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0.77Ct Diamond Onyx, Platinum Pendant - Art Deco Style - Antique Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive original Art Deco, 0.77 carat diamond and onyx pendant in platinum
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

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

Rock Crystal Diamond Emerald Onyx Platinum Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A creation of true excellence inspired by the historic Art Deco period. Fashioned with
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Platinum

French Art Deco Pearl White Gold Vintage Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
(Moscow) control mark for 750 gold. Length is 100 cm (38 1/2 in.) Weight is 12.53 grams. The black onyx
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Emerald Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This striking Art Deco style pendant showcases a vivid oval emerald at its center. Flanked on each
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Platinum Diamond Ruby Black Onyx Pearl Pendant Watch Necklace, 1950s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy Art Deco Revival watch pendant created in the 1950's. Made of platinum and black onyx and
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Vintage 1950s Unknown More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Onyx Oval Enamel Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Onyx Oval Enamel Crystals Pendant Necklace, Gold Tone Renowned
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Deco 1920 Antique Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold with 29.58 Ctw Moonstone Onyx
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco convertible pendant with moonstone. A statement beautiful antique piece, created during
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black White Pearls, Onyx, and Topaz Sautoir
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This tassel sautoir is reminiscent of the deco style of the 1920's. Made of pearls and onyx, the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Sterling Silver

Marina J. Stunning Diamond, Black Onyx Solid 14k Yellow Gold Necklace
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k Yellow Gold secure Sliding Clasp. This dramatic Art Deco inspired Necklace is a perfect statement
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

24.34 Carat Emerald, Black Onyx and Diamond Pendant
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
An art-deco inspired natural 24.34 carat vivid green Zambian Emerald, black onyx and Diamond link
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Marina J. Jade, Pink Coral , Black Onyx and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marina J.'s unique art deco style necklace features a variety of shapes :onyx spheres, pink coral
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist More Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.15 Carat Diamond Ruby Onyx Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art-Deco Revival Necklace The necklace is 18K White Gold There are 2.15 Carats in Diamonds H SI
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Revival Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Carved Coral Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A stunning design Art Deco style coral and diamond pendant necklace. Featuring a magnificent approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Carved Coral Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A stunning design Art Deco style coral and diamond pendant necklace. Featuring a magnificent approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Coral and Onyx with Diamonds Pendent Necklace on 18 Karat White Gold
By Loffredo
Located in Rome, IT
Art Decò style Coral and Onyx pendant necklace whit round diamonds At the top of the pendent we
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1990s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

1920s Art Deco 23.64 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning Art Deco 23.64 carat aquamarine and 0.26 carat diamond, platinum drop style necklace
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Dreicer Co. Lady s Platinum Diamond Onyx Pendant Watch Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy Art Deco watch pendant created by Dreicer Co. in the 1910's. Made of platinum and
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Vintage 1910s More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Kai 18k Yellow Gold Pendant – 1.89 ct Black Onyx with Horse Head Cutout
Located in Greeneville, TN
and grace. This standout piece features a 1.89 carat Black Onyx disc inlaid with a regal 18k yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1920 Mughal Tutti Frutti Necklace Silver 303.69 Cts Gemstone And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Mughal style jeweled necklace. Beautiful and colorful piece, most probably created in
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Fluorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...

Art-Deco 53 Carat Emerald, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Pendant Necklace, with a Black Onyx, Pearl, Blue Sapphire and Emerald chain all set in 18K White Gold. the
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Erté 1970 s Diamond Onyx Mother-Of-Pearl 14K Gold Vintage Aventurine Necklace
By Erté
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 1970s; Art Deco inspired Pendant Measures: 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 Drop Measures: 1 7/8 x 3 3/8 inches
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Vintage 1970s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

GUMPS Chinoiserie Onyx Necklace Sautoir In 18Kt Gold With Jade And Diamonds
By Gump s San Francisco
Located in Miami, FL
earth mined gemstones such; white colorless diamonds, green jades and black onyxes. The necklace is
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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Rock Crystal Jade Emerald Diamond platinum Bird Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A very unusual reverse carved crystal pendant from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! This beautiful
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Mediterranean Coral, Diamonds, Emerald and Black Onyx Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Crema, Cremona
This is a particular pendant in pure art déco style, to be worn with the two 18 karat white gold
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20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold

Gumps Chinoiserie Onyx Long Necklace Sautoir In 18Kt Gold With Jade And Diamonds
By Gump s San Francisco
Located in Miami, FL
earth mined gemstones such; colorless diamonds, green jade and black onyx. The necklace is fully
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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Emerald Geometric Necklace Platinum Gold 1930s
Located in Lisbon, PT
A sophisticated Art Deco diamond and emerald geometric link necklace in platinum and white gold
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

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 Diamond Enamel Platinum 18 Karat Gold Vintage Je T Aime Flip Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carat total - eye clean and bright Accented by bezel set 2.0 mm round onyx cabochons Opaque black in
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Erté Beauty and the Beast 14K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Erté
Located in Henderson, NV
with a lovely mother of pearl cameo face on a piece of black onyx with a fancy diamond and mother of
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Spinel and Emerald Tassel Sautoir
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This art deco inspired tassel sautoir is composed of glittering faceted black spinel and emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald, Black Onyx and Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
emerald necklace in 18K white gold with diamonds and black onyx. Emerald: 1.1 carat octagon shape, 2
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Emerald, Black Onyx and Diamond Set in 18 Karat White Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
emerald necklace in 18K white gold with diamonds and black onyx. Emerald: 1.1 carat octagon shape, 2
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Emerald, Black Onyx and Diamond Set in 18 Karat White Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
necklace in 18K white gold and yellow gold with diamonds and black onyx. Emerald: 1.133 carat pear shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Boucheron Paris 1930 Art Deco Bangle Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Onyx
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
white and black onyx creating the magnificent contrast typical of the art deco pieces from this period
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bangles

Materials

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

Art Deco Black Opal Ring Platinum Diamond Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous Art Deco black opal ring, made of platinum and featuring diamonds. The opal displays a
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

Vintage David Webb Earrings Gold Onyx
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
drop shape. A combo of bright gold and glowing black onyx creates an amazing dramatic effect. A unique
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Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold

CARTIER Paris GAIA Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold Chrysoprase, Diamonds, Rubies Onyx
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
-frutti jewelry designed by Cartier during the art deco period between the 1920 and 1930. Cartier Mughal
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k...

Boucheron Vintage Bracelet Turquoise Diamond White Gold French Estate Jewelry
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
popularity during the Art Deco period. Gem’s sleek, geometric lines were often combined with black onyx to
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Vintage 1980s French Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Black Onyx Drop Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
This platinum Art Deco diamond necklace is dazzling. It features four square, rectangular baguettes
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Platinum Black Onyx Pendant Lavaliere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Art Deco Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond Lavaliere Pendant in Platinum
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Set Gold Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
appearance Art Deco jewelry is known for. Heels and jeans, little black dress or ball gown, it is perfect for
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1925 Citrine Rock Crystal Onyx Bead Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco 1925 Citrine Rock Crystal Onyx Bead Necklace Gold Art Deco 1925 citrine rock crystal and
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style Steel Grey Diamond Coral Black Onyx Tree Of Life Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite modern Art Deco Tree Of Life design diamond coral cabochon black onyx pendant necklace
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Early 2000s English Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Celadon Jade , black onyx , emerald and coral necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Dramatic necklace in high Art Deco style. In fact many of the elements in the piece were from a
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Emerald, Jade, Onyx

Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Style Flower Pendant Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This dramatically striking Art-Deco style adornment brought to you in glorious black and white
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold 12.75 Carat Onyx .16 Carat Diamond Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
well-cared for. It has an 18 x 12.5 oval black onyx that is 12.75 carats. The pendant itself is 1.50
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER Art-Deco Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold And Sterling With Onyx Appliques
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco geometric necklace designed by Cartier. This is an art-deco geometric necklace created
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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Rope Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

Fabulous Andre Weber Art Deco Onyx Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
strikingly graphic appearance Art Deco is known for. Easily dressing up or down, it is perfect as an
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Black onyx torchons, rock crystal, emerald and pearl sautoir/necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very elegant long necklace of vintage hand carved torchon black onyx beads. These are extremely
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal

Ferrucci Black Onyx Pyramid Necklace Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Ferrucci Black onyx Pyramid necklace pendant, set in 18k yellow gold necklace, hand made in New
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

VEVER Paris 1920 Deco Platinum Necklace-Brooch With Jadeite, Diamonds Onyx
By Vever
Located in Miami, FL
-up with European rose cuts diamonds and black onyxes. This kind of jewelry is typical of the Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, White Diamond, Platinum

Castlecliff Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace
By Castlecliff
Located in New York, NY
Castlecliff Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace with square cut onyx stones and smokey grey crystals
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Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Rhodium

Emerald Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This striking Art Deco style pendant showcases a vivid oval emerald at its center. Flanked on each
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Filigreed Platinum, Gold and Diamond Onyx Pendant on Platinum Chain
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Art Deco necklace was realized in France, circa 1925. It features a pentagonal
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum

Olympus Art Certified, Art Deco, Black Bird Figure Pendant
Located in Istanbul, TR
Olympus Art Certified, Art Deco Black Bird Figure Pendant Diamond 4.02 Carat, Diamond PEAR 1.25
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Early 2000s Turkish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Large Carved Onyx and Diamond Locket with Silk Sautoir 2.00 Carat
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely magnificent onyx and diamond locket/pendant necklace from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Platinum

Marina J Pearl and Onyx Lariat Necklace with Black Spinel and Pearl Tassel
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This tassel necklace is reminiscent of the deco style of the 1920's. Made of pearls and onyx, the
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Spinel, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling...

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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.