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Art Deco Ruby Diamonds Onyx Pendant, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
pendant to draw even more attention. Fine round-cut Diamonds are featured between the X-shaped black line
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby

French Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Onyx, Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace, 1920
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique French art deco 18kt yellow gold onyx, pearl and diamond pendant with a modern 18kt gold
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond, Black Onyx Platinum Pendant on a Chain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Art Deco pendant featuring an oval Black Onyx encrusted with diamonds and set in platinum on a
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond Onyx White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Diamond. This Pendant has a Handcut Onyx. We're a workshop so every piece is handmade, customizable and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco rock crystal, diamond and onyx pendant
Located in Aspen, CO
Etched rock crystal is enhanced with rose cut diamonds and fancy cut onyx. This pendant is
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Black Onyx Heart Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Antique Art Deco Heart Pendant Necklace in Black Onyx with a stunning Diamond in
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Onyx Diamond Platinum Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural untreated Jadeite Jade onyx diamond solid Platinum pendant necklace ,circa 1930s Art Deco
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Vintage 1930s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Style Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Necklace has 66.00 Carats (13.20g) of Mediterranean
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Modern Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Necklace has 59.00 Carats (11.80g) of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Necklace has 66.00 Carats (13.20g) of Mediterranean
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Red Coral White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Pendant has 32.00 Carats (6.40 Grams Circa) of Mediterranean
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Sardinia Red Coral White Diamond Onyx White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Diamonds. This Pendant has Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral and Onyx. We're a workshop
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style Sardinia Red Coral White Diamond Onyx White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Diamonds. This Pendant has Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral and Onyx. We're a workshop
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Black Onyx Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A striking antique Art Deco platinum diamond and calibre cut onyx heart pendant, circa 1920
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Onyx Necklace Pendant 14K Antique .35ct Original 1930 s-1940 s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Art Deco Diamond Onyx Necklace Pendant 14K Antique .35ct Original 1930's-1940's Features a 10 x
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Set Gold Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
touch of sparkle, this confidently sleek diamond and onyx pendant has the strikingly graphic appearance
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Onyx Sapphire Diamond White Gold Lavaliere Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco revival Lavaliere pendant hand made in 18k white gold with custom cut black Onyx, high
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Red Coral White Diamond Onyx White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Pendant has Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Red Coral White Diamond Onyx White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Pendant has Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Red Coral White Diamond Onyx White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Pendant has Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Red Coral White Diamond Onyx White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Pendant has Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Red Coral White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Modern Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Pendant has 21.00 Carats (4.20g) of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Red Coral White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Modern Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Pendant has 21.00 Carats (4.20g) of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Necklace of Platinum, Diamond, Natural Pearl Fancy cut Onyx, c. 1920
Located in Aspen, CO
Art Deco Platinum, Diamond, Onyx and Natural Pearl Pendant Necklace, c. 1920. The fancy cut onyx
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Coral Emerald Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Style Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
flair. Necklace Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K White Gold Width: 37 mm. Length: 67 mm. (length
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Black Onyx Emerald Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Bead Necklace in White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stunning Art Deco inspired onyx bead necklace is the perfect gift for yourself or someone with
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Platinum, 1920s Art Deco Onyx Diamond Drop Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Art Deco Onyx & Diamond Pendant Platinum Circa 1920 This elegant pendant features a bold Art
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Late Edwardian-Early Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Filigree Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
; consistent with age & use (minor abrading of sapphires & onyx) Era: Late Edwardian Early Art Deco Year: 1895
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20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Emerald Coral Onyx Diamond Necklace
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Necklace onyx and coral beads, Colombian cabochon emeralds weighing 110 carats, platinum set with
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style Sardinia Red Coral White Diamond Onyx White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Pendant has Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Sardinia Red Coral White Diamond Onyx White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Pendant has Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Sardinia Red Coral White Diamond Onyx White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Pendant has Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Sardinia Red Coral White Diamond Onyx White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Pendant has Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald, Black Onyx and Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Starburst necklace from our Emerald Art Deco Style Collection. This necklace is beautifully
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Black Onyx and Diamond Sautoir Neckalce
Located in Bethesda, MD
An exceptional example of Art Deco style, this sautoir necklace exemplifies the grace and elegance
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Erte Aventurine Onyx Diamond Gold Necklace
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1979 Erte "Aventurine" Necklace in the Famous Erte Art deco style, the pendant
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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Heart Shape Diamond Emerald Onyx Necklace
Located in Birmingham, AL
Deco influence. The center stone is a 1.04ct heart shaped diamond, which grades as "G" in
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

Long Coral Onyx Diamond Platinum Tassel Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Inspired by the Art Deco period, this necklace stays true to its history. Created with links of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Cross Pendant, circa 1920s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A unique and spectacular Art Deco diamond and onyx cross pendant, ca. 1920s. The big centre diamond
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Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx

Art Deco Diamond Onyx Pendant, American, circa 1930
Located in Toronto, ON
Diamond Onyx Pearl 14K Necklace Pendant, American, C.1930. The Pendant drop of stylised 14K knife
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20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Long Rock Crystal Diamond Onyx Platinum Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A creation of true excellence inspired by the historic Art Deco period. Fashioned with
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco More Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Cross Pendant, circa 1920s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A unique and spectacular Art Deco diamond and onyx cross pendant, ca. 1920s. The big centre diamond
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx

Rock Crystal Diamond Emerald Onyx Platinum Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A creation of true excellence inspired by the historic Art Deco period. Fashioned with
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco More Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Style Pendant in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A stunning, fine and impressive Art Deco style diamond and onyx halo pendant. An approx. 0.035
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond and Onyx Platinum Pendant
Located in Greenwich, CT
This gorgeous platinum brooch/pendant in the Art Deco Style, is centered with a sparkling old mine
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Cartier Agrafe Onyx Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Darnestown, MD
pendant necklace into the 21st century. The two inch diamond pendant terminates with a ribbed black onyx
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Onyx, 18k Gold

Platinum, Sapphire, Onyx Diamond Large Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Platinum, Sapphire, Onyx & Diamond Handmade Necklace - Incredible Art Deco inspired design
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Onyx, Diamond, Platinum

0.77Ct Diamond Onyx, Platinum Pendant - Art Deco Style - Antique Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive original Art Deco, 0.77 carat diamond and onyx pendant in platinum
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Diamond Onyx Art Deco Style Rectangular Shape Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Square shaped onyx, brilliant round diamonds, and 14k white gold combine to create an eye-catching
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Carved Turquoise, Platinum, Diamond, Enamel and Onyx Art Deco Pendant
Located in Banbury, GB
leaves and flowers. It is attached at the top to a platinum and diamond design leading to an onyx circle
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

Diamond Onyx Art Deco Style Oval Shape Pendant in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art Deco style pendant features onyx in a beautifully ornate 9k yellow gold oval shape setting
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Black Onyx Bead and Diamond Tassel Pendant Necklace, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco black onyx tassel pendant necklace, comprising of multiple rows of graduating black
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Emerald Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This striking Art Deco style pendant showcases a vivid oval emerald at its center. Flanked on each
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Jaeger-LeCoultre Watch Pendant Jade Black Onyx Seed Pearl Necklace
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking Art Deco Jaeger-LeCoultre watch pendant, crafted of platinum, jade, diamonds and black
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum

Black Onyx Bead and Diamond Tassel Pendant Necklace, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco black onyx tassel pendant necklace, comprising of multiple rows of graduating black
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco “Day-to-Night” Onyx, Diamond and Cameo Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
and display instead a three-dimensional cameo of the profile of a woman wearing a diamond necklace
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Vintage 1920s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

1930s Diamond and Black Onyx, 14 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold fineness mark 585. This antique Art Deco diamond and onyx necklace is supplied with an
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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Onyx Diamond Necklace Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact onyx diamond necklace art deco you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 165 antique edition and 50 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an onyx diamond necklace art deco from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic onyx diamond necklace art deco over the years, but those made by Doves by Doron Paloma, Luigi Ferrara and Erté are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for an onyx diamond necklace art deco, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Onyx Diamond Necklace Art Deco?

Prices for an onyx diamond necklace art deco can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $650 and can go as high as $350,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,268.

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.