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Oval, Trillion, Round-Cut Tanzanite with Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Pendant. This Pendant is made up of Oval-Cut (1 pcs) 0.70 Carat, Trillion-cut (4 pcs) 0.48 carat
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Cab Ethiopian Opal, Emerald with Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
. This Pendant is made up of 8x10 Oval-Cab Ethiopian Opal (1 pcs) 1.87 carat, 2x4 mm Marquise-cut Emerald
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Oval Cab Ethiopian Opal, Emerald with Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
. This Pendant is made up of 8x10 Oval-Cab Ethiopian Opal (1 pcs) 1.87 carat, 2x4 mm Marquise-cut Emerald
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Oval Cab Ethiopian Opal, Ruby with Diamond Accents 10K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
. This Pendant is made up of 10x14 Oval-Cab Ethiopian Opal (1 pcs) 3.29 carat, Round-cut Ruby (43 pcs
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.10 Carat Ethiopian Opal Oval Cut and Diamond 10K Yellow Gold Classic Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Crafted of an oval cut Gin & Grace Natural Opal and brilliant diamond pendant , this impressive
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Era Colombian Emerald Diamond Necklace
Located in Montgomery, AL
: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Chain Length: 16 Inches Pendant Drop Length: 1 3/4 Inch Pendant Width: 5/8 Inch
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20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

0.89 Carat Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire with Diamond Accents 10K White Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
. This Pendant is made up of Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire (1 pcs) 0.89 carat and Round-cut White Diamond (6 Pcs
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold

Classic Oval-Cut Aquamarine, Mother of Pearl with Diamond 14k White Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
. This Pendant is made up of oval-Cut Aquamarine (1 pcs) 0.75 carat, Fancy-cut Mother of Pearl Pink (1
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

Materials

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

New Oval 32.40 Ct Aquamarine Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
. The stone was masterly cut and measures 22 x 20 mm. The pendant is is 1.38" long and .75" wide. The
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver...

New Oval 18.80 Ct Aquamarine Blue Sapphire Rose Gold Plated Sterling Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
. It is hand cut and measures 21 x 18 mm. The pendant is is 1.5" long and 1" wide. The aquamarine
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate...

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Amethyst Oval Pendant Trio Cluster Crystals Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Amethyst Purple Oval Pendant Trio Cluster Crystals Elegant Modernist
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Oval Navy Cabochon Openwork Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Oval Navy Blue Cabochon Openwork Pendant Necklace, Gold Tone
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

14K Solid Gold Oval Shape Lobster Clasps Diamond Carabiner Pendant Christmas.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Oval Shape Lobster Clasps Diamond Carabiner Pendant Christmas. Gross Weight: 0.92
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2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.4ct Opal Pendant w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K White Gold Oval 9x7mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful pendant features a 1.40 carat oval Opal gemstone with natural earth mined diamonds
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Oval Chandelier in Mica, Bakelite and Polished Aluminum and Brass
Located in New York, NY
features an oval shaped body inmica, amber bakelite and nickeled bronze frame. Extensive Art Deco motifs
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

New African 34 Stone Sapphire Apatite Sterling Pendant Heart Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous pendant! The color combination is incredible. The stones were mined in Africa and
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Apatite, Silver, Sterling Silver

7.53 ct Opal Pendant w Pave Clasp Bail in 14K Gold Diamond Accents Oval 16x13mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This gorgeous opal pendant can be worn with a simple chain or attached to a string of pearls to
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New 18.70 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Pendant Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
What a magnificent pendant! It is just show stopper! The stone is from Africa and is just
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

11.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Pendant
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
11.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Pendant Nothing glams a party better than some exquisite
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2010s Asian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

New Brazilian 5.81 Carat Citrine and Peridot Sterling Silver Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
This pendant is just so beautiful! The stone is from Brazil and is just exquisite. It is an oval
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Peridot, Silver, Sterling Silver

New Brazilian 5.81 Carat Citrine and Peridot Sterling Silver Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
This pendant is just so beautiful! The stone was mined in Brazil and is just exquisite. It is a
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Peridot, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 3.5 Carat Aquamarine Sapphire Sterling Pendant Adjustable Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
This pendant is just beautiful! The stones are from Africa and they are just exquisite. It is a
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 23.0 Ct Red Topaz White Sapphire Sterling Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
This stone was mined in the Africa. It's a brilliant red. It is a beautiful oval cut stone and is
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver

New 28.70 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Pendant Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
What a magnificent pendant! It is just show stopper! The stone is from Africa and is just
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

1.07ct Total Weight Natural Emerald and Diamond Pendant
By Alegra s Legend
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This gorgeous 14kt white gold pendant features a stunning emerald, totaling 1.00 carat, and is
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

New Brazilian 17.95 Ct Aquamarine White Sapphire Sterling Pendant Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
. I just love this color. It is a beautiful oval cut stone and is 20 x 17.2 mm and is 17.95 cts. The
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New 15.40 Carat Peach Morganite Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Pendant Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
This pendant is just beautiful! The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite. It is a very high
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Morganite, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New Tanzania 6.40 Ct Tsavorite Garnet Sterling Pendant Necklace 16 Inches
Located in Eagan, MN
This pendant is just beautiful! The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite. It is a very high
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite, Silver, Sterling Silver

New 17.20 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Pendant Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
The stone is from Brazil and is just exquisite. The stone is an Oval cut Aquamarine and is 17.20
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New 16.1 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Pendant Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
The stone is from Brazil and is just exquisite. The stone is an Oval cut Aquamarine and is 16.10
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African Concave 34.40 Ct Peridot White Sapphire Sterling Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
and measures 23 x 20 mm. The pendant is is 1.50" long and .75" wide. The bezel is filled with small
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Peridot, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African IF 4.90 Ct Pink White Sapphire Sterling Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
) stone. A gorgeous, very high quality stone. It is an oval cut stone and is 4.90 Cts. It measures 11 x
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New Santa Maria IF 18.5 Ct Aquamarine White Sapphire Sterling Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
. The "IF" stands for "Internally Flawless". The stone is an oval cut and measures 18.5 x 15.5 mm. It
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 1.30 ct 3-Stone Tanzanite Sapphire Sterling Pendant Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
The stones are from Africa and is just exquisite. The 3 stones total 1.30 cts. They are oval cut
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver

New Oval Pink Topaz Cabochon 14k Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
this stone. The bottom oval stone is 9 x 7 mm and the top pear-shaped stone is 7 x 5.3 mm. Both are
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

New 11.4 Carat Light Blue Aqua Blue Sapphire Sterling Pendant Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
10 mm and is surrounded by oval cut aqua sapphires. The pendant is 1.25 inches long including the
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 7.4 Ct Emerald Garnet Sapphire Tsavorite Sterling Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
What beautiful color this pendant is! The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite. It is a
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African If 6.10ct Deep Blue Sapphire White Sapphire Sterling Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
This pendant is just so beautiful! The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite. The IF stands
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African IF 2.4 Carat Paraiba Green White Sapphire Sterling Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
This pendant has such beautiful color! The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite. It is a
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Paraiba, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African If 17 Ct Raspberry Topaz and White Sapphire Sterling Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
This pendant has such beautiful color! The stone was mined in Africa and is just exquisite. The
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African IF 6.1 Ct Green and White Sapphire Sterling Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
This pendant has such beautiful color! The stone was mined in Africa and is just exquisite. The
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New 9.20 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Pendant Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
The stone is from Brazil and is just exquisite. The stone is a pear cut Aquamarine and is 9.20 carats. It measures 16.3 x 12 mm and has beautiful by diamond cut blue sapphires speckl...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New Brazilian 4.02 Ct Aquamarine Blue Sapphire Sterling Pendant Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
. I just love this color. It is a beautiful oval cut stone and is 11 x 19mm and is 4.02 cts. The
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African IF 3.80 Ct Kashmir Blue White Sapphire Sterling Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
) stone. A gorgeous, very high quality stone. It is an oval cut stone and is 3.80 Cts. It measures 12 x
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African IF 5.50 Ct Kashmir Blue White Sapphire Sterling Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
) stone. A gorgeous, very high quality stone. It is an oval cut stone and is 5.50 Cts. It measures 11 x
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New 8. Carat Amethyst Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Halo Pendant Necklace 18"
Located in Eagan, MN
The stone is from Brazil and is just exquisite. The stone is a fancy oval cut Amethyst and is 8.0
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African If 4.5 Carat Kashmir Blue Sapphire White Sapphire Sterling Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
This pendant is just so beautiful! The stone was mined in Africa and is just exquisite. The IF
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African If 3.5 Carat Kashmir Blue Sapphire White Sapphire Sterling Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
This pendant is just so beautiful! The stone was mined in Africa and is just exquisite. The IF
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New Brazilian 51 Carat Purple Ametrine Sterling Pendant on 19" Magnetic Chain
Located in Eagan, MN
This pendant is just so beautiful! The stone is from Brazil and is just exquisite. It is a very
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate

New 1.8 Ct Orange Sapphire Rose Gold Plated Sterling Pendant Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
quality stone. It is an oval cut stone and is 1.80 Cts The main stone is 7 x 6 mm. The pendant also
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African If 5.20 Carat Purple Sapphire Pink Sapphire Sterling Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
This pendant has such beautiful colors in it! The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 30.70 ct Red Sapphire Yellow Gold Plate Sterling Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
This pendant is just beautiful! The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite. It is a very high
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African If 5.20 Carat Pink Sapphire Light Pink Sapphire Sterling Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
This pendant has such beautiful color! The stone is from Africa and is just exquisite. It is a
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Christian Dior Vintage Baroque Blossom Flower Large Oval Crystal Chain Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Baroque Blossom Flower Large Oval Crystal Pendant Chain Necklace, Gold
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Beads Round Oval Pearls Crystals Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Beads Round Circle Oval Pearls Crystals Pendant Elegant Necklace
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Deco Diamond Sapphire Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco pendant & necklace (circa 1930s), crafted in 14 karat white gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k 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.