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Couture Chanel Late1920s MadeInFrance WiredPearlLampworkGlass BrassClip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
necklaces accented with baroque shapes. After Chanel's "little black dresses" and pearls fetish had
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Vintage 1920s French Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Brass

Couture Chanel Late1920s MadeInFrance WiredPearl&LampworkGlass BrassClipEarrings
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
necklaces that include baroque shapes. After Chanel's "little black dresses" and pearls fetish had
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Vintage 1920s French Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Brass

A Three-row Emerald Bead And Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
spacers, all strung from an Art-Deco diamond-set clasp of geometric design, centrally set with a sugarloaf
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum

Belle Epoque Natural Pearl and Diamond Sautoir Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Belle Epoque natural pearl and diamond sautoir necklace, centred with an openwork plaque of
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Belle Époque Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Rock Crystal, Onyx, Diamond Necklace and Earring Set
Located in Narberth, PA
earring and necklace set from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! This beautiful Egyptian Revival set features a
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco GIA Long South Sea Akoya Pearl Enamel Diamond Platinum 18K Necklace
Located in New York, NY
GIA LONG 40" SOUTH SEA AKOYA CULTURE PEARL PLATINUM 18K YELLOW GOLD NECKLACE W/ BLACK
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

Black Diamond Leaves Necklace
By Eraya Diamonds
Located in Austin, TX
Chic and sophisticated, this sparkling Black Diamond Leaves necklace is inspired by the nature
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2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Giulians Art Deco Style Australian Black Opal and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Giulians
Located in Sydney, NSW
Giulians Art Deco Inspired Australian black opal pendant necklace. This pendant features a 0.94ct
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2010s Australian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Black Diamonds Rubies Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace
By Volund
Located in Vancouver, CA
Unique sculptural pendant necklace in 18K white gold set with black diamonds and rubies. Created
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Early Art Deco Onyx Diamond Platinum Flower Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
A unique and supremely beautiful late-Edwardian/early-Art Deco necklace in glorious black &
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Deco Gold Necklace with Diamonds and Black Enamel
By Katerina Marmagioli
Located in Nea Aghialos Magnesias, GR
14K gold diamond pendant necklace with a classic black colour accent, the perfect gift for yourself
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2010s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

18K Gold Art Deco Style Necklace Black Onyx Invisible-Set Baguette Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
, framed in Black Onyx, in an 18K Yellow Gold Art-Deco style setting, hanging on an 18-inch Chain with 16
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Necklace w/Malachite, Black Onyx Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Art-Deco style Necklace featuring Triangular Malachite, Black Onyx, and Diamonds set in 18K yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

18K White Gold Star Snowflake Art Deco Style Necklace Black Onyx and Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
One-of-a-Kind, Statement-making Art-Deco Style Necklace featuring a Snowflake Shaped design with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Matte Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Necklace with Black Onyx Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Art-Deco style Necklace featuring Black Onyx and Diamonds set in 18K yellow gold, hanging on an 18
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

18K Gold Art-Deco Invisible-Set Emerald Diamond Lariat Necklace with Black Onyx
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
-Set Emerald Diamond Centers made up of Baguettes, as well as a Bezel-Set Round Diamond framed in Black
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Natural Jade Diamond Onyx and Pearl Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
A colorful and artsy, original Art Deco lavaliere necklace - circa 1920s-1930s - in glorious green
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum

18 Karat Gold Art Deco Style Half-Moon Necklace Pink Opal, Black Onyx, Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Art-Deco Style Statement Necklace featuring a Half-Moon Emerald-Cut Pink Opal, Black Onyx, and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Original Art Deco Diamond Onyx Platinum Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This is a beautiful original art deco cross C.1930 set with black onyx diamonds in platinum with an
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Inspired Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Lariat Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
lines of the Art Deco period with a modern twist. Both diamonds have been set in platinum with delicate
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Gold Art Deco Style Necklace with Black Onyx and 1/3 Carat Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Art-Deco style Necklace featuring Square, Checker-Cut Black Onyx and 1/3-Carat Diamond Pave set in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

1920s Art Deco Black Enamel with Seed Pearls and Diamonds Gold Locket Necklace
Located in New York, NY
One Ladies Art Deco 18kt Gold Locket Necklace With Chain Designed In Black Enamel And Seed Pearls
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Vintage 1920s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

0.20ctw Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Pendant Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
0.20ctw Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Pendant Necklace in 14K Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, 14k Gold

18K White/Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Cartouche Pendant White Black Diamonds
Located in Montreal, Quebec
18Kt White* and Yellow Gold Art Deco style Cartouche Pendant with white and black diamonds
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2010s Canadian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Choker
Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Art Deco Diamond Choker in Platinum, with 100.00ct Total Diamond Weight. Three center stone
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Black Pavé Diamond, Oxidized Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Black Pavé Diamond, Oxidized Sterling Silver Necklace Featuring a Black Pavé Diamond Necklace, set
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

BLACK JADE Diamonds White Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
18 Carat White Gold “Sautoir” Necklace with Black Jade and Diamonds Pavé Plates. HAND CARVED STONES
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Black Jade, White Gold, 18k Gold

BLACK JADE Diamonds Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
18 Carat Pink Gold “Sautoir” Necklace with Black Jade and Diamonds Pavé Plates. HAND CARVED STONES
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Black Jade, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Contemporary Art Deco Collier Necklace in Coral and Onyx and Diamonds
Located in Ariano Irpino, IT
to an Art Deco design. The gemstones are untreated natural red coral and black onyx. A circle of
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2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond Emerald Double Tassel Black Chord Necklace
By Umrao
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, 18K White Gold, Onyx, Round Diamonds and Emerald beads (134.8ct) Double Tassel with
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Enamel Art Deco necklace in 18k gold, Necklace called a "drapery"
Located in PARIS, FR
Enamel Art Deco necklace in 18k gold 18 karats. Necklace called a "drapery" composed of five
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

AMETHYST Black Jade Diamonds Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
AMETHYST Black Jade Diamonds Pink in 18 Carat Rose Gold Long Necklace 120 cm (47.2 inches). HAND
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Rope Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Black Jade, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

BLACK JADE Amethyst Diamond Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
18 Carat Rose Gold Necklace with Fancy beads Shape in Black Jade with Diamond Pavé & Fancy Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Black Jade, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Black Enamel Dogtag Tag Necklace with Diamond Charms
By Isabel Alexander
Located in Reston, VA
features an exquisite black enamel rectangle adorned with three bezel-set diamond charms on one side. The
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2010s North American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Australian 2.20ct Black Opal, Diamond 18K Gold Necklace
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
The bright opal in this piece is simply stunning. Surrounded by high jewellery grade diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold

Missbach Transformer Necklace, Tahitian Pearls, Black and White Diamonds
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Piece-unique transforming necklace with eighteen Tahitian 16mm-pearls, black and white diamonds
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, 24k Gol...

BLACK JADE Diamonds White Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
18 Carat White Gold Full Pavé Diamonds Necklace with Black Jade. Adjustable Stone Pearls can be
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Jade, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Black Australian Opal Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
Black Australian Opal Necklace 18 Karat White Gold with 62 Diamonds in this Art Deco Style it
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Black Diamond Long Link Necklace with 18ct White Gold and Diamond Clasp
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Indulge in the opulent beauty of our vintage Black Diamond necklace, a statement piece boasting
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Vintage 1970s British Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18.58ct Rubellite Diamonds Necklace
By Ara Vartanian
Located in London, London
(eighteen carats and fifty-eight points), rounded by Black Diamonds in a brilliant cut, weighing 17,83ct
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2010s Brazilian Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold

Nikos Koulis Black Enamel, Diamond and Yellow Gold Necklace
By Nikos Koulis
Located in Jackson, WY
elegant style. This necklace features round white diamonds, tapered white diamonds, octagon white
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2010s Greek Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Kian Design White Gold Multi-Color Diamond Black Neoprene Necklace
By Kian Design
Located in South Perth, AU
with mixed petite champagne and white diamonds accompanied by a 3Mm thickness black neoprene chain with
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2010s Australian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lady s Black Opal, Diamonds and Blue Sapphire and Necklace in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
One lady's black opal with a multi-color fire color. Average saturation scale with flash fire
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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Platinum

Doryn Wallach Black Diamond and Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Empire necklace, by Doryn Wallach, features 0.11 carats of black diamonds set in a motif that
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Lady s Black Opal and Diamonds Necklace in Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
One lady's black opal in green-orange fire color. Average saturation scale with flash fire pattern
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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Gold Necklace w/ Black Onyx Invisible-Set Baguette Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
, framed in Black Onyx, in an 18K White Gold Art-Deco setting, hanging on a Handmade Italian 18-inch
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

0.10 Carat Natural Black Diamond Bar Necklace in 14k White Gold, Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
0.10 Carat Genuine Black Diamond Bar Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold - Shlomit Rogel Ultra chic
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Locket in Gold 18k and Platinum, Rose-Cut Diamonds, Signed Pend
Located in PARIS, FR
with black enamel and set with four rose-cut diamonds. Antique Art Deco pendant, circa 1920, France
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond Necklace ‘9.22 Carat’ with Black Onyx and Malachite Inlay
By Michael Engelhardt
Located in Boca Raton, FL
contains 736 diamonds that weigh 8.98 cts. In the center Bib of the necklace there are 9 pieces of Black
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

18 Karat Yellow Gold Kite Necklace w/ Malachite, Black Onyx Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Art-Deco Style Necklace featuring Kite-Shaped Malachite, Black Onyx Inlay, and diamonds set in 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

The Age of the Vanderbilts Diamond Black Velvet Choker/Bracelet/Tiara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design is classic Art Nouveau styling. WEIGHT: 44 grams METAL: Platinum LENGTH OF DIAMOND PIECE
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Oxidized Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Impressive stylized Art Deco inspired necklace composed of 12 uniform calibrated cabochon rubies
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Rene Boivin Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By René Boivin
Located in Greenwich, CT
centered around a gorgeous 14mmx9.7mm Natural Pearl with approximately 6ct of Diamond on a 22 inch black
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

TIGER EYES Diamonds Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
18 Carat Yellow Gold “Sautoir” Necklace with Tiger Eyes and Diamonds Pavé Plates. HAND CARVED
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tiger s Eye, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

LAPIS LAZULI Diamonds Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
18 Carat Yellow Gold “Sautoir” Necklace with Lapis Lazuli and Diamonds Pavé Plates. HAND CARVED
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

MALACHITES Peridot Diamond Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
18 Carat Rose Gold Necklace with Fancy beads Shape in Malachite with Diamond Pavé & Fancy Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Moonstone Diamond Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
18 Carat Rose Gold Full Pavé Diamonds Necklace with White Moonstone. Adjustable Stone Pearls can be
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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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.