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18k White Gold, Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Bracelet, 5.65cttw Diamond and 6.60
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This truly stunning Art Deco bracelet features diamonds and emeralds set into 18k white gold. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Bracelets

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Bracelet with 51.56 Carat Emerald and 15.22 Carat Diamonds
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
An elegant Art Deco bracelet expertly crafted with octagon and marquise shaped Emeralds (51.56
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Modern Bracelets

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco McClelland Barclay Geometric Emerald Bracelet 1930s
Located in Burbank, CA
Offered here is a McClelland Barclay Art Deco gold-plated link bracelet from the 1930s. This
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Link Bracelets

14-Karat Gold Snake Bracelet with Emerald Eyes and Diamonds
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful vintage 14-karat yellow gold diamond and emerald snake bracelet. This bracelet displays
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Fouché Art Deco Horn Wood Emerald Ruby Sapphire Cuff Bracelet
By Fouche
Located in London, GB
Cuff bracelet crafted by hand from ebony wood and African cow horn. The intricate pin-clasp is set
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

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Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate

Art Deco 11 Carat Emerald 18 Karat Gold and Black Enamel Bracelet
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This period Art Deco Emerald bracelet contains 6 Oval Cabochon cut Natural Medium Green Emeralds
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Vintage 1930s Retro Bracelets

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Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

60 Carat Emerald 26 Carat Opal 1 Carat Diamond Art Deco Silver and Gold Bracelet
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
Regal and monumental, this Sterling Silver and 14 Karats Gold bracelet is 8 inches in length, 2
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2010s Art Deco Chain Bracelets

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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Fouché Art Deco Cuff Bracelet Gold Horn Sapphire
By Fouche
Located in London, GB
Bespoke cuff bracelet crafted from African wood and cow horn. Customized 18k gold plate pin-clasp
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

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Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate

18kt Gold Cabochon Emerald Diamond Bracelet
By Kasturjewels
Located in London, W1U 2JG
An alternative tennis bracelet. An intricately crafted bracelet set on 18kt gold (8.160 grams) with
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald Hammered 18 Karat Gold link Bracelet
Located in Lisbon, PT
Emerald hammered 18k Gold Link Bracelet. A Peculiar and captivating 18k Hammered Yellow Gold
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Link Bracelets

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Emerald, 18k Gold

Cuff Bracelet Gold Emerald Ruby Leopard
By Fouche
Located in London, GB
Cuff bracelet crafted from African wood and cow horn. The customizable 18k gold plated pin-clasp is
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate

Cuff Bracelet Art Deco Horn Sapphire
By Fouche
Located in London, GB
Cuff bracelet hand crafted from African wood and cow horn. The intricate pin-clasp is set with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Kenyan Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

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Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate

18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Ladies Bracelet
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
18K Yellow Gold Weight= 8.9 gr Length= 7 Inches Emerald= 2.96 Ct total Year= 2000
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Modern Bracelets

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Emerald, 18k Gold

Sabine Getty Harlequin Emerald Sapphire Gold Tennis Bracelet
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
Emerald: 1.30ct The beautiful Art Deco inspired fine jewellery line consists of all white gold, and
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2010s Italian Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

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Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Plymouth Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Platinum and 14 Karat Gold Women s Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art deco, circa 1930's Plymouth watch with platinum case and 14K white gold adjustable mesh
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum

Beautiful Art Deco Blue Topaz Bangle Bracelet in 925 Silver Over 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A timeless piece from the Art Deco era, this exquisite vintage bracelet exudes elegance and
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Antique 1640s North American Art Deco Bangles

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Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Diamond and Cabochon Emerald Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
emeralds, and 7.64 carats of emeralds all around the bracelet, mounted on a 18 karats white gold casting
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2010s American Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Panther De Cartier Bracelet 18ct Gold Diamonds Emerald Onyx
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Panther De Cartier Bracelet made of 18ct Yellow Gold set with Diamonds on the Panther as well as
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2010s French Art Deco Link Bracelets

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

1.13 Ct Emerald Diamond 18 K White Gold Chain Bracelet
By ALPENGEM
Located in Montreux, VD
a symbol of wealth and good taste. This Art Deco bracelet features a deep green 0.99Ct Zambia
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2010s Art Deco Chain Bracelets

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Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Cuff Bracelet Gold Bespoke Horn Wood Emerald Ruby
By Fouche
Located in London, GB
Cuff bracelet crafted from African ebony wood and cow horn. The customisable 18k gold plate pin
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate

Sabine Getty Harlequin Diamond Sapphire Emerald Gold Tennis Bracelet
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
Sabine Getty 18kt gold Harlequin bracelet set with white diamond, blue sapphire and emerald
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2010s Italian Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

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

La Triomphe 2.00 Carat Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold. 1.00 carat Colombian emerald, round shape. Diamonds: 1.00 Carat, VS
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Modern Bracelets

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

Cuff Bracelet Bespoke Horn Emerald Ruby Fire Opal Gold
By Fouche
Located in London, GB
Cuff bracelet hand crafted from African ebony and cow horn. The customizable 18k gold plate pin
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate

Fouche Gold Horn Sapphire Emerald Ruby Wood Cuff Bracelet
By Fouche
Located in London, GB
Cuff bracelet crafted from engraved jacaranda wood and African cow horn. This customizable 18k gold
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

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Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate

Emerald and Diamond Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet
By carpenter and sons
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
, 18k yellow gold and a silver bezel alloy around the base of the emeralds. This bracelet weighs 41.6
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2010s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Sterling Silver

Cuff Bracelet Emerald Ruby Leopard
By Fouche
Located in London, GB
Cuff bracelet crafted from African wood and cow horn. The customizable 18k gold plate pin-clasp is
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21st Century and Contemporary Kenyan Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate

Nikos Koulis 18 Karat White Gold White Diamond Emerald Bracelet
By Nikos Koulis
Located in Athens, Attic
Nikos Koulis Universe line one-of-a-kind K18 white gold bracelet with 6.30 cts white diamonds, 6.05
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Art Deco More Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Fouche Cuff Bracelet Bespoke Horn Gold Emerald Leopard Wood Ruby
By Fouche
Located in London, GB
gold plate pin-clasp is set with a choice or ruby or emerald cabochon. Inspired by warrior style cuffs
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

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Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate

Fouché Bespoke Gold Horn Sapphire Emerald Ruby Wood Cuff Bracelet
By Fouche
Located in London, GB
Cuff bracelet crafted from engraved jacaranda wood and African cow horn. The customizable 18k gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate

Bracelet with Diamonds in Gold 18 Karats Emeralds and Blue Polish
Located in Milano, IT
Bracelet with Diamonds in Gold 18 Karats Emeralds and Blue Polish. Reminding a Snake, due to its
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chain Bracelets

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold

14 Karat Gold, Plain Buckled Wicker Bracelet with Emerald and Diamond details
Located in Istanbul, TR
request. Plain Buckled Wicker Bracelet is carrying the legacy of the Art Deco Era by having the sparkling
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

14 Karat Gold, Reverse Buckled Wicker Bracelet with Emerald and Diamond Details
Located in Istanbul, TR
14K Yellow Gold, 0.11 Carat Diamond, 0,24 Carat Emerald Our standard length is 17cm. This size may
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Sabine Getty 18 Karat Gold Harlequin Tennis Bracelet with Diamond and Emerald
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
Sabine Getty 18kt white gold Harlequin Tennis bracelet with diamond and emerald. D: ct E: ct
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2010s Italian Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

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

Ruby Sapphire Emerald and Diamond Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
bracelet. Vintage art deco style bracelet. Perfect bracelet for women.
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2010s Art Deco Modern Bracelets

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow S...

14 Karat Diamond and Emerald Ladies Bracelet
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14K White Gold Weight= 8.1 gr Length= 8 Inches Diamond= 0.90 Ct total Emerald= 2 1/2 Ct total
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Victorian Green Emerald and White Diamond Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
emeralds weighing 1.30 carats. Beautiful details and articulated design. 14K White Gold The length of the
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Retro Bracelets

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White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

14.41 Carat T.W. Natural Mined Rose Cut Diamond Emerald 18KT White Gold Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14.41 Carat T.W. Natural Mined Rose Cut Diamond Emerald 18KT White Gold Bracelet** Description
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Modern Bracelets

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Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Greek Key Colombian Emerald Bracelet
Located in METAIRIE, LA
In a Unisex design, this 14 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Key Emerald Bracelet features 7 Graduating
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Vintage 1980s Italian More Bracelets

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Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in Paris, FR
A classical Tennis 18 carat white gold bracelet set with 8 carats of FVVS diamonds in a homogeneous
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

"Tutti Frutti" Bracelet with Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in MADRID, MD
Bracelet of modern manufacture, based on "Art Deco" style models of the 30's. The stones chosen for
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2010s Italian Art Deco Modern Bracelets

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamonds, Sapphire, Ruby and Green Emerald Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This magnificent 18 Karat yellow gold bracelet, features a floral pattern of diamonds, ruby
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Link Bracelets

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire

14 Karat Diamond , Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Ladies Bracelet
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14K Yellow Gold Weight= 8.6gr Length= 8 Inches Diamond= 0.33 Ct total Ruby= 0.32 Ct total
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Modern Bracelets

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

14 Karat Diamond , Emerald, Rubi, Sapphire Ladies Bracelet
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14K White Gold Weight= 9.4gr Length= 8 Inches Diamond= 0.56 Ct total Ruby= 1.25 Ct total
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Modern Bracelets

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

Art Deco Czech Link Bracelet, Green Cats-Eye Chalcedony Glass, 1920s
Located in Burbank, CA
Offered here is an Art Deco link bracelet featuring cats-eye chalcedony glass, from Czechoslovakia
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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Link Bracelets

Yellow Gold Slide Charm Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, butterfly, opal, pearl and emerald. The bracelet measures 20mm wide at its widest charm, and it weighs 45.61
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Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Emerald, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zambian Oval Cut Emeralds 22.18 Carat Diamonds 20.16 18K White Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Art Deco inspired diamond white gold bracelet. Adorned with 30 Zambian oval cut emeralds
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2010s American Contemporary Retro Bracelets

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White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Fine Watch Talisman Bracelet Filled with Vintage Emeralds and Opals
By The Artemisian
Located in Marlton, NJ
this particular band is 2 carats of Vintage Emeralds and Opals taken from antique rings and bracelets
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Retro Bracelets

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Emerald, Opal

Magnificent Colombian Emerald Diamonds Set in 18K White Yellow Gold Unworn
Located in Geneva, CH
Gold Necklace, Earrings, Ring & Bracelet The Emeralds are of Colombians origin Each item is delicately
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2010s Swiss Art Deco More Jewelry

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

Quad Tiered Emerald Old Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Drop Statement Earrings
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
set by hand. The tiered design gives a nod to the Art Deco, showcased in a contemporary setting. Old
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Panthère Pearl Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold Silver
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Panthère with Pearls Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold & Silver 5 Strands of Pearls & 2 Pearshape
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Beaded Bracelets

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Bague Ovale Marquise En or 18 Carats En Diamants Et Émeraudes, Style Art Deco
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
typique de l’époque Art Déco. Sa monture est d’une extrême finesse et d’une grande élégance. Le charme de
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Chic Shagreen Cuff Bracelet-Gold Sterling Gemstone Cat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gorgeous fashion forward Shagreen Cat Cuff Bracelet. Gold over sterling silver laden with Ruby
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20th Century Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Bague en or 18 carats sertie d une Emeraude cabochon et de diamants Art Déco
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
entière satisfaction que ce soit une jolie bague Art Déco, un collier Napoléon III, un bracelet
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bridal Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18 Carat White Gold Amethyst Bracelet with Blue-Lilac, Pink Corunds and Diamonds
By Collection Eigenmann
Located in Den Haag, Zuid Holland
An 18Krt White gold bracelet with 25.69ct 8-angular sharpened Amethyst, 3.25ct blue-lilac Corunds
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Chain Bracelets

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Omega 1970s De Ville Emerald Collection, Emerald-Cut Raised, Oblong Case
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega De Ville 'Emerald' Collection REF. 8271 Gold Dial Emerald-Cut Raised Glass Oblong Case
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Vintage 1970s European Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Round and Baguettes Fashion Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
give a look of Emerald Diamond bracelet with halo diamonds in 18K white gold. All diamonds are re cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baguette Diamond 7.04 Ct. Clamper Bracelet 18 Karat 41.25 Gram White Gold
Located in New York, NY
; the baguette cut manages to be both vintage and contemporary, reminiscent of the Art Deco period while
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Clamper Bracelets

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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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.