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Freshwater Pearl Wisteria Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau gold pendant necklace dates from circa 1900, and is offered with a later-added gold and
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow...

Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace with Gold Chain
Located in Berlin, DE
An impressive example of Art Nouveau jewellery. With a large baroque pearl ( 0.98 in; 2,5 cm
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wiese French Art Nouveau Gold Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Jules & Louis Wiese
Located in New York, NY
Antique Art Nouveau necklace by Wiese, French made, the necklace is crafted in 18k gold, with 10.5
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold

Antique 14ct Gold Art Nouveau Coral Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique 14ct Gold Art Nouveau Coral Pendant Necklace 14ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Beautiful, Art
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Flower Pearl Pendant Necklace Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU PENDANT IN THE FORM OF A BEAUTIFUL FLOWER WITH A PEARL
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Art Nouveau Enamel and Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is an Austrian, early Art Nouveau 14ct yellow gold natural pearl pendant. The highly decorated
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Enamel and Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly beautiful early Art Nouveau necklace. This antique piece has been crafted from
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Garnet and Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is an antique Art Nouveau garnet and pearl pendant necklace. It has been set with a central
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Iris Flower Enamel Pendant Necklace 14k Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
LOVELY ART NOUVEAU FLOWING NATURE INSPIRED LINES. THE PENDANT IS 14 KARAT YELLOW GOLD. THIS IS ONE OF
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Moonstone Enamel Diamond Emerald Platinum 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace is comprised of a green gold link chain with stylized floral bar stations. Suspending a
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Pearl, Moonstone, Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yel...

Art Nouveau Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Serpent Dragon Fob Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and highly rendered gold with a matte finish. Base is bezel set with an elongated emerald cut citrine
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Ruby Flower Pendant Lavaliere Necklace Gold, Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN ART NOUVEAU - BELLE EPOQUE PENDANT IN THE FORM OF A FLOWER WITH A GORGEOUS NATURAL MINED
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style Handcrafted Sterling Silver Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. We can make this
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Handcrafted Emerald Aquamarine Yellow Gold "Cat" Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Pendant has 0.10 Carats of Modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Jacques Bonnadier Limoges Enamel Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare Art Nouveau Limoges Enamel Pendant in 18 Karat Gold. The magnificent portrait of a
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Pearl Grape Cluster Vine Enamel Pendant Necklace Antique Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE ENAMEL JEWELS WE HAVE SEEN. THE VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Antique Russian Art nouveau Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian era 1907s 14k gold pendant in Art Nouveau style with rubies and old mine
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Art Nouveau Enamel, Diamond & Pearl Pendant - Brooch Necklace
Located in Danvers, MA
Offered is a beautifully detailed Art Nouveau period enamel Pendant - Brooch Necklace. Set with
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace, Amethyst and Pearl, 9 Karat Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
beautiful antique, Art Nouveau era Amethyst and seed pearl pendant necklace. The pendant has an unusual
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Scroll Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant is designed as a heart shape centering a flush set old European cut diamond Weighing
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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

Art Nouveau Pearl Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Berlin, DE
Floral design in Art Nouveau style. England, 1900. With 1 brilliant-cut diamond weighing
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Enamel Orchid Flower Pendant Necklace Or Brooch Gold Victorian Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN ANTIQUE VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU LAVALIERE PENDANT OR BROOCH IN THE FORM OF AN ORCHID
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold

Art Nouveau Style Handcrafted White Diamond Rose Gold Dancer Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This Pendant is inspired by Art Nouveau. We're a workshop so every piece is handmade, customizable and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau Amethyst Flower Pendant Necklace Poppy Lotus 14 Karat Green Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE AMETHYST ART NOUVEAU FLOWER MOTIF PENDANT IN 14 KARAT GREEN GOLD WITH
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold

Eighteen Karat Gold Art Nouveau Fig Pendant Necklace by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
spots'. This pendant is a contemporary piece of jewelry with an art nouveau attitude. The Fig
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Charming Circa 1900 Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Wheaton, IL
Charming Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace featuring one rose cut diamond
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Antique Russian Demantoid Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Moscow between 1908 and 1917. This large Art Nouveau floral motif pendant is crafted in
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau Amethyst Baroque Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Amethyst and pearl pendant necklace. Oval Amethyst center stone mounted in a 10k yellow gold bezel
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
With a whimsical free form cast in fourteen karat 14K yellow gold, this romantic pendant necklace
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Necklace With Drop-shaped Pendant, Gold & Diamonds, Vienna, Ca 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Delicate necklace with drop-shaped pendant, openwork with star-shaped branching, chased on the
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau Flower Lily Pad Enamel Pearl Pendant Lavaliere Necklace 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
ARE SET IN A GOLD SURROUND WITH LOVELY ART NOUVEAU DESIGN. THE PENDANT IS 14 KARAT YELLOW GOLD. THIS
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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

Art Nouveau Gold Turquoise and Diamond Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
I encourage you to enlarge a photo and look closely at the gold engraving on this Art Nouveau
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold "Birdcage" Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
matching Earrings. This Pendant is inspired by Art Nouveau. We're a workshop so every piece is handmade
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel,...

Unisex Opal Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Art nouveau style
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold pendant necklace with Boulder Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements
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2010s German Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unisex Opal Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Art nouveau style
Unisex Opal Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold Art nouveau style
H 1.22 in W 0.67 in D 0.12 in L 1.02 in
Art Nouveau - Necklace and Pendant with diamonds 18k yellow gold and Platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
950Pt platinum necklace with a gold and platinum pendant set with an old European cut diamond in
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Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Rock Crystal Carving Gold Pendant Art Nouveau Style Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold pendant with carving of natural Rock Crystal gemstone origin - Brazil stone
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2010s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Pearl and Amethyst Pendant Necklace
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace Featuring Seed Pearls and 4 Round Amethysts. 18
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Art Nouveau Lady Portrait Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Lady Pendant 18ct Gold Circa 1920’s Lovely, Art Nouveau lady portrait pendant. She is
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 18k Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace Lion Poppy Oriemtal Pearls
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant pendant has been made out 18 karat gold in the last decade of the 19th century. It is
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Woman Goddess Flower Pendant Necklace by Link & Angell 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique Art Nouveau pendant in the form of a beautifully modeled woman or
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Antique 19th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Necklace Belle Époque Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary museum quality Art Nouveau, Belle Epoque Pendant Necklace set with Rose
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Style Ruby Enamel Yellow Gold "Horse" Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Pendant has a 0.10 Carats Ruby
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Style Emerald Enamel Yellow Gold "Horse" Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Pendant has a 0.10 Carats Emerald. This Pendant has
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace Charm 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU PENDANT IN THE FORM OF A BEAUTIFUL FLOWER SET WITH
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14K Art Nouveau Iris Necklace
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K and 10K yellow gold Art Nouveau necklace featuring irises. The necklace measures 20" long with
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

André Rambour French Art Nouveau Enamel Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau 18 karat gold and enamel pendant by André Rambour. The pendant is designed as
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Style Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
has been crafted in 14k yellow gold. The pierced decorated, Art Nouveau style articulated setting is
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Pink Enamel Flower Pearl Necklace 14 Karat Gold Pendant Or Brooch
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU PENDANT NECKLACE WITH A BEAUTIFUL PINK AND CREAM ENAMEL
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Platinum Pearl Flower Necklace Belle Époque Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary museum quality Art Nouveau, Belle Epoque Pendant Necklace set with Rose
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

White Gold Art Nouveau Artisan Pendant Necklace with Cushion Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Fairy Tale artisan pendant necklace is made of 18 karat white gold and features diamonds and a
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Rock Crystal, Quartz, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, ...

Art Nouveau Large Moonstone Drop Pendant with Modern Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An alluring moonstone pendant compilation necklace from the Art Nouveau (ca1900s) era! This
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Moonstone

Antique Art Nouveau Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
crafted in 18k yellow gold, in the iconic Art Nouveau manner*. The pendant displays a central pierced
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
Antique Art Nouveau Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 0.09 in W 1.06 in L 17.25 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Style Fig Pendant Necklace with Rose Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Art Nouveau Style Fig Pendant Necklace is made of 14 karat yellow gold with a rose quartz. The
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Quartz, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Beautiful Art Nouveau Enamelled 18kt Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This French pendant is made of 18kt yellow gold and is decorated with enamel. The enamel process
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14K Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Floral Locket and Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Diamond Details: Measurement: 1.5 inch long Condition: Excellent Art Nouveau Era
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Necklace Art Nouveau Style Natural Pearl
Located in Berkeley, CA
1900s style necklace chain with articulate motif hanging a pearl, motifs are cut from gold emboss
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Vintage 1940s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Gold Plated Engraved Pendant With A Ruby
Located in Portland, England
A pretty antique Art Nouveau Jugendstil pendant with a beautiful engraved necklace design in the
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Gold Plate

Antique 9k gold and Pink paste pendant, Art Nouveau
Located in NEWARK, GB
This antique, Art Nouveau era, 9ct gold and pink paste pendant really pops. It is a lavaliere
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Art Nouveau Garnet and Yellow Gold Coin Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Art Nouveau 0.06 carat garnet and 18k yellow gold coin pendant; part of
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Limoges Enamel Locket Pendant Maiden Hand Painted Necklace Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare Art Deco - Art Nouveau Limoges Enamel Locket Pendant. The magnificent portrait of a
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Enamel, Gold-filled

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Art Nouveau Gold Pendant Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact art nouveau gold pendant necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 865 vintage or 191 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for an art nouveau gold pendant necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic art nouveau gold pendant necklace over the years, but those made by Luigi Ferrara, Alexey Gabilo and Polya Medvedeva Jewellery are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An art nouveau gold pendant necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 414, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and rose cut versions for sale. When shopping for an art nouveau gold pendant necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Art Nouveau Gold Pendant Necklace?

On average, an art nouveau gold pendant necklace at 1stDibs sells for $2,780, while they’re typically $182 on the low end and $285,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.