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New 18k White Gold .60 Carat White Black Diamond Black Starr Frost Necklace
By Black, Starr Frost
Located in Eagan, MN
with .20 carats of brilliant cut white diamonds in the shape of a flower and .40 brilliant cut black
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

"Art Deco Style" Black and White Briolette Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco style pendant necklace features 95 carats of black diamonds and 3.5 carats of G-H SI1
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Black Opal Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style White Gold Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
suspends from a strand of fine multi gemstone beads.  Necklace Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K White
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Black Onyx Filigree Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
gold and black onyx combined with the masterful Art Deco Workmanship is truly something special! Enjoy
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 2.30 Carats Diamonds Platinum Clip Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A magnificent platinum and diamond clip pendant necklace from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Necklace Bracelets Platinum Choker Interchangeable
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique and very important Art Deco diamond & platinum interchangeable necklace created in France in
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

J.E Caldwell Co. Art Deco Black Opal Necklace
By J.E. Caldwell Co.
Located in New York, NY
Set with an extraordinary black opal, this Art Deco pendant necklace by J.E. Caldwell is also
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Opal, Platinum

Black Onyx Emerald Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Bead White Gold Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This stunning Art Deco inspired onyx bead necklace is the perfect gift for yourself or someone with
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Inspired Black Onyx Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Inspired Black Onyx Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K gold studded with fancy cut onyx and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Black Opal Old Mine Cut Diamond Rock Crystal Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN THIS RARE AND MAGNIFICENT ANTIQUE ART DECO OPAL AND ROCK CRYSTAL BEAD NECKLACE WITH A
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Necklace in Silver, 14kt Gold, Black Onyx, Coral, Ruby Diamonds
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
Total wt-44.08gm, Gold 14KT- 0.780gm, Silver-28.890gm, Natural Diamonds Round-1867/8.23cts, Ruby
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Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Coral, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Art Deco 14k Diamond, Onyx, and Agate Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A highly unique necklace from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in 14k white gold, this necklace
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marsh and Co. Art Deco Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous unsigned Art Deco necklace from Marsh and Co. A blackened steel circular
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Steel

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Deco pendant watch on a long sautoir-style chain necklace, the rectangular platinum watch case is
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Revival Platinum Chain Necklace Diamond Sapphire Enamel Beads
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A delicate Art Deco revival platinum chain necklace, featuring enamel beads, sapphire and diamond
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Hexagon Onyx Platinum Vintage Statement Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful Art Deco Diamond and Hexagon Black Onyx Platinum Pendant Necklace. The Hexagon
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with Chrysophase, Diamonds and Onyx.
By Loffredo
Located in Rome, IT
Art deco style pendant necklace in Chrysophase, with brilliant cut diamonds and Onyx stone elements
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1990s Italian Art Deco Rope Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Black Onyx Art Deco Style Yellow Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A stunning, fine and impressive Art Deco style diamond and onyx halo pendant. An approx. 0.035
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Art Deco Enamel and Diamond Pencil Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
composed of 18K gold, enamel and rose-cut diamonds. The reeded telescoping cylinder with bands of black
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Onyx Pendant Necklace in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Deco period diamond and onyx journey style target necklace in platinum. Centered by three
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Diamond Pendant Necklace Onyx 14K Gold Art Deco
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Pendant Necklace Onyx 14K GoldArt Deco This amazing Art Deco circa 1920s pendant is
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 14k Rock Quartz Crystal, Onyx, and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful pendant necklace from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in 14k white gold, this
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau Style Black White Diamond Ruby Rose Gold Swallow Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Necklace has 0.40 Carats of Black Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Necklace has a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco 14kt / Platinum, Diamond + Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A striking locket pendant from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow gold, this
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

14k Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal

Art Deco Onyx Ruby and Diamond Flower Necklace
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Lovely necklace consisting of a geometrical carved black onyx on which a white gold and diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

KREMENTZ Art Deco 14k Rock Quartz Crystal, Diamond, Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful pendant necklace by Krementz from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in 14k white gold
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

14 Karat White Gold Art Deco Onyx Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
An exquisite 14K white gold Art Deco pendant necklace features a lovely black onyx set with an
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum 18 Karat Gold Diamond Onyx Enamel Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Zurich, CH
Striking historical Art Déco pendant necklace with diamonds, onyx and black enamel. Delicately
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Art Deco Jade, Coral, Onyx and Platinum Diamond Sautoir Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This 1920s Art Deco masterpiece by Cartier was inspired by the exotic gemstone combinations and
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum

Gubelin 1920 Art Deco Necklace Enameled Watch In Platinum With European Diamonds
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Miami, FL
in Switzerland during the art deco period by Eduard Jakob Gübelin for Gübelin & Co., back in the 1925
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Enamel

Art Deco Diamond Camphor Glass Enamel 14K Gold Antique Pendant Sartuoir Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a sartuoir style drop necklace with fancy pierced oval and rectangle links Links are
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 1.65 Carat Diamond and Onyx Drop Pendant Necklace, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful necklace dates back to the 1920s and features a 1.65 carat diamond. It is an old cut
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Diamond Black Onyx Art Deco Style Oval Shape 9K Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This Art Deco style pendant features onyx in a beautifully ornate 9k yellow gold oval shape setting
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Onyx Gemstone Diamond Tassel Necklace in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This Art Deco-inspired tassel necklace features cascading bars of black onyx gemstones and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Onyx Diamond and Pearl Gold and Platinum Pendant Art Deco
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and showcases each stone. Condition This impressive antique Art Deco gemstone necklace is exceptional
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Coral Emerald SI/H Diamond Pharaoh Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This Art Deco Coral Emerald SI/H Diamond Pharaoh 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace features layered
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Coral Emerald SI/H Diamond Pharaoh Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This Art Deco Coral Emerald SI/H Diamond Pharaoh 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace features layered
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Deco Spaulding Co. Diamond Black Onyx and Platinum Butterfly Choker, C1925
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco butterfly choker, by Spaulding & Co, with a central butterfly, with open wings, flanked
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Diamond Pearl Onyx Necklace Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
black onyx, lending the jewel a distinctive art déco look. The 21” flexible necklace is composed of gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Onyx, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Black Enamel Art Deco Style Floral Halo Earring Ring Pendant Set
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
unique style. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 2.90 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Diamond Pearl Onyx Necklace Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
with black onyx and diamonds, lending the jewel a distinctive art déco look. The pendant features a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Locket Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Pansy Flower Black Onyx Pendant
Located in New York, NY
flower, the antique rose diamonds, and the black onyx creates one of the most stunning and rare Art Deco
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Vintage Black Enamel Filigree Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Montgomery, AL
necklace!! Necklace Details Material: Platinum Pendant; 14K White Gold Chain Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940
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20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Pearl and Diamond Necklace Sautoir Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl and diamond sautoir necklace features a design with 10 Tahitian pearls and 12 Japanese
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Crystal, 18...

Cartier Paris 1940 Art Deco Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds Coral Onyxes
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
during the late art deco period, back in the 1940. The necklace was crafted by the jewelry house of
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl and Diamond Sautoir Necklace Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
distinctly art déco look- and diamonds (4.80 carats) are interspersed at regular intervals along the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Di...

Art Deco Vintage Onyx Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930 This striking Art Deco pendant is finely handcrafted in milgrain platinum. It is
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Diamond Black Enamel Art Deco Style Floral Flower 14K White Gold Drop Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
and sweetness. Its bold Art Deco floral design, enhanced by brilliant diamonds and rich black enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

SĀMAÁ Diamonds - Orion Noir Pendant - Black Enamel Diamond Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
elegance. Crafted in gold with striking black enamel, its motif creates a statement of power and grace
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Beautiful Classic Pearl Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
jewelry. The necklace is held together by a 14k white gold box clasp, adorned with brilliant diamond
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Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.50 carat onyx and 0.20 carat diamond, platinum Art Deco pendant
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Pearl Pendant Lavaliere 14 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful antique Art Deco early 20th Century Rose Cut Diamond, Black Enamel and Pearl
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Pave Diamond Black Beads Beaded Choker Necklace
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
S:9.17g,D:9.51ct, 10MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Black Jade Pendant with Onyx and Diamonds Art Deco Style
Located in Northampton, MA
35mm x 11mm is suspended from an Art Deco style bail in 14K white gold. The bail features numerous tiny
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Black Jade

Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Enamel Pearl Pendant Lavaliere 14 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful antique Art Deco early 20th Century Old Mine Cut Diamond, Black Enamel and
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Green Emerald Black Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Square Shape White Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Art Deco style emerald, onyx, and diamond pendant, centrally set with a round emerald with in an
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Marcasite and Onyx Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a very fine example of a sterling silver, onyx and marcasite jewelry from the Art Deco
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver

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Art Deco Black Diamond Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the art deco black diamond 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, 18k Gold and White Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 44 vintage editions and 54 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect art deco black diamond 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic art deco black diamond necklace over the years, but those made by Doves by Doron Paloma, Cartier and Giulians are often thought to be among the most beautiful. 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 an art deco black diamond necklace, 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 Art Deco Black Diamond Necklace?

Prices for an art deco black diamond necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $650 and can go as high as $209,535, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,050.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.