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Exceptional German Art Deco Tutti Frutti Paste Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional German Art Deco Tutti Frutti Paste Necklace from the 1920's set in sterling silver
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco DRGM Silver Tone and Channel Set Rhinestone Necklace, 1930s German
Located in London, GB
Stylish DRGM Art Deco silver tone necklace featuring channel set rhinestones. There are four
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Link Necklaces

German 1935 Art Deco Undulated Patterns Collar Necklace Platinum and 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
German art deco retro collar necklace. Beautiful necklace with industrial look, created in the
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold

Green Strass Necklace, Gablonz Rhinestone Collier, Art Deco, Germany 1920 ´s
Located in Berlin, DE
Green Strass Necklace, Gablonz Rhinestone Collier, Art Deco, Germany 1920 ´s tight chain from
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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Beige And Orange Vintage German Glass Beads, Art Deco 2414N Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
The pendant consists of beige and orange vintage German glass beads and is finished with a 22-inch
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

German Art Deco Machine Aged Amazonite Pendant
Located in New York, NY
German Art Deco Machine Aged Amazonite Pendant. Super clean lines, with an amazonite cabochon
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Amazonite, Silver

German Art Deco Machine Aged Amazonite Pendant
German Art Deco Machine Aged Amazonite Pendant
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H 1.2 in W 1 in L 16 in
Bakelite 1930s German ArtDeco GoldRinged EmeraldBallPendants ChainLink Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Most likely made in Germany during the Art Deco period, this vintage unsigned long heavy 12-pendant
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

Translucent Yellow And Red Vintage German Glass Beads, Art Deco 2415N Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
The pendant consists of translucent yellow and red vintage German glass beads and is finished with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

White And Pink Vintage German Glass Beads, Art Deco 2410N Chain Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
The pendant consists of white and pink vintage German glass beads and is finished with an 18-inch
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

White And Lavender Vintage German Glass Beads, Art Deco 2409N Chain Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
The pendant consists of white and lavender vintage German glass beads and is finished with an 18
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

White And Red Vintage German Glass Beads, Art Deco 2408N Chain Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
The pendant consists of small red oval and white long oval vintage German glass beads and is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Translucent Blue And Green Vintage German Glass Beads Art Deco 2417N Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
The pendant consists of translucent blue and green vintage German glass beads and is finished with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Bakelite necklace with earrings, Art Deco
Located in Berlin, DE
Bakelite necklace with earrings, Art Deco The red elements represent Gordian knots, the brisur at
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Baby Blue, Beige And Green Vintage German Glass Beads, Art Deco 2413N Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
The pendant consists of baby blue, beige, and green vintage German glass beads and is finished with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

White And Pool Blue Vintage German Glass Beads, Art Deco 2411N Chain Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
The pendant consists of white and pool blue vintage German glass beads and is finished with an 18
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Art Deco Sterling Silver Leaf Collar Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco sterling silver articulated collar necklace with lobed links decorated with a stylized
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

7 Translucent Vintage German Glass Beads edged with 24K gold Art Deco Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
7 Translucent Vintage German beads edged with 24K gold, on 18K gold-filled chain. *Beads may vary
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

Blue & Reddish Orange Vintage German Glass Beads Art Deco 2303 Chain Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
The necklace is composed of German Vintage Glass Beads that are edged with 24K gold. It is
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

Art Deco Sterling, Bakelite and Paste Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Bakelite and sterling necklace set with pastes from the 1930s. Black bakelite squares are
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Modernist Galalith Necklace, circa 1930s
Located in Westward ho, GB
Fabulous Modernist statement necklace by the collectable Jakob Bengel, circa 1930's. Features a
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco More Necklaces

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Base Metal

Art Deco Modernist Galalith Necklace, circa 1930s
Art Deco Modernist Galalith Necklace, circa 1930s
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H 3.15 in W 1.97 in Dm 18.12 in
Art Deco Onyx and Marcasite Necklace or Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
An attractive necklace from the Art Deco Era shows the geometry typical of the period. It was made
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Onyx, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Onyx and Marcasite Necklace or Brooch
Art Deco Onyx and Marcasite Necklace or Brooch
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W 0.88 in L 2.32 in
Vintage German Glass Beads, Art 2401N Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
The pendant consist of a black diamond shaped beads and burgundy long teardrop vintage German glass
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

1930s Art Deco Modernist Necklace by Jakob Bengel
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Westward ho, GB
Fabulously stylish Art Deco necklace by the German Jewellery designer Jakob Bengel. Dating to the
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco More Necklaces

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Base Metal

1930s Art Deco Modernist Necklace by Jakob Bengel
1930s Art Deco Modernist Necklace by Jakob Bengel
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H 3.15 in W 1.97 in Dm 15.75 in
Vintage German Glass Beads, Art 2207N Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
-filled chain. The beads are new old stock vintage German glass beads that are framed with 24K gold. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Bengelcollier red with bakelite balls, Art Deco, Germany 1920, Bakelite, Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
Bengelcollier red with bakelite balls Necklace of the famous jewellery manufacturer Jakob Bengel
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Vintage German Glass Beads, Art 2201 Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
filled chain. The beads are new old stock vintage German glass beads that are framed with 24K gold. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Vintage German Glass Beads, Art 2203N Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
with a 16 inch gold filled chain. The beads are new old stock vintage German glass beads that are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Schreiber and Hiller 1930s Art Deco Paste Vintage Floral Necklace
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This beautiful and rare necklace dates from the 1930s and was created in Germany by the Schrieber
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Vintage German Glass Beads, Art 2209 Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
with a 16 inch gold-filled chain. The beads are new old stock vintage German glass beads that are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Vintage German Glass Beads, Art 2206 Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
inch gold filled chain. The beads are new old stock vintage German glass beads that are framed with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Vintage German Glass Beads, Art 2204 Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
finished with a 16 inch gold filled chain. The beads are new old stock vintage German glass beads that
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Vintage German Glass Beads, Art 2208 Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
with a 16 inch gold filled chain. The beads are new old stock vintage German glass beads that are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Vintage German Glass Beads, Art 2202 Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
stock vintage German glass beads that are framed with 24K gold. The beads were hand pressed during the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Schreiber & Hiller Art Deco DRGM Silver Tone Rhinestone Link Necklace Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Schreiber & Hiller stylish Art Deco silver tone link necklace and bracelet set, featuring channel
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Link Necklaces

Lanvin Vintage Art Deco Inspired Choker Necklace
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Nice, FR
LANVIN vintage ART DECO inspired two-tone rigid choker necklace with clear crystal embellishement
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20th Century German Choker Necklaces

Jacob Bengel Art Deco Chrome and Galalith Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Jacob Bengel Machine Age Pendant necklace,chrome and deep blue galalith. Chain L26", Pendant L1.75
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Art Deco Style Pearl Diamond White Gold Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco style, Germany. Set with 325 brilliant-cut diamonds and 6 baguette-cut diamonds with a
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Late 20th Century German Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Beautiful Classic Pearl Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
This beautiful classic pearl necklace is a true treasure to behold. With its symmetrically round
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Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Beautiful Classic Pearl Necklace with Diamonds
Beautiful Classic Pearl Necklace with Diamonds
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W 0.4 in L 18.51 in
Vintage Art Deco style Festoon necklace, French jet and paste
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous c1950s Art Deco style festoon necklace. It is a shorter length necklace at 14" and is
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Brass, Gilt Metal

Jakob Bengel Art Deco Chrome Red and Black Enamel Necklace circa 1930s
By Jakob Bengel
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Jakob Bengel Art Deco chrome brickwork and bar necklace, featuring red and black enamel
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Enamel

Art Deco DoSo Gold Plated Mother of Pearl and Rhinestone Necklace
Located in London, GB
Fabulous gold plated original Art Deco necklace featuring channel set rhinestones and mother of
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Jakob Bengel Art Deco Chrome Plated Red and Black Enamel Necklace circa 1930s
By Jakob Bengel
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Jakob Bengel Art Deco chrome plated necklace, featuring red and black enamel painted
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Jakob Bengel Art Deco Chrome Plated Blue and Black Enamel Necklace circa 1930s
By Jakob Bengel
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Jakob Bengel Art Deco chrome plated necklace, featuring blue and black enamel painted
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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

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Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace with Sky Blue Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This designer pendant necklace from the Ink collection features a sky blue natural quartz set in
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Sterling Silver, Silver

Art Deco full set diamond necklace with emerald 18k whitegold
Located in Berlin, BE
Step into a world of opulence and luxury with this magnificent diamond necklace, expertly crafted
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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 Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
has an Art Deco style with a contemporary fashion twist. The piece is crafted with precision and adds
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Sterling Silver, Silver

Art Deco Bakelite Necklace By Jacob Bengel, c1930
By Jacob Bengel
Located in Westward ho, GB
. One of the leading manufacturers of Art Deco jewellery, the company produced in the 1920's and 1930's
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Bakelite Necklace By Jacob Bengel, c1930
Art Deco Bakelite Necklace By Jacob Bengel, c1930
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H 0.79 in L 16.15 in
Art Deco Bakelite Necklace By Jacob Bengel, c1930
By Jacob Bengel
Located in Westward ho, GB
. One of the leading manufacturers of Art Deco jewellery, the company produced in the 1920's and 1930's
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Bakelite Necklace By Jacob Bengel, c1930
Art Deco Bakelite Necklace By Jacob Bengel, c1930
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H 0.79 in L 16.93 in
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Chalcedony
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The pendant necklace has a distinct Art Deco style with its geometric shape and clean lines. The
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2010s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Green Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 14 Karat Yellow Gold pendant necklace features a large 15x15x8 mm green quartz, specially cut
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

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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

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Quartz, Amethyst, 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 18 Karat Yellow Gold pendant necklace features a large 15x15x8 mm vivid grown amethyst
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2010s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Quartz, 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

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

Art Deco Theodor Fahrner Sterling Silver Gilt Marcasite Cultured Pearl Necklace
By Theodor Fahrner
Located in London, GB
Superb Art Deco Theodor Fahrner sterling silver gilt textured necklace, designed with five
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Eighteen Karat White Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
piece can be personally signed. The pendant necklace reflects the art deco spirit and can be worn by
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

Eighteen Karat White Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
pendant necklace reflects the art deco spirit and can be worn by both women and men. Its unique design is
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

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

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Quartz, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
. The pendant necklace reflects the art deco spirit and can be worn by both women and men. Its unique
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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German Deco Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate german deco necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and 24k Gold — can elevate any look. Making the right choice when shopping for a german deco necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a german deco necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Aracheli Studio, Jakob Bengel and Deutsches Reichs Gebrauchs Muster (D.R.G.M.) are consistently popular. While most can agree that any german deco necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Amazonite version from the 1 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a baguette cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a german deco necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a German Deco Necklace?

Prices for a german deco necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $76 and can go as high as $1,742, while this accessory, on average, fetches $411.

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.