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Antique Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.5 / 3.4 gr
Located in SE
wear on facets of emerald. Natural patina on Gold parts. > Most of the items that we sell are not
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1930 Ring 1.25ct Emerald 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS8.25 /5.3gr
Located in SE
solid 18ct Yellow Gold holding natural Emerald stone and eight rose - cut Diamonds set in Silver
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Emerald Diamond Station Yellow Gold One-of-a-Kind Necklace, Just Jules 2024
By Julie Romanenko
Located in Dallas, TX
One-of-a-Kind Emerald Necklace by jewelry designer Just Jules handmade on a 14k yellow gold dimpled
Category

2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring natural Ruby Emerald Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø6US/ 1.9gr
Located in SE
Ring for every day in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with 3 natural stones : Red Ruby, Green
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antiquee Ring 0.3ct Emerald 0.4ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US6.25 /3.2g
Located in SE
Art Deco period German Ring with Emerald and Diamonds. Emerald and Diamonds Halo type Ring made in
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

1933 German Ring natural 0.45ct Emerald Diamonds 18K Gold Silver ØUS7 /2.6 gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period German Ring with open - work crown with top part in Silver set with bezel set
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring 1.25ct Emerald 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS4.5 /5.35gr
Located in SE
solid 18ct greenish Yellow Gold holding natural Emerald stone and four rose - cut Diamonds set in Silver
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring natural 3ctw. Emerald 0.6ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.75/ 5gr
Located in SE
Gold 16mm x 12.6mm x 6.9mm deep. All stones with open backs. Claw set natural oval cut Emerald of vivid
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Precious Stones Studded Ethnic Looking Bracelet With Diamonds In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14k:50.13g,D:1.66ct EMERALD:6.03Cts,RUBY:7.04Cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Rectangular Halo Diamond Bracelet in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
HIGHLIGHTS★ -Handcrafted open bangle with twin emerald-cut natural diamonds -Set in 14k solid gold with
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1940 Ring natural Emerald W.Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø US10/ 4 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with carved band and crown decorated with natural diamond cut Emerald Ø 2.5 mm / ca. 0.1 ct
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Open Halo Diamond Bracelet in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This open bangle features two contrasting diamond shapes—round and emerald-cut—each surrounded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring Halo Emerald Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver ØUS 8.25 / 3.6 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Emerald and Diamonds halo Ring set in solid 14 ct Greenish Yellow Gold. Ca. early XX
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver

Sophia D. 18K Yellow Gold 29.46 Carat Multicolor Sapphire Bracelet
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
A Sophia D. 18K yellow gold bracelet showcasing a multicolor emerald-cut sapphire weighing a total
Category

2010s Link Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Old Combination Ring Sapphire Ruby Emerald solid 18K Gold Size Ø 6.75US / 7.45gr
Located in SE
A set of four matching rings in solid 18K Yellow Gold that allows to create differently colored
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

1931 old Ring 1ct Emerald 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS5.5/6.6gr
Located in SE
solid 18ct Yellow Gold holding natural Emerald stone and four rose-cut Diamonds set in Silver clusters
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

8.68 Carat Blue Sapphire 6.91 Carat SI/H Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This bracelet has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and handset with 8.68 carats blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Halo Set Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This bracelet features alternating round and emerald-shaped diamond motifs, each surrounded by a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Round and Square Halo Set Bracelet in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This striking bracelet features alternating round and emerald-shaped diamond clusters, each
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.40 Carat Emerald 0.42 Carat Diamond Hinged Bangle
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage hinged bangle bracelet. It is crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1980. The piece
Category

20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Meghna Jewels 6.5 Carat Tanzanite 3.18 carats diamond 18 Karat Gold Bracelet
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning bracelet handmade in 18K gold. It is set in 6.5 carats emerald and 3.18 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby, Amethyst Peridot Bracelet Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby, Amethyst & Peridot Bracelet Set 18K Gold & Silver open and close
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

AIG Certified 27.81 Ct Zambian Emeralds 3.93 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
art. Bracelet is in 18k gold with 3 pieces of natural Zambian Emeralds, fine quality, in perfect oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Retro Era Charms Bracelet, 14k Yellow Gold Bangle Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Retro-era bracelet combines the elegance of 14k yellow gold with the timeless allure
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

16.41 Ct SI/HI Mixed Shape Diamond Engagement Bracelet Gift 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
16.41 Ct SI/HI Mixed Shape Diamond Engagement Bracelet Gift 18k White Gold The bracelet features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

16.41 Ct SI/HI Mixed Shape Diamond Engagement Bracelet Gift 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
16.41 Ct SI/HI Mixed Shape Diamond Engagement Bracelet Gift 14k White Gold The bracelet features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Sexy Amethyst, Citrin Peridot Bracelet Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Amethyst, Citrin & Peridot Bracelet or Ankelt Set in 18K Gold & Silver The link
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Deco Platinum Charm Necklace
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. This has been converted to a necklace from a bracelet. Deco Platinum Charms were once on bracelets
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Deco Platinum Charm Necklace
Deco Platinum Charm Necklace
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
IGI 14K 3.92 Ct F, VS White Gold Natural Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
* IGI 14K 3.92 Ct F,VS Diamond Antique Art Deco Bangle Bracelet ** IGI-Certified natural 63 pieces
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.15 Carat SI/H Multi Shape Natural Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This 5.15 Carat SI/H Multi Shape Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Tennis Bracelet features mixed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

5.15 Carat SI/H Multi Shape Natural Diamond Tennis Bracelet 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This 5.15 Carat SI/H Multi Shape Natural Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Tennis Bracelet features mixed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Webb Kingdom Bracelet Ram Aries Gold Platinum Gemstones Estate Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A spectacular David Webb Kingdom Collection bracelet with a ram head, made of 18k gold and platinum
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Vintage 1970s American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18.24Ct SI/H Mixed Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet 18k White Gold All Tariffs Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
18.24Ct SI/H Mixed Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet 18k White Gold All Tariffs Paid The bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18.24Ct SI/H Mixed Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14k White Gold All Tariffs Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
18.24Ct SI/H Mixed Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14k White Gold All Tariffs Paid The bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Fuset y Grau Indian Style 18K Gold Gem-Set and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, US
Our extraordinary 18k gold, gem-set and diamond bracelet by Fuset y Grau, circa 1930, depicts a
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Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold

Antique German Ring Emerald Diamond solid 14K Yellow Gold Ø 6.75US / 3gr
Located in SE
Art Deco period German Ring with Emerald and Diamonds. Eye - shaped crown measures 14 mm x 6 mm x
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Tutti Frutti Carved Stones Diamond Bracelet 18 Karat Wide
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Tutti Frutti Bracelet is amazing. I have owned several but this is the largest
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique German Ring natural 0.35ct Emerald 0.3ct Diamond solid 18K ØUS7.75/2.4gr
Located in SE
A German ring, Art- Deco period ca. 1920s - 1930s, hallmarked 18K . Metal is solid 18K White Gold
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1956 Ring natural 1ct. Emerald 8 Diamonds solid 18K Ø 7.5US / 4.4 gr
Located in SE
intage Emerald and Diamond ring in solid 18ct Gold with bezel's top in Platinum / or White Gold
Category

Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Bulgari Contemporary Diamond Emerald Parure Suite
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
traditional French Maisons, incorporating platinum and diamonds with stylized Art Deco design. This suite
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Sapphire Ruby Emerald Balls Long Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Sapphire Ruby Emerald Blue Red Green Balls Charm Curb Linked
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

18 Karat Gold Nine Precious Gems Statement Handcrafted Bracelet with Enamel Work
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
the solid gold bezel art-deco setting exemplified by the mix fancy shape polki diamond cluster
Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Cat’s Eye...

Vintage 38 Carat Diamond Gold Bracelet, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
seems straight out of the Art Deco period. The baguette and emerald cuts both have that unmistakable
Category

Mid-20th Century American More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Green Cabochon White Cuff Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Kenneth Jay Lane cuff bracelet. White enamel and 22KT gold plated. Green resin cabochon centerpiece
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

Convertible Trio Diamond Gemstone Bracelets Necklace Choker 18K Gold, 1960
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
cabochon and calibré-cut gemstones—Emeralds, Sapphires, and Rubies—respectively. Crafted in 18K white gold
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Vintage 1960s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Bracelet with Multi-Color Sapphires 42.52 ct and Diamonds 1.98
Located in Warszawa, PL
design and reinforces the bracelet’s delicate Art Deco influence. Crafted in 18k white gold, the piece
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Tutti Frutti Earrings 18k White Gold
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These Tutti Frutti in Earrings 18K White Gold are a beautiful match to both Tutti Frutti Bracelets
Category

Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

5.46 Carat Pear Emerald Diamond Pearl Onyx Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
bezel and prong set with an Art Deco style horse shoe top adorned with wound old European diamonds and
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Orchidea 4.04ct Tanzanite Diamond Tsavorite 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, US
A perfectly-matched pair of square emerald cut Tanzanites from Tanzania are bezel-set at the center
Category

2010s French Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Laura Gallon 18K White Gold Blue-Green Tourmaline Sapphire Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, US
bracelet made by Laura's great grandfather in 1925. Lost to time, the bracelet resurfaced nearly 100 years
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2010s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

1930 s German Ring solid 14K Gold 15 ct Citrine Ø6.5 US / 10.7gr
Located in SE
German Art-Deco cocktail ring from ca 1930s. Solid rosy 14K Rose Gold ornamental frame with bezel
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold

1943 Men Unisex Signet Ring 6ct. Blood stone solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 2.2gr
Located in SE
Unisex type Signet Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with carved shoulders and claw set Blood - stone
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Other, 18k Gold

Antique Ring natural 12ct Citrine Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø US 7.25 / 7.5gr
Located in SE
A Citrine Ring, band with divided shoulders and crown in solid 14ct Greenish Yellow Gold featuring
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Ring natural 35 ct. Citrine solid 14K Rose Gold Ø7.25 US / 17gr
Located in SE
Polish Art -Deco period cocktail ring. Solid rosy 14K Rose Gold ornamental frame with bezel set
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Vintage 1930s Polish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

J.E. Caldwell Citrine and Diamond Bracelet
By J.E. Caldwell Co.
Located in New York, NY
accents, this bracelet exemplifies timeless sophistication and Art Deco-inspired luxury. The intricately
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20th Century American Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Ring Ruby Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Ø 5 US/ 4.4gr
Located in SE
A Ring with crown in White Gold or Platinum on solid 18K Yellow Gold band holding lab -made Red
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Ring 1 ctw. Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver US6 / 3.8gr
Located in SE
Old European Diamond cluster Ring with carved shoulders in solid 18ct Yellow Gold with Silver
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

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Art Deco Gold Emerald Bracelet For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the art deco gold emerald bracelet you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 123 vintage editions and 41 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an art deco gold emerald bracelet 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. Creating an art deco gold emerald bracelet has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Luigi Ferrara, Coomi and Royaal Stones Ltd are consistently popular. An art deco gold emerald bracelet can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 103 Emerald versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and oval cut alternatives. When shopping for an art deco gold emerald bracelet, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Art Deco Gold Emerald Bracelet?

The price for an art deco gold emerald bracelet starts at $377 and tops out at $150,000 with these bracelets, on average, selling for $8,988.

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.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.