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2.15 Carat Diamond Ruby Onyx Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art-Deco Revival Necklace The necklace is 18K White Gold There are 2.15 Carats in Diamonds H SI
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Revival Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Amazing Quartz Crystal Onyx Jade Emerald Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
We are in love with this necklace! There are high end designers that made this style and they go
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Quartz, Rock Crystal, White Diamond, Platinum

Mediterranean Coral White Diamond Opal Onyx White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant is made of 14K White Gold. This Pendant has 0.40 Carats of White Diamonds. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Dreicer Co. Lady s Platinum Diamond Onyx Pendant Watch Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy Art Deco watch pendant created by Dreicer Co. in the 1910's. Made of platinum and
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Vintage 1910s More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

French Art Deco Pearl White Gold Vintage Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
and diamond Art Deco pendant is sold separately.
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

1920s Art Deco 23.64 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning Art Deco 23.64 carat aquamarine and 0.26 carat diamond, platinum drop style necklace
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Carved Coral Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A stunning design Art Deco style coral and diamond pendant necklace. Featuring a magnificent approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Carved Coral Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A stunning design Art Deco style coral and diamond pendant necklace. Featuring a magnificent approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

19.74 Carat Emerald and Black Onyx Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A very unique, art-deco 19.74 carat natural Zambian Emerald Carving and Black Onyx Necklace, with
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

8.80 Carat Aquamarine 2.35 Carat Emerald White Diamond Onyx White Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Necklace is made of 18K White Gold. This Necklace has 0.65 Carats of White Diamonds. This
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Coral and Onyx with Diamonds Pendent Necklace on 18 Karat White Gold
By Loffredo
Located in Rome, IT
Art Decò style Coral and Onyx pendant necklace whit round diamonds At the top of the pendent we
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1990s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Cartier Egyptian Revival Art Deco Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
A marriage of ancient Egyptian artifacts and streamlined Art Deco style, this necklace by the
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20th Century French Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Platinum

291 Carat Colombian Emerald and Onyx Beaded Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
An art-deco looking multi-strand, Colombian Emerald necklace, which can be worn during a formal
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Rock Crystal Jade Emerald Diamond platinum Bird Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A very unusual reverse carved crystal pendant from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! This beautiful
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Art-Deco 53 Carat Emerald, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
An art-deco looking 53 carat Zambian Emerald, 1.73 carat Blue Sapphire and 4.05 carat White Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Diamond Ruby Black Onyx Pearl Pendant Watch Necklace, 1950s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy Art Deco Revival watch pendant created in the 1950's. Made of platinum and black onyx and
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Vintage 1950s Unknown More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum

9.33 Ct. Oval Coral Diamond Onyx Vintage Style Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An unusual gold pendant that is inspired by Art Deco era. In the center is an 9.33 carat oval coral
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

GUMPS Chinoiserie Onyx Necklace Sautoir In 18Kt Gold With Jade And Diamonds
By Gump s San Francisco
Located in Miami, FL
earth mined gemstones such; white colorless diamonds, green jades and black onyxes. The necklace is
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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Erté 1970 s Diamond Onyx Mother-Of-Pearl 14K Gold Vintage Aventurine Necklace
By Erté
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 1970s; Art Deco inspired Pendant Measures: 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 Drop Measures: 1 7/8 x 3 3/8 inches
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Vintage 1970s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Art Deco Inspired Pearl Black Onyx Sautoir with Graduated Tassels
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bead sitting atop a Black Onyx and Diamond encrusted rondelle. This Art Deco piece is perfect for any
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gumps Chinoiserie Onyx Long Necklace Sautoir In 18Kt Gold With Jade And Diamonds
By Gump s San Francisco
Located in Miami, FL
earth mined gemstones such; colorless diamonds, green jade and black onyx. The necklace is fully
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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Diamond Onyx Pendant
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautifully designed pendant set in 18k white gold with onyx and diamonds . The length of chain
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Carved Coral Tanzanite Art Deco Style Necklace in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This utterly fabulous Art Deco inspired design necklace is a unique treasure to add to your
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Emerald Geometric Necklace Platinum Gold 1930s
Located in Lisbon, PT
A sophisticated Art Deco diamond and emerald geometric link necklace in platinum and white gold
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

1920s 1.05 Carat Onyx and Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.05 Carat onyx and 0.35 Carat diamond, platinum pendant; part of our
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Marina J. Stunning Diamond, Black Onyx Solid 14k Yellow Gold Necklace
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k Yellow Gold secure Sliding Clasp. This dramatic Art Deco inspired Necklace is a perfect statement
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

24.34 Carat Emerald, Black Onyx and Diamond Pendant
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
An art-deco inspired natural 24.34 carat vivid green Zambian Emerald, black onyx and Diamond link
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Erte 14kt Gold, Black Onyx and Mother of Pearl Necklace
By Erté
Located in Kingston, NY
Erte 14kt Gold, Black Onyx and Mother of Pearl Necklace. The necklace is set with with 18 Diamonds
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold

Jadeite, Onyx and Diamond Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A modern rendering of a glamorous art deco creation, the pendant is made of 18 karat white gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Colombia Emerald Onyx Diamond Pendant
Located in Bangkok, TH
Art Deco Style Pendant with the strong green color Emerald from Colombia 2 pieces 1.80 Carat with
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Gem Set Jardinière Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An antique Art Deco diamond and gem set jardiniere pendant made in platinum circa 1920. This
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco French pendant Brooch Onix Gold 18kt diamonds
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Art Deco is an artistic style that was born in Paris after the Second World War and that emerged as
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1920 Mughal Tutti Frutti Necklace Silver 303.69 Cts Gemstone And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Mughal style jeweled necklace. Beautiful and colorful piece, most probably created in
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Fluorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...

0.80 Carat White Diamond Red Carved Coral Tanzanite Onyx Yellow Gold Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant is made of 18K Yellow Gold. This Pendant has 0.80 Carats of White Diamonds. This
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Mediterranean Coral, Diamonds, Emerald and Black Onyx Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Crema, Cremona
This is a particular pendant in pure art déco style, to be worn with the two 18 karat white gold
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20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond Enamel Platinum 18 Karat Gold Vintage Je T Aime Flip Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
spinning axis in a platinum twisting frame bead set with rose cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.16
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Carved Coral Multi Gemstone Art Deco Style Tassel Necklace in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
carved coral with diamond, onyx and emerald tassel sautoir has a definite Art Deco feel. Multi strands of
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, White Gold

Necklace and Pendant with Diamonds, Rubies and Tahitian Pearl, 18 Karat
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
pearl with a diameter of approx. 13 mm - Diamonds of a total of approx. 0,64 ct. - Rubies of together
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Necklace and Pendant with Diamonds, Rubies and Tahitian Pearl, 18 Karat
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
pearl with a diameter of approx. 13 mm - Diamonds of a total of approx. 0,64 ct. - Rubies of together
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Black White Pearls, Onyx, and Topaz Sautoir
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This tassel sautoir is reminiscent of the deco style of the 1920's. Made of pearls and onyx, the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Sterling Silver

46.7 ct emerald art deco pendant.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Art Deco emerald pendant, 18k gold, cabochon cut Emerald approx. 46.7 ct measures: 29.1 x 22.2 x
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kai 18k Yellow Gold Pendant – 1.89 ct Black Onyx with Horse Head Cutout
Located in Greeneville, TN
Fierce. Elegant. One of a kind. The Kai Necklace by Mountain Song Jeweler is a statement of power
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold

Erté Beauty and the Beast 14K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Erté
Located in Henderson, NV
Circa 1980's Erté limited edition " Beauty and the Beast" 14k yellow gold necklace with Diamonds
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Erté Beauty and the Beast Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Erté
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This necklace also features onyx and mother of pearl making it such a versatile and unique piece
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Onyx Seed Pearl Letter M Oval Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Italian Coral and Pearl 18 Karat Gold Tassel Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
An art-deco looking, gorgeous Italian Coral and South Sea Pearl tassle necklace, with Zambian
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Go...

Art Deco Style Emerald, Black Onyx and Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
emerald necklace in 18K white gold with diamonds and black onyx. Emerald: 1.1 carat octagon shape, 2
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Emerald, Black Onyx and Diamond Set in 18 Karat White Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
emerald necklace in 18K white gold with diamonds and black onyx. Emerald: 1.1 carat octagon shape, 2
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Emerald, Black Onyx and Diamond Set in 18 Karat White Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
necklace in 18K white gold and yellow gold with diamonds and black onyx. Emerald: 1.133 carat pear shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Black Spinel and Emerald Tassel Sautoir
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This art deco inspired tassel sautoir is composed of glittering faceted black spinel and emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold

Boucheron Paris 1930 Art Deco Bangle Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Onyx
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
white and black onyx creating the magnificent contrast typical of the art deco pieces from this period
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Diamond Interchangeable Gemstone Art Deco Clip Brooch Arnold Ostertag
By Ostertag
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
AN ART DECO DIAMOND DOUBLE CLIP BROOCH, BY OSTERTAG, 1930s, Of stylised shield outline, with pave
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Tourmaline, Platinum

Art Deco Black Opal Ring Platinum Diamond Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous Art Deco black opal ring, made of platinum and featuring diamonds. The opal displays a
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

CARTIER Paris GAIA Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold Chrysoprase, Diamonds, Rubies Onyx
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
-frutti jewelry designed by Cartier during the art deco period between the 1920 and 1930. Cartier Mughal
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k...

Boucheron Vintage Bracelet Turquoise Diamond White Gold French Estate Jewelry
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
popularity during the Art Deco period. Gem’s sleek, geometric lines were often combined with black onyx to
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Vintage 1980s French Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Coral, Diamond, and Onyx Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco necklace of carved onyx links and engraved, diamond-set links with oxblood coral
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

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

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k 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.