Art Deco Paste Jewelry
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Brooches
Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Clamper Bracelets
Gilt Metal
20th Century European Art Deco Brooches
Tourmaline, Silver
Vintage 1920s More Necklaces
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Link Bracelets
Silver
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Fashion Rings
10k Gold
20th Century European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver
20th Century Turkish Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco More Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Base Metal
20th Century British Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
20th Century British Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cufflinks
Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Brooches
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Drop Earrings
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Rhodium, Base Metal
20th Century Art Deco Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Emerald, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s French Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Link Bracelets
Early 20th Century Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Vanity Items
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Cluster Rings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Earrings
Zircon, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Onyx, Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Silver
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Silver
Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Marcasite, Silver
Vintage 1930s German Choker Necklaces
Quartz, Base Metal
20th Century More Bracelets
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Silver
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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.
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- What is art deco jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
- Is Art Deco jewelry valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Yes, some Art Deco jewelry is valuable. Jewelry from the 1920s and ’30s has remained consistently popular. It experienced a major revival in the 1960s, and even today, jewelry makers continue to be inspired by the period. As a result, demand for Art Deco jewelry is typically high, but the actual value of a piece depends on its style, maker, age and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help you determine how much your jewelry is worth. Explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023There are many differences between Edwardian and Art Deco jewelry. Antique Edwardian jewelry is named for King Edward VII of Great Britain, who ruled from 1901 until 1910, while the Art Deco period emerged later. Jewelry created in the Art Deco style was made during the 1920s and ’30s. During the Edwardian era, pearls were more valuable than diamonds, and jewelry was all about the exquisite diamond, platinum and pearl creations made by such famous names as Cartier and Boucheron. Cartier also created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined Art Deco, an era that saw designers drawing on Egyptian adornment and African art, and accessories featuring jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. Shop antique Art Deco and Edwardian jewelry on 1stDibs.
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