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2x Oval Art Deco pendant vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
2x Oval Art Deco pendant vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled The glass sticks are
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Oval Art Deco Pendant Light
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this Art Deco / Modernist pendant light dates from the 1940s. This fixture
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Green Oval Shape Emerald Diamond Art Deco 14K White Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An attractive Art Deco style emerald and diamond pendant in milgrain setting centered by an
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Emerald with Diamond Art Deco Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An attractive Art Deco style emerald and diamond pendant in milgrain setting centered by an
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Shape Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
iconic Art Deco movement, this stunning pendant showcases an approx. 1.6 carat oval cut blue sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Curve Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
White gold sapphire and diamond Art Deco-inspired pendant with seventeen sapphires totaling 2.55
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Double Open Oval Diamond Platinum Statement Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Oscar Worthy Art Deco Double Open Oval Diamond Platinum Statement Pendant
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style Oval Sapphire with Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
White gold sapphire and diamond Art Deco-inspired pendant with seventeen sapphires totaling 2.55
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This jaw dropping pendant, an Art Deco design piece of art is made of white gold and features an
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Pave Set Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This jaw dropping pendant, an Art Deco design piece of art is made of white gold and features an
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Shape Blue Sapphire White Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
complete any evening look. 14K White Gold. Pendant Information Style: Art Deco Width: 13 mm. Length: 32 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Amber Pendant Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Art Deco pendant features a large facetted amber drop the colour of dark honey or fine malt
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Silver

Diamond Black Onyx Art Deco Style Oval Shape 9K Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
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 Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Oval Cut Citrine Birthstone Halo Pendant in 925 Silver Jewelry for Gift
Located in New York, NY
This Handmade Oval Cut Citrine Birthstone Halo Pendant 925 sterling silver, offering a perfect
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Marcasite and Onyx Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Marcasite and Onyx Pendant from the 1920's set in sterling. Carved oval onyx is set within
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Marcasite, Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Style White Diamond Oval Cut Ruby White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Pendant has a 1.40 Carats Oval Cut Ruby. Necklace's length is 45cm. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Silvorra Art Deco Style 9Ct Deep Red Oval Cut Garnet Pendant in 925 Solid Silver
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant is crafted in 925 sterling silver and features a natural oval shaped garnet
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver

GIA 6.65 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Original Art Deco 1920's sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. This classic Art Deco platinum
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Fine Art Deco Diamond Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Oval Reticulated Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco period diamond, platinum and 18K yellow gold reticulated locket pendant Early 20th
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style White Diamond Oval Cut Emerald White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Pendant has a 1.20 Carats Oval Cut Emerald. Necklace's length is 45cm. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Silvorra Art Deco Style Oval Shape 5.06Ct Natural Amethyst Pendant in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco inspired pendant in solid 925 sterling silver features a captivating natural amethyst
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Carved Jadeite Lavalieré Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
.

 Condition: Very Good Era: Art Deco Year: 1915-1935 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Jadeite Type A Natural
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

15.10 Carat Oval Aquamarine Diamond Silver Gold Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade silver top 14k yellow gold backed pendant. 18k yellow gold bezel. Genuine medium blue
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold

Oval Art Deco Chandelier
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Silvorra Art Deco Style Oval Shape 3.25 Ct Natural Garnet Pendant in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant in solid 925 sterling silver showcases a stunning oval design adorned with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Sterling Silver, Silver

Antique 1920s 9ct Rose Gold Art Deco Opal Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal Pendant Tests as 9ct Rose Gold Art Deco Circa 1920 * THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Elegance White Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This gorgeous Art Deco inspired blue sapphire and diamond pendant is beautifully designed to
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Long Oval And Small Blue Oval Art Deco 2406N Chain Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
The pendant consist of white long oval and small blue oval new old stock vintage German glass beads
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass

Art Deco Amethyst Enamel Lavaliere Pendant Necklace Antique 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE ART DECO - VICTORIAN - EDWARDIAN OVAL FACETED AMETHYST AND BLACK ENAMEL
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Black Onyx Filigree Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
gold and black onyx combined with the masterful Art Deco Workmanship is truly something special! Enjoy
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Art Deco Aquamarine Diamond Pendulum Drop Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
. Discover the elegance of this stunning 15ct yellow gold Art Deco pendant, featuring a fabulous geometric
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
iconic Art Deco movement, this stunning pendant showcases an approx. 1.6 carat oval cut blue sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Elegance Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This gorgeous Art Deco inspired blue sapphire and diamond pendant is beautifully designed to
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Red Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Geometric Motif 18K White Gold Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
unique of Art Deco design. The center oval ruby weight 1.5 carat and framed by total of 5.11 diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Pendant
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style pendant in 14K Gold. It has oval and square cut sapphires with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

15 Carat Aquamarine Green Tourmaline Pendant Necklace Art Deco 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
pendant dates to the Victorian to Art Deco period. It is rare to find Aquamarines of this monumental size
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
, this will complete any evening look. Pendant Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K White Gold Width
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Topaz and White Sapphire Art Deco Style Pendant in 9k Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Pendant Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Width: 14 mm. Length: 28 mm. (length excludes
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian Crystal Opal Diamond Platinum Pendant, Art-Deco Style
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the pendant. The piece is made in the Art Deco style with fine platinum motifs and filigree along with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Amelie 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Cut Emerald Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Pendant. This Pendant is made Oval-Cut Prong setting Natural Emerald (1 Pcs) 0.17 Carat and Round-Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Oval Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Oval Textured Necklace Jewelry.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Oval Pendant 925 Sterling Silver Oval Textured Necklace Jewelry. Base Metal
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2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

1.58 Carat Morganite Oval Cut 10K Rose Gold Classic Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Pendant. This Pendant is made up of 3X4 Oval-Cut Prong setting Morganite (10 Pcs) 1.58 Carat. This Pendant
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20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

AGL Cert. 20 Carat No Heat Ceylon Yellow Sapphire Art Deco PT Filigree Pendant
By Unbranded
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Art Deco Era Platinum, Yellow Sapphire, and Diamond Pendant. This antique art deco
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Vintage 1930s Sri Lankan Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

White Tile Shape And Small Green Oval Art Deco 2407N Chain Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
The pendant consists of white tile shape and small green oval new old stock vintage German glass
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass

1.70 Carat Morganite Oval Cut 10K Rose Gold Classic Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Pendant. This Pendant is made up of 3X4 Oval-Cut Prong setting Morganite (10 Pcs) 1.70 Carat .This Pendant
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20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

2.25 Carat Blue Oval Sapphire 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant pendant necklace features a stunning 2.25ct light blue sapphire set in a sleek oval
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Silvorra Natural Blue Sapphire Oval Cluster Charm Pendant in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant from Silvorra is crafted in fine 925 sterling silver and features 5 natural
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

1.0 Carat Aquamarine Oval Cut Diamond Accents 10K White Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Pendant. This Pendant is made up of 6X8 Oval-Cut Prong setting Genuine Aquamarine (1 Pcs) 1.0 Carat and
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, 10k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 236 Carat Oval Cut Kunzite Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular drop pendant necklace, showcasing an impressive 236.57 carats oval cut kunzite, vivid
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, Platinum

Silvorra 925 Sterling Silver Leaf Motif Pendant with Natural Oval Cut Emerald
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pendant in 925 sterling silver showcases 5 natural emeralds, each crafted in a classic
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver

Monumental Paul Ferrante Art Deco Gilt Metal Oval Chandelier
By Paul Ferrante
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Monumental Paul Ferrante Art Deco Gilt Metal Oval Chandelier
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1990s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

1.13 Carat Oval Tanzanite and Marquise Emeralds 14K White Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Pendant. The 14k White Gold jewelry boasts Oval Cut Prong Setting of Genuine Tanzanite (1 pcs
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.53 Carat Oval Cut Emerald Diamond Accents 10K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
. This Pendant is made up of 6x4 mm Oval-cut Emerald (1 pcs) 0.53 carat and Round-cut White Diamond (16
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.76 Carat Aquamarine Oval Cut Diamond Accents 10K White Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Pendant. This Pendant is made up of 5X7 Oval-Cut Prong setting Genuine Aquamarine (1 Pcs) 0.76 Carat and
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

0.78 Carat Oval Cut Tanzanite Diamond Accents 10K White Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Pendant. This Pendant is made up of 5X7 Oval-Cut Prong setting Genuine Tanzanite (1 Pcs) 0.78 Carat and
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 10k Gold, White Gold

0.55 Carat Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Accents 10K White Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Pendant. This Pendant is made up of 6x4 mm Oval-Cut Ruby (1Pcs) 0.55 Carat, 2.0 mm Square-cut Ruby (1 Pcs
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold

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Oval Art Deco Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the oval art deco pendant you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 44 vintage or 22 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect oval art deco pendant among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating an oval art deco pendant has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Kian Design, Royaal Stones Ltd and Be.Jolie are consistently popular. An oval art deco pendant can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 39 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes baguette cut and mixed cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an oval art deco pendant, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Oval Art Deco Pendant?

Prices for an oval art deco pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $118 and can go as high as $45,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,505.

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 Pendant-necklaces for You

Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.

The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.

Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.

Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.

On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.