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1920s Art Deco Silver, Paste and Faux Pearl Vintage Tassel Necklace
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
or black pearls rather than obviously flawed. The Details... Although un-hallmarked, this necklace
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Flower Necklace Rock Crystal Pearl Marcasite Sterling Silver Rare Chain
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL AND VERY RARE MUSEUM QUALITY ORIGINAL ART DECO PENDANT NECKLACE WITH AN
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

ART DECO 1935 Graduated Pearls Necklace In Platinum With 3.85 Ctw In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco graduated pearls necklace with diamonds. This is a very elegant necklace, created in
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco GIA Akoya Pearl 3 Strand Necklace French Cut Diamond Sapphire Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Strand Pearl Necklace Chain Length: Measures 17 next to a ruler. (wearable length) Clasp: Push Clasp
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Gem Quality Natural Sapphire Art Deco Pearl Circle Pendant Antique Necklace Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful and very fine antique Sapphire and Pearl Victorian - Art Deco Circle Pendant
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Pearl and Diamond Sautoir Necklace Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl and diamond sautoir consists of a 43” long necklace with a symmetrical arrangement of 16
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Di...

Art Deco Silver Tone Mother of Pearl and Rhinestone Necklace circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Fabulous silver tone Art Deco necklace featuring rhinestones and mother of pearl. The rhinestones
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Link Necklaces

Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Pearl Circle Pendant Necklace 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful antique Old Mine Cut Diamond and Pearl Victorian - Art Deco Circle Pendant
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Necklace in Rose Gold with Opal and Diamonds on Pearl Necklaces
By CF goldundsilberschmiede
Located in Loßburg, DE
pearls, influence our future lifestyle. The axially symmetrical design of the necklace showcases exactly
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2010s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pink Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Necklace Antique Art Deco Belle Epoque Pendant
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A RARE NATURAL RUBY, ROSE CUT DIAMOND AND PEARL ART DECO TO BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE. THE
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Art Deco Jade and Pearl with Silver Beaded Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklace with Green Jade and Pearl. This necklace features green jade
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Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique French Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique French Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace. This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Gold Tone Blue Glass Faux Pearl Necklace with Drop Pendant
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Art Deco gold tone necklace, featuring pale and mid blue glass beads with faux pearls
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Pearl Circle Pendant Necklace 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful antique Old Mine Cut Diamond and Pearl Victorian - Art Deco Circle Pendant
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Pearl Necklace Choker
Located in New York, NY
A white cultured pearl bead choker necklace with 14-kt white gold clasp, circa mid-20th century. A
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k 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

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Natural Pearl, Pearl

Pearl and Diamond Necklace Sautoir Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
along the neckpiece, lending the jewel a distinctly art déco look. 11 detachable South Sea pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Crystal, 18...

Art Deco Jade Pearl Necklace and Two Bracelets Set 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL ART DECO JADE AND PEARL NECKLACE AND TWO MATCHING BRACELET SET IN 14 KARAT
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Art Deco Style Sautoir Necklace with Coral, Onyx, Pearl and Tassel
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marina J.'s unique art deco style necklace features a variety of shapes: sphere pearls, cylindrical
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Style 2.12ct Diamond Drop Necklace with Pearl 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Art Deco inspired diamond and pearl drop necklace. 101 round diamonds, 2.12 carats. Approximately H
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Bohemian Garnet Bee Beetle Bug Insect Fly Pendant Necklace Pearl Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique Art Deco to Victorian Bee Beetle Insect Fly
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Antique 19th Century Czech Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond, Agate Emerald, Pearl and Onyx 18K White Gold Necklace
Located in Derby, NY
Art Deco Necklace, 107 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 1.10 cttw G-H VS1-VS2,1 Onyx Carved 0.40 ct ,9
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20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Agate, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 18k Mother of Pearl, Pearl, Sapphire, and Diamond Cameo Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A lovely and colorful cameo pendant/charm from the Art Deco (1920s) era! Crafted in 18k, this
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire

Art Deco Style Akoya Pearl Necklace Brooch Set in Diamonds 18K White Gold
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Beautiful Edwardian Style jewelry set that can be worn as a multi-layered necklace (seen in photos
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl and Diamond Necklace Art Déco Style Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearl and diamond necklace features a pendant of geometric frame decorated by a sophisticated
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond and Pearl Lariat Necklace Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
the jewel a distinctive art déco look. It is decorated with diamonds totaling 2.70 carats. The chain
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist More Necklaces

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

Art Deco 7ct Diamond 11mm Pearl Drop Necklace in 18k White Gold, MC Signed
By MC750
Located in Miami, FL
This exceptional Art Deco diamond and pearl necklace is a masterfully crafted work of fine jewelry
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Vintage 1950s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Deco Mother-of-Pearl Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Long Fan Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, US
necklace. We love the combination of diamonds and mother-of-pearl. The fire and sparkle of diamonds is a
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2010s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Jade Pearl Necklace 51 Inches 14 Karat Yellow Gold 10mm Jade Beads
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN EXQUISITE ART DECO JADE, PEARL AND 14 KARAT YELLOW GOLD BEAD AND CLASP NECKLACE OF 51
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Pearl Pendant Lavaliere 14 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful antique Art Deco early 20th Century Rose Cut Diamond, Black Enamel and Pearl
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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

GIT Certified South Sea Pearls 11.00 Ct Diamonds Art Deco Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite South Sea Pearls and Diamonds necklace in Art Deco design. White South Sea pearls are
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Pearl Diamond Onyx Pendant Necklace Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
design set with black onyx and diamonds, lending the jewel a distinctive art déco look. It is accompanied
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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

EXCEPTIONAL PEARLS ‘ROPE’ Necklace
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Exceptional Long Rope of Cultured Pearls — 252cm, 298 Pearls An outstanding and unusually long
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20th Century Asian Art Deco Rope Necklaces

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Pearl

Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Enamel Pearl Pendant Lavaliere 14 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful antique Art Deco early 20th Century Old Mine Cut Diamond, Black Enamel and
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Art Deco Insect Necklace Opal Sapphire Seed Pearl Ruby 14k Gold 18.5"
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era insect necklace (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bow Necklace Diamond Pearl Onyx Coral Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
, lending the jewel a distinctive art déco look. The pendant connects to a 16” flexible chain decorated with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl...

Art Deco Platinum 0.47 TCW Diamond Ruby Cultured Pearl Double Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 83.4 Grams Stone: Pearl (6.6 - 9.8 mm), Ruby (0.32 ct.), 0.47 TCW Diamond (0.005-0.02 ct
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Coral Cameo Pendant Necklace Gold Pearl Neoclassical Goddess Woman
Located in New York, NY
Goddess dating to the Victorian to Art Deco period. The Coral Cameo is an exquisite hand carved cameo
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

PEARL NECKLACE ‘ROPE’ Freshwater pearls from Mexico
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A Long Freshwater Pearl Necklace — 134cm A beautifully strung freshwater pearl necklace measuring
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Art Deco Rope Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl

Art Deco Three Strand Baroque Shaped Pearl Necklace Ruby Diamond Large Clasp
Located in Napoli, IT
Sumptuous Deco Art Deco period , 1920/30 ca is this amazing Pearl necklace comprising a selection
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Deco Pearl, Diamond And Platinum Pendant, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco pearl and diamond pendant, with the centre filled with rows of cultured / natural seed
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco 12-13mm Golden South Sea Pearl Diamond Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, with golden pearls as the focal points, surrounded by delicate diamond petals. This necklace is perfect
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Akoya Cream Pearl Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This classic Akoya cream pearl necklace measures 18 inches in length and exudes timeless elegance
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1990s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Pinctada Salt Water Pearl Briolette Amethyst Art Deco Style Drop Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Long hand knotted natural seed pearl and natural Amethyst drop necklace. We estimate there are
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Sautoir Necklace Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
art déco look. All of our pearls are untreated: their natural color and splendid luster have not been
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Gucci Pearl Embellished Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
Beautiful necklace with gold tone and rhinestones and pearls Gucci script Gold-tone Polished finish
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Brass

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

18" Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant 18-inch necklace features cream-colored cultured freshwater pearls, each individually
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl

Art Deco Black and White Necklace Disco Ball Faux Pearl Crystal Seed Beads
Located in Montreal, QC
Stand-out Black and White Necklace featuring a combination of Celluloid Beads, Seed Beads, Tubular
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Antique Art Deco Negligee Necklace Amethyst Seed Pearls Silver / 42.5 cm / 4.1 g
Located in SE
Gold+ Silver+ Stones and Pearls necklaces. Amethyst stones are well cut and polished, transparent, and
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Silver

Art Deco Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace with Sapphire Diamond Clasp Ca 1925
Located in London, GB
A natural pearl necklace with a sapphire & diamond clasp, c.1925. The necklace is a single row of
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Early 20th Century British Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style Seed Pearl Multi Strand Necklace with Lapis, Gold Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
This very elegant multi strand white seed pearl necklace is fitted with a 14k yellow gold clasp set
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Vintage 1980s North American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

29Tcw Art Deco Emerald Mother of Pearl Lariat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
29Tcw Art Deco Emerald Mother of Pearl Lariat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Necklace. The centerpiece
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

29Tcw Art Deco Emerald Mother of Pearl Lariat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
29Tcw Art Deco Emerald Mother of Pearl Lariat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Necklace. The centerpiece
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

French 1930s Art Deco Mother of Pearl Natural Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Medal
Located in Poitiers, FR
the Virgin in profile on mother-of-pearl. On the back the initials "M C 30-4-1933" are engraved. All
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

17" Baroque Grey Pearl Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking 17-inch baroque grey pearl necklace showcases 159 uniquely shaped pearls in a
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

White Gold Diamond Akoya Pearls Art Deco Necklace 16" 14k European Rose .22ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .22ctw
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Art Deco Pearl Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact art deco pearl necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold. You can easily find a 373 antique edition and 76 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an art deco pearl necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 2 Carat and 2.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. An art deco pearl necklace from Marina J., Intini Jewels and Cartier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An art deco pearl necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 293 Pearl versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead and old european cut alternatives. When shopping for an art deco pearl necklace, 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 Pearl Necklace?

Prices for an art deco pearl necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $173 and can go as high as $335,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,691.

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.