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French 1920 Art Deco Geometric Brooch in Platinum with 10.70ctw in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco brooch with diamonds. Exceptional brooch, created in Paris France during the art deco
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Natural Amethyst Pearl Vintage Style Drop Earrings in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These pair of vintage-inspired amethyst and pearl earrings presents dazzling amethysts shimmer
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Russian 14K Gold Diamond Natural Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
pair of birds seated near a nest with egg made of natural pearls. The birds are adorned with Ruby stone
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

8.6mm Silvery White South Sea Pearl Earring with Natural Diamonds enhance
Located in Singapore, SG
These stunning White South Sea Pearls boast a pure white shade, are fully round with high luster
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21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

No Heat Burma Ruby Necklace with natural diamonds and akoya pearls
Located in Singapore, SG
- None (No Heated, No Treated, No Enhanced) Origin - Mogok (Burma, Myanmar) Natural diamonds- 0.18Ct Side
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21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Ring natural 1.2ct. Sapphire Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø6.25US/ 2.8gr
Located in SE
Beautiful old Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 18 natural Seed Pearls
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Butterfly Pearl Natural Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
natural beauty and refined craftsmanship. These exquisite earrings feature lustrous pearls, each adorned
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Natural Grey Color Baroque Pearls Pink Opal Gold Diamonds Red Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
a white gold element, diamonds and red enamel, at the bottom there are 2 baroque pearls of natural
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2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Natural Grey Color Baroque Pearls Pink Opal Gold Diamonds Red Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
bottom there are 2 baroque pearls of natural grey color with a diameter of 13 mm. In 1978 our workshop
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2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Natural 29.58cts Pearl, 1.31cts Diamond 0.68cts Sapphire Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a sapphire, pearl gemstone set
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Belphoebe 18k Yellow Gold Pendant – 1.18 ct Mother of Pearl .12 ctw Natural
Located in Greeneville, TN
carat Mother of Pearl centerpiece — soft, opalescent, and full of depth. 🌙 A halo of .12 carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Clemency 18k Yellow Gold Necklace – 2.62 ct Mother of Pearl .09 ctw Natural
Located in Greeneville, TN
Mother of Pearl centerpiece, set like a quiet moon in a golden sky. 🌙💫 Delicately accented with .09
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Certified Natural Japan Amami Mabe Pearl Drop Earrings in 18K Gold and Diamond
Located in Kowloon, HK
make them a valuable addition to any jewellery collection. ◆ Gemstone: Natural Mabe pearl from Amami
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

18k Rose Gold Crossover Ring with Natural Rose-Cut Diamond Saltwater Pearls
Located in Heemstede, NL
Experience the timeless elegance of this 18K Pink Gold Crossover Ring with Natural Rose-Cut Diamond
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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

1925 Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Hand Carved 3 Color Shell Cameo Pin/Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This pin/pendant comes from the 1925 Art Deco period and features a large, hand carved, natural
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Mother of Pearl Fine Pearls Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Poitiers, FR
accompanied by their original case, these art deco cufflinks should be part of any discerning collector's
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

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

Square Mother Pearl Natural Peridot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chic Drop Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Marvelous square Mother of Pearl and 2 carats natural Peridot drop earrings surrounded by delicate
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Peridot and Pearl Drop Vintage Style Earrings in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Add a touch of timeless elegance with our Natural Peridot and Pearl Drop Vintage-Style Earrings in
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Peridot, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Grey Color Baroque Pearls Ruby Cabs Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
baroque pearls of 12 mm. diameter. In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco
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2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Ruby Gold Antiques Japanies Miniature Pearl Diamonds
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
the back everything on relief, ruby, 18kt rose gold gr.18,20, diamonds ct 0,90 natural pearl. It's
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2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco 1930 Graduated Beads Necklace with Nephrite Jadeite Jade and 18kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco graduated jadeite beads necklace. Beautiful long necklace, created during the art deco
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Natural South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold with Diamond
Located in Kowloon, HK
Elevate your elegance with our handmade South Sea pearl drop earrings, crafted in 18K white gold
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Oval Natural Ruby Cabs Gold Pearls Engraved Amethyst Round Drops Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical gemstones of that period (1920
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2010s Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Myanmar Green Jade Carved Earrings in 18K Gold and Black Agate Pearl
Located in Kowloon, HK
gold, these earrings are not just accessories but true works of art. Each piece is adorned with a
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Agate, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold

Dakota 18k Yellow Gold Necklace – 1.11 ct Mother of Pearl .03 ctw Natural Di
Located in Greeneville, TN
18k Yellow Gold 💛 Gemstone: 1.11 ct Mother of Pearl 🤍 Diamonds: .03 ctw Natural Round Diamonds 💎
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

18K Gold filled Mother of Pearl Abalone Dragon fly Necklace with natural zircon
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
wearable work of art that celebrates the wonders of the natural world and the artistry of fine
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

Natural Black Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Long Beach, CA
exceptionally large and lustrous, natural black, Dark Gray Tahitian South Sea Pearl measuring 15.70mm (over 1/2
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Early 2000s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

1919 Ring natural 1ct Blue Sapphire Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø US7 / 1.6 gr
Located in SE
6.75 mm x 5 mm x 3 mm deep / ca. 1 ct. accented with two natural Swedish River Pearls Ø 1.75 mm each
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique German Necklace Natural Amethyst Pearls Silk solid 10K Gold /44 cm/16 gr
Located in SE
German Necklace ca. 1920s - 1930s. Mix of natural Amethyst stones, cultured Pearls, and beads in
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 10k Gold

Cluster Natural White Irregular Pearls Rectangle Gold Half Hoop Pierced Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Cluster Natural White Irregular Pearls Rectangle Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski Element
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Natural White Irregular Cluster Pearls Tassel Conch Shell Gold Pierced Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
White Irregular Cluster Beads Pearls Tassel Conch Shell Drop Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Natural Zambian Carved Emerald and South Sea Pearl Earrings Set in 18K Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES. These are a pair of natural 17 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Earrings Pearls Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.36gr
Located in SE
) with flexible pendants featuring natural Oriental pearls and Diamonds. Total length is 18 mm. Pearls
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Old gold brooch with tourmalines and pearls
Located in Chorzów, PL
faceted tourmalines of a total weight of approx. 0.50 ct and 8 natural pearls. Clasp (pin) metal Origin
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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 9k Gold

French 1928 Boucheron Diamonds Fine Pearls Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace consisting of 4 rows of round pearls white orient, in fall. Two platinum spacers with
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Sasportas 1925 Paris Art Deco Buddha Pendant 18Kt Diamonds Lapis and Malachite
By Sasportas
Located in Miami, FL
French Art-Deco period, circa 1925. Designed with very symbolic thought that shows the figure of Buddha
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Circle Bold Purple Agate Freshwater Pearls Donut Sterling Silver Drop Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Circle sparkling earrings in purple agate and freshwater pearls. Gradient purple donut-shaped bold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Circle Bold Purple Agate Freshwater Pearls Donut Sterling Silver Drop Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Circle sparkling earrings in purple agate and freshwater pearls. Gradient purple donut-shaped bold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Striated Black Agate Arrow Freshwater Pearl Jade Tribal Warrior Bold Necklace
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Striated spears beaded necklace with striated black agate pendant embellished with natural
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2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Jade, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Silver, Sterling Si...

Antique Ring natural 1.3ct. Sapphire Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø4.75US/ 1.8gr
Located in SE
natural seed pearls settings. Natural Sapphire / Princess cut 6mm x 6 mm / ca. 1.3 ct , inclusions and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Citrine Quartz Freshwater Pearl Yellow Agate Collar Silver Beaded Necklace
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
, freshwater pearls and yellow agate. This design is inspired by the countryside of the italian amalfi coast
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, Agate, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Silver, ...

Statement 18K White Gold South Sea Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ribbon Necklace 18.0ct
Located in Great Neck, NY
Art Deco-inspired craftsmanship. Each lustrous pearl — natural white South Sea and gray Tahitian, of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pea...

0.28 Carat White Diamond 510.0 Carat Australian Pearl White Gold Beaded Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Necklace has 510.00 Carats of Australian Pearls. The Diameter of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

14 Karat Lorgnette Folding Eyeglasses with Gold, Diamond and Seed Pearls Lariat
Located in Tustin, CA
Gorgeous Art Deco 14 karat yellow gold lorgnette folding spectacles or antique reading glasses with
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl

4 carats Old European Cut Diamonds with pearls in 18k yellow gold chain
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Signature Chain: 44 natural pearls alternating with Old European Cut Diamonds (4CTW) and hand
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Myanmar Icy Type Bicolor Green and Yellow Jade Carved 18K Gold Earrings
Located in Kowloon, HK
: Type A Natural Jadeite, Diamonds, Pearls ◆METAL: 18K Gold ◆ORIGIN: Myanmar. 100% handmade carving ◆TYPE
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Golden White Akoya Pearl Gold Luxury Elegant Grape Cascade Wave Diamond Earrings
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Akoya Pearl & Diamond Cascade Wave Earrings Fun and playful, TWIST features rich ropes and/or
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Jacques Kreisler Co 1920 Necklace In Platinum And 18Kt White Gold With Pearls
By Kreisler
Located in Miami, FL
, created during the art deco period in New York by Kreisler Company. They were crafted around the 1925
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Akoya White Pearl Diamond Luxury Cocktail Tiara Crown 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Akoya Pearl & Diamond Crown Ring Akoya White Pearl Diamond Luxury Cocktail Tiara Crown 18 Karat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1920s Diamond Fine Pearl Platinum Pendant and 18 Karat White Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
fine baroque pearl in the center. Height : 11.5 mm approximately, width : 10 mm approximately
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Natural Tanzanite Stud Earrings in.925 Sterling Silver Bridal Wedding Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Earring Details:ಥ_ಥಥ_ಥಥ_ಥಥ_ಥಥ_ಥಥ_ಥ Material: - 925 Sterling Silver Gemstone:- Natural Tanzanite
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, Natural Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold

White South Sea Pearl Diamond Halo Comet Form Pink Red Spinel 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
AAA Quality South Sea White Pearl Beautiful Flying Comet Shape Striking Silvery Hue with Light
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, South Sea Pea...

Antique European Earrings natural Emeralds solid 18K Gold / 4.51 gr
Located in SE
A pair of dangles with folding hooks in 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural Emeralds settings
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

18K Gold filled Butterfly Necklace with MOP Abalone Onyx and natural zircon
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
the mesmerizing hues of Abalone, Black Onyx, Mother of Pearl, Tahitian grey shell displaying a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18K Genuine Gold Filled MOP Abalone Onyx Pink Shell Natural Zircon Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
. Crafted with Mother of Pearl (MOP) and adorned with natural zircon stones, these earrings radiate elegance
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18K Gold filled Heart Necklace with MOP Abalone Onyx Pink Shell natural zircon
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
This exquisite necklace showcases the natural beauty of the gemstone within a heart-shaped pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18K Gold filled Necklace with Onyx MOP Abalone Pink Shell and natural diamond
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
, Mother of Pearl, Tahitian Grey shell with Natural Diamond given with a chain of your size. "All Our
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

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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.