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Mindi Mond Diamond Marquise Bar Pendant Necklace
By Original Deco / Mindi Mond Redesign
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Marquise bar pendant necklace. 18k Yellow Gold 20 inch long chain. Pendant is approximately
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2010s North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Pearl Necklace Pendant
Located in Napoli, Italy
METAL: 18k Gold DESIGN ERA: Art Deco MEASURES: 17,7 inch chain (45 cm) + 1,96 inch pendant (5 cm
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Deco Carved Jadeite Lavalieré Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
. Condition: Very Good Era: Art Deco Year: 1915-1935 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Jadeite Type A Natural
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Carved Jadeite Lavalieré Pendant Necklace
Art Deco Carved Jadeite Lavalieré Pendant Necklace
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H 2.5 in W 0.5 in L 20 in
Vintage Art Deco 4CT Diamond Bow Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 4CT diamond Art Deco pendants dates from the 1920's. It features three GIA-certified old
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style 14K Filigree Pendant Simulated Pink Sapphire Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful vintage pendant is a late 80s to early 90s reproduction from an original Art Deco
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1990s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Tiffany & Company Art Deco Style Platinum Diamond Ruby Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Tiffany & Company Platinum Pendant Necklace, the pendant with each section being
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Locket Pendant Necklace Sterling Silver Enamel Flowers
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Art Deco locket is in fine original condition. It came from a family heirloom and has the
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Pendant
Located in Winter Springs, FL
its previous owner. Being an original Art Deco piece, all of the diamonds are Old European cuts and
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Original Early Art-Deco Platinum and Diamond Ladder Design Pendant
Located in Palm Beach, FL
overall quality of G to I color and VS2 to Si2 clarity. The pendant itself, including the bale measures a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct White Gold & Platinum Art Deco Diamond Target Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Necklace 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 1920’s Gorgeous, Art Deco diamond
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 14k Gold Large Camphor Glass Diamond Filigree Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This is a gorgeous and rare necklace crafted during the art deco period in solid 14k white gold. It
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Brooch Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
to all the pieces. This is an original Art Deco platinum diamond brooch/pin. It has 9.24ctw of some
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style Platinum Tiffany & Co. 3.69 Cttw Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Troy, MI
An authentic & elegant Tiffany & Co. necklace from the Jazz Collection crafted in platinum in the
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 2.7 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace Antique
Located in New York, NY
original Art Deco pendant necklace contains 2.7 Carats of Old European Cut Diamonds and dates to c1910
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum, Diamond, Onyx and Natural Pearl Pendant Necklace, C. 1920
Located in Aspen, CO
Art Deco Platinum, Diamond, Onyx and Natural Pearl Pendant Necklace, c. 1920. The fancy cut onyx
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, Platinum

18ct White Gold & Platinum 1920’s French Art Deco Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Deco diamond necklace. Features a beautiful, geometric, platinum pendant set with sparkling, old
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Gem Quality Natural Sapphire Art Deco Pearl Circle Pendant Antique Necklace Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful and very fine antique Sapphire and Pearl Victorian - Art Deco Circle Pendant
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Art Deco Tiffany & Company European Cut Diamond Circle Pendant in Original Box C
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Deco period Tiffany & Company diamond circle pendant in platinum. Set with 30 old European
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Crystal Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A stunning original Art Deco Pendant Necklace set with gorgeous Old European Cut Diamonds with an
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Art Déco style Diamond Pearl Bow Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
, lending the jewel a distinctive art déco look. The pendant connects to a 16” flexible chain decorated with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl...

Art Deco 2.30 Carats Diamonds Platinum Clip Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A magnificent platinum and diamond clip pendant necklace from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Theodor Fahrner Art Deco Silver Chain Pendant
By MS
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco Silver pendant with original sterling silver chain by Theodor Fahrner, Pforzheim circa
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver

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
Art Deco Carnelian Marcasite Necklace Sterling Silver Antique
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ORIGINAL ART DECO CARNELIAN MARCASITE NECKLACE OF THE FINEST QUALITY. THE
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Carnelian, Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver, Carnelian and Marquisette Necklace
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely art deco vintage carnelian, sterling silver and marquisette necklace lays beautifully
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Carnelian, Sterling Silver

GIA 6.65 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Original Art Deco 1920's sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. This classic Art Deco platinum
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 60ct Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Newton, MA
This exquisite art deo statement piece of jewelry is offered by Alex & Co. This pendant showcases a
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 60ct Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Pendant
Art Deco 60ct Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Pendant
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W 0.89 in D 0.51 in L 1.16 in
Antique Art Deco pendant/brooch, France, 1920s/1930s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Original antique Art Deco pendant-brooch studded with diamonds. Fine geometric design of the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.05 ct Diamond Halo Pendant, C.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the wonderful Art Deco era is this stately diamond pendant. It has been designed
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond & Pearl Platinum & Yellow Gold Brooch Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
of this original Art Deco brooch. There are 42 pearls strung on solid platinum wire surrounding the
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Onyx Jabot Pendant Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
We’ve made this Art Deco platinum jabot pin multifunctional by adding two bails so that it can be
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Tiffany & Company Platinum Diamond and Aquamarine Art Deco style Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Tiffany & Company Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace, the all Platinum Fringe Pendant
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Old European Diamond Platinum Antique Pendant Brooch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning original Art Deco diamond brooch handcrafted in platinum. The pin features a center
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Imperial Jade Pendant, Diamonds, Platinum, Art Deco, GIA Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
rare. Making this original Art Deco pendant an absolute treasure. It ships with a certificate from the
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Art Deco Black Onyx Marcasite Necklace Sterling Silver Bow Motif Antique
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ORIGINAL ANTIQUE ART DECO BLACK ONYX MARCASITE NECKLACE OF THE FINEST QUALITY
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Art Deco 0.55 Ct. Diamond Pendant GIA I I1 in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This deco combination is easy to love. An original early 20th century platinum chain pairs
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco silver and enamel watch fob pendant, Eisteddfod
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive vintage sterling silver and enamel fob pendant. It is fairly large made from
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Black Onyx Diamond and Pearl Gold and Platinum Pendant Art Deco
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
15 karat yellow gold Art Deco pendant; part of our diverse gemstone estate jewelry collections. This
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum

Diamond, Uncultured Pearl, Fine Jade, Platinum Necklace, Art Deco GIA Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
This Art Deco pendant necklace —ablaze in old diamonds— features two of the rarest and most
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Platinum

Vintage 4ct Diamond Art Deco Necklace Platinum 15" Sapphire Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era diamond necklace (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Mindi Mond Art Deco Platinum Gold Trillion & Old European Bar Long Necklace
By Mindi Mond
Located in New York, NY
alternating Art Deco 18k Gold chain (great clasp). Total length 32 inches.
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2010s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum

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

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Amethyst, Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Ring Holder Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Ring Holder Necklace. 14K solid Gold Pendant Necklace D E T A I L S : ♥ Gold: 14K solid gold
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2010s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Bulova Diamond Platinum Watch Pendant
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy Art Deco watch pendant created by Bulova in the 1920s. Made of black onyx and platinum
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Art Deco Flower Necklace Rock Crystal Pearl Marcasite Sterling Silver Rare Chain
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL AND VERY RARE MUSEUM QUALITY ORIGINAL ART DECO PENDANT NECKLACE WITH AN
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco circa 1920 Tiffany & Co. Regent Street Platinum Diamond Pearl Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in GB
’s Art Deco Tiffany & Co platinum diamond and pearl pendant necklace A truly stunning piece, the
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco circa 1920 Tiffany & Co. Regent Street Platinum Diamond Pearl Necklace
Art Deco circa 1920 Tiffany & Co. Regent Street Platinum Diamond Pearl Necklace
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H 0.63 in W 0.56 in D 0.56 in Dm 0.56 in L 18.04 in
Art Deco Locket Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Pansy Flower Black Onyx Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Victorian to Art Deco Antique Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Locket Pendant with
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Grima 2.18ct Diamond Bespoke Pendant Necklace
By Grima
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This pendant by Grima dates from 1986 and is a bespoke piece that was designed for its previous
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Pink Sapphire, Onyx, Pearl & 18K Gold Pendant - France - 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Art Deco 18K yellow gold circle pendant - the perimeter with 20 heart shaped bezel set Pink
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Onyx, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Limoges Enamel Locket Pendant Maiden Hand Painted Necklace Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare Art Deco - Art Nouveau Limoges Enamel Locket Pendant. The magnificent portrait of a
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Enamel, Gold-filled

GIA Art Deco Diamond Platinum Enamel Locket Pendant Blue Guilloche 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Art Deco Antique Diamond Platinum Locket Pendant in Royal Blue Guilloche
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Insect Necklace Opal Sapphire Seed Pearl Ruby 14k Gold 18.5"
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era insect necklace (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Pendant Necklace Mandarin Garnet Diamond Rose Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Pendant Necklace Mandarin Garnet Diamond Rose Gold Beautiful 18K pink gold necklace topped with a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

azurite Diamond Cabochon Necklace, azurite 925 Silver Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
azurite Diamond Cabochon Necklace, azurite 925 Silver Pendant Cabochon Necklace, Pietersite 925
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2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

lapis lazuli sun Diamond Necklace, 925 Silver Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
lapis lazuli sun Diamond Necklace, 925 Silver PendantNecklace, 925 Silver Pendant hand made
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2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

lapis lazuli heart Diamond Necklace, 925 Silver Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
lapis lazuli heart Diamond Necklace, 925 Silver PendantNecklace, 925 Silver Pendant hand
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2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

Mindi Mond Art Deco Platinum Geometric Diamond Onyx One Of A Kind Necklace
By Original Deco / Mindi Mond Redesign
Located in New York, NY
From the Mindi Mond Reconceived Collection. An original art deco jabot pin has been meticulously
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2010s North American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

azurite Diamond Cabochon Necklace, azurite 925 Silver Pendant 2
Located in Chicago, IL
azurite Diamond Cabochon Necklace, azurite 925 Silver Pendant Cabochon Necklace, Pietersite 925
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2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

azurite Diamond Cabochon Necklace, azurite 925 Silver Pendant 3
Located in Chicago, IL
azurite Diamond Cabochon Necklace, azurite 925 Silver Pendant Cabochon Necklace, Pietersite 925
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2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

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Original Art Deco Necklace Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact original art deco necklace pendant you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, platinum and 18k gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 393 vintage or 67 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect original art deco necklace pendant among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating an original art deco necklace pendant has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Ella Gafter, Chanel and Cartier are consistently popular. While most can agree that any original art deco necklace pendant from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 207 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. When shopping for an original art deco necklace pendant, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Original Art Deco Necklace Pendant?

On average, an original art deco necklace pendant at 1stDibs sells for $3,195, while they’re typically $96 on the low end and $250,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.