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White Gold Diamond Rock Crystal Art Deco Necklace 16 3/4" - 10k Floral Vintage
White Gold Diamond Rock Crystal Art Deco Necklace 16 3/4" - 10k Floral Vintage

White Gold Diamond Rock Crystal Art Deco Necklace 16 3/4" - 10k Floral Vintage

Located in Greensboro, NC

Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Stone Note: (1

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Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 10k Gold, White Gold

French Art  Deco Crystal Necklace
French Art  Deco Crystal Necklace

French Art Deco Crystal Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Reverse carved crystal pendant necklace,circa 1920. A mix of glass and faceted rock crystal beads

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Style Crystal Necklace
Art Deco Style Crystal Necklace

Art Deco Style Crystal Necklace

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Deco-style crystal necklace featuring carved dropped center section on a strand of frosted crystal

Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal

French Art Deco Crystal Rondelle Necklace
French Art Deco Crystal Rondelle Necklace

French Art Deco Crystal Rondelle Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Unusual French Art Deco faceted crystal multi rondelle and bead necklace. The necklace strung on

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Crystal Flapper Necklace
Art Deco Crystal Flapper Necklace

Art Deco Crystal Flapper Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Dramatic and elegant crystal necklace from the Art Deco period with stone set links and a large

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Art Deco 1920s Vintage Triple Strand Crystal Necklace
Art Deco 1920s Vintage Triple Strand Crystal Necklace

Art Deco 1920s Vintage Triple Strand Crystal Necklace

Located in Skelmersdale, GB

necklace features three strands of faceted, claw set, open back mounted, brilliant cut crystals. It

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal

Art Deco Draped Crystal Paste Necklace
Art Deco Draped Crystal Paste Necklace

Art Deco Draped Crystal Paste Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Art Deco Draped Crystal Paste Necklace from the 1920's set in sterling. 16" x 2" drape in

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Rock Quartz Crystal Necklace
Art Deco Sterling Silver Rock Quartz Crystal Necklace

Art Deco Sterling Silver Rock Quartz Crystal Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

A stunning rock quartz crystal necklace from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in sterling silver

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Crystal Paste Riviere Necklace
Art Deco Crystal Paste Riviere Necklace

Art Deco Crystal Paste Riviere Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco paste riviere necklace set in sterling silver. Of large faceted square cut crystal paste

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sapphire Crystal Long Necklace
Art Deco Sapphire Crystal Long Necklace

Art Deco Sapphire Crystal Long Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco open back faux sapphire long riviere necklace set in gilt metal. The necklace is a

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Art Deco Crystal Sautoir
Art Deco Crystal Sautoir

Art Deco Crystal Sautoir

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Crystal Sautoir from the 1920's France. Silk cord with crystal rondels, faceted beads and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Crystal

Elegant Art Deco Sunray Crystal and Marcasite Pendant Necklace
Elegant Art Deco Sunray Crystal and Marcasite Pendant Necklace

Elegant Art Deco Sunray Crystal and Marcasite Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Art Deco Sunray Crystal and Marcasite Pendant Necklace Embrace timeless elegance with our

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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Marcasite, Silver

Miriam Haskell Unusual Art Deco Style Crystal Necklace
Miriam Haskell Unusual Art Deco Style Crystal Necklace

Miriam Haskell Unusual Art Deco Style Crystal Necklace

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Dramatic Miriam Haskell crystal pendant necklace in the Art Deco taste of vari shaped hand cut

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Gilt Metal

Tiffany Art Deco Rock Crystal and Diamond Necklace
Tiffany Art Deco Rock Crystal and Diamond Necklace

Tiffany Art Deco Rock Crystal and Diamond Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Lovely art deco necklace by Tiffany of carved rock crystal links set in platinum with diamonds

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Art Deco Rock Crystal and 9 Carat Gold Necklace
Art Deco Rock Crystal and 9 Carat Gold Necklace

Art Deco Rock Crystal and 9 Carat Gold Necklace

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This gorgeous necklace is made of clear rock crystal with a matte effect and a shiny effect. The

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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold

Art Deco 9k Chrysoprase and Rock Quartz Crystal Necklace
Art Deco 9k Chrysoprase and Rock Quartz Crystal Necklace

Art Deco 9k Chrysoprase and Rock Quartz Crystal Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

A lovely chrysoprase and rock quartz crystal necklace from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Rock Crystal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Frosted Crystal and Jet Bead Necklace
Art Deco Frosted Crystal and Jet Bead Necklace

Art Deco Frosted Crystal and Jet Bead Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Elegant French Art Deco Frosted Crystal and Jet Bead Necklace, French 1920's. Unusual frosted

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Vintage Art Deco Amethyst & Rock Crystal Sautoir Necklace, 85cm, 78.4g
Vintage Art Deco Amethyst & Rock Crystal Sautoir Necklace, 85cm, 78.4g

Vintage Art Deco Amethyst & Rock Crystal Sautoir Necklace, 85cm, 78.4g

Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire

Vintage Art Deco Style Amethyst & Rock Crystal Sautoir Necklace, 85cm. A long, elegant sautoir

Category

Vintage 1970s European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Gilt Metal

Art Deco Chinese Gilt Sterling Silver Rock Crystal Choker Necklace
Art Deco Chinese Gilt Sterling Silver Rock Crystal Choker Necklace

Art Deco Chinese Gilt Sterling Silver Rock Crystal Choker Necklace

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

Vintage handmade /hand faceted Art Deco Chinese export Gilt Sterling Silver Rock Crystal Choker

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Vintage Art Deco Style Crystal Tassel Necklace 1960s
Vintage Art Deco Style Crystal Tassel Necklace 1960s

Vintage Art Deco Style Crystal Tassel Necklace 1960s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

crystals, each individually set within an Art Deco inspired arched tassel design. The impressive pendant

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Vintage 1960s Art Deco More Necklaces

Dramatic Art Deco Crystal Bib Necklace
Dramatic Art Deco Crystal Bib Necklace

Dramatic Art Deco Crystal Bib Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Unusually large bib necklace composed of 3 strands of claw set sparkling, oval glass pastes

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Deco Crystal Fringe Necklace
Deco Crystal Fringe Necklace

Deco Crystal Fringe Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Attractive art deco necklace composed of layers of prong set square crystals. USA circa 1920-30s

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Necklaces

Art Deco Carnelian Rock Crystal Necklace 28 Inch Graduated Beads Antique
Art Deco Carnelian Rock Crystal Necklace 28 Inch Graduated Beads Antique

Art Deco Carnelian Rock Crystal Necklace 28 Inch Graduated Beads Antique

Located in New York, NY

alternate with faceted rock crystal rondelles to create an Art Deco dream. The necklace is 28 inches long

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Rock Crystal

Art Deco Pearl and Crystal Paste  Link Necklace
Art Deco Pearl and Crystal Paste  Link Necklace

Art Deco Pearl and Crystal Paste Link Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Unusual sterling silver and crystal paste and pearl link drop necklace circa 1920s. Excellent

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco 1930s 10K White Gold Filigree Green Crystal Pendant Necklace
Art Deco 1930s 10K White Gold Filigree Green Crystal Pendant Necklace

Art Deco 1930s 10K White Gold Filigree Green Crystal Pendant Necklace

Located in Santa Monica, CA

This stunning necklace is a wonderful example of Art Deco style. The pendant features a beautiful

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, White Gold

Art Deco Paste Graduated Crystals
Art Deco Paste Graduated Crystals

Art Deco Paste Graduated Crystals

Located in New York, NY

Attractive Art Deco Paste Graduated Crystals from the 1920's. Faceted lead crystal sparkles

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass

Australian Crystal Opal Diamond Art Deco Platinum Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Australian Crystal Opal Diamond Art Deco Platinum Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry

Australian Crystal Opal Diamond Art Deco Platinum Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Australian Crystal Opal and Diamond Platinum Art Deco Pendant Necklace. Center

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Crystal, Platinum

Art Deco 14k Rock Quartz Crystal, Onyx, and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Art Deco 14k Rock Quartz Crystal, Onyx, and Diamond Pendant Necklace

Art Deco 14k Rock Quartz Crystal, Onyx, and Diamond Pendant Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

A beautiful pendant necklace from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in 14k white gold, this

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Beetle Bug Insect Necklace Amethyst Rock Crystal Antique Art Deco
Victorian Beetle Bug Insect Necklace Amethyst Rock Crystal Antique Art Deco

Victorian Beetle Bug Insect Necklace Amethyst Rock Crystal Antique Art Deco

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning Victorian to Art Deco Beetle Bug Insect Pendant Necklace in Amethyst and Rock

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco French Jet, Crystal and Pave Crystal Flapper Beads
Art Deco French Jet, Crystal and Pave Crystal Flapper Beads

Art Deco French Jet, Crystal and Pave Crystal Flapper Beads

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Art Deco French Jet, Crystal and Pave Crystal Flapper Beads from the 1920's. Strung with

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal

Fred Leighton Art Deco Revival Diamond Onyx Rock Crystal Bow Necklace
Fred Leighton Art Deco Revival Diamond Onyx Rock Crystal Bow Necklace

Fred Leighton Art Deco Revival Diamond Onyx Rock Crystal Bow Necklace

By Fred Leighton

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fred Leighton Art Deco Revival diamond, onyx, and rock crystal bow necklace crafted in 18 karat

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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...

KREMENTZ Art Deco 14k Rock Quartz Crystal, Diamond, & Enamel Pendant Necklace
KREMENTZ Art Deco 14k Rock Quartz Crystal, Diamond, & Enamel Pendant Necklace

KREMENTZ Art Deco 14k Rock Quartz Crystal, Diamond, & Enamel Pendant Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

A beautiful pendant necklace by Krementz from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in 14k white gold

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Flower Necklace Rock Crystal Pearl Marcasite Sterling Silver Rare Chain
Art Deco Flower Necklace Rock Crystal Pearl Marcasite Sterling Silver Rare Chain

Art Deco Flower Necklace Rock Crystal Pearl Marcasite Sterling Silver Rare Chain

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A WONDERFUL AND VERY RARE MUSEUM QUALITY ORIGINAL ART DECO PENDANT NECKLACE WITH AN

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Emerald Crystals
Art Deco Emerald Crystals

Art Deco Emerald Crystals

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Emerald Crystals in deep green, lead crystal for extra sparkle and weight with spring

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Coral Rock Crystal Necklace 50 Inches 14 Karat Gold Antique Rondelles
Art Deco Coral Rock Crystal Necklace 50 Inches 14 Karat Gold Antique Rondelles

Art Deco Coral Rock Crystal Necklace 50 Inches 14 Karat Gold Antique Rondelles

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in a radiant Art Deco Natural Coral and Rock Crystal 14 Karat Gold Necklace of 50 inches in

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Coral, Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920's Czech Crystal & Black Glass Art Deco Sautoir Necklace
1920's Czech Crystal & Black Glass Art Deco Sautoir Necklace

1920's Czech Crystal & Black Glass Art Deco Sautoir Necklace

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Unique Czech crystal and black glass Art Deco Sautoir necklace dating to the 1920's. Length is 54

Category

20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Sterling Pools of Light Crystal Marcasite Chain Necklace c 1940s
Art Deco Sterling Pools of Light Crystal Marcasite Chain Necklace c 1940s

Art Deco Sterling Pools of Light Crystal Marcasite Chain Necklace c 1940s

Located in University City, MO

Art Deco sterling marcasite crystal pools of light delicate chain necklace c 1940s The elegant

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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

LB offers Deco vintage crystal brooch blown glass pink crystals Necklace
LB offers Deco vintage crystal brooch blown glass pink crystals Necklace

LB offers Deco vintage crystal brooch blown glass pink crystals Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a vintage Deco cut Crystal geometric Brooch Pendant Necklace. The

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver, Base Metal

Art Deco Clear Crystal Rhodium Dangling Pendant
Art Deco Clear Crystal Rhodium Dangling Pendant

Art Deco Clear Crystal Rhodium Dangling Pendant

Located in Milford, DE

An extravagant art deco pendant. Features a geometrical art deco design with brilliant emerald and

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rhodium

French Art Deco Crystal Sautoir
French Art Deco Crystal Sautoir

French Art Deco Crystal Sautoir

Located in New York, NY

Art deco deep aquamarine and crystal sautoir pendant necklace, of alternating square and

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Crystal Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Crystal Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Crystal Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold

Located in New York, NY

romantic necklace dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1900 - 1940. We love these Art Deco etched crystal

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Crystal Mesh Bib
Art Deco Crystal Mesh Bib

Art Deco Crystal Mesh Bib

Located in New York, NY

Elaborate bib of pronged handset crystals from the 1920's set in rhodiumed metal, Delicate and

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Art Deco Rock Crystal Old Mine Diamond Pendant Necklace Filigree 14K White Gold
Art Deco Rock Crystal Old Mine Diamond Pendant Necklace Filigree 14K White Gold

Art Deco Rock Crystal Old Mine Diamond Pendant Necklace Filigree 14K White Gold

Located in New York, NY

Karat White Gold. This is one of the most beautiful Art Deco Rock Crystal pendants we have seen. It

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Opulent Art Deco Sterling Marcasite Crystal Necklace
Opulent Art Deco Sterling Marcasite Crystal Necklace

Opulent Art Deco Sterling Marcasite Crystal Necklace

Located in University City, MO

Opulent Art Deco sterling marcasite crystal opera style necklace c 1960 The beautiful necklace is

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces

Art Deco Black Opal Old Mine Cut Diamond Rock Crystal Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Art Deco Black Opal Old Mine Cut Diamond Rock Crystal Necklace 14 Karat Gold

Art Deco Black Opal Old Mine Cut Diamond Rock Crystal Necklace 14 Karat Gold

Located in New York, NY

INDULGE IN THIS RARE AND MAGNIFICENT ANTIQUE ART DECO OPAL AND ROCK CRYSTAL BEAD NECKLACE WITH A

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Deco Ruby Crystal Sautoir
French Art Deco Ruby Crystal Sautoir

French Art Deco Ruby Crystal Sautoir

Located in New York, NY

French Art Deco unusual faceted ruby crystal sautoir. Composed of a stone set link chain with two

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

Rare Art Deco DeRosa Crystal Baguette Collar
Rare Art Deco DeRosa Crystal Baguette Collar

Rare Art Deco DeRosa Crystal Baguette Collar

By Ralph DeRosa

Located in New York, NY

Rare and unusual Art Deco DeRosa Crystal Baguette Collar of crystal and faux ruby baguettes set

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Rhodium

French Art Deco Crystal and Jet Sautoir
French Art Deco Crystal and Jet Sautoir

French Art Deco Crystal and Jet Sautoir

Located in New York, NY

Elaborate and dramatic French Art Deco crystal, jet ,and crystal paste sautoir pendant necklace

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Lovely Art Deco Crystal and Citrine Sautoir
Lovely Art Deco Crystal and Citrine Sautoir

Lovely Art Deco Crystal and Citrine Sautoir

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful Art Deco Crystal and Citrine Sautoir from the 1930's. An unusual assemblage of amythest

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Heidi Daus Tahitian Faux Pearl Art Deco Lemon Quartz Crystal Lavalier Necklace
Heidi Daus Tahitian Faux Pearl Art Deco Lemon Quartz Crystal Lavalier Necklace

Heidi Daus Tahitian Faux Pearl Art Deco Lemon Quartz Crystal Lavalier Necklace

By Heidi Daus

Located in Milford, DE

Heidi Daus lavalier pendant necklace with art-deco influence! Features two strands of faux Tahitian

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Crystal

Rock Crystal Necklace
Rock Crystal Necklace

Rock Crystal Necklace

$960Sale Price|20% Off

Rock Crystal Necklace

Located in New Orleans, LA

This is a lovely Art Deco period double strand necklace. The piece consists of graduated faceted

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Art Deco Maison Gripoix Crystal and Diamante Long Sautoir
Art Deco Maison Gripoix Crystal and Diamante Long Sautoir

Art Deco Maison Gripoix Crystal and Diamante Long Sautoir

By Maison Gripoix

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Maison Gripoix faceted crystal ring and diamante cluster long flapper style sautoir

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

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Crystal Art Deco Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact crystal art deco necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Silver and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect crystal art deco necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A crystal art deco necklace from Kenneth Jay Lane, Intini Jewels and Aria Jewelry Design — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A crystal art deco necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Rock Crystal, from our inventory of 61, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and bead cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a crystal art deco necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Crystal Art Deco Necklace?

The price for a crystal art deco necklace starts at $118 and tops out at $350,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $875.

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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.