1920s Necklaces

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...

Art Deco Mughal style jeweled necklace. Beautiful and colorful piece, most probably created in England during the Art Deco period, back in the 1920. This very unusual and striking necklace was assembled in the Mughal Tutti Frutti style with silver wires. The lock of this necklace is in 18 kt yellow gold and is very ingenious, since it is concealed within the carving of the last green tourmaline gem. The stone is drilled and fitted with a drawer-type cylinder with a push lock. It is embellished with 13 Natural Keshi pearls of diverse sizes and tonalities and mounted in full with colored translucent natural gemstones. All of them are specifically described as follow; 1 Double Pear Cabochon drop cut (37.8 x 28.2 x 17.1) of a Reddish Rubellite, 154.56 carats 1 Cushion Cabochon cut (30.1 x 14.2 x 11.3 mm) of a Green Tourmaline, 39.17 carats. 10 Semi Oval Cabochons cut (average 4 x 5 x 3 mm) of Ceylon and Pailin Blue Sapphires, 4.65 carats. 4 Oval Cabochons cut (average 10 x 15 x 12 mm) of Pink Tourmaline, 61.04 carats. 4 Tumbler free-form Cabochons cut (average 18 x 13 x 15 mm) of Green Fluorite, 39.87 carats. 22 Rondelle faceted round cuts (3 mm) carved from Black Onyx, 4.40 carats. This magnificent piece have a total weight of 69.5 Grams and a length of 15 Inches (38 Cm). The main element has a drop of 58 mm (1.28 Inches). History: The first Tutti Frutti piece was designed in 1901 by Pierre Cartier. It was a necklace commissioned by queen Alexandra to be worn with three Indian gowns she received as a gift. The designs are considered the perfect mix of east and west because they are made up of brightly colored gemstones (like sapphires, rubies and emeralds) carved using Indian techniques and set in French platinum and diamond mountings. The style became extremely popular during the 1920's, but it wasn't christened the 'Tutti Frutti' until1970. Mughal jewelry. Five centuries ago, India was under the rule and influence of the Mughal dynasty. The Mughal royalty were connoisseurs of architecture, arts, food, clothing and of course, jewelry. During the Mughal rule, jewelry-making was given utmost importance. This art gave birth to unique jewelry pieces studded with chunky gemstones and enameled with motif designs. Royal family members and people of high rank proudly displayed such jewelry all over their bodies, from jeweled turbans and head-jewelry to thick-set toe rings. The Mughal emperors wore silk turbans sequined with decorative, drooping feather-like ornaments. These turban ornaments...

This gorgeous Deco Platinum charm necklace holds 5 unique Platinum charms: A Horse with rider, an Elephant, a Hobo, A carriage, and a windmill with rotating veins. There are Diamonds and gemstones on these charms. This comes out of Austria and is in perfect condition. The weight of this necklace is 16.2 grams. This has been converted to a necklace from a bracelet. Deco Platinum Charms were once on bracelets that dangled, now a days, for working women...

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 5.12 Carat sapphire and 0.48 Carat diamond, platinum pendant; part of our antique jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive piece of antique sapphire jewelry...

Burmese sapphire and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty two cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Burmese sapphires in open back claw settings, ranging from sma...

Rectangular gold and silver pendant depicting a winged beetle in a fine pearl frame, the corners of which are decorated with lotus leaf motifs. The beetle is entirely set with sapphi...

Beautiful and Finely detailed Platinum Diamond and Blue Sapphire accents Watch Pendant Necklace and Diamond set matching chain. Hand crafted in Platinum. Chain measures approx. 24 in...

An impressive antique 0.44 carat sapphire and polychrome enamel, 18 karat yellow gold pendant / brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and impressive sap...

Era: Art Deco Metal Composition: Platinum Primary Stone: Diamond Carat Weight: .60 CT Color: G Clarity: VS1 Cut: Old European Cut Accent Stone: Fancy Yellow Diamond Carat We...

Delicate necklace with unique and fun Art Deco charms. The charms are made of platinum, encrusted with diamonds, ruby, emerald, sapphire and blue topaz. The c...

Timeless Art Deco diamond and sapphire sautoir necklace. A sautoir is a French term for a long necklace, chain, ribbon, or scarf that suspends a tassel or other ornament. The neckla...