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Art Deco Carved Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Carved Mughal Style Emerald and Diamond Necklace Measurements: Chain: 18" long, Pendant
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Necklace / Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Necklace with detachable pendant, featuring cut cornered square
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

7 Carat Cushion Natural Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 5.6 grams Stunning natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond pendant necklace
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2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Pendant 18 Karat Gold Diamonds and Emerald Art Deco Necklace
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brilliant Art Deco Style Pendant. 18k White Gold 4.50 grams. Total all Diamonds 0.97 carat (center
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2010s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

1920s Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Condition This stunning Art Deco necklace is
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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

1920s Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
1920s Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
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W 0.9 in D 2.04 in L 16 in
Art Deco 35.00 Carat Emerald Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful and unique Antique Art Deco necklace finely crafted in Platinum with diamonds
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Filigree Platinum Diamond and Emerald Necklace and Ring Set
By Unbranded
Located in San Fernando, CA
Absolutely Beautiful Set Art Deco Filigree Design Made in Platinum with diamonds through setting
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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

Art-Deco 53 Carat Emerald, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
An art-deco looking 53 carat Zambian Emerald, 1.73 carat Blue Sapphire and 4.05 carat White Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A classic beauty of yesteryear. This Art Deco inspired pendant features a 0.5 carat diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Diamond Emerald Platinum Bow Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Enhance your look with this exquisite Antique Art Deco Pendant Necklace & Brooch piece. Style open
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Style Emerald and Diamond Necklace in 18k White & Yellow Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
round and trapezium diamonds. The unique art deco geometry of this layout creates a structured frame
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Link Necklaces

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

4.00 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Pendant 18 Karat Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
& Transparency Set with Total Diamonds Total approx. Weight 1.00ct J-H/VS2-SI2 Emerald only oil treated
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

Art Decô Necklace with 17.64 Carats of Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Massafra, IT
An exquisite piece in Art Deco design , so chic and refined, in 18k gold with a Zambia emerald of
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Art Deco Cultured Pearl , Diamond and Emerald Neckalce
Located in New York, NY
The clasp set with center emerald cut emerald approximate weight 1.50 carats, one large old mine
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald

Art Deco Style Sautoir Red Coral Bead Diamond Emerald and Onyx Platinum Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Art Deco style sautoir red coral bead, diamond, emerald and onyx platinum necklace. Showcasing
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20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

NO RESERVE 20.12Ct Emeralds & 2.05Ct Diamonds 14 kt. Gold Pendant Necklace
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: ___________ Natural Diamond Cut: Round Weight: 2.05 cttw Color: Yellow Clarity: VS1 to SI2 Length: 45 cm necklace and
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2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Platinum Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Pendant
Located in Johns Creek, GA
emeralds. The pin/brooch has aproximatley 3.15 crats of diamonds, with color grade F_G, and clarity VS2
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.50ct Emerald and Diamond Pendant, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This mesmerising pendant comes to us from the 1920’s Art Deco period. Taking centre stage, an awe
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond with Emerald and Sapphire Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A glamorous Art Deco inspired target cluster pendant necklace bezel set with stunning a brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Emerald Devil Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
This platinum Art Deco pendant features nine single cut diamonds and an assortment of triangluar
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco full set diamond necklace with emerald 18k whitegold
Located in Berlin, BE
diamonds and the rich green of the emerald. This necklace is a true statement piece, exuding an air of
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Late 20th Century German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

Art-Deco Style Tutti Frutti Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A beautiful tutti-frutti art-deco necklace with vibrant colored natural gemstones, 56.3 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Necklace Emerald Sapphire Bead with Diamond Opal Platinum Clasp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful Art Deco necklace featuring emerald and sapphire beads. This lovely vintage
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style Emerald and Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Nahata Fine Design… Art Deco Style Emerald and Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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

Art Deco Platinum Heart-Shaped Emerald Sapphires Rubies Diamond Necklace, 1920
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Platinum Necklace with Heart-Shaped Emerald and Sapphires Rubies Diamonds Almost 2Ct each, Emerald
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Art Decô Necklace of 27, 95 Carats of Zambia Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Massafra, IT
Amazing Art Deco design in 18k gold with this refined and chic necklace in 18k gold with four
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

5.02 Carat Diamond Emerald Art Deco Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1915 handmade emerald and diamonds pendant necklace. Old Euro, Old Mine, Old square cut
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Style Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Natural Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Inspired Pear Shape Diamond Emerald Platinum Drop Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Inspired Pear Shape Diamond Emerald Platinum Drop Necklace. Featuring one pear cut
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2010s Unknown Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Magnificent Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Lavaliere
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Art Deco Platinum, Diamond and Emerald Lavaliere on Platinum & Diamond chain. Wow
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Necklace 18 Karat White Gold .80 Carat Diamond
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
perfectly to give an overall emerald diamond shape with an Art Deco set style. The pendant is on a 14 karat
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Tanzanite Emerald Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Necklace has 16.20 Carats of Pear Cut and Cabochon Cut Tanzanites
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

NO RESERVE! 1.44 Carat Emerald - 14 kt. Gold - Pendant Necklace
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Don't miss your chance to own this unique and exquisite pendant necklace of top quality Emerald
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2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Pear Cut Emerald White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
inspired by Art Deco. The Necklace Length is 45cm. This Necklace has also its matching Earrings. We're a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Wonderful Art deco style dreamfull necklace with emeralds and diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
entire necklace is meticulously adorned with diamonds, accentuating the beauty of the emeralds and adding
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21st Century and Contemporary German Aesthetic Movement Multi-Strand Nec...

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous Santa Maria Blue rectangular step cut aquamarine is the centerpiece of this Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 51.88ct Emerald Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
An absolutely stunning Art Deco Aquamarine pendant! The 51.88 carat emerald cut Aquamarine has
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

18.09 Carat Emerald And Diamonds Necklace
By Ifat Oved
Located in New York, NY
Dress to impress with our 18.09ct Octagonal Green Emerald, paired with a 1.02ct of radiant diamond
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Mid-20th Century Asian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Emerald Pendant Necklace Filigree 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a very special antique Edwardian, Art Deco pendant with five sparkling Old Mine Cut
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

19.06 Carat Emerald Art Deco Style Mosaic Coomi Necklace
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Elegant Art Deco style Mosaic 32 Inch Necklace set in 20 Karat Yellow Gold with Emerald weighing
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Emerald, Yellow Gold

Art deco necklace with amethyst and diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of this 14k yellow gold necklace featuring a magnificent
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Late 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art deco necklace with amethyst and diamonds
Art deco necklace with amethyst and diamonds
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H 0.28 in W 0.52 in L 19.69 in
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Sapphire Emerald Fan Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco platinum charm pendant designed as a lady’s fan set with sapphires, emeralds and
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Sapphire Emerald Fan Charm Pendant
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Sapphire Emerald Fan Charm Pendant
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W 0.99 in D 0.08 in L 0.79 in
Art Deco Style 0.80 Ct Emerald 14K Rose Gold Necklace
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Art Deco Style 0.80 ct Emerald 14K Gold Necklace This necklace was made with quality materials and
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2010s Turkish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Colombian Emerald Platinum Diamond Single Pearl Strand
Located in Napoli, IT
A Touch of Elegance This superb antique Art Deco period single Pearl strand is of endless beauty
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum

Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
five emeralds and ten round brilliant cut diamonds that give a subtle, glittering appearance. The edges
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Colombian Emerald, Tanzanite and Diamond Beaded Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A stunning, art-deco beaded necklace combining Colombian tumble beads and Tanzanite beads with
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.60ct Fine Blue Emerald Cut Aquamarine & Diamond 950 Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Blue Emerald Cut Aquamarine & Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace. 1.60 Carat Aquamarine with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Estate Art Deco Inspired Tutti Frutti, Carved Gemstone and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This stunning estate piece is Designed in the art deco Tutti Frutti style. This pendant necklace
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
0.40 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. This Necklace has 0.30 Carats of Modern Round Cut Emeralds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...

Platinum Antique Pear Cut Diamond and Emerald Necklace with Diamond
Located in Atlanta, GA
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.2 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald Diamonds Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
emeralds and a fine button pearl. A double-loop motif set with rose-cut diamonds holds a knife also adorned
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Whit...

110 Carat Emerald, Diamond and Pearl Beaded Choker Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A very unique, antique looking, 110 carat Emerald (2 pieces) and rose-cut Diamond collar necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl

Amazing Art Deco Design with 15.65 Carats of Emeralds and Diamonds on Necklace
Located in Massafra, IT
An exquisite Art Deco style, so glamour and refined , with emeralds beads, emeralds and diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

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18k Gold

7.78 Carat Emerald Diamond Ruby Rose Gold Art Deco Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco Retro 1940's Emerald diamond and ruby pendant. Green natural emerald slice in 14k rose
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Early 20th Century Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Art Deco Emerald Teardrop, White Gold and Diamond Pendant
Located in Berkeley, CA
This yummy emerald in the shape of a teardrop has a beautiful green translucency. The setting is 14
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Art Deco Style Emerald and Diamond Cluster Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Art Deco style emerald and diamond square cluster pendant in 14k white gold. Centrally set with
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 15.50 Carats Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco diamond and platinum necklace circa 1935. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #N-DJ525E. Scroll down for
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Gems Are Forever Art Deco Inspired Handcrafted 0.81 Ct Heart Emerald and Diamond
By Gems Are Forever
Located in beverly hills, CA
Inspired by beautiful lines and symmetry of Art Deco Era, this pendant necklace centers a 0.81
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Estate Art Deco Articulated Platinum Diamond Emerald Eye Form Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Interesting and distinctive estate Art Deco period platinum diamond and emerald pendant with a
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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Emerald And Diamond Art Deco Necklaces For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of emerald and diamond art deco necklaces. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum. Our selection of items includes 64 vintage examples as well as 43 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Art Deco are consistently popular styles when it comes to emerald and diamond art deco necklaces. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Royaal Stones Ltd, Emeralds Maravellous and FERRUCCI are often thought to be among the most beautiful. There are many emerald cut, pear cut and bead emerald and diamond art deco necklaces for sale. Most of our emerald and diamond art deco necklaces for sale are for women, but there are 28 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Emerald And Diamond Art Deco Necklaces?

Prices for emerald and diamond art deco necklaces start at $399 and top out at $270,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $12,400.

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.