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Necklaces For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Post-War
Antique Victorian 14K Gold 33 Inch Fancy Link Slide Necklace 84.54 Grams
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a one of a kind fabulous and unique necklace. It is really 66 inches long but it's looped in half. It has a gorgeous filigree embossed slide with a tassel that is 3 inches ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 15.51 CTW Sapphire and Halo Diamond Necklace Gift 18k White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Certified Sapphire and Halo Diamond Necklace in 18K Gold with diamonds. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. Sapphire stimulates concent...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum Diamond Choker Necklace 10.00ct TDW
Located in London, GB
An elegant platinum diamond necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. The necklace features stations alternating between 1 and 3 round brilliant cut diamonds with a decorative surround. A tota...
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1970s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

No Heat Natural Sugarloaf Emerald White Diamond Gold Necklace, Rebecca Overmann
Located in Dallas, TX
One-of-a-Kind Vintage Emerald Necklace handcrafted in matte-finished 14k yellow gold showcasing a spectacular bluish-green completely natural and unheated 1.37 carat vintage sugarloaf...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Art Deco Style 34.5 Karat Red Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Links Beaded Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Art Deco Style 34,5 karats Red Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Links Beaded Sautoir Necklace. This necklace is adjustable in length up to 100 cm and it c...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Garnet and 9 Carat Gold Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet pendant holds 2 garnet stones and surrounding it is the most ornate gold work. central garnet diameter 5mm. Modelled in 9ct gold. Drop from loop: 55mm Pendant Diameter: 3...
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1910s British Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold

Antique Art Deco Silver Pink Black Hard Stone Pendant Necklace Stylized Flower
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This modernist Art Deco silver pendant was hand crafted at the beginning of the 1920's. It is designed as a stylized flower. The center of the pendant is set with as intense pink har...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Diamond Manifest Pendant Necklace in 18k Solid Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
The Diamond Manifest Pendant Necklace is made of 18k Solid Gold with the word "Manifest" in cursive script with small diamonds in each letter. The necklace chain is also made of gold...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Pave Diamond Lobster Claw Clasp 14k Gold Fine Diamond Additional Jewelry Finding
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Lobster Claw Clasp 14k Gold Fine Diamond Additional Jewelry Finding Gross Weight: 2.075 Grams Approx. Size: 18x10 mm Approx. Diamond Weight: 0.37 Cts Approx. Light w...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Diamond Hope Pendant Necklace in 18k Solid Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
The Diamond Hope Pendant Necklace is a delicate gold pendant with the word "hope" in cursive script and shimmering diamonds. It's an elegant and timeless piece of jewelry that uplift...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

An 18 Carat Gold Art Deco Love Spinner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
‘Effeuiller la marguerite’ is a charming French game that can help you determine the extent of someone’s love for you. It is a fun and romantic way to gauge someone’s feelings for yo...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Pave Diamond Lobster Clasps 14k Gold Fine Diamond Additional Jewelry Findings N1
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Lobster Clasps 14k Gold Fine Diamond Additional Jewelry Findings N1 Gross Weight: 2.090 Grams Approx. Size: 19x11 mm Approx. Diamond Weight: 0.33 Cts Approx. Light ...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Pave Diamond Lobster Clasps 14k Gold Fine Diamond Additional Jewelry Findings N7
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Lobster Clasps 14k Gold Fine Diamond Additional Jewelry Findings N1 Gross Weight: 2.050 Grams Approx. Size: 18x10.5 mm Approx. Diamond Weight: 0.37 Cts Approx. Ligh...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Black And Chartreuse Vintage German Glass Beads Art Deco 2420N Necklace
Located in Monrovia, CA
The pendant consist of black and chartreuse vintage German glass beads and finished with a 18 inch gold filled chain. The beads are new old stock vintage German glass beads that ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

14k Yellow Gold .60 ct Diamond Cluster Pendant and 14k Gold Chain 18" - Stamped
Located in Eagan, MN
This pendant is just so beautiful!! I just love the teardrop design . And it's on a beautiful chain. It has 10 Brilliant cut diamonds the largest being approximately 2.5 mm. They...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Believe Pendant Necklace in 18k Solid Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
The Diamond Manifest Pendant Necklace is a sophisticated gold pendant necklace with the word "Believe" written in an elegant cursive font, each letter studded with sparkling diamonds...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Chrome Necklace Machine Age Red Galalith Geometric Jakob Bengel Style
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent rare antique Art Deco Chrome Machine Age Necklace with fabulous geometric design and red Galalith adornments. The necklace is in the style of Jakob Bengel b...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces

Art Deco Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Pin/Pendant, circa 1925
Located in Aspen, CO
Art Deco pendant with a carved natural amethyst (probably Siberian because of the presences of reddish undertones), creates a platinum, diamond, sapphire and ruby basket of flowers, this charming piece, with a flip up/flip down bale has 43 small both European cut and rose cut diamonds weighing an estimated .50 cts in total, 3 small bright sapphires...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Gold 18 kt and bone French choker necklace
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Wonderful necklace made with two polished pieces of bone in the shape of a tusk. The setting, clasp and central oval motif are made of 18-karat gold. Adjustable length thanks to chai...
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1970s French Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Other, 18k Gold

Indian Style Ganesh in Ohm Letter Diamond Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Ohm Letter Diamond pendant in 18K Gold. It has round cut diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. The AUM Symbol Pendant -OM or O...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Italian MCM Yellow Gold .25 ct Diamond Necklace with Appraisal
Located in Eagan, MN
I just love this necklace! The design is just so cool and I haven't seen any others like this. It has 7 brilliant cut diamonds measuring 2.0 x 2.0 x 1.5 mm. The Clarity is SI1 an...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wyoming Picture Jasper Long Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 34.5 inches (87.6 cm). The size of the round beads is 14 mm. This necklace has incredibly warm, soft, and tasty shades. Picture Jasper is an opaque, mic...
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2010s American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Jasper, Sterling Silver

VINTAGE 1950s WEISS DIAMANTÉ BAGUETTE CHOKER
Located in New York, NY
Made in the 1950s by Weiss, this diamanté baguette choker is a serious show-stopper. Weiss is known for their high quality costume jewelry from this era, crafted with handmade const...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Natural Deep Blue Sapphire Long Pendant Necklace in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Natural Deep Blue Sapphire Long Pendant Necklace is meticulously crafted from the finest materials and adorned with stunning blue sapphire which helps in relieving stress, anxie...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Octagon Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Pendant in 14k Solid White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Octagon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Pendant in 14K Gold studded with octagon cut blue sapphire. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

.925 Sterling Silver Natural Ruby Elephant Pendant Gift for Her
Located in Houston, TX
This Natural Ruby Elephant Pendant is meticulously crafted from the finest materials and adorned with stunning ruby which enhances confidence, leadership qualities and attract career...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Black and White Necklace Disco Ball Faux Pearl Crystal Seed Beads
Located in Montreal, QC
Stand-out Black and White Necklace featuring a combination of Celluloid Beads, Seed Beads, Tubular black beads embedded with a circle of rhine...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Fanta Spessartite Garnet Tumble Beaded Necklace Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
AAA + QUALITY WT - 200.05 CT SIZE - 6 x 6.30 to 10 x 16 MM 22 Inches
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Other

Vintage Green Jade Pendant Amethyst Baroque Pearls Quartz Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic Necklace composed of big size Baroque Pearls, Plain Amethyst spheres of 16 mm, Engraved Amethyst spheres of 12 mm, Faceted and Engraved Quartz beads, 14 kt Yellow Gold elements, from which hangs a Vintage Green...
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1990s Thai Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage German Glass Beads, Art 2204 Necklace
Located in Monrovia, CA
This pendant consist of transparent emerald color diamond and yellow rectangular shaped beads and finished with a 16 inch gold filled chain. The beads are new old stock vintage Ger...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Vintage German Glass Beads, Art 2402N Necklace
Located in Monrovia, CA
The pendant consist of small black kite shaped beads and small beige circle vintage German glass beads edged with gold, brass metal plated with 24k gold and finished with a 18 inch g...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Vintage Necklace set from the collection of a royal family
Located in Bangkok, TH
This is a vintage necklace made in Platinum with over a hundred years old history. It is from a collection of one of the royal families. with over 200 carats in total and the large...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Sunburst Locket With A Turquoise
Located in Portland, England
A lovely antique yellow metal circular Art Deco locket with a sunburst design and a natural turquoise gemstone. This locket has typical for the Art Deco era geometric motif with a be...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

Antique Austrian Empire Necklace Garnets Seed Pearls Gilt Silver / 47cm/35gr
Located in SE
Renaissance Revival styled Austrian – Hungarian Gilt Silver Necklace hand made on the territories of the former Austrian Hungarian Empire, ca. 1900 -1920s. Hallmarked 830S and Swedis...
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1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Silver

Sterling Silver Ruby Diamond Everyday Pendant Gift for Girlfriend
Located in Houston, TX
This Ruby Diamond Everyday Pendant Gift for Girlfriend is meticulously crafted from the finest materials and adorned with stunning ruby which enhances confidence, leadership qualitie...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco 18k Gold Pendant with Rock Crystal by Stigbert / Engelbert
Located in Magenta, IT
18k yellow gold Art Deco pendant designed by Ateljé Stigbert for Heribert Engelbert. Stockholm, Sweden 1946. Good condition. Hallmarks: Stigbert (Designer) HE (Heribert Engelbert, m...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Art Deco 18k Gold Pendant with Rock Crystal by Stigbert / Engelbert
Located in Magenta, IT
18k yellow gold Art Deco pendant designed by Ateljé Stigbert for Heribert Engelbert. Stockholm, Sweden 1946. Good condition. Hallmarks: Stigbert (Designer) HE (Heribert Engelbert, m...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

6.6ct Opal Pendant Necklace w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful pendant necklace features a 6.65 carat opal gemstone with a halo of natural earth mined diamonds, all set in solid 14K gold. This opal pendant necklace can be a beauti...
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2010s American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique 14k Gold Diana Krementz Rock Crystal Quartz Diamond Necklace 18g i14205
Located in Toledo, OH
Beautiful all original Deco era early 1930s Y drop necklace with .09ctw of natural diamonds set on genuine rock crystal quartz. Cut to look like camphor glass! Incredible condition c...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Antique style Heart and Round Diamond Gold Fringe Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This flexible fringe design necklace is set with Natural Heart and Round-shaped diamonds is set in an 18k white gold necklace. It features beautifully curated and meticulously calibr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Gold

0.80ct Diamond Chunky Sapphire Ruby Pendant Necklace in 18ct Yellow Gold 14.7g
Located in London, GB
0.80ct Diamond Chunky Sapphire Ruby Pendant Necklace in 18ct Yellow Gold 14.7g 0.80ct Diamond and sapphire knife dagger pendant necklace in 18k yellow gold. Bespoke chunky 18ct yell...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

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

1.60ct Diamond Half Moon Chunky Solitaire Pendant Necklace 18ct yellow gold 12.2
Located in London, GB
1.60ct Diamond Half Moon Chunky Solitaire Pendant Necklace 18ct yellow gold 12.2 1.42ct Diamond pendant necklace half moon oval boat shape in 18k yellow gold. Gorgeous diamond penda...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB offers Vintage Czech Deco buckle pendant Vintage crystal Venetian necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Vintage Art Deco Czech glass buckle pendant with Sterling Silver dragonfly brooches. This is a one of a kind, handmade, all the beads are vintage crystal a...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Beige Cream Triangle Bar Crystals Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Beige Cream Triangle Bar Crystals Pendant Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. It is over 40 years old. This ...
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

GIA Certified Sapphire Bead Rainbow Multi-Color Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified natural sapphire rondelle beaded necklace. On the necklace are 14k yellow gold beads encrusted with diamonds. The necklace is 17.5 inches long, and weighs 16.6 grams to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

0.80ct Colombian emerald and diamonds solitaire pendant necklace 18ct white gold
Located in London, GB
0.80ct Colombian emerald and diamonds solitaire pendant necklace 18ct white gold 0.80ct Emerald green Colombian pendant with diamonds 18k white gold. Gorgeous Colombian green vivid ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

New Amethyst Sterling Silver Cross Necklace with Adjustable Chain
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a beautiful new Amethyst Cross Pendant. It is stamped "925". I love the chain, It can go up to 22 inches long and you can transfer it to other pendants. The pendant has b...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Gold gilt silver Coral bin necklace Handmade
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Vintage Yemeni Coral Bib Necklace, meticulously handcrafted by skilled Yemeni Jewish silversmiths. Intricately designed with gold gilt silver, adorned with vibrant coral and turquo...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Art Deco Necklaces

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Coral, Silver

Art Deco 1920s Swedish Platinum Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
Antique 1920s art deco Swedish drop necklace. This stunning necklace features an elegant diamond crown with two faux pearl drops set in platinum. The central diamond measuring 0.25ct white diamond alongside a crown of thirteen diamonds totaling 0.19ct. The pearls are incredibly exquisite. The maker was a 'Court' jeweller in Stockholm the capital of Sweden. The necklace comes in its original box with the makers name on it. See in the picture an antique catalogue...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Important 560 Carats Ruby Bead Multi-Strand Necklace 16 Inches
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Rubies = 560 Carats Metal: Mixed Necklace Length: 16 Inches
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Mixed Metal

100 Carat Pink Kunzite with Aquamarine & Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
98.66 carat Kunzite and Aquamarine Pendant, an Art Deco masterpiece in 18K White Gold weighing 10.10 grams. This 21-inch pendant features an oval-cut Kunzite (36 x 22.2 MM) in a pron...
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2010s North American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Kunzite, White Gold, 18k Gold

Rock Crystal Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a lovely Art Deco period double strand necklace. The piece consists of graduated faceted rock crystal beads. They alternate with faceted crystal rondelles flanked with smooth...
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Whole Crystals Triangle Arrow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Whole Crystal Triangle Arrow Pendant Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Rare to find. This is a very stylish and rare piece ...
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Important Opal Jewelry Suite Set With Diamonds 69 Carats Total
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Necklace Condition: Excellent Opals = 54 Carats Diamonds = 6.48 Carats (Color: F-J, Clarity: VS-I) Metal: Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Necklac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Deco 14k Gold Camphor Glass W/ Diamond Filigree Pendant 17" Textured Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Single Cut - Pave Set (1) Camphor Glass - Carved Unique Shape Material: 14k Solid White Gold Weight: 5.38 Grams Chain Type: Original ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

8ct Unique Pink Tourmaline Pendant Necklace w Natural Diamonds in Solid 18K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful pendant necklace features an 8ct pink tourmaline with natural earth-mined diamonds in solid 18K gold. This art deco style pendant necklace is perfect for gifting, anni...
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2010s American Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

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

Glamorous Trifari Faux Aquamarine and Ruby Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Trifari Faux Aquamarine and Ruby Necklace in the Art Deco style from the 1960's. Beautiful articulated design in rhodiumed metal with elaborate stone work of crystal and ru...
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1960s American Art Deco Vintage Necklaces

Materials

Rhodium

0.82ct Diamond & 8.35ct Natural Blue Sapphire Pendant Necklace, 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
An elegant necklace featuring a graceful dancing ballerina adorned with a stunning array of sapphires and diamonds. The tutu of the ballerina showcases an invisible set of natural bl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

Shop Antique, New and Vintage Necklaces on 1stDibs

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. 

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