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Art Deco Natural Pearl Necklace with Gem Set Clasp
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous natural pearl necklace crafted during the pinnacle of the Art Deco movement
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20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Natural Pearl Necklace and Diamond Clasp
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful natural pearl necklace crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was at
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Double Strand Pearl Necklace with 14kt Gold, Diamond and Pearl Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco double strand pearl necklace with a gold, diamond and pearl clasp. Individually knotted
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Art deco Akoya pearl necklace 18K gold diamond clasp
Located in Versailles, FR
strand Akoya salt water pearl necklace, consisting of 121 rounded pearls, dated back to the Art Deco era
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Double Strand Cultured Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp, French Art Deco; GIA
Located in Southbury, CT
double-strand necklace features an exquisite 18K clasp set with four small, beautiful old-cut diamonds
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Deco Double Pearl Necklace Ruby Diamond 18ct Gold Clasp with Cert
Located in Kendal, GB
A grand Art Deco Pearl Necklace featuring two strands of lovely lustrous Cultured Pearls which
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl Necklace Art Deco Circa 1940s Cultured Akoya Pearls Diamond/Gold Clasp
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
109 gleaming and luminous cultured Akoya pearls form this magnificent Art Deco-era necklace. The
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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Triple Strand Pearl 3.60 Ct Diamond Clasp Rare Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
to this unique necklace Measures: clasp is 19 x 20 mm. (h. x w.) – length is 40 cm (measured on the
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Freshwater Pearl Necklace with 14ct Gold Clasp
Located in London, GB
Perfectly matched all individually knotted. Additional Information: Total Weight: 30g Necklace
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco More Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Deco Style Seed Pearl Multi Strand Necklace with Lapis, Gold & Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
This very elegant multi strand white seed pearl necklace is fitted with a 14k yellow gold clasp set
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Vintage 1980s North American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Double Strand Pearl Necklace with White Gold and Diamond Clasp
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Art Deco push fit clasp. The geometric, pierced decorated design is ornamented with a central bezel
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20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces

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

Art Deco negligee necklace with diamonds and pearl.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco style negligee necklace, made of gold and platinum. Currently under examination in a
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

A.Jeschel Stunning Grey Pearl necklace wit an Art Deco clasp.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
necklace of gray pearl with an intriguing hand painted Russian miniature clasp. The pearl necklace is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil

Vintage Cultured Pearl Necklace with 9ct Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in London, GB
Vintage Cultured Pearl Necklace with 9ct Yellow Gold Clasp This vintage-inspired necklace features
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Vintage 1960s British Art Deco More Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Three Strand Baroque Shaped Pearl Necklace Ruby Diamond Large Clasp
Located in Napoli, IT
Sumptuous Deco Art Deco period , 1920/30 ca is this amazing Pearl necklace comprising a selection
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Deco Pearl Single Strand Sapphire Diamond 18 Kt Clasp
Located in Napoli, IT
This very charming Art Deco period single strand necklace is 1920 ca. Comprising one single strand
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Pearl Carved Jade Platinum Serpent Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a lavalier or "Y" style necklace centering a tapered rectangular carved jade pendant
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Clasp
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Deco diamond clasp was designed and meticulously handcrafted in platinum by the esteemed French jeweler
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Platinum

Cultured Pearl Necklace with an 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Clasp
Located in London, GB
With an 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Clasp, All Individually Matched. Additional Information: Pearl
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Antique 19th Century British Art Deco More Necklaces

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

David Morris Tahitian Black Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp
By David Morris
Located in London, GB
For a dramatic twist on the timeless pearl necklace trend, look to this extraordinary Tahitian
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Early 2000s British Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, Black Pearl

Natural Pearl Necklace GIA Certified Art Deco
Located in Southbury, CT
This Art Deco era (circa 1930s) pearl necklace measures a brief 15 ½ inches and is composed of 111
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Silver

Art Deco Natural Pearl Diamond Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
France, 1920's. Set with a drop-shaped natural pearl measuring 14,2 x 11,5 x 7,5 mm, color silver
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Very Rare Non-Nucleus Pearls Necklace with Sapphire Clasp 1.60 Carat
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Very Rare Non-Nucleus Pearls = 14-21 Millimeters White Sapphire = 1.60 Carats
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire

Art Deco Single Pearl Strand 2.90 Ct Natural Sapphire Diamond Platinum Clasp
Located in Napoli, IT
Art Deco Beautiful Find This charming original Art Deco necklace is 1920 ca It comprises a
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Very Rare Non-Nucleus Pearls Necklace with Sapphire Clasp 1.60 Carat
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Very Rare Non-Nucleus Pearls = 14-21 Millimeters White Sapphire = 1.60 Carats
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire

Cultured Pearl Drop Necklace + 18ct Gold Clasp Set with 1.0ct Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This pearl necklace is a beautiful gift for the loved ones, with top lustre top quality south sea
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Very Rare Non-Nucleus Pearls Necklace with Sapphire Clasp 1.60 Carat
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Very Rare Non-Nucleus Pearls = 14-21 Millimeters White Sapphire = 1.60 Carats
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Sapphire, Pearl

Adler Pendant Diamond Mother of Pearl White Pearl Diamond Clasp Necklace
By Adler
Located in Geneva, CH
Art Deco design Asian inspiration. Removable bail. Hanging on a White culture Pearl Necklace with a
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Early 2000s Swiss Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Cultured Pearl necklace, 9k gold clasp, 1960s
Located in NEWARK, GB
, the pearls with a good nacre and featuring a hallmarked 9ct yellow gold clasp. A pearl necklace is so
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow 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
Art Deco Double Strand Pearl Cocktail Necklace
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Art Deco Double Strand Pearl Cocktail Necklace features 2 strands of Natural Cultured Pearls
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

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

Art Deco Triple Strand Cultured Sea Pearl Diamond Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Pearls Allure This timeless Art Deco Pearl necklace is 1925 ca Hard to find triple strands, genuine
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

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

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco GIA Natural Saltwater Pearl Chain Necklace in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
An original Art Deco period natural saltwater pearl necklace on platinum chain. Featuring 20
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

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Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Style Single Strand Pearl and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sized 7mm cultured pearls. The necklace secures to the reverse with an Art Deco style clasp. The clasp
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1990s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine Art Deco Pearl Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1928 This original Art Deco era eight-strand pearl choker is centered with an openwork
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Marina J. Art Deco Style Sautoir Necklace with Coral, Onyx, Pearl and Tassel
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marina J.'s unique art deco style necklace features a variety of shapes: sphere pearls, cylindrical
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Onyx, Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Lapis Diamond Pearl Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Unique Art Deco Egyptian Revival necklace, 1920 circa Comprising a skillfully natural Lapis hand
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Lapis Diamond Pearl Necklace
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Lapis Diamond Pearl Necklace
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H 2.33 in W 1.34 in L 15.36 in
A.Jeschel Fabulous Keshi Pearls necklace with an Art Deco pendant.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
craftsmanship. This remarkable necklace boasts two strands of radiant Keshi Pearls with Pink Peruvian Opals
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Onyx, Pearl, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Late Art Deco Pearl Soutoir Rare Necklace 18 KT gold
Located in Napoli, IT
Unique Pearl Soutoir This extremely charming long soutoir necklace dates 1930/35 ca It is
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

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

Janesich Diamond Platinum Bird Pearl Enhancer Clasp
By Janesich
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic elegant enhancer/clasp that is designed to keep two strands together. Created by Janesich in
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, 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

GIA 12.20 Carats Ruby & Diamond Clasp on 3 Strand Tahitian Pearl Necklace
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Charleston, SC
Tahitian Pearls selected to fit the clasp with handmade platinum and diamond spacers to ensure the necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Baroque Pearl Diamond Lavaliere Necklace 18ct Gold, Circa 1920
Located in Kendal, GB
: Art Deco. (Circa 1920 – 1930) CONDITION: Good ITEM NUMBER: 20-1064
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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

Golden South Sea Strand of Pearls Necklace w/ 14k Yellow Gold Clasp '#J4569'
Located in Big Bend, WI
9mm Golden South Sea Strand of Pearls Necklace w/ 14k Yellow Gold Clasp (#J4569) Strand of
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20th Century Art Deco More Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Jade Pearl Necklace and Two Bracelets Set 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL ART DECO JADE AND PEARL NECKLACE AND TWO MATCHING BRACELET SET IN 14 KARAT
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage GIA Certified Pearl Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Addison, TX
Vintage GIA Certified Pearl Necklace includes 83 graduated cultured pearls ranging from 3.6mm to
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Japanese Art Deco Porcelain Necklace
Located in Southbury, CT
example of Japanese Art Deco jewelry other than, perhaps, a cultured Akoya pearl necklace. This choker is
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Early 20th Century Asian Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Art Deco Emerald Diamonds Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
pendant is at the crossroads of 2 eras : Art Deco with its geometric lines and the Belle Epoque with its
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

Strand of 85 Natural Pearls With 15 Karat Gold and Diamond Clasp
Located in Brisbane, QLD
this clasp is a 7mm natural pearl which compliments the rest of the necklace beautifully. For added
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20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Silver, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and elegant natural pearl necklace with an emerald and old cut diamond clasp. It
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Silver

Art Deco Petite Strand of Cultured Saltwater Pearls
Located in Southbury, CT
display orient and even then, not all pearls do. 106 pearls comprise this necklace, graduating in size
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Deco Aquamarine Diamond Onyx Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
An antique deco piece with endless beauty, a color play with elegance between the sky blue color
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold

Gucci Faux Pearl Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
Pearl-effect stones grace the strand of this necklace with the iconic GG logo scattered throughout
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Brass

Gucci Faux Pearl Necklace
Gucci Faux Pearl Necklace
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L 18 in
Tahitian Black Pearl Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
large, luxury tier sizes. The necklace is fastened with a 14K solid gold clasp. Bead knotting is
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

Tahitian Black Pearl Necklace
Tahitian Black Pearl Necklace
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L 17.5 in
Art Deco Colombian Emerald Platinum Diamond Single Pearl Strand
Located in Napoli, IT
A Touch of Elegance This superb antique Art Deco period single Pearl strand is of endless beauty
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum

French 1930s Art Deco Mother of Pearl Natural Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Medal
Located in Poitiers, FR
white gold, studded with natural pearls. The clasp is a spring ring. Chain length : 43 cm. Medal height
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Grey Pearl necklace 11-14mm Big Rare Natural Tahitian Pearl necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
Details: : 14k Yellow Gold Lock Freshwater pearl beads Necklace. : Item no- KM90/250G :Pearl Size
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2010s Australian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold

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Pearl Necklace With Art Deco Clasp For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate pearl necklace with art deco clasp for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and white gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 12 vintage editions and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect pearl necklace with art deco clasp 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 pearl necklace with art deco clasp — no matter the origin — is easy, but David Morris and Van Cleef & Arpels each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. Finding a pearl necklace with art deco clasp for sale for women should be easy, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Pearl Necklace With Art Deco Clasp?

Prices for a pearl necklace with art deco clasp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $989 and can go as high as $59,959, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,750.

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.