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South Sea Pearl Pendant Earring Set in 14K White Gold with Diamonds
Located in LA, CA
Item #9972 14K Ladies South Sea Pearl Pendant and Earrings Set 4.82ct Diamonds 13.14mm White
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Old 14K Gold pendant with diamonds and pearl, Europe, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Gold pendant with diamonds and pearl Old pendant made of 14-karat yellow and white gold (0.585
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Marina J. Fine Woven Coral Pearl Satuoir with Baroque Tassel 14k Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous piece intricately hand woven by Marina J. This Art Deco inspired Satuoir features fine Red
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl with Diamond 0.50 carat Pendant set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Diamond 0.50 carat Pendant set in 18K White Gold Settings (chain not included
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2010s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Gin Grace 14KY Gold Zambian Emerald, Mother of pearl, Malachite Onyx Pendant
Located in New York, NY
) 0.59 carat ,mother of pearl pink free (1 Pcs) 0.56 carat, onyx free free (1 Pcs) 0.66 carat and Round
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mother Of Pearl Tarot Card Pendant With Black Enamel Diamonds In 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:21.094g,D:0.41ct, Sapp:1.76ct,Tsav:0.12ct,Enam:0.95g, 57X30 MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

15.36 Carat Round Cab South Sea Pearl with Diamond Accents 18KY Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Pendant. This Pendant is made up of Round cab Prong Setting South Sea Pearl (1 pcs) 15.36 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18.69 Carat Round Cab South Sea Pearl with Diamond Accents 18KY Gold Earring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Earring. This Earring is made up of Round cab Prong Setting South Sea Pearl (2 pcs) 18.69 Carat
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Christian Dior Vintage White Pearl Flower Snowflake Crystal Sunburst Gold 2 Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage Sunburst Radiant White Round Pearl Flower Snowflake Sparkling Crystals
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Swarovski Circle Crystals Round White Pearl Circle Pendant Elegant Silver 2 Set
By Swarovski
Located in Wokingham, England
Swarovski Circle Crystals Round White Pearl Circle Pendant Elegant Silver 2 Jewellery Gift Set
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

1920 14K White Gold Pearl Diamond Pendant
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920 Item Details: Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.7 grams Diamond Details: 0.03ct, Color: G, Clarity: VS, Old European Cut, Natural Diamond Measu...
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

South Sea Pearl with Diamond and Onyx Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl with Diamond 0.35 carats and Onyx 1.34 carats Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Flower Sunburst White Oval Pearls Crystals 2 Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
pearl. Size: Necklace: 36 cm, extend chain: 2 cm, pendant: 2.0*1.8 cm. Earrings: 2.2*1.9 cm. Weight
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Oval Flower Pearls Crystals Shell 2 Set Gold
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Oval Flower Pearls Crystals Shell 2 Jewellery Gift Set Elegant
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Rose Gold Photo Frame Pendant with River Beads
Located in Bologna, IT
Photo holder pendant, 18k rose gold (750/1000), with River Pearls and green stones embedded in the handmade engraving.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Emerald and Burmese No Heat Red Spinel Beads Brown Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An elegant necklace, it features beautiful emerald beads weighing 135.45 carat, Burmese no heat red
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Leaf Ruby Gemstone Natural Diamond Necklace in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Ruby Shape: Round Carat: 0.72 ct ♥ Stone: Cultured Pearl Shape: Round Carat: 1.00 ct ★THE METAL★ 14K
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Ye...

Miriam Haskell Massive Rose Monte and Faux Pearl Flower Collar
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Collector quality Miriam Haskell Massive Rose Monte and Faux Pearl Flower Collar. The 3
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

9 - 14 mm Double Tahitian Pearl Strand with 3.38 Carats Diamond Platinum Clasp
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Double Tahitian Pearl Strand Necklace with Diamonds in Platinum. The Art Deco Diamond and Platinum
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Sunita Nahata Mystic Green Tourmaline Necklace in 18 Karat White Yellow Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Tourmaline Necklace with Tsavorites, Mother of Pearl and Diamonds in 18 Karat White & Yellow Gold Green
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Tsavorite, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White...

Jade Pendant Studded with Nine Lucky Gems Strung in a Tanzanite Beads Necklace
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
. The stones in the pendant are Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Coral, Garnet, Pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphi...

1930s 10K Yellow Gold with Seed Pearls and Zircon Drop Dangling Pendant
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Metal Type: 10K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.9 grams Zircon Details: 1.00ct, total weight, blue, round and pear shape Measurement: 1.75 in...
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Zircon, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Pearl and Black Spinel Satuoir and Tassel with 14k Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pearls (8mm) which display a great iridescent sheen, woven together and adorned with faceted Black Spinel
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold White Opal and Single Cut Diamond Pendant and Pearl Enhancer
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage 14kt White Gold White Opal and Single Cut Diamond Pendant and Pearl Enhancer. Excellent
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 1998 Beads Pearls Leaf Feather Layer Lattice 3 Set
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
. All signed. Come with Dior box. Material: Silver plated metal, Faux pearls. Size: Necklace: 46 *7 cm
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1990s French Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Extraordinary Miriam Haskell Pearl and Cut Steel Collar Suite
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary Miriam Haskell Pearl and Cut Steel Collar Suite from the 1940's. Elaborate stations
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel

Couture 1930s ElsaSchiaparelliShockingPink FauxRubyGoldGlassBeads Tassel Sautoir
Located in Chicago, IL
sautoir tassel necklace, 37 unusual fuchsia faux-pearls are each delicately caged like hot-air balloons by
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Gucci Crystal-embellished Tennis Gg Choker
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
Gucci pays homage to its roots with this tennis choker which features the iconic Web stripe in rows of green, red and white crystals. The Double G enhances the center. Metal with pal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Brass

Art Deco Silver Pearl Necklace with Green Malachite Pendant
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A sublime Art Deco statement piece of a pendant necklace with double braided ball chain and a large
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Malachite, Silver

Antique European Suanpan Abacus Pendant solid 14K Gold / 4.9 gr
Located in SE
like bracelet or necklace lengths for an additional fee but once altered these items are not returnable
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold

AT THE CAT CLUB Signed Lithograph, Punk Party Girls, Pearl Choker Necklaces
By Robin Morris
Located in Union City, NJ
viewer with one-eyed gazes. Ms. Morris utilizes her characteristic Art Deco stylized drawing in creating
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1980s Art Deco Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Oval 11.35 Carat Aqua Pearl Halo Enamel Gold Art Deco Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1920's aqua and pearl brooch pendant necklace. Bright blue oval bezel set 11.35ct aquamarine with a
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Bailey Banks Biddle Platinum Pearl Diamond Watch Necklace
By Bailey, Banks Biddle
Located in New York, NY
Antique Art Deco platinum chain with pocket watch pendant by Bailey Banks & Biddle. Decorated with
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

18KT UNOAEERE earrings WITH 14kt gold clasp Quality Cultured pearl necklace.
By UnoAErre
Located in Mumbai, IN
14kt gold clasp Quality Cultured pearl necklace 51 Cm Long, 6mm Large Approx with UNOAERRE marked
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Platinum Yellow Gold Diamond Black Enamel Pendant Watch Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
, making this pendant-watch necklace a true piece of art. Jewelry by Cartier are true collectibles
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Objets d Art and Vertu

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

A natural pearl and diamond necklace
Located in London, GB
An natural pearl and diamond necklace, the one-hundred-twelve natural pearls of cream colour
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Platinum

Pearl Necklace Art Deco Circa 1940s Cultured Akoya Pearls Diamond Clasp 21"
Located in Northampton, MA
This 1940's cultured Akoya pearl necklace showcases 73 luminous and absolutely gorgeous Japanese
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Deco GIA Long South Sea Akoya Pearl Enamel Diamond Platinum 18K Necklace
Located in New York, NY
GIA LONG 40" SOUTH SEA AKOYA CULTURE PEARL PLATINUM 18K YELLOW GOLD NECKLACE W/ BLACK
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Pearl Necklace Sapphire Diamond Platinum Clasp, circa 1930
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
An elegant Art Deco cultured Pearl necklace made up the most beautiful, lustrous Pearls which
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Double Pearl Necklace Ruby Diamond 18ct Gold Clasp with Cert
Located in Kendal, GB
A grand Art Deco Pearl Necklace featuring two strands of lovely lustrous Cultured Pearls which
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Natural Pearls Necklace
Located in Paris, FR
Antique Art Deco necklace set with one rank of natural pearls. Sold with a LFG laboratory
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Deco Natural Pearl Diamond Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
France, 1920's. Set with a drop-shaped natural pearl measuring 14,2 x 11,5 x 7,5 mm, color silver
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Pearl and Diamond Sautoir Tassel Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco pearl and diamond sautoir, tassel necklace, in platinum. European cut center stone
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond, Sapphire* Cultured Pearl Sautoir Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond, Sapphire* & Cultured Pearl Sautoir Necklace featuring a 2 inch pendant set with
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Double Strand Pearl Cocktail Necklace
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Art Deco Double Strand Pearl Cocktail Necklace features 2 strands of Natural Cultured Pearls
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style Pearl Diamond White Gold Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco style, Germany. Set with 325 brilliant-cut diamonds and 6 baguette-cut diamonds with a
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Late 20th Century German Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Natural Jade Diamond Onyx and Pearl Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
A colorful and artsy, original Art Deco lavaliere necklace - circa 1920s-1930s - in glorious green
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum

1920s Spectacular Art Deco Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Necklace - GIA
Located in San Francisco, CA
Radiant and ravishing. This truly exquisite necklace, hailing from the peak of the Art Deco period
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Pearl Aquamarine Choker Necklace Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Estate Art Deco Platinum 51.5 CTW Diamond Pearl Aquamarine Choker Necklace Brooch 53.8 Grams The
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Vintage Coral Pearl Diamond Costume Jewelry Tassel Necklace
By Magnificent Costume Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Style Coral Pearl Diamond Costume Jewelry Tassel Necklace by Clive Kandel From our Art
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2010s North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Art Deco French Jet Pearl Opera Length Necklace, France 1920s
Located in Burbank, CA
Offered here is an Art Deco sautoir necklace from France in the 1920s. This singular creation
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Rope Necklaces

Art Deco Baroque Pearl Diamond Lavaliere Necklace 18ct Gold, Circa 1920
Located in Kendal, GB
: Art Deco. (Circa 1920 – 1930) CONDITION: Good ITEM NUMBER: 20-1064
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

1920 s Art Deco Triple Strand Pearl Necklace with Antique Diamond Clasp
Located in London, GB
Art deco triple strand pearl necklace with an antique diamond clasp containing approximately
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Handcrafted Italian Art Deco Inspired Rose Gold Pearl Diamond and Onyx Necklace
Located in Birmingham, GB
GEMMOLOGIST'S NOTES This beautifully crafted Art Deco-inspired diamond, pearl and onyx necklace
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2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Platinum Art Deco Diamond Necklace with Natural Drop Pearl of 7 Carat, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
as natural pearls. Country of origin: unknown Style: Something between Art Deco and Belle Époque
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Jade and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful intricate art deco jade necklace. The necklace is also comprised of old mine cut
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Rock Crystal Buddha and Pearl White Gold Necklace circa 1920
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Deco Diamond Rock Crystal Buddha and Pearl White Gold Necklace circa 1920 Elegant Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 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.