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Victor Mayer Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Cloisonné Enamel 109 Diamonds 3 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant necklace Sakura, 18k white gold, multicolour vitreous cloisonné enamel
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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 Amber Yellow Enamel 213 diamonds 2.12 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round Pendant Necklace, 18k white and yellow gold (disc underneath enamel), Artemins
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

Spider Web Necklace Diamond Rose de France Amethyst 18 Karat Gold Enamel Onyx
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning and rare antique Spider Web and Spider Pendant Necklace set with gorgeous
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

Round Pendant Necklace 18k Rose Gold Sky Blue Enamel 11 Diamonds 0.16 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer pendant necklace, 18k rose gold, sky blue opalescent vitreous enamel on guilloché
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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 Light Red Enamel 213 Diamonds 2.12 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round Artemis pendant 18k white gold, light red vitreous enamel, 213 diamonds, total
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Fresh Water Pearl Antiques 9 Karat Gold Cinese Enamel Plaque Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Fantastic necklace with grey fresh water pearl 2 antiques Chinese 1920 decò pin as a decorative
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2010s Italian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Jade, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel

14k Green Enamel Frog Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This charming 14k gold frog pendant features vibrant green enamel, sitting gracefully on a yellow
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Enamel

Antique Enamel and Silver Egg Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning pendant is a glossy silver egg coated in gorgeous blue enamel. The gold egg is
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Enamel, Silver

Silver-Based with Lapis-Blue Sea-Green Baked Enamel "Movable Turtle" Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical silver-based inlay with lapis-blue & sea-green baked enamel "Movable Turtle" pendant
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Silver

Bochic Ikon Bijoux Collection Red Hot Enamel Retro Necklace With White Topaz
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Ikon Bijoux Collection Red Hot Enamel Retro Necklace With White Topaz Bochic Ikon
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Zircon, Imperial Topaz, Base Metal

Nigaam 1.03 Ctw. Aquamarine VS Diamond Art Deco Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the elegance of Art Deco design with this stunning pendant necklace. Crafted in polished
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2010s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Enamel

Nigaam Art Deco 0.80 Ctw Ruby/VS Diamond Teardrop Pendant in 18K White Gold 18"
Located in New York, NY
the elegance of the Art Deco era. Crafted in polished 18K white gold, this necklace features a
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2010s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Enamel

Antique Enamel, White Stone and 14 Carat Gold Egg Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning pendant is a glossy 14 carat gold egg coated in gorgeous yellow enamel. The gold egg
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Theodor Fahrner Topaz and Enamel Marcasite Pendant
By Theodor Fahrner
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Theodore Fahrner Topaz and Enamel Marcasite Pendant from the 1920's. Art Deco design with
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Marcasite, Topaz, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Enamel, White Stone and 14 Carat Gold Egg Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning pendant is a glossy 14 carat gold egg coated in gorgeous yellow enamel. The gold egg
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Enamel, White Stone and 14 Carat Gold Egg Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning pendant is a glossy 14 carat gold egg coated in gorgeous deep purple enamel. The gold
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel, Gold

Lucky charm Van Cleef and Arpels "The 3 Inseparables" enameled in styptor
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in PARIS, FR
Lucky charm Van Cleef & Arpels "The 3 Inseparables" enameled charm pendant. This styptor lucky
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel

Award Winning Design Turquoise Guilloché Enamel Kaleidoscope Pendant in Silver
Located in Boulder, CO
This exceptionally crafted and beautiful piece of art is unlike anything you will find in the world
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Reversible Enamel pendant with Emerald in 18K Gold
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
A reversible pendant with pink enamel on one side and white and blue enamel on the other. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

925 Sterling Silver Star Enamel Pendant Pink Color Diamond Star.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Star Enamel Pendant Pink Color Diamond Star. Base Material: 925 Sterling
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2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Award Winning Design Blue Guilloché Enamel Kaleidoscope Pendant in Gold Silver
Located in Boulder, CO
This exceptionally crafted and beautiful piece of art is unlike anything you will find in the world
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Award Winning Design Pink Guilloché Enamel Kaleidoscope Pendant in Gold Silver
Located in Boulder, CO
This exceptionally crafted and beautiful piece of art is unlike anything you will find in the world
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Hans Myhre Norway Scandinavian Modernist Guilloche Enamel Gold PL Silver Suite
Located in Eagan, MN
This Hans Myhre Modernist Norwegian Guilloche Enamel Silver Necklace Gilt Sterling Silver Suite
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21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver, Enamel

FABERGE White Guilloche with red band Enamel Antique Egg Pendant
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
This exquisite pearl white guilloche- strawberry red banded egg pendant was produced by the House of Faberge between 1829 - 1903 the rose gold Jump ring has clear markings of AH for ...
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Enamel

Enamel Gold Diamonds 56 Hallmark Cyrillic Guilloche Pendant, 1916
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Guilloche Enamel Gold Diamonds 56 Hallmark Cyrillic Pendant, 1916 Fine Russian Guilloche Enamel
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Enamel

925 Sterling Silver Diamond Crescent Moon Pendant Turquoise Enamel Pendant Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Diamond Crescent Moon Pendant Turquoise Enamel Pendant Gift. Base Metal
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2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Green Enamel Pave Diamond Leaf 14k Yellow Gold Pendant
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:5.978g,D:0.64ct, Enam:0.15g, 33X29 MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pave Diamond Butterfly Pendant Enamel Butterfly Charm 925 Sterling Silver Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Butterfly Pendant Enamel Butterfly Charm 925 Sterling Silver Gift. Base Metal
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2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

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

Vintage French White Origami Bird Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a lucky white enamel origami
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

LEICHT MAYER 1925 Enameled Lapel Pendant-Brooch Watch In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
necklace watch created during the art-deco period in Lucerne Switzerland by the watchmaker’s company of
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Certified Octagon Ruby Reversible Pendant in 18K Gold with Enamel
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
of enamel chosen and pops out even more. The necklace is lightweight and made keeping in mind the
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

French Whippet Dog 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and charm pendant designed as a circle with a white enamel whippet
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Coco Chanel Maison Gripoix Sautoir Necklace, Rare Book Piece
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Rare Coco Chanel sautoir necklace 1950's by Maison Gripoix. The Art Deco inspired long necklace is
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze, Enamel

Pear Shaped Pink Tourmaline Minimal Pendant With Pink Enamel Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:8.223g,D:0.30ct, Tour:11.42ct,Enam:0.10g, 31X20 MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Aqua Blue White Triangle Chunky Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Aqua Blue Crystals White Cream Enamel Triangle Large Pendant Chunky
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Moon Diamond Crystals Set Necklace Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
, Enamel. Size: Necklace: 34 cm, extend chain: 2 cm. pendant: 5.0*1.5 cm. Earrings: 2.5*1.3 cm. Weight
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Vintage Italian Chiappe Air Force FIM Wings Crown 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as the symbol for the Air Force
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Green Enamel Pendant With Pave Diamond Leafs In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.246g,D:0.28ct, Meen:0.15g, 41X17 MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Beige Cream Triangle Bar Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% genuine. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. It is over 40
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant White Gold Blue Guilloche Enamel 64 Diamonds 1 Oval 0.25 Ct
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

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Diamond, White Gold, Enamel

French 18K Yellow Gold Enamel ‘Reussite’ Aces Gambling Cards Lucky Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold gambling cards lucky charm pendant designed as a set of four aces, with the word ‘Reussite’ (Success) on a banner below. Stamped with the eagle’s ...
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Long Bar Eight Black Seven Row Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Long Bar Eight Black Enamel Seven Crystals Row Pendant Elegant
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

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

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Diamond, Enamel, White Gold, 18k Gold

Round Pendant 18k Rose Gold Turquoise Vitreous Enamel Guilloche 5 Diamond 0.07ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
vitreous enamel, guilloche, 5 diamonds total 0.07 ct, G VS, brilliant cut, diameter app. 19.0 mm About the
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Fabergé 18k Yellow Gold Oval Blue Enamel Locket Pendant 10 Diamonds total 0, 12c
By Fabergé
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Fabergé 18k Yellow Gold Guilloche Vitreous Enamel Oval Locket from the Parapluie Collection with 10
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Early 2000s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Ruby Black Long Bar Clear Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Modernist Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Very new. Not any scratches or colour loss
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Round Pendant 18k White Gold Red Vitreous 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, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Round Pendant 18k White Gold Grey Vitreous 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, White Gold, Enamel

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

Materials

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

Round Pendant 18k White Gold Green Vitreous 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, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Oval Locket Pendant 18k White Gold Green Enamel 35 Diamonds 16 Emeralds Cabochon
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
vitreous enamel, 35 diamonds, total 0.69 ct, G VS, brilliant cut, 18 Emerald Cabochons, total 1.87 ct, 39.5
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Round Locket Pendant 18k White Gold Purple Vitreous Enamel 12 Diamonds 0.19 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
vitreous enamel, 12 diamonds, total 0.19 ct G VS, brilliant cut About the creator Victor Mayer Victor
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Evil Eye Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Pendant With Blue Sapphire Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:5.719g,D:0.69ct, Sapp:1.68ct,Enam:0.01g, 33X26 MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

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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.