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Art Deco Rock Crystal Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Genuine Swirl Carved Rock Crystal Beaded Necklace The length of the necklace is 36 inches (91.5
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Rock Crystal Necklace
Art Deco Rock Crystal Necklace
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L 36 in
Rock Crystal Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Genuine Swirl Carved Frosted Rock Crystal Beaded Necklace with Beautiful Mother of Pearl Toggle
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Rock Crystal Necklace
Rock Crystal Necklace
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L 17 in
14k Rock Crystal Quartz Deco Filigree Necklace
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 14K white gold pendant featuring a beautiful frosted and reverse carved rock crystal
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Necklaces

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, Platinum

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

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold

Art Deco Chinese Gilt Sterling Silver Rock Crystal Choker Necklace
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Vintage handmade /hand faceted Art Deco Chinese export Gilt Sterling Silver Rock Crystal Choker
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Pools of Light Rock Crystal Silver Gilt Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Fabulous Art Deco Pools of Light necklace in sterling silver. Necklace is in wonderful
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Rock Crystal, Crystal, Silver, Gilt Metal

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
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

1920's French Art Deco Coral, Rock Crystal, and Diamond Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Deco period French hallmarked fine coral and rock crystal necklace with diamond set clasp in
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal

Single strand rock crystal and onyx necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful, shimmering vintage swirl carved rock crystal torchons interspersed with faceted rock
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Rock Crystal

LB offers Vintage Deco Sterling pendant Cinnabar Rock crystal Sterling necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
, lovely Rock crystal and sterling silver beads. This necklace is dramatic and regal at the same time and
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Flower Necklace Rock Crystal Pearl Marcasite Sterling Silver Rare Chain
Located in New York, NY
IS SET THROUGHOUT WITH ROCK CRYSTAL AND PEARLS. THE PENDANT NECKLACE DATES TO CIRCA 1900-1930. This
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Flower Necklace Rock Crystal Amethyst Marcasite Sterling Silver Rare
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 Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Rock Crystal & Onyx Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Rock Crystal & Onyx Pendant Necklace A carved rock crystal pendant with angle motif surrounded by
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Crystal, White Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Rock Crystal Buddha and Pearl White Gold Necklace circa 1920
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Deco Diamond Rock Crystal Buddha and Pearl White Gold Necklace circa 1920 Elegant Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Gold

Art Deco 1930s Sterling Silver Rock Crystal Agate Earrings and Necklace Set
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Lovely Art Deco c.1930s solid Sterling Silver, Rock Crystal and Carnelian Agate earrings and
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Rock Crystal and Poured Glass Bead Necklace, MWLC
By Mark Walsh Leslie Chin
Located in New York, NY
Striking Rock Crystal necklace with Chinoiserie overtones in genuine crackled rock crystal and ruby
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2010s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

Rock Crystal and Poured Glass Bead Necklace, MWLC
Rock Crystal and Poured Glass Bead Necklace, MWLC
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H 1.5 in W 0.75 in L 19 in
1937 Art Deco 85 carat rock crystal silver necklace by Wiwen Nilsson
By Wiwen Nilsson
Located in Malmö, SE
Silver and approx 85ct rock crystal. Signed and dated 1937. The pendant is 6,7 cm long on a 59 cm
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver

Large tumbled rock crystal nugget and vintage venetian beads necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fabulously elegant yet understated necklace of very large tumbled chunky rock crystal beads. In
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Rock Crystal

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

14K Filigree Rock Crystal Diamond Necklace with Cast Link Chain
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 14K white gold necklace featuring a large beautiful frosted and reverse carved rock
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond Onyx Rock Crystal 18 Karat White Gold Long Necklace
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
family workshop. The 18 KT white gold rolò chain is decorated by onyx rondels, faceted rock crystal
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Onyx, White Diamond, Diamond, Crystal, White Gold, Gold, 1...

LB offers Sterling Marcasite Judith Jack Brooch Pyrite Rock Crystal necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Silver square beads, and round Rock Crystal beads. Sterling spacer beads and a crystal encrusted Sterling
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Pyrite, Sterling Silver

Sautoir necklace w/ freshwater black pearls, emerald beads and rock crystals
Located in New Orleans, LA
exquisite long tassel of well colored faceted emerald beads interspersed with faceted rock crystal beads
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2010s American Art Deco Rope Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Black Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Coral and gold pendant, blue chalcedony, rock crystal and 14kt gold necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
have been added stations of fine blue chalcedony round beads flanked by sparkling faceted rock crystal
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Coral, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Double Nesting Tubular Rock Crystal Necklace with sapphire, cul. pearl, emerald
Located in New Orleans, LA
Double nesting necklace. Outer necklace composed of faceted tubular rock crystal with typical
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2010s American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Rock Crystal

Jade Drop Pendant Baroque Pearls Rock Crystal Black Onyx Yellow Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Green Burma Jade 10 mm spheres
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Silver Necklace with a Rock Crystal Pendant by Swedish Atelje Stigbert Year 1967
Located in Stockholm, SE
This silver and rock crystal necklace shows upon typical Art Deco style characteristics, such as
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver

Art Deco Rock Crystal Diamond Enamel Pendant Flower Filigree 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A very special antique Edwardian, Art Deco pendant with a central panel of Rock Crystal with a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

Burma Jade Pendant Baroque Pearls Rock Crystal Black Onyx Yellow Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Green Burma Jade 10 mm spheres
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Coral, jade, rock crystal and black onyx sautoir
Located in New Orleans, LA
beads flanked with round black onyx beads and faceted tubes of rock crystal. Suspended from the beads is
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Jade, Onyx, Rock Crystal

LB offers Vintage Sterling Deco pendant Venetian beads Lapis Crystal necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
, and Rock Crystal make this necklace a real standout. These marvelous vintage brooches are from a
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

2 Necklace: Red Orange Coral Beads, Black Onyx, Rock Crystal tubes w/ silver cap
Located in New Orleans, LA
, rock crystal tubes and blackened silver cap. Beads of angel skin coral, rock crystal tubes, red/orange
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2010s American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Silver

Art Deco Pools of Light Crystal Orb Sterling Silver Box Chain Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Art Deco pools of light crystal orb encircled with silver tone wire, and with a silver
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Platinum, 18K, Rock Crystal, Diamond and Onyx Vintage Sautoir.
Located in Aspen, CO
Vintage sautoir, earlier to mid twentieth century composed of frosted rock crystal, moonstone
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Vintage 1950s Art Deco Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Style Crystal Tassel Necklace 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Crystal Tassel Necklace. Featuring a stunning, contrasting combination of pink and green
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Vintage 1960s Art Deco More Necklaces

Nephrite Jade Rock Crystal Pearl 18 KT Rare Long Suitor Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
Wrapped Neck This outstanding antique Edwardian era or early Deco sautoir necklace is of amazing
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Chain Necklaces

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Crystal, Jade, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Beautiful, Rare Rock Crystal Diamonds Pink Topaz Pendant Made in 1910 French
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Beautiful and very rare pendant in rock crystal and platinum set with diamonds and a natural pink
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Platinum

Set in 18K Gold, Rock Crystal, Yellow Sapphire & Citrine Pendant & Earrings Set
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and chic, Rock Crystal, Yellow Sapphire & Citrine Pendant Necklace & Earrings set
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Rock Crystal, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

1930s Silver & Peking Glass Art Deco 4 Piece Jewellery Set With Rock Crystals
Located in London, GB
This exquisite 1930s Art Deco Peking Glass 4 piece set with prong set rock crystals is comprised of
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Silver

Vintage Kenneth Lane Art Deco Inspired 'Jade & Rock Crystal' Lariat 1970s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Wilmslow, GB
necklace cleverly emulates a jade and rock crystal sautoir from the Art Deco period and is likely made with
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Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces

Antique Carved Rock Crystal Diamond Platinum Filigree Pendant
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This 1920s antique necklace features beautifully hand carved rock crystal, ever unique and
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Platinum

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

Art Deco Diamond 14k White Gold Filigree Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: A Sweet Art Deco 14K white gold filigree pendant necklace with carved rock crystal
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Fresh Water Pearl Strand Necklace
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Baroque Fresh Water perl strand with art deco inspired clasp. Accommodated with an up to date
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1990s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, White Gold

Antique Chinese White Nephrite Pendant Necklace Circa 1920 Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
on its original silk and embellished with knots, rock crystal quartz, and natural blue agate. This
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Agate, Jade, Rock Crystal

Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco style pendant necklace is in 18 karat yellow gold with the big 15x15x8 mm size smoky
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB offers 70’s Sterling Silver Modern Gem encrusted pendant crystal necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
and with the wonderful rock crystal beads is a Fabulous addition to any jewelry wardrobe.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Carnelian, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Mauboussin Turquoise, Chalcedony and Diamond Necklace
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
This impactful Art Deco collar necklace from 1929 is an early Art Moderne jewel by Mauboussin, a
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Chalcedony, Platinum

Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Green Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
well as rock crystal or black morion.
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Circa 1930s 14K White Gold Camphor Crystal Diamond Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
: Excellent Art Deco
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

Circa 1930s 14K White Gold Camphor Crystal Diamond Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
: Excellent Art Deco
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco style pendant necklace is in 18 karat yellow gold with the big 15x15x8 mm size
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco style pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold and features a large 15x15x8
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat White Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Topaz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
necklace in Art Deco style features a 15x15x8 mm blue quartz and is made of 18-karat white gold. It belongs
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
, or green quartz, as well as rock crystal or black morion.
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2010s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco style pendant necklace is made of 18 karat rose gold and features a large 15x15x8 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
well as rock crystal or black morion.
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique ArtDeco French LampworkGlass GalalithFans SilverRondelles Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique French early Art-Deco period two-strand necklace is strung with a variety of Parisian
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco style pendant necklace is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and features a large
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2010s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

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Deco Rock Crystal Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the deco rock crystal necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 66 vintage or 13 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a deco rock crystal 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. Finding an appealing deco rock crystal necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Intini Jewels, Cartier and Doves by Doron Paloma each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A deco rock crystal necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Rock Crystal rings, from our inventory of 51, 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 old european cut and bead alternatives. When shopping for a deco rock crystal necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Deco Rock Crystal Necklace?

Prices for a deco rock crystal necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $119 and can go as high as $350,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,574.

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.