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Diamond Black Enamel Art Deco Style Floral Flower 14K White Gold Drop Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
The Diamond Enamel Art Deco Style Floral Pendant in 14K White Gold is a perfect blend of strength
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Diamond Blue Enamel Art Deco Style Floral Flower 14K White Gold Drop Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
The Diamond and Enamel Art Deco Style Floral Cluster Pendant in 14K White Gold is a symbol of
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Vintage Art Deco Amethyst Intaglio Pendant Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Carved
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era amethyst intaglio pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Black Enamel Filigree Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Montgomery, AL
necklace!! Necklace Details Material: Platinum Pendant; 14K White Gold Chain Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940
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20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Art Deco Style Black Enamel, Crystal Flat Chain Necklace By Swarovski, 1980s
By Swarovski
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 16" length - Gold plated - Black enamel - Clear Swarovski crystal rhinestones
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

Diamond and Blue Enamel Art Deco Style Floral Cluster Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Diamond and Enamel Art Deco Style Floral Cluster Pendant in 14K White Gold is a symbol of
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

French 1930s Art Deco Enamel Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Virgin Medal
Located in Poitiers, FR
antique art deco medal is ravishing. The engravings are delicately executed. The enamel is missing in
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Camille Faure School Limoges Turquoise Blue Enamel Geometric Pendant Necklace
By Mauricette Pinoteau
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The rectangular silver plate frame is ornate with an enamel-on-copper cameo. The Art Deco-inspired
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Early 2000s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate, Enamel

Camille Faure School Limoges France Necklace with Blue Enamel Pendant
By Mauricette Pinoteau
Located in Atlanta, GA
silver plate frame is ornate with an enamel-on-copper cameo. The Art Deco-inspired design features a
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Early 2000s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate, Enamel

Camille Faure School Limoges Turquoise Green Enamel Geometric Pendant Necklace
By Mauricette Pinoteau
Located in Atlanta, GA
rectangular silver plate frame is ornate with an enamel-on-copper cameo. The Art Deco-inspired design features
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Early 2000s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate, Enamel

Antique Blue Enamel White Gold Locket Flower Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
in solid 18K White Gold, and the link chain necklace with white & blue enamel is 14K White gold
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

White Gold, Enamel

Trifari Enamel Flower "Rue de la Paix" Necklace, Alfred Phillipe
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Enamel Flower "Rue de la Paix" Necklace by Alfred Phillipe from the 1930's. Delicate
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Rhodium, Enamel

Camille Faure School Limoges Orange and Yellow Enamel Geometric Pendant Necklace
By Mauricette Pinoteau
Located in Atlanta, GA
rectangular silver plate frame is ornate with an enamel-on-copper cameo. The Art Deco-inspired design has a
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Early 2000s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate, Enamel

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold Triangle Swirl Cream Enamel Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Triangle Swirl Cream Enamel Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Curata 14k Yellow Gold 18" Italian Blue Enamel Textured Butterfly Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
drama to your jewelry wardrobe with this elegant solid 14k large enamel butterfly necklace. Masterfully
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2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Sterling Silver Enamel Choker Necklace tassel Earrings and Bracelet Jewelry Set
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
This exquisite Turkish Art Deco Egyptian Revival demi-parure set captures the grandeur and elegance
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Trifari Enamel Bellflower "Rue de la Paix" Necklace, Alfred Phillipe
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Trifari Enamel Bellflower "Rue de la Paix" Necklace from the 1930's by Alfred Phillipe
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Black Enamel Crystals Tie Knot Triangle Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Black Enamel Crystals Tie Knot Triangle Heart Large Pendant Modernist
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Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Yves Saint Laurent Colorful Enamel Gold Limited Edition Necklace YSL, 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
reinvigorated the mystique of the house. From one of these limited run sets, this YSL necklace is made with five
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Navy Enamel Cute Flower Leaf Crystals Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Navy Blue Enamel Cute Flower Leaf Crystals Pendant Necklace
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Black Enamel Twist Long Bar Crystals Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Black Enamel Twist Long Bar Crystals Crescent Modenist Elegant
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Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

SĀMAÁ Diamonds - Orion Noir Pendant - Black Enamel Diamond Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
elegance. Crafted in gold with striking black enamel, its motif creates a statement of power and grace
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace White Gold Blue Guilloche Enamel 65 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Oval locket pendant necklace by VICTOR MAYER, Opera Collection, in 18kt white gold with electric
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2010s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Enamel

Uzbekistan Enamel Turquoise Rodocrosite Agate Long Rainbow Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Very special long necklace with white coral madrepora, rose quartz, rhodochrosite, cianite
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2010s Italian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Coral, Bronze, Enamel

Curata 14k Yellow Gold 18" Italian Blue Green Enamel Evil Eye Hamsa Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
drama to your jewelry wardrobe with this elegant solid 14k large enamel Hand of God Hamsa necklace
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2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Locket Pendant Medallion Finest Quality Enamel Silver Unisex Art
Located in Berlin, DE
mounted locket is covered with a very fine translucent sky blue enamel over a moiré guilloche designs
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

925 Sterling Silver Diamond Star Pendant Pink Enamel Star Necklace Birthday Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Diamond Star Pendant Pink Enamel Star Necklace Birthday Gift Base Metal
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2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

18k Gold and Uncut Diamonds Pendant Necklace Handcrafted with Enamel Work
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
A delicate pendant with uncut diamonds hand crafted in 18K Gold. You will notice intricate enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

14Kt White Gold Black Enamel Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Chain Masonic Fob
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking handmade necklace, bracelet, or pocket watch chain. Each link is hand
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold, Enamel

Antique Locket Pendant Medallion Finest Quality Enamel Silver Unisex Art
Located in Berlin, DE
mounted locket is covered with a very fine translucent sky blue enamel over a moiré guilloche designs
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel, Sterling Silver, Silver

Round Pendant Necklace - 18k White Gold - Turquoise Enamel Guilloche 30 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant necklace 18k white gold, Trance Collection, translucent turquoise
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Blue Vitreous Enamel Aurora Necklace
Located in London, GB
Rooted in clean, classic lines, this a bold yet elegant Art Deco necklace reflects the
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Deco February Wisdom Pisces Flag Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage Art Deco 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant set with black enamel designed as a
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Enamel Locket Necklace Ambassador Galbraith
Located in New York, NY
This is a Museum Quality Antique Edwardian Locket Necklace from the estate of Ambassador Evan
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

LB offers Afghani Vintage Enamel Chains Pendant Venetian Resin Glass SS Necklace
By Lorraines Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage Afghani Enamel and Silver Pendant necklace. Green glass
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Mid-20th Century Afghan Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Hexagonal Enamel Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This necklace features a contemporary open geometric pendant partially lined with natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Evil Eye Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Enamel Charm Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 14 karat gold enamel pendant is hand set with .04 carats ruby and sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Fabergé Egg-Silhouette Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Orange and Yellow Enamel
By Fabergé
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Fabergé Limited Edition Egg-Silhouette Pendant Necklace in 18k Yellow and White Gold With Orange
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Early 2000s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Egyptian Revival Pendant Brooch Pharaoh 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Art Deco
Located in Torrance, CA
to the center, with enameled wings and Lotus flowers framing the sides and base. Egyptian themed
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Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Unique necklace with diamonds ruby and enamel in 18k yellow gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the dreamlike allure of this exquisite 18k yellow gold necklace, an enchanting piece
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20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Pendant Necklace 18k Rose Gold Turquoise Enamel Guilloche 5 Diamond 0.07ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant necklace 18k rose gold, Macaron Collection, translucent opalescent
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Round Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Purple Enamel Guilloche 30 Diamonds 0.15ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant necklace 18k white gold, Trance Collection, translucent purple vitreous
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Elephant Black Enamel Diamond Pendant Necklace in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
, makes this necklace not only a statement piece but also a meaningful gift for personal or spiritual
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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

Key Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Pink Enamel 162 Diamonds 1.90ct Amethyst
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer key pendant necklace 18k white gold, pink vitreous enamel, 162 diamonds, total 1.90 ct
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Evil Eye Enamel Natural Diamond Charm Necklace in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Evil Eye Diamonds Charm Necklace is a symbol often associated with protection and wisdom. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

S.R.Co. 10K Yellow Gold Onyx and Enamel Pendant Necklace 19.5 Inches
Located in Eagan, MN
you'd say. It has black onyx with a blue enamel "L' place on top of a gold buidling type symbol. It's
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Locket Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Purple Enamel 12 Diamonds 0.19 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Round locket pendant necklace, 18k white gold, Merian Collection, opalescent purple and grey
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, White Gold

Round Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Yellow Gold Enamel 72 Diamonds 0.53ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant necklace Artemis 18k white and yellow gold (base for enamel disc), amber
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Round Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Grey Enamel Guilloche 30 Diamonds 0.15 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant necklace 18k white gold, Trance Collection, translucent light grey
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Heart-Shape Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Pink Red Enamel 6 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped locket pendant necklace, enamel link chain, 18k yellow gold, pink and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Black Enamel Crystal Triangle Pendant Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Black Enamel Crystal Triangle Arrow Geometric Pendant Modernist
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Round Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Blue Enamel Guilloche 30 Diamonds 0.15 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant necklace 18k white gold, Trance Collection, translucent medium blue
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Round Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Red Enamel Guilloche 30 Diamonds 0.15 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant necklace 18k white gold, Trance Collection, translucent aubergine red
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Green Enamel Guilloche 30 Diamonds 0.15 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
enamel, guilloche, 30 diamonds, total 0.15 ct, G VS, diameter app. 12.5 mm About the creator Victor
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Pendant Locket Necklace 18k White Gold Green Enamel 35 Diamonds 16 Emeralds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket necklace 18k white gold, Peacock Collection, emerald green
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Diamond Beige Enamel V Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Diamond Beige Custard White Enamel V Triangle Arrow Crystals
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Long White Enamel Crescent Moon Triangle Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Unisex White Enamel Crescent Moon Triangle Long Pendant Modernist
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Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

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Art Deco Necklace Enamel For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact art deco necklace enamel you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Enamel and Silver. Our collection of these items for sale includes 212 vintage editions and 23 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect art deco necklace enamel may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing art deco necklace enamel — no matter the origin — is easy, but Cartier, Sabine Getty and Giulia Colussi each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at an art deco necklace enamel featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and bead versions for sale. Finding an art deco necklace enamel for sale for women should be easy, but there are 59 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Art Deco Necklace Enamel?

On average, an art deco necklace enamel at 1stDibs sells for $1,875, while they’re typically $148 on the low end and $98,000 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.

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.