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Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Long Cabochon Oval Onyx Interlock Necklace Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Unisex Long Cabochon Oval Onyx Black Stones Charm Pendant
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

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

South Sea Pearl Diamond Sautoir Necklace Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
pendants with diamond tops accented with black onyx complete the design, lending the jewel a distinctive
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Pearl and Diamond Onyx Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
diamonds and decorated with a black onyx ringlet, lending the jewel a distinctive art déco look. The
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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

Nathalie Jean 0.79 Ct Diamond Emerald Tourmaline Pearl Onyx Gold Drop Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
diamond (total carat weight 0,79), emerald, green tourmaline, blue indicolite, black pearl and onyx set in
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2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Gold...

Antique 1920s Archer Décoré a Sévrés Porcelain Art Deco Pendant
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1920s Art Deco pendant from the antique fine jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Platinum

18k White Gold Estate Diamond, Onyx and Emerald Bead Tassel Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
onyx accents made in a shape of a tassel. Styled in Art Deco fashion this tassel necklace is in
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20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Chanel Vintage 1984 Gripoix Baroque Ruby Pearls Onyx Strands Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Onyx White Black Cabochon Beads 7 Layers Strands Tassel Choker Collar Necklace, Silver Plated Very
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Black Oynx and Diamond Shell Pendant Necklace - 9kt Gold Silk Rope
Located in London, GB
Studio. Crafted by hand in the designer's studio, this black onyx and diamond shell pendant has been
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2010s British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum, 18K, Rock Crystal, Diamond and Onyx Vintage Sautoir.
Located in Aspen, CO
Arwas ART DECO, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1980, p. 125, and while our necklace has an appearance of pieces
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Vintage 1950s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Platinum, 18K, Rock Crystal, Diamond and Onyx Vintage Sautoir.
Located in Aspen, CO
, fancy cut onyx and diamonds. This long necklace suspends an approximately 3.5 inch pendant from two 19
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Vintage 1950s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Elephant Black Enamel Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This unique pendant features an intricately carved black onyx elephant, with its head and back
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Christian Dior GROSSE 1985 Triangle Onyx Crystals Radiant Milanese Woven 2 Set
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1985 Vintage Luxury Triangle Onyx Black Enamel Whole Crystals Radiant
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

LB offers Vintage Austrian SS pendant Venetian chevron beads Jet Lava Necklace
By Lorraines Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Venetian glass chevron beads, cube shaped Sterling Silver and Marcasite beads, and black labs stone
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Large tumbled rock crystal nugget and vintage venetian beads necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
between the shimmering rock crystal “rocks“ are Art Deco black and white Venetian lamp work beads. These
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal

18K Gold filled Mother of Pearl Abalone Dragon fly Necklace with natural zircon
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
together by the enduring radiance of gold. This necklace can be customized in Black onyx, Abalone, Mother
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

Vintage cinnabar pendant , cinnabar beads, and sterling comprise this unique pie
By Lorraines Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Vintage Chinese cinnabar and silver pendant,with red cinnabar beads,black onyx and sterling silver
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

18k Gold Deco Style Pendant with Opal and Diamonds
By Amy Glaswand
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco is the influence for the design of this modern pendant. This piece features a opal center
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Certified 7.55 Carat No Heat Mozambique Ruby Pendant
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Mozambique Ruby, set with VS quality White Diamonds and black onyx to give it the art deco era look. A ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Platinum Diamonds Brooch Onyx Pendant Diamonds White Gold, 1910
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Art Deco Platinum Diamonds Brooch Onyx Pendant Diamonds White Gold, 1910 This fine jewelry
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx Flower Turquoise Dangle Design Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, Art Deco Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx Drops Coral Red Roses
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2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Roses Art Deco Style 18K Yellow Gold Onyx Drops Turquoise Beads Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, Art Deco Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx Drops Coral Red Roses
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2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lady Man Pendant Charm Rose Quartz Pearl 14 Karat Gold Antique Retro
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL JEWELED ANTIQUE ART DECO - RETRO PENDANT OR CHARM IN THE FORM OF A LADY OR MAN
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20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ferrucci Black Onyx Pyramid Dangling 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
From FERRUCCI Pyramids collection, these Black Onyx Pyramid cut, set in 18k yellow gold dangling
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2010s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Black Onyx Pyramids 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
From FERRUCCI Pyramids collection, these black onyx cut, set in 18k yellow gold stud earrings, hand
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2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Onyx Pyramids 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
From FERRUCCI Pyramids collection, these black onyx cut, set in 18k yellow gold stud earrings, hand
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2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Onyx Pyramids 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
From FERRUCCI Pyramids collection, these black onyx cut, set in 18k yellow gold stud earrings, hand
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2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ferrucci Black Onyx Pyramids Dangling 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chandelier Earrings
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
From FERRUCCI Pyramids collection, these black Onyx pyramid cuts, set in 18k yellow gold dangling
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2010s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

1945 Art Deco Ring natural Diamond 6ct Onyx solid 14K 585 Gold Ø5US / 3.2 gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco styled Ring in solid 585 Yellow Gold decorated with bezel set natural old European cut
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Detachable Drops 18k Gold 0.39 Carat Diamonds Carnelian Stud Dangle Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
are detachable and interchangeable with different colored drops : green Agate, black Onyx , blue Agate
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2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Carnelian, Yellow Gold, White Gold,...

BOUCHERON Paris Serpent-Kaa Ring In 18Kt White Gold With VS Diamonds
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
settings, with 2 pear cabochon cuts carved from natural black onyx. Weight: 12.5 grams, (8.05 Dwt). Size
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Large Vintage Cartier Jewelry Blue Sapphire French Gold Silk Scarf Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
, diamond, diamonds, jewels, glitter, sparkle, gems, jewellery sapphire, onyx, necklace, watch, chain
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws

Materials

Textile, Linen, Silk

Large Vintage Cartier Jewelry French Gold Peach Pink Silk Scarf Pillow Linen
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
, glitter, sparkle, gems, jewellery sapphire, onyx, necklace, watch, chain, bracelet, brooch, earrings
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws

Materials

Textile, Linen, Silk

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

Black Onyx Pyramids Dangling 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chandelier Earrings
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
From FERRUCCI Pyramids collection, these black Onyx pyramid cuts, set in 18k yellow gold dangling
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2010s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Black Onyx Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
natural faceted sparkling black onyx. This necklace alternates beads of Black Onyx with 3 mm sterling
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

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

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

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

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

Vintage Art Deco Onyx Clear Crystals Sterling Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Art Deco necklace is created with onyx and clear baguette crystals. The sterling chain
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Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

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
Onyx, in an 18K Yellow Gold Art-Deco setting. Polished Paperclip Chain, 18 inches length. The art works
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Decadent Jewels Onyx and Garnet Tassel Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Description 46 x 8mm Polished Onyx Beads Total Length 55cm
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2010s Australian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Onyx, Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, ...

White Agate Black Onyx Yellow Gold Drop Pendant
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
White Agate Drop Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold with Black Onyx cabochon designed by Amyn The Jeweler
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Onyx, 14k 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

Lapis, Kyanite, Onyx, Turquoise and Diamond Halo Luminous Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
A marquise lapis surrounded by a halo of diamonds radiates with a mix of Kyanite, Onyx, and
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2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Art Deco Black Onyx Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the art deco black onyx 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 Platinum. Our collection of these items for sale includes 40 vintage editions and 33 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an art deco black onyx necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing art deco black onyx necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Doves by Doron Paloma, Marina J. and Aria Jewelry Design each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An art deco black onyx necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Onyx rings, from our inventory of 54, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and emerald cut alternatives. Most of our art deco black onyx necklace for sale are for women, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Art Deco Black Onyx Necklace?

On average, an art deco black onyx necklace at 1stDibs sells for $2,772, while they’re typically $148 on the low end and $20,950 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. 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.