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18K Gold Halo Pendant Necklace, Full Eternity Ruby Diamond Wedding Necklace
Located in Orlando, Florida
→ Primary Stone(s) Type: Ruby → Primary Stone(s) Shape: Oval Cut → Total Primary Stone(s) Carat Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Paris Craft House 2.16 Carat GRS Emerald Diamond Brooch/Pendant in Platinum
By Paris Precious Craft House
Located in Hong Kong, HK
PARIS Craft House 2.16ct GRS Emerald Diamond Antique Brooch/Pendant in Platinum. - 1 GRS Certified
Category

20th Century Hong Kong Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum, Gold

Diamond Onyx Art Deco Style Oval Shape Pendant in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art Deco style pendant features onyx in a beautifully ornate 9k yellow gold oval shape setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Art Deco Style Pear and Oval Emerald with Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Exquisite elegance, this one-of-a-kind Art Deco inspired emerald and diamond necklace showcase 3.17
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco White Diamond Ruby Oval Cut Blue Topaz White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats Natural Oval Cut Blue Topaz. This Necklace is inspired by Art Deco. The Necklace Length is 45cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco White Diamond Ruby Oval Cut Blue Topaz White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats Natural Oval Cut Blue Topaz. This Necklace is inspired by Art Deco. The Necklace Length is 45cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

Art Deco Era Platinum Sapphire Diamond Pendant
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are absolutely loving this vintage beauty!! Necklace Details Material: Platinum Pendant; 14K
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Vintage Carved Natural Jade Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
of well to do Chinese society members. Condition: Very Good Era: Art Deco Year: 1915-1935 Metal: 14k
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Hand Carved Jade Necklace Pendant Antique Original 1920 s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Art Deco Hand Carved Jade Necklace Pendant Antique Original 1920's   Features an Incredible Hand
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Fine Art Déco Black Opal and Diamond Pendant , circa 1925
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Art Déco, 1925 ca. Pendant dimensions: 3.8 cm Lenght: 44 cm. Weight: 9.55 gr This Art Deco
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum

Art Deco Diamonds Sapphires Yellow Gold Platinum Necklace Pendant
Located in London, GB
A fabulous Art Deco pendant. This one has a stunning geometric design. It is set with 3 old and
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Yellow Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Antique looking Yellow Sapphire and Ruby Pendant necklace, with Diamond - all set in 18K gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold,...

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

Materials

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

Vintage Cameo Brooch Pin Pendant 14K Yellow Gold Antique Art Deco Hand Engraved
Located in Dearborn, MI
Vintage Cameo Brooch Pendant Art Deco Pin 14K Yellow Gold Featuring an Exquisitely Hand Carved
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval 2.90 Carat Copper Bearing Tourmaline Diamond Pendant
Located in Trumbull, CT
Oval 2.90 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline with 1.52 Carat white round and emerald cut diamonds set in 18
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Certified 333 Carat Oval Shaped Tanzanite Diamond Pendant
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A rare necklace with 333 carat natural carved Tanzanite with a bold black thread with hand made 18K gold diamond studded cylinders . Tanzanite's this size are very rare to come by i...
Category

2010s Tanzanian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Art Deco Yellow Topaz Diamond Pendant 12ct 14K Antique Original 1930 s-1940 s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Art Deco Yellow Topaz Diamond Pendant 12ct 14K Antique Original 1930's-1940's Featuring a GIANT
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

1925s Art Deco Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart-Shape Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Deco pendant will be a present of choice for a loved one. Specialized in antique and creation jewelry
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Blue Topaz Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
of sparkle and contrast. Pendant Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Width: 14 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

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

Vintage 1930s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum

3.08cts Madagascar Ruby Diamond Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold Oval 9x7mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This pendant features a stunning Madagascar ruby, with a 3.08-carat oval-shaped stone measuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2ct Turquoise Solitaire Pendant in Solid 14K Rose Gold Oval 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful pendant features a 2.09 carat oval Turquoise solitaire set in solid 14K gold. This
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Handmade Red Garnet Oval Shape Pendant in 925 Sterling Silver for Grandma
Located in New York, NY
Handmade Red Garnet Oval Shape Pendant in sterling silver studded with oval, round cut garnet. This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Pulegoso Murano Clear Glass Oval Chandelier , 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
Art Deco Murano Pulegoso Clear Glass Oval Chandelier with brass fittings. The Pulegoso glass
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

0.69 Carat Oval-Cut Emerald with Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
. This Pendant is made up of Oval-Cut Emerald (1 pcs) 0.69 carat and Round-cut White Diamond (28 Pcs
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.43 Carat Oval-Cut Ruby With Diamond accents 10K Yellow Gold Pendant.
Located in New York, NY
. This Pendant is made up of 5x4 Oval-Cut Ruby (1 pcs) 0.43 carat and Round-cut White Diamond (1 Pcs
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Catherine Natural Oval Blue Topaz with Pearl Pendant in 9K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
gift for someone you love or yourself! Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 9K Rose Gold Width: 10 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose 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

0.92 Carat Oval Cab Ethiopian Opal with Diamond Accents 10K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
. This Pendant is made up of 8x6 Oval-Cab Ethiopian Opal (1 pcs) 0.92 carat and Round-cut White Diamond
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Amethyst Oval Pearl Pendant Mesh Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Amethyst Purple Cabochon Oval White Pearl Pendant Mesh Elegant
Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

0.86 Carat Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire with Diamond Accents 14K White Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
. This Pendant is made up of Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire (1 pcs) 0.86 carat and Round-cut White Diamond (32
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Oval Knocker Openwork Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Circle Rectangle Crystals Oval Door Knocker Openwork Pendant Necklace
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Oval Knocker Openwork Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Circle Rectangle Crystals Oval Door Knocker Openwork Pendant Necklace
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Oval Knocker Openwork Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Circle Rectangle Crystals Oval Door Knocker Openwork Pendant Necklace
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Oval Blue Tanzanite Halo Pendant Necklace 925 Silver Gift For Her (4.06 cts)
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

Tanzanite, Rhodium, Silver

Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Art Deco Style Round Halo 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 18K Yellow Gold 1 Oval Paraiba Tourmaline at approximately 1.06 Carats 2 Round Paraiba
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

5.5ct Boulder Opal Pendant w Tsavorites in Solid 14K Yellow Gold Oval 32x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful pendant features a 5.55 carat oval boulder opal with 4 tsavorites, one at the top
Category

2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Oval White Pearl Pendant Chain Necklace New
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Oval White Pearl Pendant Chain Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Oval Pearl Flower Crystals Gold Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Oval Pearl Flower Crystals Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Amethyst Oval Pearl Pendant Mesh Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Amethyst Oval Pearl Pendant Mesh Necklace, Gold Plated Good
Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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 Necklace
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Oval Pearl Shining Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Oval Pearl Shining Crystals Pendant Necklace, Gold Plated Very
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Oval Pearl Double Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Oval Pearl Double Crystals Pendant Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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 Necklace
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Gripoix Emerald Green Oval Pendant Crystals Gold Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Emerald Marble Green Oval Pendant Crystals Elegant Necklace
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1960s White Oval Crystals Pendant Beaded Pearls Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage 1960s White Oval Shining Crystals Pendant Beaded Pearls Elegant
Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Textured Oval White Pearl Pendant Elegant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Textured Oval White Pearl Pendant Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Oval Pearl Shining Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Oval Pearl Shining Crystals Pendant Necklace, Gold Plated Very
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1960s White Oval Crystals Pendant Beaded Pearls Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1960s White Oval Shining Crystals Pendant Beaded Pearls Elegant Necklace
Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Beige Light Yellow Oval Rectangle Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Beige Light Yellow Oval Rectangle Pendant Modernist Long
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Sparkling Crystals Oval Triangle V Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Sparkling Crystals Oval Triangle V Pendant Elegant Necklace
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Amethyst Oval Pendant Double Trio Crystal Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Amethyst Purple Oval Pendant Double Trio Crystals Elegant Necklace
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Sparkling Crystals Oval Triangle V Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Sparkling Crystals Oval Triangle V Pendant Necklace, Gold Tone. Very
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Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Textured Oval White Pearl Pendant Elegant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Textured Oval White Pearl Pendant Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

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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.