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Ruby and diamond pendant art deco 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Ruby and diamond cluster pendant 18K white gold Composed of ruby and diamonds art deco pendant in
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art-Deco Styl Onyx Diamond Ruby Spinel 18 K Pendant
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
18 k white gold Onyx Spinel 1,34 ct ruby 0,80 ct diamond 14,7 gram 75 mm long on top 25 mm diameter
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Art Deco 18 k Global Locket
Located in New York, NY
A 14 k Gold Sphere Hinged Locket with Rubies and Diamonds in a gold frame. The globe opens to
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Vintage 1930s American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Purple Jade Charm and 18 K Yellow Gold Chain Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Jade Tsavorite Charm and Rope Chain Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace
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2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Jade, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

1940s Art Deco Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting. The iconic Art Deco angular
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Art Deco Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
1940s Art Deco Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
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W 0.32 in D 18 in L 0.98 in
Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This beautiful Art Deco style pendant is finished in brightly polished 18K White gold. Delicately
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold Taper Baguette Ruby Art Deco Pyramid Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Elevate your style with our 18k gold ruby art deco pyramid diamond pendant necklace, a true
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Necklace and ART DECO pendant set with diamonds 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold necklace with pendant set with old European cut diamonds and single cut diamonds up
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Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
of the design have millgrain detailing to enhance the vintage feel. Information Style: Art-deco
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Natural Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Symmetrical Baguette and Princess Cut Diamond Pendant in 18k gold
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco style natural diamond pendant with a mix of princess and baguette cut diamonds mounted in
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Jade Diamond Pendant
Located in Riverdale, NY
Art Deco Jade Diamond Pendant set in 18k platinum. Antique carved jade panel is held by diamond
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Jade Diamond Pendant
Art Deco Jade Diamond Pendant
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H 17 in W 1.2 in L 2.65 in
Antique Art Deco 18K Gold 0.60ctw Diamond Flower Cluster Pendant w/ Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Width: 9.5mm (0.37") Pendant Height: 12.3mm (0.48") Thickness: 3mm Condition: Antique Art Deco pendant
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1932 Art Deco Nordic Pendant Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.6gr
Located in SE
Pendant in 18K White Gold with the setting of Black onyx accented with Diamonds. There are ten
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Detailed Art Deco Diamond Cross Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Danvers, MA
stylized "G." The loop it connects to also has a small mark of "18" for 18K gold.
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20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Target Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
diamonds set in 18k white gold with millgrain edging. Pendant Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K White
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold Taper Baguette Pink Tourmaline Diamond Circle Art Deco Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18k gold pink tourmaline taper baguettes diamond circle art deco pendant necklace This 18 karat
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Oval Sapphire with Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
White gold sapphire and diamond Art Deco-inspired pendant with seventeen sapphires totaling 2.55
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
, this will complete any evening look. Pendant Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K White Gold Width
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

8 Ct. Aquamarine Emerald Art Deco Style Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
beautiful pendant could be worn for a variety of occasions. Pendant Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
. Diamonds with a total weight of 18,06 carat. Clarity VS1, Color G. Accented by 51 onyx. Mounted in 18 K
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20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White 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 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

Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Octagon Target Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An 18k white gold Art-Deco design diamond and ruby octagon shaped target pendant, center diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

IGI 18K 10.19 C Tanzanite&Diamonds Antique Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
**One IGI 18K White Gold 10.19 Ct Tanzanite&Diamonds Pendant Necklace** One IGI-Certified natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

Round Diamond with Ruby Art Deco Style Floral Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Perfect with everyday wear, this charming vintage Art Deco revivalist design pendant features
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold Green Tourmaline Peridot Taper Baguette Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18k gold green tourmaline peridot taper baguette diamond art deco style pendant. This 18 karat
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Peridot, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal with Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An Art Deco style opal with emerald and diamond halo pendant made with 18K white gold. The center
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Plique a Jour Pendant Large Vintage Fine Art Deco Jewelry 18k Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed French plique a jour pendant (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 18 karat yellow
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Cut Diamond with Emerald Art Deco Style Floral Pendant in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Perfect with everyday wear, this charming vintage Art Deco revivalist design pendant features
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Graphic Motif Pendant in 18k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
with 1.98 carat rubies, all crafted in 18K white gold. Pendant Information Style: Art Deco Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Cut Diamond with Sapphire Art Deco Style Floral Pendant in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Perfect with everyday wear, this charming vintage Art Deco revivalist design pendant features
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 4.20ct Citrine and Diamond 18K White Gold and Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
platinum Art Deco drop pendant; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections This
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

18K Rose Gold Channel Set Rhodolite Diamond Circle Art Deco Pendant Earrings Set
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This exquisite 18k rose gold rhodolite garnet diamond circle pendant earrings set is a mesmerizing
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Rhodolite, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Pear Shape Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Pendant contains 1 center pear shape sapphire weighing 1.85ct. Center stone is surrounded by an Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Art Deco Style Pendant, Heart Shaped Kunznite And Round Tsavorites In 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
This absolutely fabulous, and one of a kind, pendent featuring a larger then life heart shape cut kunzite weighing 73.11 carats bezel set with round brilliant tsavorites ( green garn...
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2010s African Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Kunzite, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Long Wavy Trim Art Deco Style Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An Art Deco style diamond and sapphire pendant made with 18K white gold. The center diamond is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Diamond and Ruby Double Halo Art Deco Style Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art-Deco style pendant is completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone (you can select Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Round Diamond with Sapphire Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An Art Deco style sapphire and diamond pendant, set with French cut sapphires and round cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Emerald Long Wavy Trim Art Deco Style Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An Art Deco style diamond and emerald pendant made with 18K white gold. The center diamond is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Floral Diamond & French Cut Sapphire Filigree Pendant in 18K Gold
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Deco period old European cut diamond, and French cut sapphire filigree pendant. Set
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Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Round Diamond and Sapphire Double Halo Art Deco Style Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art-Deco style pendant is completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone (you can select Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 2.10 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Napoli, Italy
Genuine antique 1930's Art Deco 18k white gold necklace set with one large Old mine cut Diamond in
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamonds White Gold Art Deco Pendant Handcrafted
Located in Milano, IT
Lovely 18 karat white gold Art Deco pendant with 1 central natural rose cut diamond 0.05 cw circa
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 18k White Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in Chelmsford, GB
forming an art deco style pendant. 18 round cut diamonds = 0.20ct 14 baguette cut diamonds = 0.45ct. F/G
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 2.20ct Diamond Pendant, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
clarity. This elegant pendant comes with an 18 inch, white gold chain. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Blue Sapphire and Diamond Flower Pendant in 18K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Natural Blue Sapphire pendant in 18K Gold. It has a octagon cut sapphire studded diamonds that
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Pearl Platinum Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco diamond and pearl platinum pendant featuring a modified marquise shaped pendant
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

18K Gold Art Deco Inspired Rainbow Gemstones Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This extraordinary 18k gold tapered cut rainbow gemstones diamond art deco inspired circle pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Blue Topaz,...

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

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Inspired Sonia B. Diamond Necklace Pendant
By Sonia B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite diamond Art Deco-inspired Pin Pendant, by Sonia B., a true masterpiece that effortlessly
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby diamonds art deco jewellery set 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Ruby diamonds art deco jewellery set 18k white gold Composed of ruby and diamond cluster jewellery
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

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 Style Pendant 18 Karat Gold Diamonds and Emerald Art Deco Necklace
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brilliant Art Deco Style Pendant. 18k White Gold 4.50 grams. Total all Diamonds 0.97 carat (center
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2010s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Antique 1920s Art Deco Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Art Deco 0.37 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco French pendant Brooch Onix Gold 18kt diamonds
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Art Deco is an artistic style that was born in Paris after the Second World War and that emerged as
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco French pendant Brooch Onix Gold 18kt diamonds
Art Deco French pendant Brooch Onix Gold 18kt diamonds
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H 27.09 in W 11.97 in D 0.2 in Dm 11.97 in
Art Deco 18kt Yellow Gold French Pendant Enamel Portrait
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Art Deco 18kt Yellow Gold French Pendant is a stunning piece of jewelry that embodies the
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 18kt Yellow Gold French Pendant Enamel Portrait
Art Deco 18kt Yellow Gold French Pendant Enamel Portrait
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W 1.19 in D 0.2 in L 1.7 in
Art Deco 50.00 Ct Natural Turquoise Diamond Large Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
An impressive late Art Deco period large sized pendant. Hand crafted of solid Platinum and solid 18
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Egyptian Revival Pendant Brooch Pharaoh 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Art Deco
Located in Torrance, CA
measures 2 x 1 inch. Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat yellow gold. The pendant has tested positive for 18k gold.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold

18K White Gold Art Deco Floral Diamond Shaped Pendant with Round Diamond Pave
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18 karat white gold sets 58 round cut natural diamonds in this Art Deco-inspired pendant. This
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Pendant Art Deco 18k For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact pendant art deco 18k you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and white gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 679 antique edition and 576 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a pendant art deco 18k from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th 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. Finding an appealing pendant art deco 18k — no matter the origin — is easy, but VR Jewels, Vaibhav Dhadda and Polya Medvedeva Jewellery each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any pendant art deco 18k from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 841 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and mixed cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a pendant art deco 18k, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Pendant Art Deco 18k?

Prices for a pendant art deco 18k can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $125 and can go as high as $195,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,501.

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.