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1930s Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique onyx and 0.72 carat diamond, platinum Art Deco pendant; part of our
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Onyx Just Married Carriage Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco platinum charm pendant designed as a horse-drawn carriage viewed from behind, carrying
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20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Pendant/Brooch in platinum, emerald, onyx, 2.6cts of diamonds
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A Diamond, emerald and Onyx pendant, also made as a brooch, in platinum. Characteristics of the
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

Black Onyx Diamond and Pearl Gold and Platinum Pendant Art Deco
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique black onyx, seed pearl and 0.13 carat diamond, platinum and
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum, Diamond and Onyx Pendant Watch by Dreicer and Co.
By Dreicer & Co.
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This sleek and striking Art Deco pendant watch centers on a sparkling triangular-cut diamond
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Onyx Emerald Ruby Cocktail Waiter Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco platinum charm pendant designed as a cocktail waiter or bartender mixing a martini or
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20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Locket Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Pansy Flower Black Onyx Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Victorian to Art Deco Antique Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Locket Pendant with
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

BAILEY BANKS & BIDDLE 1925 Art Deco Jardinière Brooch Platinum Diamonds & Onyx
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco jardinière brooch designed by Bailey Banks & Biddle. An exquisite jardinière pendant
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Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Jade, Coral, Onyx and Platinum Diamond Sautoir Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This 1920s Art Deco masterpiece by Cartier was inspired by the exotic gemstone combinations and
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Onyx and Coral Necklace with Diamond Accent in Platinum and Gold
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco coral, onyx, diamond, and platinum necklace, comprised of an onyx lozenge centered by a
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

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

Art Deco Style 1.35 Carat Diamond and Onyx Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is an Art Deco style diamond and onyx pendant necklace. The necklace consists of a circular
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20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

1932 Art Deco Nordic Pendant Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.6gr
Located in SE
Pendant in 18K White Gold with the setting of Black onyx accented with Diamonds. There are ten
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Vintage Onyx Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930 This striking Art Deco pendant is finely handcrafted in milgrain platinum. It is
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Onyx Platinum Pendant Diamond Surround
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Art Deco Onyx Platinum Pendant has 1.50 carats in the Diamond Surround. The Onyx Plaque is
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Style 1.35 Carat Diamond and Onyx Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is an Art Deco style diamond and onyx pendant necklace. The necklace consists of a circular
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Top Hat and Cane Pendant Charm
Located in London, GB
-cut diamonds and black onyx trim. The charm showcases intricate craftsmanship with a sparkling diamond
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Platinum, 18K, Rock Crystal, Diamond and Onyx Vintage Sautoir.
Located in Aspen, CO
, fancy cut onyx and diamonds. This long necklace suspends an approximately 3.5 inch pendant from two 19
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Vintage 1950s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Rock Crystal, Onyx, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Onyx Diamond Platinum Geometrical Set
Located in New York, NY
onyx, sustained by a platinum structure, rigidly suspending fine triangular cut diamonds, the chain
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Onyx Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum pendant bezel set with (milgrain edge) 13 dangling pear shape diamonds weighing 1.72
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond & Onyx Pendant Necklace in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Deco period diamond and onyx journey style target necklace in platinum. Centered by three
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Emerald and Onyx Platinum Statement Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! Finely detailed Oscar Worthy Teardrop Diamond Emerald and Onyx Platinum Drop
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

5.46 Carat Pear Emerald Diamond Pearl Onyx Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Platinum emerald, diamond, pearl and onyx necklace. Pear shaped double cabochon green emerald is
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Platinum 18 Karat Gold Diamond Onyx Enamel Art Deco Pendant Necklace
Located in Zurich, CH
Striking historical Art Déco pendant necklace with diamonds, onyx and black enamel. Delicately
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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

Art Deco 1.65 Carat Diamond and Onyx Drop Pendant Necklace, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
carat of diamonds stud the platinum detailing. The stunning pendant sits on a platinum chain and has a
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

A Pair of Onyx and Diamond Earrings. Art-Deco Style. Mounted in Platinum.
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Onyx and Diamond Pendant Earrings A pair of Onyx and Diamond Earrings. Art-Deco style. Mounted in
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1990s European Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Platinum

Signed "Putti" Platinum Black Onyx Brooch or Pendant, circa 1920
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Signed "Putti" platinum Black Onyx, carved with figures of a man and a woman, Brooch / Pendant
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Rock Crystal 1 Carat Diamond Onyx Platinum Pendant Earrings Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
, suspended from the Diamond and Onyx topper; hand crafted with platinum mounts; approx. 1 Carat total
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Onyx and Diamond Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These Onyx and Diamond Pendant Earrings are a classic Art Deco style and can be worn day or evening
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Necklace Bracelets Platinum Choker Interchangeable
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique and very important Art Deco diamond & platinum interchangeable necklace created in France in
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Black Onyx Bead and Diamond Tassel Pendant Necklace, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco black onyx tassel pendant necklace, comprising of multiple rows of graduating black
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Cartier Paris 1940 Art Deco Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds Coral & Onyxes
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
during the late art deco period, back in the 1940. The necklace was crafted by the jewelry house of
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

1939 Art Deco New York Worlds Fair Platinum & Gem set Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
the charm - Pendant measures 5/8 X 1 inch and is set with Diamonds, faceted Onyx and Carved Rubies. An
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Onyx & Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Tiffany name is synonymous with luxury, and this onyx and diamond “bow” brooch perfectly
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Diamond and Onyx Bell Brooch with Pendant Fitting c. 1914
Located in Stamford, CT
onyx at the bottom. Can you see the Art Deco period following at its heels? The medium sized platinum
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Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch Pendant Platinum Diamond Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
round transitional cut diamonds. This classic Art Deco style Tiffany watch can be worn as a pendant. The
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Vintage 1950s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

J.B. CALDWELL 1920 Jabot Brooch In Platinum With 11.32 Ctw Diamonds & Jadeite
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco brooch sabot pendant designed by J.B. Caldwell & Co. This is a superb and beautiful
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Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Coral Onyx Earrings Diamond Gold Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
allows to capture the essence of refinement and luxury. Onyx was a perfect gem for the Art Deco era’s
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Vintage 1980s American Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Rock Crystal, Onyx, Diamond Necklace and Earring Set
Located in Narberth, PA
rock crystal, rich, black onyx beads, and sparkling diamonds against the platinum setting is exquisite
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

1920s Art Deco Onyx Pearl Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Berlin, DE
1920's. Art Deco set with a center diamond weighing 2,40 ct., clarity: VS1, color: cape. 38
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

Original Art Deco Diamond Onyx Platinum Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This is a beautiful original art deco cross C.1930 set with black onyx diamonds in platinum with an
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum

1920s Art Deco Onyx, Sapphire and 4.10ctw Diamond Pendant
Located in Carmel, CA
A stunning Art Deco pendant, crafted in platinum circa 1920. this beautiful piece features 3 large
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Platinum

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 Platinum Diamond with Onyx Pendant Earrings
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Timeless Art Deco Design, platinum drop earrings composed with a triangular top supporting
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Onyx Sapphire Emerald Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Potts Point, NSW
An emerald, diamond, sapphire and onyx arched design pendant with a central suspended fluted
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Onyx Diamond Platinum Pendant Watch and Chain
Located in Calabasas, CA
Beautiful pendant watch and chain, done in intricately pierced geometric designs and bead and bezel
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum, White Gold

Mindi Mond Art Deco Platinum Geometric Diamond Onyx One Of A Kind Necklace
By Original Deco / Mindi Mond Redesign
Located in New York, NY
From the Mindi Mond Reconceived Collection. An original art deco jabot pin has been meticulously
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2010s North American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Coral Onyx Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Art-Déco coral, onyx and diamond pendant of openworked geometrical design, collet-set with
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco More Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

A Pair of Art Déco onyx and diamond Pendant Earrings
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of Art Déco onyx and diamond pendant earrings, set with intermediate brilliant cut and Swiss
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Rare Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Bracelet by Marzo Joailliers, Paris
By Marzo Paris
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Platinum Art Deco Bracelet; Diamonds approximately 24ct; French, Marzo, Paris; Ca 1930
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Onyx Platinum Lorgnette Eyeglass Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
color with VS2 clarity. Bezel set atop inlaid onyx slab - opaque glossy black with linear platinum
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Onyx 5.20 Carats Diamond Aquamarine Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Art Deco paperclip style chain suspends a geometric pendant Featuring a round mixed cut aquamarine
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Pl...

Antique Art Deco Platinum Black Onyx Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A striking antique Art Deco platinum diamond and calibre cut onyx heart pendant, circa 1920
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

1920s Art Deco Diamond Pearl Onyx Platinum Locket Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This alluring antique Art Deco diamond pendant necklace is masterfully crafted in solid platinum
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Natural Purplish Pink Diamond and Onyx Pendant Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
One platinum Art Deco design pendant necklace, set with one (1) 0.35 carat total round fancy
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Style Diamond and Onyx Platinum Pendant
Located in Greenwich, CT
This gorgeous platinum brooch/pendant in the Art Deco Style, is centered with a sparkling old mine
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Carved Turquoise, Platinum, Diamond, Enamel and Onyx Art Deco Pendant
Located in Banbury, GB
leaves and flowers. It is attached at the top to a platinum and diamond design leading to an onyx circle
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

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
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Vintage 1930s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Distinctive art deco architecture is achieved by suspending the artful assembly of white diamonds
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

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

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Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

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Art Deco Pendant Platinum Diamond Onyx For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate art deco pendant platinum diamond onyx for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 89 vintage or 9 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an art deco pendant platinum diamond onyx may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. An art deco pendant platinum diamond onyx from Sophia D, Audemars Piguet and Bulova Watch Company — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and oval cut alternatives. Most of our art deco pendant platinum diamond onyx for sale are for women, but there are 21 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Art Deco Pendant Platinum Diamond Onyx?

Prices for an art deco pendant platinum diamond onyx can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,500 and can go as high as $64,467, while this accessory, on average, fetches $10,250.

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.