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Antique Austrian Necklace Amethyst Pearls Gilt Silver / 42cm/25gr
Located in SE
Enamel and half Pearls Ø 2.5 mm - 3.5 mm. Pendant 41 mm long x 20mm wide x 10 mm deep with natural oval
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Amethyst, Silver

New 8.80 Carat Citrine, Tanzanite Sapphire Sterling Rose Gold PL Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
What a magnificent pendant! The center stone is a fancy oval cut citrine and is 8.80 carats. It
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Citrine, Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Rose Gold

2.41 Ct Boulder Opal Triplet Necklace 925 Sterling Silver Engagement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
conscience. Pendant Details :ಥ_ಥಥ_ಥಥ_ಥಥ_ಥಥ_ಥಥ_ಥ ________________________________________ Featured Item: Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Sterling Silver

IGI Certified 5.17 Carat Ruby Diamond Pendent in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
A Dazzling Display of Ruby Elegance This exquisite pendant features a stunning 5.17-carat oval
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage GIA Sapphire and Diamond Necklace in Platinum
Located in Addison, TX
. The pendant itself consist of two large baguettes measuring 6mm X 2.5mm and weighing 0.66 carats total
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Storm Necklace 10k Yellow Gold Diamond Amethyst Jewelry Bold Elegant Gift
Located in Greeneville, TN
✨ A Striking Contrast of Power and Beauty ✨ The Storm Necklace, forged in lustrous 10k yellow gold, blends glittering diamonds and a vivid amethyst gemstone for a design that command...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Briony 14k Rose Gold Necklace with 0.32ct Rubies Diamonds
Located in Greeneville, TN
Romantic, radiant, and rich in color—Briony is where passion meets elegance. 💖 Crafted in glowing 14k rose gold, this exquisite necklace features 0.32 carats of natural rubies, deli...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Eleanor 14k Yellow Gold Ring with 1ct Emerald 0.25ct Diamonds
Located in Greeneville, TN
Meet Eleanor—a regal and radiant masterpiece crafted in gleaming 14k yellow gold, showcasing a vivid 1 carat natural emerald surrounded by 0.25 carats of natural diamonds. 🍃💎 This...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Doris 14k White Gold Necklace with Natural Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Greeneville, TN
The Doris Necklace is an exquisite display of elegance, crafted in radiant 14k white gold and set with six vibrant natural rubies totaling .11 carats and five sparkling natural diamo...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Spider Web Necklace Diamond Rose de France Amethyst 18 Karat Gold Enamel Onyx
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning and rare antique Spider Web and Spider Pendant Necklace set with gorgeous
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Oval 11.35 Carat Aqua Pearl Halo Enamel Gold Art Deco Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Deco piece can be worn as a brooch or pendant necklace. 14k yellow gold 20 inch chain. 1 oval blue
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco 14k Rock Quartz Crystal, Onyx, and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful pendant necklace from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in 14k white gold, this
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

12.00ct Natural Jade Rose Gold Art Deco Pendant Circa 1930 s
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade hand engraved 14k rose gold pendant set with natural untreated GIA certified green and
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Monroe Blue Topaz Pendant, 10K Yellow Gold with 1.60ct Oval Swiss Blue Topaz
Located in Greeneville, TN
Elevate your elegance with the Monroe Blue Topaz Pendant, a masterpiece of craftsmanship designed
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold

Faceted Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Pendant Chain Necklace 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Faceted Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Pendant Chain Necklace 14k White Gold This breathtaking
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Faceted Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Pendant Chain Necklace 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Faceted Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Pendant Chain Necklace 18k White Gold This breathtaking
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

French Jet and Clear Beaded Sautoir Necklace with Oval Pendant and Tassel 1920s
Located in London, GB
Fabulous long sautoir necklace, with faceted french jet and clear beads, an oval french jet and
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Oval Tambour Pendant Light with Rods by David Duncan
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A large oval polished brass Tambour pendant light, designed by David Duncan. The metal frame
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2010s American Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Metal, Nickel

Yellow Ecru Round Oval Petal Flower Patchwork Pendant Gold Drop Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Yellow Ecru Round Oval Petal Flower Patchwork Drop Clip Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski Element The
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Theodor Fahrner Topaz and Enamel Marcasite Pendant
By Theodor Fahrner
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Theodore Fahrner Topaz and Enamel Marcasite Pendant from the 1920's. Art Deco design with
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Marcasite, Topaz, Sterling Silver, Enamel

AIG Certified 5.40 Carat Zambian Emerald 3.70 Ct Diamonds 18KGold Brooch/Pendant
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
The Art Decò Emerald and Diamonds brooch , is a masterpiece of craftsmanship . The intricate design
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Aquamarine Kunzite Sapphire Diamond on White Gold Ear Pendants
Located in Geneva, CH
Aquamarine, Kunzite, Sapphire and brown Diamond on White Gold Ear Pendants. Total length: 2.76
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Kunzite, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Gin and Grace Ethiopian Opal Emerald Double Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A luxurious pendant necklace showcasing a vibrant oval-cut emerald set above a mesmerizing opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Garrards Fire Opal, Diamond and Platinum Drop Earrings and Negligee Pendant Set
Located in London, GB
A Garrards fire opal and diamond drop earrings and negligee pendant set. The earrings have old
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Fire Opal, Platinum

Jadeite Solitaire Pendant Necklace 18ct Yellow Gold 18 Inches 3.3g
Located in London, GB
Jadeite Solitaire Pendant Necklace 18ct Yellow Gold 18 Inches 3.3g This beautiful pendant necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

155.48 Carat No-Heat Purple Star Ruby 18K Gold Bezel Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant. Fixed on an oval link cable chain necklace. Details: Item Type: Statement Pendant Necklace Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Star Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

8cts Tanzanite Pendant w Natural Diamond Accents in 14K Solid Gold OV 14x10mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A true showstopper, this large 7.96-carat oval Tanzanite pendant radiates elegance. Framed by a
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

0.80ct Colombian emerald and diamonds solitaire pendant necklace 18ct white gold
Located in London, GB
oval shaped with diamonds pendant necklace in 18k white gold. Chunky 18ct yellow gold pendant necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gin Grace 10K Rose Gold Genuine Tanzanite Pendant for women
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Necklace is crafted from 10-karat Rose Gold by Gin & Grace Necklace. The jewelry boasts 6X8 Cushion-Cut prong setting Genuine Tanzanite (1pcs)...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Dainty 18k Solid Yellow Gold Genuine Ruby Pendant and Earrings Jewelry Set
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Ruby Pendant and Earrings Jewelry Set 18K Gold to make a statement with your look. You shall
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 9.43 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Ring and Pendant
Located in beverly hills, CA
two options in one: it can be worn as a statement ring or transformed into a sophisticated pendant
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Glamorous Ruby Diamond Flower Pendant Chain Necklace in 18k Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Ruby Diamond Flower Pendant Chain Necklace in 18K Gold studded with oval cut ruby with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Woman Wedding Amethyst Pendant Necklace 1.04 ct 18K Rose Gold Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
About this Listing: Woman Wedding Amethyst Pendant Necklace 1.04 ct 18K Rose Gold Sterling Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Dainty 18k Solid Yellow Gold Genuine Ruby Pendant and Earrings Jewelry Set
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Ruby Pendant and Earrings Jewelry Set 18K Gold to make a statement with your look. You shall
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Oval Scarab Pendant
Located in London, GB
A pendant in the form of a carved opal scarab beetle set with diamonds to the edge. Hieroglyphics
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Aquamarine, Pearl, and Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Aurora, Ontario
A real "wow" piece! This is one gorgeous pendant that really gives off the Art Deco vibe. This is
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Oval Art Deco Inspired Lapis Lazuli Sterling Silver and 9k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Cambridge, NZ
. The art deco style is another notable feature of this pendant. This style was popular in the 1920s and
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21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

1920s Otto Stuber Art Deco Opal Silver Floral Pendant
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
Otto Stüber: An Art Deco Opal Silver Floral Pendant Silver, 3 black opal cabochons Length (with
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Silver

16 Carat Sleeping Beauty Cabochon Turquoise Art Deco Pendant Necklace, 18Kt
By Andrew Glassford
Located in Dallas, TX
This Art Deco inspired pendant necklace features a 16 Carat Oval Turquoise surrounded by two rows
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Monseo White Gold Emerald and Diamonds Art Deco Pendant Necklace
By Monseo
Located in Porto, PT
0.22 ct. and 1 6x4 oval emerald with 0.42 ct. This ring is parte of Monseo 'Neo Deco' collection, This
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Oval Shaped Chandelier with Overlapping White Glass Panels
By Sandy Littman for American Glass Light
Located in Newburgh, NY
Oval shaped chandelier with overlapping white glass panels, art deco style with a touch of Mid
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2010s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Onyx Peridot Emerald Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
This platinum pendant necklace is a beautiful example of jewelry. Composed of an onyx plate and
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Peridot, Platinum

Art Deco 7.67 Carat Natural Opal and Old Cut Diamond
Located in Essex, GB
A gorgeous opal pendant. The natural, untreated opal has a golden, orangey background colour and
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Untreated 4.5CT Sapphire .925 Sterling Silver Rhodium Plated Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.5 Ct Natural Thailand Untreated Blue Sapphire Pendant set in .925 Sterling Silver Rhodium Plated
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Natural Untreated Sapphire Firework Burst Sterling Silver Rhodium Plated Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Untreated Unheated Thailand Sapphire set in Pure 925 Sterling Silver Rhodium Plated Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Antique Amethyst Pearl Pendant Necklace, circa 1910
Located in Preston, Lancashire
This exquisite yellow gold amethyst and pearl pendant necklace dates back to the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Cut Yellow Zircon and Pink Diamond Necklace in Platinum and Yellow Gold
By Kian Design
Located in South Perth, AU
suspended from a diamond set platinum bail. This pendant is suspended from an 18 carat link chain. Oval
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2010s Australian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Natural Untreated Tourmaline Firework Burst .925 Sterling Silver Rhodium Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rhodium Plated Pendant Total weight of Tourmalines: 7 carats Total weight if the Pendant: 8.5 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Natural Untreated Sapphire Mini Firework Burst Sterling Silver Rhodium Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pendant Please check other listings for matching sets
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Certified MADE IN JAPAN Pink Tourmaline and Diamonds Pendant w/ 18K White Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
Gold (MADE IN JAPAN) A one-of-one piece unique. An antique Art-Deco Style piece, this pendant was
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Style Ruby Diamond Pendant and Chain 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
This Vintage Style Ruby Pendant with 49 Diamonds stands out in the 18 Karat Yellow Gold . 16
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

8-1/8 Carat White Blue Topaz Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold over Sterling Silver
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the elegance of our Swiss Blue and White Topaz Pendant Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold over
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2010s Asian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver

Multi Pink Austrian Crystal and Jadite Long Sautoire Necklace
By Alan Anderson
Located in Toronto, CA
combination! The pendant on the sautoire centers on a large unfoiled Czech vintage light emerald stone
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Aquamarine with Blue and White Sapphire and Diamond Accent Ring in 14k Gold
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
piece. Crafted in 14K White Gold, this lovely piece features 10x8 Oval Aquamarine framed with White
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2010s Asian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Kian Design Opal and Diamond Necklace In 18 Carat Two-Tone Gold
By Kian Design
Located in South Perth, AU
diamond-shaped pendant, which is suspended below an 18ct white gold chenier set diamond with fancy
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2010s Australian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...

Antique Alexandrite Bar Pin Pendant
Located in METAIRIE, LA
design, which was much more unusual in the Pre Art Deco period; Most were in a convex elongated marquise
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vulcan s Forge Hard Stone Cameo Pendant Brooch, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
blue agate (hardstone), a real work of art, it shows the God Vulcan, his wife Venus, her lover, Mars
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Agate, 9k 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.