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18k White Gold Diamond, Ruby Beads and Pearl Abstract Chandelier Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco–inspired chandelier earrings featuring a geometric diamond set openwork top with cascading
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Large Oval White Pearls Sparkling Crystals Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Large Oval White Lustrous Pearls Sparkling Crystals Interlinked Charm
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Large Oval White Pearl Curled Bar Crystals Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Oval White Pearl Curled Bar Crystals Drop Pendant Elegant
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Large Double Lily Camellia Flower Pearls Pendant Elegant Necklace Collar Choker
Located in Wokingham, England
Large Double Lily Camellia Flower White Faux Pearls Pendant Elegant Modernist Necklace Open
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Calla Lily Brooch with Faux Pearl, Enamel Petals Crystal Rhinestones
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage Calla Lily Brooch with Faux Pearl, Enamel Petals Crystal Rhinestones – Elegant Floral
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Enamel

Christian Dior GROSSE 1990 CHC Large Round White Pearl Crystals Clip Earrings
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1990 CHC Vintage Extra Large Round White Pearl Crystals Elegant Clip Earrings
Category

1990s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Oval White Pearl Shining Crystals Clip On Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Oval White Pearl Shining Crystals Clip On Elegant Earrings, Gold Tone
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Ring : Black Pearl on White Brushed Gold with Sapphires
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Unusual vintage ring in white brushed gold with Black Pearl from Tahiti diameter. 7 mm., with ten
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Chanel Vintage 1980s Extra Large Camélia Flower White Pearl Coco Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1980s Extra Large Camélia Flower White Pearl Circle Round Coco Crush Elegant Clip
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano White Beads Pearls Tear Drop Pendant Necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano Vintage Graduated Spherical Whole White Beads Pearls Tear Water
Category

1990s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Modernist German Mother of Pearl and Garnet Silver Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning modernist ring with garnets and mother of pearl on sterling silver by a German Designer
Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Sterling Silver

Cluster Natural White Irregular Pearls Rectangle Gold Half Hoop Pierced Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Cluster Natural White Irregular Pearls Rectangle Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski Element
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Large Red Black Oval Pearl Crystals Clip Earrings
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Vintage Large Red Oval Pearl Cabochon Crystals Black Enamel Elegant
Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Stanley Hagler Vintage Long White Pearls Fruit Grape Leaf Lariat Necklace Belt
By Stanley Hagler
Located in Wokingham, England
Stanley Hagler Vintage 1950s Versatile Extra Long White Beads Pearls Dangle Drop 2 Fruit Grape Leaf
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Earrings Sapphire Drop Carved Mother of Pearl 18 Karat Gold
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Earrings with antiques Macao casinò mother of pearls fiches fine engrave both side, faced sapphire
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Stanley Hagler Vintage Hummingbird Huge Flower Crystals Blue Green Pearl Brooch
By Stanley Hagler
Located in Wokingham, England
Leaf Navy Blue Green Turquoise Beads Pearls Modernist Elegant Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very good
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Crown Trifari 1950s Gold Blossom White Pearls Flower Fruit Leaf Openwork Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Blossom White Pearls Flower Fruit Leaf Openwork Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Huge Pearl Gold Double Layer Flower White Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Huge Large Double Layer Flower White Pearl Elegant Chunky
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Trifari Vintage 1980s Pink Orange Crystals White Pearls Aurora Swirl Floral Set
By Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Trifari Vintage 1980s Pink Orange Enamel Spiral Twist Flower Floral White Pearls Aurora Crystals 2
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Drop Shaped Pearl Multi Gemstone Dangle Earring with Diamonds in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:18.092g, Diamond:2.61ct, Kyanite:4.00ct, MOP:23.92ct, Sapphire:3.11 Size: 75X34"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Kyanite, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Knot Bow Water Drop Pearl Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Knot Bow Water Drop Pearl Crystals Dangle Drop Pendant Elegant
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1950s Vintage Bib Tear Drop Pearls Crystals Netted Lace Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1950s Vintage Bib Tear Water Drop White Pearls Sparkling Crystals Netted Lace Tassel
Category

Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold-filled

Chanel Vintage 1991 3D Large White Pearl Triangle Double Rope Gold Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1991 3D Classic Iconic Large White Pearl Triangle Double Rope Elegant Modenrist Clip
Category

1990s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1960 Beads White Pearls Crystals 3 Layers Choker Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1960s Beads White Pearls Crystals 3 Three Strands Layers Chain Choker Elegant
Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

White Round Pearls Long Drop Tassel Chandelier Elegant Gold Pierced Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
. Material: Faux pearl, gold plated metal. Size: 9.5 cm. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel 1995 Coco Large Gripoix Pink Pearls Crystals Openwork Logo CC Gold Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1995 Coco Large Gripoix Pink White Pearls Crystals Cabochon Openwork Chunky Logo CC
Category

1990s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Fendi Vintage Logo Black F Fendista Crown Pearl Crystal Dome Hoop Clip Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage Baroque Relief Logo Black Enamel F Fendista Crown White Round Circle Pearl Crystals
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Asymmetric Japanese Ukiyo-e Cloud Round Pearl Retro Drop Pierced Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Asymmetric Japanese Ukiyo-e Cloud Round Pearl Retro Pierced Earrings, Swarovski Element Very high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Extra Large Round White Pearl Crystal Dome Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Extra Large Round White Pearl Double Sparkling Crystals Dome Modernist
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s White Round Pearl Swirl Trio Crystals Clip Earrings
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s White Round Circle Pearl Swirl Twist Trio Crystals Flower Triangle
Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Fendi Vintage Logo F Fendista Circle Round White Pearl Water Drop Clip Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage Baroque Logo Double F Fendista Circle Round Button White Pearl Water Tear Drop Dangle
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage 1960s 14K Yellow Gold Jade and Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
] Weight: 3.6 grams Pearls: Cultured, Pinkish Luster, 8 stones, 2.25mm each Jade: Oval cabochon shape
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Givenchy Vintage Textured Tear Water Drop White Pearl Fan Elegant Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Textured Tear Water White Long Pearl Fan Elegant Dangle Drop Clip Earrings
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Fendi Vintage Fendista Logo Black F White Round Pearl Dangle Vine Bar Brooch
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage 1980s Unisex Fendista Logo Black F White Round Circle Pearl Dangle Drop Vine Rope Bar
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Fendi Vintage 1980s Fendista Logo F White Circle Round Pearl Dome Clip Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage 1980s Textured Fendista Logo F White Circle Round Pearl Dome Modernist Clip Earrings
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Symmetric White Trio Oval Pearls Long Bar Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Symmetric White Trio Oval Pearls Long Bar Elegant Modernist
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1980s Vivid White Round Pearl Gold Wavy Poplar Leaf Palm Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Vivid White Round Pearl Wavy Poplar Leaf Palm Elegant
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large White Circle Pearl Openwork Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large White Circle Pearl Openwork Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch, Gold Tone Very
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Vintage 1997 Gripoix Logo CC Red Green Purple Pearls Birds Nest Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1997 Unisex Gripoix Logo CC Red Green Purple Cabochon White Round Circle Pearls
Category

1990s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Dilys Keshi Pearl and Diamonds Transformable Piece in 18 Karat Gold
By Dilys
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An exquisite piece of wearable art. The House of Dilys’ is driven to make luxury wearable – high
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Vintage Large Openwork White Black Pearl Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Vintage Large Openwork White Black Grey Pearls Flourish Blossom Flower
Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Extra Large Oval White Pearl Elegant Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Extra Large Oval White Pearl Glow Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Oval Pearl Drop Circle Crystal Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Oval Pearl Drop Dangle Circle Sparkling Crystal Elegant
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Carved Mother of Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Calcedonio Earrings
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Long earrings with carved mother of pearls, diamonds ct 3, faced sky blu calcedonio 18kt white
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Multi Gemstone Pearl Dangle Earrring with Diamonds Made in 18k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:13.503g, Diamond:0.69ct, Emerald:1.52ct, Jade:7.33ct, Mop:11.31ct, Size: 61X18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Crown Trifari 1950 Gripoix Harlequin Long Beads White Pearl Tassel Bib Necklace
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Unisex Gripoix Harlequin Aurora Baguette Circle Beads Cabochon White Pearls
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Vintage 1995 Long Oval Pearls CC Logo Coco Chain Link Versatile Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1995 Long Oval Pearls CC Logo Coco Chain Link Openwork Versatile Necklace Belt
Category

1990s French Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

24k Gold

Chanel Vintage 1991 Large White Pearl Logo Paris CC Circle Round Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1991 Large White Pearl Logo Paris CC Circle Round Clip Relief Elegant Clip Earrings
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 1998 Beads Pearls Leaf Feather Layer Lattice 3 Set
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 1998 Vintage Luxury Beads White Drop Dangle Pearls Leaf Feather Layer
Category

1990s French Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Crown Trifari 1950 Round Circle White Pearls Openwork Criss Cross Clip Earrings
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Round Circle White Pearls Openwork Criss Cross Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Tone
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Openwork Round Swirl Knot White Pearl Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Unisex Large Openwork Oval Round Swirl Knot Twist White Pearl Elegant
Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Double Two White Pearls Moon Fan Crystals Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearls Balls Circle Round Moon Fan Crystals Pendant Elegant
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Massive Huge Oval White Pearl Flower Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Massive Huge Large Oval White Pearl Flower Interlocked Rope Elegant
Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

White Oval Cluster Pearls Curled Long Drop Dangle Elegant Gold Pierced Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
White Oval Cluster Pearls Curled Long Drop Dangle Elegant Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone, Swarovski
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Fish Brooch Pin Diamonds Onyx Art Deco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
jewel a distinctive art déco look. All of our pearls are untreated: their natural color and high luster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Crown Trifari 1950 White Pearls Openwork Criss Cross Round Circle Chunky Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Vintage Unisex White Pearls Openwork Criss Cross Round Circle Disc Chunky
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 White Aurora Oval Pearl Crystals Gold Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Aurora Oval Pearl Crystals Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

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Art Deco Pearls For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of art deco pearls available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1451 vintage editions and 232 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of art deco pearls made by Art Deco jewelers — as well as those associated with Contemporary — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Tutti Frutti Jewellery, Cartier and Marina J. are consistently popular. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Pearl versions from the 990 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of round cut, old european cut and mixed cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of art deco pearls, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Art Deco Pearls?

Prices for art deco pearls can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $62 and can go as high as $375,000, while art deco pearls, on average, fetch $3,218.

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.

Questions About Art Deco Pearls
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design, celebrating society's growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu. The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Art 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.

    Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.

    The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A few things define Art Deco. Date is one factor, as the style emerged in the 1920s and remained popular during the 1930s. Art Deco design usually includes bold geometric lines and forms or intricate repeating floral motifs. Designers working in this style tended to use expensive materials, such as shagreen or marble, as well as exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Furniture often featured metal accents, mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Art Deco was influenced by a number of things. The discovery of ancient tombs around the turn of the century led to a renewed interest in Egyptian furniture and architecture that inspired Art Deco designers. Art Deco was also informed by Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI style, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession. Shop a large collection of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify Art Deco, look for the characteristics of the period. Furniture produced at the time is generally lacquered metal with a mirror-like glossy finish. Wooden items should be an exotic wood. Most items feature symmetrical designs, and geometric forms were popular motifs during the period. In addition, Art Deco often shows the influence of Hellenistic, Egyptian and Asian designs. Shop a variety of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2023
    Yes, Art Deco rings are timeless by many people's standards. Inspired by architecture, Art Deco jewelry pieces show off intricate geometric designs that have remained stylish decade after decade. Plus, the most commonly used materials during the Art Deco period, like platinum and 14-karat yellow gold, are classics. Shop a variety of Art Deco rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few tell-tale signs you can look for to determine if a ring is from the Art Deco period. The first big sign is if it has a geometric element to it, as this was a big element of all Art Deco designs. Colored stones were also very popular in the period and it’s not uncommon to see sapphires or rubies taking center stage, rather than a diamond. During the Art Deco period, yellow gold was not very common, instead, jewelers crafted pieces of white gold or platinum. Shop a collection of authentic Art Deco jewelry from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The simplest way to make an Art Deco bedroom is to purchase authentic furniture and decorative accents from the 1920s and ‘30s. Top designers from the period include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne and Jules Leleu. Pair authentic Art Deco pieces with a bedding set in a colorful, intricate floral print, or dress up the walls with wallpaper in a geometric motif with hints of gold. The iconic Art Deco movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Find a selection of Art Deco furniture and decor from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The term Art Deco ring means a ring produced in the Art Deco style. Most Art Deco jewelry dates back to the 1920s and 30s and features defined lines and geometric motifs. While a lot of Art Deco rings were 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. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Art Deco rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Art Deco rings are from the era of the 1920s and 1930s. While Art Deco began to emerge a bit earlier than that, the style truly gained momentum after the end of World War I. Rings from the time period often feature geometric motifs, bold colors and designs that were influenced by Cubism, Futurism and other movements in visual art. Diamonds were exceptionally popular, while accent gems such as sapphires, emeralds and rubies brought vivid color to engagement rings and added sophistication and glamour. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between Memphis and Art Deco is that the terms refer to two different design styles. Art Deco emerged in the 1920s, and its pieces often flaunt bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs and ornamental details, such as mirrored finishes and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Named after the Memphis Group, which formed in 1980, Memphis design emphasizes freedom of expression, dizzying patterns and off-the-wall colors. Some people describe it as Art Deco meets Pop art. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Art Deco and Memphis design furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    The Art Deco era is 1925 to 1940.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    In its time, Art Deco went out of style due to shifts in trends. After World War II, designers became more interested in modernism and creating pieces with an emphasis on function and simplicity, a move away from the embellishment and adornment that characterized the Art Deco style. It's important to note that Art Deco never fully disappeared. In fact, many present-day collectors have a passion for pieces produced during the 1920s and ’30s. Shop a large selection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The years between 1920 and 1939 are generally considered to be the age of Art Deco. However, the name of the movement didn't arrive until 1925, when the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris, France, introduced Art Deco design to the world. After the 1930s, Art Deco continued to have an impact, influencing the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern styles. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry, furniture and decorative objects.