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Art Deco Carved Chinese Rose Quartz Turquoise Beaded Choker Necklace
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Art Deco Chinese export hand carved rose quartz and turquoise pendant beaded necklace . Beads
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Quartz, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Style Rose Quartz and Paste Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Art Deco style necklace of semiprecious rose quartz toggles with jet rhinestone rondel
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1990s American Beaded Necklaces

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Quartz, Gilt Metal

Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco style pendant necklace is in 18 karat yellow gold with the big 15x15x8 mm size smoky
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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Quartz, Sterling Silver, Silver

Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
has an Art Deco style with a contemporary fashion twist. The piece is crafted with precision and adds
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Sterling Silver, Silver

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco style pendant necklace is in 18 karat yellow gold with the big 15x15x8 mm size
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

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

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco style pendant necklace is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and features a large
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2010s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

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

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
. This piece can be personally signed. Inspired by the art deco spirit, this pendant necklace is
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rutilated Quartz Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
We are excited to present our addition to the collection - a stunning Rutilated Quartz necklace
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Quartz, Sterling Silver

Rutilated Quartz Necklace
Rutilated Quartz Necklace
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L 22 in
Eighteen Karat White Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Green Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco style pendant necklace is made of 18 karat white gold and features a large 15x15x8 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Quartz, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace features a large 15x15x8 mm size natural smoky quartz, expertly
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2010s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Necklace with Smoky Quartz Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace features a large 15x15x8 mm size natural smoky quartz, expertly
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco 1915 Enthroned Buddha Necklace in Platinum 18k Gold Diamonds & Quartz
By Fred Leighton
Located in Miami, FL
An early art deco enthroned buddha necklace retailed by Fred Leighton A statement piece, created
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...

Art Deco 1915 Enthroned Buddha Necklace in Platinum 18k Gold Diamonds & Quartz
Art Deco 1915 Enthroned Buddha Necklace in Platinum 18k Gold Diamonds & Quartz
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H 2.76 in W 0.35 in Dm 15.5 in L 1.1 in
Art Deco Smoky Quartz Diamond Gold Pendant Charm
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A beautiful Art Deco c.1920s Bead cut Smoky Quartz and Rose Cut Diamond pendant / Charm. The
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold

40.00 Carat Quartz Amethyst Ruby Diamond Gold Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco Oval quartz, ruby and diamond pendant necklace. 40.00ct ova quartz, all natural and
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.25 Carat Diamond Angel Skin Quartz Sapphire Art Deco Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco platinum old mine cut diamond angel skin quartz pendant necklace accented with graduated
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Blue Quartz Long Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
plate clasp. Blue quartz beads connect tiny gold beads 2 mm in size. The weight of the necklace is 93
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Quartz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Vintage Blue Quartz Long Necklace
Vintage Blue Quartz Long Necklace
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L 42.5 in
Geometric Natural Quartz Necklace Gold-Plated
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Fantastic soft color geometric quartz necklace 60cm with gold plated closing. All Giulia Colussi
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2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Quartz, Gold Plate

Salmon Quartz Swirl Cut Beaded Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
with an amazingly sterling silver clasp with natural rutilated salmon quartz. This necklace alternates
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Quartz, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Rock Crystal Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
. Necklace weight 157.3 grams (5.5 oz). This is the perfect gift for yourself or someone special! Art Deco
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Rock Crystal Necklace
Art Deco Rock Crystal Necklace
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L 36 in
Aquamarine Beads And Pendant Baroque Pearls Quartz Onyx Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical gemstones of that period
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1990s Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

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Aquamarine, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace with Green Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco pendant necklace is made of sterling silver and features a large 15x15x8 mm vivid
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace with Green Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco pendant necklace is made of sterling silver and features a large 15x15x8 mm vivid
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver

Smoky Quartz Briolette Pendant Necklace
By Sabrina Balsky Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Millgraining adds an Art Deco detail to a contemporary piece of Jewelry combining old and new. Necklace of
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Smoky Quartz Briolette Pendant Necklace
Smoky Quartz Briolette Pendant Necklace
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W 1 in L 1.038 in
White Gold Pendant Necklace with Green Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco style pendant necklace is in 18 karat white gold with the big 15x15x8 mm size grown
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Ruby Tanzanite Rose Quartz 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Fantastic necklace convertible with faced tanzanite, rose quartz boule and central amazon ruby
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2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Quartz, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

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

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

Eighteen Karat White Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Topaz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
necklace in Art Deco style features a 15x15x8 mm blue quartz and is made of 18-karat white gold. It belongs
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco style pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold and features a large 15x15x8
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 Karat Yellow Gold pendant necklace features a large 15x15x8 mm vivid grown amethyst
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2010s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

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

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

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

Eighteen Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace with Green Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco style pendant necklace is in 18 karat white gold with the big 15x15x8 mm size grown
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

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

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco style pendant necklace is made of 18 karat rose gold and features a large 15x15x8 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
feature of this necklace is the large and uniquely shaped smoky quartz. Its size allows for an impressive
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2010s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Gold Contemporary Ink Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This designer pendant necklace from the Ink collection features a smoky quartz set in sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Rutilated Quartz and Diamond Peridot Necklace 30.5 Grams
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Rutilated Quartz and Diamond Peridot Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gorgeous dangle necklace with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heidi Daus Tahitian Faux Pearl Art Deco Lemon Quartz Crystal Lavalier Necklace
By Heidi Daus
Located in Milford, DE
Heidi Daus lavalier pendant necklace with art-deco influence! Features two strands of faux Tahitian
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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Crystal

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Green Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco style pendant necklace is in 18 Karat yellow gold with the big 15x15x8 mm size
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

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

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

Olive Quartz Top Quality 1407.00 Carats Plain Tumbled Necklace Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
gemstone - Olive Quartz weight - 1407.00 carats size - 15.5x22.5 To 28x35 mm quantity - 1 Strand
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Quartz

Amethyst Quartz Diamond 5 Section Hinged Platinum Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
1920's Art Deco Handmade 5 section hinged amethyst and diamond pendant. Triangular 3.25 amethyst
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

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Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, Platinum

Yellow Gold-Plated Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Natural Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace features a large 15x15x8 mm size natural amethyst, expertly cut
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold

Mottled Agate Quartz and Gold Swag Festoon Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning Swag Necklace featuring Natural translucent Mottled Agates with milky translucence and
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Agate, Quartz, 14k Gold

Antique Chinese Rose Quartz Beaded Choker Necklace Retailed by John Wannamaker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine, antique Chinese beaded jade necklace. With large hand knotted, 16 mm carved rose
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Quartz, Sterling Silver

Featured in Vogue UA Fourteen Karat Gold Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This designer pendant necklace from the Ink collection features a smoky quartz set in 14 karat
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Featured in Vogue UA Eighteen Karat Gold Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This designer pendant necklace from the Ink collection features a smoky quartz set in 18 karat
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rutilated Quartz Round Circle Sphere Beads 14 Karat Yellow Gold Short Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Natural Brown Pink Rutilated Quartz Round Circle Sphere Beads 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bead Short
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Featured in Vogue UA Fourteen Karat Gold Pendant Necklace with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
and features a 15x15x3 mm dark smoky quartz that sits against the skin. Reflecting the Art Deco style
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2010s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire Amethyst Citrine Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Necklace has also 25.40 Grams (127.00 Carats circa) of Blue Topaz, Citrine, Amethyst and Lemon Quartz. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Sapphire, Ruby, Quartz, Emerald, Citrine, Amethyst...

Vintage Green Jade Pendant Amethyst Baroque Pearls Quartz Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Jade, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Straight Mech with Blue Quartz Cut RPC Necklace Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
we are delighted to present this magnificent straight Mech necklace in 18-carat yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Featured in Vogue Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Blue Quartz by Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This designer pendant necklace from the Ink collection is crafted from 14 karat yellow gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Rose Onyx by Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
sculpture in gold with a cube-shaped smoky quartz, the design has since been modified into a ring, earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Purple Jade Amethyst Pearls Quartz Black Onyx Rubies Emeralds Gold Necklaces
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
workshop started in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the
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1990s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yell...

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Art Deco Quartz Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the art deco quartz necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 35 vintage or 52 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect art deco quartz necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating an art deco quartz necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Polya Medvedeva Jewellery, Intini Jewels and Giulia Colussi are consistently popular. See these pages for a mixed cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and bead cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an art deco quartz necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Art Deco Quartz Necklace?

On average, an art deco quartz necklace at 1stDibs sells for $2,680, while they’re typically $146 on the low end and $335,000 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 Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.