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Egyptian Revival French Art Deco Necklaces
Egyptian Revival French Art Deco Necklaces

Egyptian Revival French Art Deco Necklaces

Located in New York, NY

Egyptian Revival French Art Deco Necklaces from the 1920's. Old stock unworn pieces from a French

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

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

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

French Art Deco Lariat Necklace
French Art Deco Lariat Necklace

French Art Deco Lariat Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Long French Art Deco 1920s Lariat composed of multi strand, braided twists of opaque faux jade and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

French Art Deco Bakelite Link Necklace
French Art Deco Bakelite Link Necklace

French Art Deco Bakelite Link Necklace

Located in New York, NY

French Art Deco bakelite link necklace in varied shades of brown with chrome link stations

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Gilt 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

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

French Art Deco Japonesque Pendant Necklace
French Art Deco Japonesque Pendant Necklace

French Art Deco Japonesque Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

French Art Deco Japonesque Pendant Necklace of finely carved faux ivory colored celluloid backed by

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate, Gilt Metal

Art Deco French Pottery and Paste Link Necklace
Art Deco French Pottery and Paste Link Necklace

Art Deco French Pottery and Paste Link Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Art Deco French Pottery and Paste Link Necklace from the 1920's. Deep ombre glazed blue

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Sterling Silver Floral Necklace by Christofle, 2000, France
Art Deco Sterling Silver Floral Necklace by Christofle, 2000, France

Art Deco Sterling Silver Floral Necklace by Christofle, 2000, France

By Christofle

Located in VALLADOLID, ES

Exquisite Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Necklace with Flowers by Christofle This 925 sterling

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Early 2000s French Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Large French Art Deco Mannequin Display of 1930s Chic Woman
Large French Art Deco Mannequin Display of 1930s Chic Woman

Large French Art Deco Mannequin Display of 1930s Chic Woman

Located in Montclair, NY

A very large and stunning hand painted French Art Deco necklace and/or camisole display mannequin

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Maison Gripoix Art Deco Necklace
Maison Gripoix Art Deco Necklace

Maison Gripoix Art Deco Necklace

By Maison Gripoix

Located in New York, NY

Lovely Art Deco Maison Gripoix rope necklace of micro faux seed pearls. The upper strands of the

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Rope Necklaces

French Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cross Pendant
French Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cross Pendant

French Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cross Pendant

Located in New York, NY

An Art Deco diamond cross pendant with tapered diamond-set bail, in platinum. Atw diamonds 1.26

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Louis Rousselet Art Deco Necklace
Louis Rousselet Art Deco Necklace

Louis Rousselet Art Deco Necklace

By Louis Rousselet

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Louis Rousselet Necklace of a robust Machine Age design. Composed of large round carnelian

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate, Gilt Metal

Art Deco French Sautoir
Art Deco French Sautoir

Art Deco French Sautoir

Located in New York, NY

Silvertoned cubist inspired deco pendant with poured glass spacers in faux jade, lapis, and brown

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Necklaces

Art Deco Devil Cicada Insect Necklace France Bakelite Galalith Venetian Glass
Art Deco Devil Cicada Insect Necklace France Bakelite Galalith Venetian Glass

Art Deco Devil Cicada Insect Necklace France Bakelite Galalith Venetian Glass

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning and very rare antique Art Nouveau - Art Deco French Devil and Cicada Insect Bug

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco 0.80ct Diamond Drop Necklace, C.1920s
French Art Deco 0.80ct Diamond Drop Necklace, C.1920s

French Art Deco 0.80ct Diamond Drop Necklace, C.1920s

Located in London, GB

Beautifully designed is this French Art Deco platinum diamond drop necklace. The main focal point

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Cross, France
Art Deco Cross, France

Art Deco Cross, France

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1920s, 18k, France. This French Deco cross is chic and elegantly geometric. Beautifully made

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Beaded Sautoirs, French
Art Deco Beaded Sautoirs, French

Art Deco Beaded Sautoirs, French

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Beaded Sautoirs, French old stock, unworn. Different colorations available with red tassel

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

French 1930s Certified Fine Pearl Platinum Diamond Art Deco Necklace
French 1930s Certified Fine Pearl Platinum Diamond Art Deco Necklace

French 1930s Certified Fine Pearl Platinum Diamond Art Deco Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

jewelry - French work of the 1930s. Our opinion : This Art Deco pearl necklace is ravishing with its

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

An Art Deco chrome and glass two row necklace, French, 1930s
An Art Deco chrome and glass two row necklace, French, 1930s

An Art Deco chrome and glass two row necklace, French, 1930s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

A classic Art Deco chrome and glass bead two row necklace, made from small chrome metal 'cups

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklace
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklace

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Egyptian Revival long pendant necklace inspired by the discovery of Tut's Tomb in 1922

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

French Art Deco Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
French Art Deco Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace

French Art Deco Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

jewel : 5,2 g approximately. Authentic antique jewel - French work of the Art Deco period. Our opinion

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Pate de Verre Toggle Drop Necklace
Art Deco Pate de Verre Toggle Drop Necklace

Art Deco Pate de Verre Toggle Drop Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Attractive Art Deco Pate de Verre Toggle Drop Necklace from the 1930's. Handmade pale rasberry

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Brass

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

Isadora Paris Art Deco Revival Colorful Choker Necklace
Isadora Paris Art Deco Revival Colorful Choker Necklace

Isadora Paris Art Deco Revival Colorful Choker Necklace

By Isadora Paris

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning chunky Galalith choker necklace was created by French designer Danielle Poullain for

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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Link Necklaces

French Art Deco Bronze Mermaid Pendant
French Art Deco Bronze Mermaid Pendant

French Art Deco Bronze Mermaid Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Unusual and striking French Art Deco Bronze Pendant converted from an antique furniture mount. An

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Bronze

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

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Art Deco Platinum and Enamel Pendant Watch Necklace
Art Deco Platinum and Enamel Pendant Watch Necklace

Art Deco Platinum and Enamel Pendant Watch Necklace

Located in Braintree, GB

An exceptional Art Deco platinum and guilloché enamel pendant watch necklace crafted circa 1920s

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Platinum, Enamel

Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamonds Necklace
Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamonds Necklace

Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamonds Necklace

Located in Tel Aviv, IL

Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamonds Necklace Delicate diamond necklace. From France in the 30s

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Style Pearl Sapphire Tassel Necklace
Art Deco Style Pearl Sapphire Tassel Necklace

Art Deco Style Pearl Sapphire Tassel Necklace

By Baume

Located in Poitiers, FR

Baume creation - Unique piece. Cultured oriental white pearl necklace, the pearls are of the

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20th Century French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Pearl, Blue Sapphire

1930s Art Deco Platinum Diamond Necklace by Pierre Sterlé
1930s Art Deco Platinum Diamond Necklace by Pierre Sterlé

1930s Art Deco Platinum Diamond Necklace by Pierre Sterlé

By Pierre Sterlé

Located in Roma, RM

An exceptional Art Deco necklace by Sterlé, dating to the 1930s, crafted in platinum and set with

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

18ct White Gold & Platinum 1920’s French Art Deco Diamond Pendant Necklace
18ct White Gold & Platinum 1920’s French Art Deco Diamond Pendant Necklace

18ct White Gold & Platinum 1920’s French Art Deco Diamond Pendant Necklace

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Diamond Necklace 18ct White Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920’s Gorgeous, French, Art

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Necklace Bracelets Platinum Choker Interchangeable
Art Deco Diamond Necklace Bracelets Platinum Choker Interchangeable

Art Deco Diamond Necklace Bracelets Platinum Choker Interchangeable

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Unique and very important Art Deco diamond & platinum interchangeable necklace created in France in

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

French Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Neglige
French Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Neglige

French Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Neglige

Located in New York, NY

A stunning original Art Deco french diamond neglige consisting of 3 cts of rose diamonds set in a

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Christian Dior Art Deco Monochrome Necklace & Earrings 1980s
Vintage Christian Dior Art Deco Monochrome Necklace & Earrings 1980s

Vintage Christian Dior Art Deco Monochrome Necklace & Earrings 1980s

By Christian Dior

Located in Wilmslow, GB

High on style, this Vintage Dior Monochrome Necklace and Earrings embodies the best of Art Deco

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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Very Long Art Deco French Filigree Chain
Very Long Art Deco French Filigree Chain

Very Long Art Deco French Filigree Chain

Located in New York, NY

A very fine Art Deco French gold filigree Chain 18 karat gold French marks Made in France circa

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Art Deco French Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Drop Necklace
Antique Art Deco French Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Drop Necklace

Antique Art Deco French Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Drop Necklace

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco French Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Drop Necklace. This

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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

Antique Art Deco 10k Gold Rose De France Amethyst Filigree Pendant Necklace
Antique Art Deco 10k Gold Rose De France Amethyst Filigree Pendant Necklace

Antique Art Deco 10k Gold Rose De France Amethyst Filigree Pendant Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

Condition: Antique art deco. All original finish and patina preserved. Excellent condition! Stock Number: MK

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

Camille Faure School Limoges Blue Enamel Art Deco Necklace
Camille Faure School Limoges Blue Enamel Art Deco Necklace

Camille Faure School Limoges Blue Enamel Art Deco Necklace

By Mauricette Pinoteau

Located in Atlanta, GA

. The rectangular silver plate frame is ornate with an enamel-on-copper cameo. The Art Deco-inspired

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Early 2000s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Silver Plate, Enamel

French Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Negligee
French Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Negligee

French Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Negligee

Located in New York, NY

necklace is typical of French jewelry of the period.

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Pendant Necklace, c.1920s
Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Pendant Necklace, c.1920s

Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Pendant Necklace, c.1920s

Located in Braintree, GB

An elegant Art Deco pendant necklace dating to the 1920s, crafted in 18kt white gold and set with

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Unusual French Art Deco Mother of Pearl Locket
Unusual French Art Deco Mother of Pearl Locket

Unusual French Art Deco Mother of Pearl Locket

Located in New York, NY

Unusual French Art Deco Mother of Pearl Locket from the 1930's. Finely carved and detailed on both

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Art Deco GIA Akoya Pearl 3 Strand Necklace French Cut Diamond Sapphire Clasp
Art Deco GIA Akoya Pearl 3 Strand Necklace French Cut Diamond Sapphire Clasp

Art Deco GIA Akoya Pearl 3 Strand Necklace French Cut Diamond Sapphire Clasp

Located in Montclair, NJ

) Natural Genuine Diamonds- Chunky French Cut - Channel Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.72 ctw

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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Baume Long Onyx Pearl Emerald Art Deco Style Necklace
Baume Long Onyx Pearl Emerald Art Deco Style Necklace

Baume Long Onyx Pearl Emerald Art Deco Style Necklace

By Baume

Located in Poitiers, FR

Baume creation - unique piece. White oriental cultured pearl necklace, diameters 5/5.5, 6.5/7 and 2

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20th Century French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl

Art Deco 0.22ct Diamond & 18k Yellow Gold Necklace, Circa 1940
Art Deco 0.22ct Diamond & 18k Yellow Gold Necklace, Circa 1940

Art Deco 0.22ct Diamond & 18k Yellow Gold Necklace, Circa 1940

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

necklace; part of our diverse diamond jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive Art Deco

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Deco Mother of Pearl Necklace
French Deco Mother of Pearl Necklace

French Deco Mother of Pearl Necklace

Located in New York, NY

French Art Deco Mother of Pearl Necklace composed of fancy cut mother of pearl beads, amythest and

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Vintage 1930s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Deco Elephant  Pendant Necklace
Deco Elephant  Pendant Necklace

Deco Elephant Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Art deco french ruby and faux pearl pate de verre necklace designed with alternating ruby and

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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

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Crystal

Art Deco 18K White Gold Necklace with Blue Sapphires & Diamonds
Art Deco 18K White Gold Necklace with Blue Sapphires & Diamonds

Art Deco 18K White Gold Necklace with Blue Sapphires & Diamonds

Located in Los Angeles, US

Art Deco necklace featuring 0.52 carat of Blue Sapphires and 0.79 carats of Diamonds set in 18K

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2010s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art-Deco 1925 Platinum Necklace With VS Diamonds & Colombian Vivid Emeralds
Art-Deco 1925 Platinum Necklace With VS Diamonds & Colombian Vivid Emeralds

Art-Deco 1925 Platinum Necklace With VS Diamonds & Colombian Vivid Emeralds

Located in Miami, FL

An art deco platinum necklace pendant. This is a fantastic antique pendant necklace created in

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco Sterling Gold Ruby Necklace Compact
Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco Sterling Gold Ruby Necklace Compact

Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco Sterling Gold Ruby Necklace Compact

By Boucheron

Located in University City, MO

Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco sterling, gold & ruby jeweled compact - necklace The exquisite

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver

French Art Deco Paste and Givree Glass Bead Sautoir
French Art Deco Paste and Givree Glass Bead Sautoir

French Art Deco Paste and Givree Glass Bead Sautoir

Located in New York, NY

Magnificent French Art Deco Paste and Givree Glass Bead Sautoir composed of hundreds of paste

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

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French Art Deco Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact french art deco necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 144 antique edition and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect french art deco necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing french art deco necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Baume, Girard Perregaux and Henri Picq each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A french art deco necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 65 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a french cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and old european cut alternatives. When shopping for a french art deco necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a French Art Deco Necklace?

The price for a french art deco necklace starts at $135 and tops out at $270,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,450.

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.