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Michael Beaudry Pear Shaped Diamond Pendant On A Diamond Chain In Platinum
By Michael Beaudry
Located in Naples, FL
Michael Beaudry Platinum Diamond Pear Shaped Pendant With A Center .30 Ct Pear Shaped Diamonds G In
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20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Inspired Pear Shaped Amethyst Drop Necklace with Diamonds in 18ct White
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This beautiful necklace that has been delicately crafted to resemble an Art Deco period piece. Set
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Carat Gold Pendant Set with 3 Pear, Shaped Sapphires and 14 Diamonds
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
sont sélectionnés pour offrir à nos clients une entière satisfaction que ce soit une jolie bague Art
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco 1940s Diamond and White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive Art Deco 0.06 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold drop style pendant; part of our
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1940s Diamond and White Gold Pendant
Art Deco 1940s Diamond and White Gold Pendant
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Citrine Pearl Diamond Rose Gold Platinum Lavaliere Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1920's Art Deco Lavaliere style Platinum and pink gold handmade pendant. A diamond shaped
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.83ct Pear Shape Emerald Pendant Necklace, Diamond Halo, 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A striking pendant showcasing a pear-shaped emerald of 0.83 carats, cradled in prongs and encircled
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold

0.25 Carat Pear-Shaped Diamond Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold, Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
elegantly timeless, you'll fall in love with this beautiful 0.25 carat pear-shaped diamond pendant. Designed
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

0.25 Carat Pear-Shaped Diamond Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
elegantly timeless, you'll fall in love with this beautiful 0.25 carat pear-shaped diamond pendant. Designed
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shape and Brilliant Cut Diamond Pendant, Ruby Halo, 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
diamonds and rubies. Crafted in 18k white gold, this pendant showcases a harmonious fusion of pear-shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold

1925s Art Deco Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Platinum Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Art Deco pendant features an openwork pear-shaped motif adorned with antique-cut diamonds, and 3
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

14k Art Deco Black Onyx & Amethyst 13.82ctw Pendant
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Art Deco pendant is dramatically displayed surrounding a pear-shaped purple amethyst. Encompassing
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.46 Carat Pear Emerald Diamond Pearl Onyx Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Platinum emerald, diamond, pearl and onyx necklace. Pear shaped double cabochon green emerald is
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Onyx, Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shape & Round Brilliant Diamond Pendant, Sapphire Halo, 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
-shaped diamond and an array of round brilliant diamonds. Expertly set in prongs within a pear-shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
18ct gold & silver set Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch dated circa 1900 Five round opals
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
18ct gold & silver set Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch dated circa 1900 Five round opals
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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

Antique 1930s Diamond and Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
in platinum. The pierced decorated, pear shaped Art Deco frame displays a feature 0.45Ct marquise
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ceylon sapphire and diamond drop pendant necklace 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
Ceylon sapphire and diamond drop pendant necklace 18k yellow gold Blue Ceylon sapphire pear shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

105.61 Carat Smoky Quartz, Peridot and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
An art-deco necklace, with a 105.61 carat pear shaped Smoky Quartz, 3.08 carat Peridot and Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver

9.75 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning 1930's Aquamarine and diamond pendant necklace. This spectacular Art Deco filigree pendant
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Pear shaped diamond solitaire drop pendant necklace 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Pear shaped diamond solitaire pendant necklace 18k white gold Classic pear shaped diamond solitaire
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Pear Shaped Black Opal Platinum Vintage Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pendant Featuring a pear-shaped black opal cabochon measuring 8.5 x 11.0 mm Translucent black body color
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

2.86 Carat Cushion Cut Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Enhancer Pendant
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted with devotion, this stunning art deco-inspired platinum milgrain pendant holds a stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

10.77 Carat Green Tourmaline Pendant with Citrine and Diamond in Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This drop pendant has a modern, Art Deco vibe! It is part of our "Sticks and Stones" collection
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Tahitian pearl and diamonds pear art deco drop pendant 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Tahitian pearl and diamonds pear art deco drop pendant 18k white gold Pear shaped Tahitian cultured
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

G&P Certified 13.52ct Old Euro-Cut Diamond Pearl Drop Pendant Necklace, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
delicately sways within a pear-shaped border, embellished with a dazzling array of old European cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Certified 23.95 Carat Emerald Drop Pendant Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A very unique 23.95 carat drop-shaped Emerald pendant, with Emeralds, Sapphires and White Diamonds
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2010s Zambian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, 18k Gold

18K Gold Taper Baguette Iolite Topaz Aqua Raindrop Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold taper baguette Iolite topaz aquamarine raindrop diamond pendant necklace Art, color
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Topaz, Aquamarine, Iolite, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1.71 Carat Diamond and Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
tapering segment suspended from two individually collet set diamonds. The Art Deco pendant suspends from a
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1.71 Carat Diamond and Platinum Pendant
Antique 1.71 Carat Diamond and Platinum Pendant
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18K Gold Taper Baguette Multi-Color Raindrop Rainbow Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
top of the pendant, a pear-shaped setting glimmers with a multitude of diamonds, their brilliance
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, 18k ...

18K Gold Taper Baguette Multicolor Raindrop Rainbow Diamond Pendant Earrings Set
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
each gemstone. The pendant features a diamond studded pear shaped top and a suspended pear shape with
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, 18k ...

Vintage 23.20 Carat Peridot and 1.38 Carat Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pendant has been crafted in platinum. The stunning Art Deco style setting displays a feature 23.20ct pear
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Peridot, Platinum

Pear Shaped Pendant with VS Diamonds Made in 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a stunning Pear Shaped Pendant made with the finest materials to ensure a lasting piece
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shaped Emerald Pendant With Pave Diamonds In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:8.476g, Diamond:2.19ct, Emerald:25.33ct, Size: 68X28"
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco More Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and diamond pear cut art deco drop necklace and earrings set 18k gold
Located in London, GB
Sapphire and diamond pear cut art deco drop necklace and earrings set 18k gold Gorgeous pear shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Pear diamond solitaire drop pendant and stud earrings jewellery set 18K gold
Located in London, GB
diamond jewellery set composed of solitaire pear shaped diamonds two matching earrings and drop pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fancy Color Art Deco Pendant Brooch with Natural Pink and Yellow Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the stunning Fancy Color Art Deco Pendant Brooch, a luxurious and elegant piece of
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1990s Indian Art Deco Brooches

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White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Ro...

Vintage Pear Cut Green Peridot Drop Pendant Necklace with Diamonds in 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 18k yellow gold pendant drop necklace, featuring a 2.30 carat pear shaped green Peridot
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20th Century North American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold

Pear diamond solitaire stud earrings 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
setting Classic solitaire stud earrings in 18k white gold pear shaped diamonds. Please note, full
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and diamond art deco drop necklace 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
art deco style drop necklace in 18k white gold Sapphire treated gemstone pear shaped total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Baroque Pearl Diamond Lavaliere Necklace 18ct Gold, Circa 1920
Located in Kendal, GB
A fabulous Lavaliere necklace from the early 20th Century featuring a wonderful pear-shaped pendant
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Pearl, Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s GIA Emerald Diamond Choker Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
, 1 round, and 1 pear-shaped diamond. The eye-catching central decor is complemented by a detachable
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Vintage 1960s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 2.86 Carat Diamond and Platinum Necklace, circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive Art Deco diamond pendant has been crafted in
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Contemporary Art Deco Revival Diamond Lavalier Necklace
Located in New York, NY
approximately 5.50 carats, most estiamted G-H color and VS clarity; pear-shaped diamond with SI-I clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Emerald Diamond Pendant Earrings 18K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Diamonds, a Diamond flower with Emerald center, 1 pear shaped Diamond, 2 round Diamonds, Diamond pave, and
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald Diamond Pendant Earrings 18K
Emerald Diamond Pendant Earrings 18K
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Imperial Topaz & Emerald Necklace Early Art Deco Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
discovered in Brazil in 1913 and this necklace was created shortly thereafter. The natural pear-shaped
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Emerald, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

1.90ct Ceylon Sapphire Diamonds Drop Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in London, GB
18ct white gold, this necklace features a beautiful Ceylon blue pear-shaped sapphire stone surrounded
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Earrings and Pendant Set
Located in London, GB
This beautiful 18 carat yellow gold set consists of an Art Deco inspired pear shaped loop pendant
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Vintage 1980s European Lever-Back Earrings

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Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Simon G. 18K White Gold 4.69ct Diamond Drop Nekclace
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Newton, MA
chandelier pendant of pear shaped graduated pave set diamond stations separated by a small bar. The
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1 Carat Cushion Cut Very Light Pink Diamond Vintage Halo Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
cushion-cut diamond enhanced with a halo of pink diamonds and pear-shaped colorless side diamonds weighing
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Iolite Pink Tourmaline Taper Baguette Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
baguettes, enhancing the fire in each gemstone. The pair of earrings features a diamond studded pear shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Tourmaline, Diamond, Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry Invisibly-set Diamond Necklace
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
features 13 graduated pendants comprised of what appears to be dangling pear-shape diamonds surrounded by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry 38.60 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
complexity to the overall composition. Directly above the sapphire, a pear-shaped diamond with an approximate
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

3.29 Carat Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Frederick, MD
Diamond Pendant ·Era/Date: Art Deco Era / Approximately 1920’s ·Composition: Platinum - Acid Tested
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Pear Shape Faceted Orange 21.98ct Citrine Pendant Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Michael Barin
Located in Granada Hills, CA
This stunning pear-shaped pendant features a mesmerizing 21.98ct faceted orange Citrine set in 18
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2010s North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Sapphire and Diamond Lavalier, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bezel-set 4.05 ct pear-shaped natural blue sapphire is the focal point of this magnificent 14 kt
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Citrine Diamond Exquisite Pendant
Located in Wynnewood, PA
bezel and bead set within the very Art Deco topper. The fine milgraining holds 56 diamonds with an
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Citrine, Platinum

Pair of Deco Style Emerald, Diamond and Onyx Drop Earrings
Located in Malvern, Victoria
Pair of Deco-Style Emerald, Diamond & Onyx Drop Earrings A pair of 18ct white gold Art Deco
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, White Gold

Ashok Sancheti Emerald Pearl Diamond Arabesque Pendant
By Ashok Sancheti
Located in New York City, NY
design. The overall diamond shape Art Deco inspired necklace has three distinct focal points: the large
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American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style Sapphire and Diamond Pendant
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
This Art Deco style drop pendant features one pear-shaped blue sapphire of nearly two carats
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Pear Shaped Diamond Pendant Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate pear shaped diamond pendant art deco for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and white gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 57 antique edition and 25 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a pear shaped diamond pendant art deco from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 carat and 1 carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a pear shaped diamond pendant art deco has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Royaal Stones Ltd, Vaibhav Dhadda and Artisan NYC are consistently popular. See these pages for a pear cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and emerald cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a pear shaped diamond pendant art deco for sale for women should be easy, but there are 16 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Pear Shaped Diamond Pendant Art Deco?

On average, a pear shaped diamond pendant art deco at 1stDibs sells for $6,850, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $193,500 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.