art Nouveau necklace features an openwork design with intricately crafted, amethyst
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Amethyst Seed Pearls Festoon Necklace Gold
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Antique Art nouveau swag necklace with 10kt gold and genuine seed pearls . Central pendant features
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold

Antique Russian Pearl Diamond Art Nouveau Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
necklace is designed as a pair of diamond-set stylized Art Nouveau leaves with three pearls hanging on
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver

Vintage Art Nouveau Pearl Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
necklace. The necklace features six strands of lustrous pearls with a unique gold-plated Art Nouveau clasp
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate

Antique Gold Necklace Art Nouveau Style Natural Pearl
Located in Berkeley, CA
1900s style necklace chain with articulate motif hanging a pearl, motifs are cut from gold emboss
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Vintage 1940s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

14K Gold Pearl Lavalier Necklace Art Nouveau Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
Art Nouveau 14K Gold Pearl Lavaliere Necklace. Beautifully designed as a scrolling panel set with
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Antique Diamond and Pearl Lavaliere Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A beautiful dainty pendant necklace, paying homage to the significant Art Nouveau movement in the
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2010s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Flower Pearl Pendant Necklace Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU PENDANT IN THE FORM OF A BEAUTIFUL FLOWER WITH A PEARL
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Art Nouveau Enamel, Diamond & Pearl Pendant - Brooch Necklace
Located in Danvers, MA
Offered is a beautifully detailed Art Nouveau period enamel Pendant - Brooch Necklace. Set with
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Apatite Pink Topaz Pearls Art Nouveau Enamel Locket Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
design inspiration for this necklace. It was presented to me as a Art Nouveau compact - and indeed the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Pinchbeck, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Apatite Pink Topaz Pearls Art Nouveau Enamel Locket Necklace
Apatite Pink Topaz Pearls Art Nouveau Enamel Locket Necklace
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H 3.375 in Dm 1.62 in L 31.5 in
Art Nouveau Pearl and Amethyst Pendant Necklace
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace Featuring Seed Pearls and 4 Round Amethysts. 18
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Nouveau Pearl Gold Necklace Featuring a Woman’s Head
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
reinterpretation of this original Art Nouveau design. Specialized in antique and creation jewelry since 1975, we
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Secessionist Necklace Cabochon Turquoise River Pearl Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate flexible link dangling necklace was executed in the secessionist style around 1905
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Turquoise, Base Metal

Antique Art Nouveau Secessionist Necklace Cabochon Turquoise River Pearl Metal
Antique Art Nouveau Secessionist Necklace Cabochon Turquoise River Pearl Metal
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H 1.78 in W 0.79 in D 0.12 in L 14.97 in
Circa 1900's Art Nouveau Platinum Turquoise, Diamond, & Pearl Necklace
Located in Addison, TX
Indulge in the beauty of this Art Nouveau pendant, adorned with exquisite details and crafted with
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau 14K Gold Freshwater Pearl Swag Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Houston, TX
Art Nouveau 14K yellow gold floral swag necklace. There are 3 florets each centered with diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Pearl Diamond Plique-A-Jour Gold Silver Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique Art Nouveau 18k gold and silver drop pendant, adorned with plique-a-jour enamel, 5.8
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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau 14k Gold, Pearl, Coral and Diamond Swag Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau 14k gold , pearl, coral and diamond swag necklace with central foliate form pendant
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

French Art Nouveau Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drapery Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
- French work circa 1900, Art Nouveau jewel. Our opinion : This Art Nouveau necklace in gold presents
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Platinum Pearl Flower Necklace Belle Époque Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary museum quality Art Nouveau, Belle Epoque Pendant Necklace set with Rose
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Art Nouveau Siberian Amethyst Natural Pearl Necklace Antique 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU - BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Krementz Art Nouveau Yellow Gold Natural Pearl Festoon Necklace
By Krementz & Co
Located in Narberth, PA
This exquisite pearl festoon necklace is a signed piece by Krementz from the Art Nouveau (ca1910
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Krementz 14K Gold Coral & Freshwater Pearl Swag Necklace
By Krementz & Co
Located in Montclair, NJ
solid 14k yellow gold during the art nouveau period. This necklace features an elegant open work design
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Winged Heart Peridot Pearl 14K Gold Edwardian Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Fine Art Nouveau Edwardian period Winged Heart motif peridot, pearl, 14K yellow gold necklace
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Kohn & Sons Precious Topaz and Pearl Leaf Motif Pendant Necklace
By Kohn
Located in Boston, MA
A beautiful art nouveau necklace by Maiden Lane maker Henry Kohn & Sons. Kohn were known for
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Vintage 1930s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold

Charming Circa 1900 Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Wheaton, IL
Charming Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace featuring one rose cut diamond
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau White Diamond Peridot Yellow Sapphire Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Necklace is inspired by Art Nouveau. This Necklace has also its matching Earrings. We're a workshop so
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Peridot, Oriental Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pear...

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold "Birdcage" Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
matching Earrings. This Pendant is inspired by Art Nouveau. We're a workshop so every piece is handmade
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold...

15k Gold Art Nouveau Plique-à-jour Diamond and Pearl Necklace
By Mappin Brothers
Located in Venice, CA
A classic Art Nouveau design, this 15k rose gold necklace features stunning plique-à-jour, Rose Cut
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau Moonstone Enamel Diamond Emerald Platinum 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace is comprised of a green gold link chain with stylized floral bar stations. Suspending a
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...

Art Nouveau Amethyst Baroque Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
certified only one pearl. Original circa 1905. Distinct Art Nouveau design. 16 inch chain. 1 purple oval
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Pearl Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Berlin, DE
Floral design in Art Nouveau style. England, 1900. With 1 brilliant-cut diamond weighing
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Murrle Bennett & Co Art Nouveau Amethyst Pearl Yellow Gold Heart Necklace
By Murrle Bennett & Co.
Located in London, GB
A Murrle Bennett & Co Art Nouveau amethyst and pearl yellow gold heart necklace. A finely crafted
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Amethyst, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Necklace 14k Gold Amethyst Sawtooth Pearl Enamel Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed Art Nouveau drop necklace (circa 1900s to 1910s) crafted in 14 karat
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace, Amethyst and Pearl, 9 Karat Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
beautiful antique, Art Nouveau era Amethyst and seed pearl pendant necklace. The pendant has an unusual
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Pansy Necklace Yellow Enamel Pearl 14k Gold Flower Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Art Nouveau pansy necklace crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1900s to
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau Gold Necklace, Pendant, with Diamonds and Natural Pearls
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Art Nouveau Gold Necklace, with Diamonds and Natural Pearls. The big central diamond
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Pearl Grape Cluster Vine Enamel Pendant Necklace Antique Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE ENAMEL JEWELS WE HAVE SEEN. THE VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau, 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Peridot and Pearl Lavalier Necklace
Located in Brisbane, QLD
main 'pendant' of the necklace is in the typical Art Nouveau stylised floral motifs and swirls and has
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 18K Gold Ombre Enamel Peridot Pearl Diamond Necklace, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Art Nouveau period 18K gold, Ombre enamel, faceted peridot, diamond and natural pearl
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Silver Enamel Pearl Bird Plaque de Cou Levinger & Bissinger Necklace
Located in London, GB
. Jugendstil-Schmuck // Art Nouveau Jewellery from Pforzheim, Fritz Falk, 2009, illustrated p.230 cat no LB 64
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

18K French Art Nouveau Diamond, Tsavorite and Pearl Fancy Link Station Necklace
Located in Hummelstown, PA
True to the form of Art Nouveau, this ravishing necklace embraces a motif from nature, displaying
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Foliate Pearl & Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Solvang, CA
Antique Art Nouveau foliate pearl & diamond cross pendant, circa 1915. This antique cross pendant
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Seed Pearl Lily Of The Valley Pendant Necklace
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an Art Nouveau pendant depicting a lily of the valley. It is crafted in 18K yellow gold and
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold

Art Nouveau Siberian Amethyst Pearl Necklace Clover Flower Antique 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU - BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Pearl Art Nouveau Maiden Flower Woman Goddess Pendant 14K Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Antique Art Nouveau Pendant in the form of a maiden woman in a field of flowers
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Pearl Diamond white gold chain Necklace. Pearl diameter: approximately 7.93 millimeters. Pendant
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Art Nouveau Peridot Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Festoon Antique Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
matched to cushion cut Flanked by additional whiplash motif links - featuring articulating pearl fringe
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Flower Lily Pad Enamel Pearl Pendant Lavaliere Necklace 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU PENDANT WITH THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FORGET-ME-NOT FLOWER AND
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau 18k Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace Lion Poppy Oriemtal Pearls
Located in Munich, Bavaria
suspended from gold chains embellished with natural oriental pearls. The two lions heads in profile hold
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Peridot Pearl Enamel 9 Karat Rose Gold Antique Lavalier Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
polka dots - minimal loss Accented by a 3.0 mm round and 3.0 x 8.0 mm dogtooth pearl White in body
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Victorian Art Nouveau Seed Pearl and 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique seed pearl necklace in 18 karat yellow gold; part of our seed pearl
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Antique 1880s Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

Victorian Art Nouveau Seed Pearl and 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Victorian Art Nouveau Seed Pearl and 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
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H 0.2 in W 1.05 in L 2.68 in
Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Turquoise Coral Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
also Enamel, Freshwater Pearls, Ceramic (White Ring) and Turquoise. The Length of the Necklace is 45cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...

Art Nouveau Style 1.75 Carat White Diamond Pearl White Gold Beaded Drop Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Necklace has 342.00 Carats of Pearls. We're a workshop so every
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gol...

Art Nouveau 14k Gold Turquoise and Pearl Lavalier Style Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau 14k yellow gold , turquoise and pearl lavalier style necklace displaying 2 oval form
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Early 20th Century Drop Necklaces

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Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold

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Pearl Art Nouveau Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact pearl art nouveau necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 874 vintage or 167 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a pearl art nouveau necklace 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. Creating a pearl art nouveau necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Intini Jewels, Luigi Ferrara and Maison Gripoix are consistently popular. A pearl art nouveau necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but pearl rings, from our inventory of 596, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and brilliant cut alternatives. Finding a pearl art nouveau necklace for sale for women should be easy, but there are 256 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Pearl Art Nouveau Necklace?

On average, a pearl art nouveau necklace at 1stDibs sells for $2,352, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $200,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.