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Tiffany Co. Art Deco Platinum Natural Pearl Pendant Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
geometric patterns and meticulous openwork for which the Deco period is celebrated. A lustrous natural pearl
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Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Platinum

9K Gold Natural Turquoise and Pearl Art Deco Style Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
timeless feel. The bold design draws inspiration from classic Art Deco style, offering a perfect balance of
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hakimoto Natural Color Diamonds and Natural Baroque Pearls from Bahrain
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean Natural Pearls from Bahrain and Natural Multi Color diamonds With 18K
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20th Century Bahraini Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold

French 1925s Art Deco Fine Pearl Diamond Platinum You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
pearls, this sublime Art Deco ring is adorned with 2 magnificent specimens certified and totally original
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

French 1925s Certified Fine Pearl Baguette, Cut Diamonds Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Platinum ring, dog head hallmark. Charming antique ring from the Art Deco period, it is adorned
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

1925s Pearl Sapphire 18 Karat Rose White Gold Art Deco Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose and white gold, owl hallmark. The openwork setting of this Art Deco ring is
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace
Located in Mumbai, IN
This beautiful necklace is crafted with natural saltwater pearls and a yellow gold metal. The
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Vintage 1950s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold

Rare Large Fresh Water Art Deco Victorian Pearl Gorgeous Enamel Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Extremely Rare Beautiful Art Deco Style Victorian Fine
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl

Gold ring Art Deco style diamonds and pearls
Located in Berlin, BE
Ring in 14K yellow gold, executed in the Art Deco style. Set with two natural pearls and two old
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20th Century French Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco, Nouveau, Gold and Platinum Bar Brooch with Diamonds and Pearl
Located in Berlin, DE
Step into the Art Deco era, when craftsmanship and style went hand in hand, and flaunt yourself
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
A rare, lustrous white natural saltwater pearl (of the Pinctada species) certified by the
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Certified Natural Oriental Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
Certified Natural Oriental Pearl Ring 1 pearl alongside 2 baguette cut diamonds set in platinum
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Platinum

1920s Art Deco Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, own and grotesque hallmarks. Sublime Art Deco ring, it
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Diana M 11.00 Ct Diamond and Pearl Art Deco Bracelet
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14 kt white gold art deco bracelet containing ascending natural pearls 6-11 mms with a trillion
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Diamond Natural Pearl Edwardian Pin, circa 1915
Located in Aspen, CO
28 natural seed pearls strung on wire and interspersed with 4 old cut diamonds milgrained in bezels
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

Estate Natural Bahrani baroque pearls and antique beads
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Natural Bahrani baroque pearls and antique beads
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Late 20th Century Persian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. NATURAL Pearl and Diamond Snowflake Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Natural Pearl AND Diamond Snowflake Brooch In Platinum Topped 18k Yellow Gold. Circa
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Elizabethan Brooche in Platinum, Diamonds and Natural Pearl
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Elizabethan style platinum brooch with antique cut white diamonds and natural pearl in the center
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Antique 1890s Spanish Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

SLOAN Co. 1920 Art Deco Enameled Racing Car Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Pearls
By Sloan Company
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco racing car brooch designed by Sloan & Company This is a fabulous racing car brooch
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

0.76 Carat Natural Pearl and Diamond 14K Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
old mine cut diamond as its centerpiece, encircled by nine lustrous pearls. Allow us to introduce you
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Natural Saltwater Pearls Earrings Day&Night Danat Certified
Located in Dubai, AE
We are pleased to present these exquisite Black & White Natural Saltwater Pearl Earrings, certified
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21st Century and Contemporary Bahraini Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

French Art Deco 1920 Dangle Tassels Earrings in 18kt Gold with Jade and Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
French art deco tassels dangle earrings. Fabulous pair of tassel drop earrings, created in Paris
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine Natural Saltwater Pearls Tassel Earrings Mounted with Emerald Diamonds
Located in Dubai, AE
When it comes to exquisite jewelry, few pieces can rival the timeless elegance of natural pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Bahraini Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Natural "Pinctada" Pearl Multi-Strand Opal and Diamond Necklace In Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Multi-Strand Natural Pearl, Opal And Diamond Necklace In Platinum. The necklace features multi-row
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Late 20th Century Asian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, Opal, Diamond, Platinum

Natural Pearl Earrings Certified By GIA with Noteworthy Letter
Located in Dubai, AE
When it comes to luxury and elegance, few things can compare to a pair of exceptional natural pearl
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Certified natural diamonds bead Natural White Pearls sterling silver necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
This beautiful pearl necklace with natural uncut diamond beads is a beautiful piece of jewelry
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2010s Indian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Straight Pin, circa 1915
Located in Aspen, CO
28 natural seed pearls strung on wire and interspersed with 4 old cut diamonds milgrained in bezels
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

Pair of Natural Saltwater Pearl Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent and classic pair of two white, drop shape natural, saltwater pearls weighing 10.76 ct
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum, White Gold

Natural Peacock Single Strand Pearl Necklace with 14k Yellow Gold Heart Clasp
Located in Eagan, MN
natural colorful Tahitian Peacock pearls. Peacock Pearls are known for many hues of colors. The necklace
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire and Pearl Art Deco Style Filigree Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
(approx.) ACCENT STONE(S) Stone: Natural Pearl Color: White Shape: Round Size: 1.5 – 1.7 mm. Number: 4
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Natural Pearl Necklace circa 1910 By BAUMONT e Co
Located in Firenze, IT
The graduated strand of natural pearls, measuring approximately 2.4-5.0mm, to a pearl and 18kt
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20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Médaille religieuse Art déco nacre et perles
Located in PARIS, FR
Médaille Art déco en or jaune 18 carats (750 millièmes) orné au centre d'un médaillon rond de nacre
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Intini Jewels Freshwater Pearls Natural Aquamarine Boho Chic Deco Gold Bracelet
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
. Delight yourself with a luminous handmade jewelry. Natural precious stones beads with a 18 karat yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

The Exquisite Beauty of 9-Row Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace Certified By GIA
Located in Dubai, AE
Natural pearls are a timeless symbol of elegance and luxury, and a 9-row natural pearl necklace is
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21st Century and Contemporary Bahraini Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl

French 1925s Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamond pattern centered on a natural button pearl and set with 2 x 3 falling rose-cut diamonds. At the
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...

Natural Pearl White Sapphire Edwardian Style Floral Necklace in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Width: 45 mm. Length: 50 mm. (length excludes chain) Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum 18K Old European Diamond Carved Jade Pearl Leaf Brooch
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A rare original Art Deco brooch, masterfully designed with carved jade leaves, natural pearls, and
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14k Gold Grey Pearl necklace 11-14mm Big Rare Natural Tahitian Pearl necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
Details: : 14k Yellow Gold Lock Freshwater pearl beads Necklace. : Item no- KM90/250G :Pearl Size
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2010s Australian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Intini Jewels 18K Yellow Gold Natural Pink Coral Pearls Deco Chandelier Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
creating a masterpiece worthy of Italian craftsmanship. Astonishing pink coral and pearls earrings. • 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Intini Jewels Freshwater Pearls Natural Jasper Boho Chic Deco Gold Gift Bracelet
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
. Delight yourself with a luminous handmade jewelry. Natural precious stones beads with a 18 karat yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Intini Jewels Freshwater Pearl Natural Amethyst 18K Gold Boho Chic Deco Necklace
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
. Delight yourself with a luminous handmade jewelry. Natural precious stones beads with a 18 karat yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Antique 3.21 Carat Diamond and Natural Pearl Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
along with a charming and lustrous natural pearl. From the French for "You and Me", this meaningful
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Silver

Antique Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
central, feature 9mm natural saltwater pearl. The pearl is encompassed with an Art Deco undulating
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Platinum Pearl Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Platinum Pearl & Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond Bar Pin Brooch Metal: 10.46 grams Pearls: 2.5
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Certified Natural Japan Akoya Pearl Double Layer Bracelet in 18K Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
chain bracelet. This stunning piece showcases five natural Japanese Akoya pearls, each thoughtfully
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Chain Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

MiriamHaskell 1926-1929 Shell Glass FauxPearl Crystal Silver Art Deco Sautoir
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
In the late 1920s during the Art-Deco period, this Miriam Haskell white mostly glass-beaded sautoir
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Coral, Silver

Vintage Tiffany Co. GIA Certified Natural Saltwater Pearl Two Strand Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Tiffany & Co. signed vintage natural saltwater pearl double-stranded necklace with diamond box and
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Antique Old Cut Diamond and Natural Pearl 18 Carat White Gold Ring, c1920 s
Located in London, GB
One of a kind Art Deco 18 carat white gold ring featuring two 6.9mm button natural pearls mounted
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Polki Diamond Emerald and pearl Earrings Natural Diamond Victorian
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Polki Diamond Earrings with Emerald and pearl Natural Diamond polki Price
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2010s Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Natural 2.97cts Pearl 0.33cts Diamond Stud Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a pearl gemstone set with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

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

Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9 grams. Totally is brilliant cut diamond and rose cut diamond totally 1.25 carat. The diamond is has G-H-J-I color and vvs-s1 clarity. Total...
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Bar Brooch with Natural Sapphire, Pearls and Rose-Cut Diamonds in Yellow
Located in Roma, IT
-cut diamonds reflects the taste and elegance of Edwardian or early Art Deco design. This piece is
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire

14k Yellow Gold Natural Garnet Pearl Womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
for durability and comfort. These are natural, earth-mined Garnets, and Freshwater Cultured Pearls
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2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Very chic reddish orange natural coral, Tahitian pearl, crystal and black onyx
Located in New Orleans, LA
the Art Deco jewelry of Cartier, which often employed the same materials and geometry. This is a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Crystal, Onyx, Pearl

18k White Gold Natural Citrine Pearl Womens Trilogy Ring - Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Natural Citrine and Cultured Pearls, one oval cut Citrine measuring 6x4mm and two Cultured Pearls
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2010s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Pearl, Emerald, Sapphire Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features an EMERALD, sapphire, and pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold

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Art Deco Natural Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact art deco natural pearl you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 380 vintage or 25 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect art deco natural pearl may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th 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 natural pearl over the years, but those made by Cartier, Intini Jewels and Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. When shopping for an art deco natural pearl, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Art Deco Natural Pearl?

On average, an art deco natural pearl at 1stDibs sells for $7,099, while they’re typically $62 on the low end and $375,000 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.

The Legacy of Pearl in Jewelry Design

The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.

Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.

It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.

According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.

On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.