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Marcel Boucher Art Deco Sterling Vermeil Skater
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Charming Marcel Boucher Sterling Vermeil Skater from the 1940's. Dramatic depiction in sterling
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Anklets

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Trumpet Vase by S.Kirk and Son for Winged Foot Golf Club
By Kirk Son
Located in New York, NY
This delightfully scaled Art Deco Sterling Trumpet Vase by S.Kirk and Son originates from the
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver

1915 Art Deco Sterling Silver Enamel Aztec Cufflinks
Located in Lexington, KY
These are a magnificent set of Art Deco cufflinks in sterling silver with a fantastic Aztec design
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Sterling Silver Rock Quartz Crystal Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning rock quartz crystal necklace from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in sterling silver
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art deco sterling silver teapot hallmarked in 1930
By Deakin Francis
Located in London, London
, Sterling Silver Teapot, is in the art deco taste, with stepped detailing to the base and lid. The teapot
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver and Marcasite Flower Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
sparkling look. This pretty 1930s Art Deco marcasite ring is crafted in sterling silver. The floral shaped
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver, Hematite And Marcasite Necklace
Located in North Miami, FL
This elegant lovely vintage art deco necklace is a semi precious stone of hematite set against
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Hematite, Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Walker Hall Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Inkwell
By Walker Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
this impressive antique inkwell is plain and unembellished, with applied iconic Art Deco style tiered
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver-Mounted Cocktail Shaker
Located in New York, NY
Unususual, Art Deco Period, sterling silver-mounted cocktail shaker, Birmingham, England, year
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Candle Holders
By Adie Brothers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver and enamel Art
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20th Century Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Sterling Silver Compact and Card Case
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautifully crafted Art Deco period Sterling Silver Lady's Compact or necessaire. This
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco Sterling Sapphire Paste Earrings 1920s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Antique deco sapphire earrings crafted in sterling silver and set with paste stones
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Georg Jensen Art Deco Sterling Silver Bowl 823
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen Art Deco bowl, design #823 by Sigvard Bernadotte from 1938. A plain
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20th Century Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Asprey Art Deco Sterling Silver Shagreen Magnifying Glass
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Bath, GB
. The 20s and 30s were a golden age for Asprey. It embraced the new style, now known as ‘Art Deco’ but
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Art Deco Sterling Silver Picture Frame
By Tiffany Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A lovely vintage Art Deco style sterling silver picture frame By Tiffany & Co. USA, Circa Late
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Centrepiece Bowl, Birmingham 1938
By Joseph Cook Sons
Located in London, London
the Art Deco taste, featuring reed detailing to the centre, and lion masks to the handles. The
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Art Deco Sterling Silver Picture Frame
By Walker Hall
Located in Bath, GB
traditional to ultra-modern. Made from English sterling silver, the backing from solid English Oak with a
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Deakin Francis Art Deco Sterling Silver Photograph Frame
By Deakin Francis
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver photograph frame in the Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver 925 Filigree Cup/Goblet
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a silver 925 filigree cup/goblet. It is entirely decorated with very well done filigree work. There are large sizes of hearts and long diamonds adorning the bowl part of the ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George V Art Deco Sterling Silver Column Table Lamp Dated 1927
Located in London, GB
This is an impressive large antique George V Art Deco sterling silver table lamp bearing hallmarks
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Vintage 1920s English George IV Table Lamps

Materials

Silver

Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver Compact Case by
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Cartier compact case in Art Deco style, circa 1930s. Sterling silver with gold gilt interior
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver ABC Block / Cube Form Coin Bank
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco coin or piggy bank. In sterling silver. In a thick-gauged cube form of an ABC
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Green and Blue Enamel Cufflinks
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning pair of Art Deco links is in sterling silver and features bright blue guilloche
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver, Carnelian and Marquisette Necklace
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage art deco vintage carnelian, sterling silver and marquisette necklace lays
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Art Deco Sterling Silver Candy Bowl 580A
By Harald Nielsen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A hammered sterling silver Georg Jensen Art Deco candy bowl, design #580A by Harald Nielsen in 1929
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20th Century Art Deco Serving Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Tea Coffee Set English 1931
By Roberts Belk Ltd. 1
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Heavy Sterling Silver 5-piece Art Deco Tea and Coffee Set, English hallmarked Sterling Silver for
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco - Sterling Silver Tray - London 1936 - Goldsmiths Silversmiths
By Goldsmiths Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
Tray, is in the Art Deco taste. The tray measures 1.25"(3cm) tall, by 22.75"(55.5cm) wide over the
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mary Gage Art Deco Sterling Silver Rock Crystal Cabochon Stone Cuff Bracelet
Located in Southampton, NJ
Mary Gage 1930s Art Deco Sterling and Rock Crystal Cabochon Stone Cuff Bracelet Handmade pinned
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Cartier, English-Made Art Deco Sterling Silver Box, 1944
By Jacques Cartier
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent and highly collectable box by the famous house of Cartier, this piece made in England, fully hallmarked for London 1944 together with the initials for Jacques Cartier. ...
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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

1920 Art Deco Sterling Silver Green Black Enameled Cufflinks
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a spectacular pair of 1920s Art Deco enameled cufflinks perfect for any man who likes to
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Two French Art Deco Sterling Silver Wine Bottle Holders
Located in CA, CA
An elegant set of two French Art Deco bottle holders, formed from a modest and minimal silver frame
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver

Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Miniature Desk Timepiece circa 1920s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful miniature desk timepiece, rectangular case with blue enamel, accented by silver bands, centering a circular brushed silvered dial with gilt Arabic numerals, dial signed C...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

1925, Art Deco Sterling Silver Green and Red Enamel Cufflinks
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a handsome pair of 1925 Art Deco cufflinks crafted in sterling silver with a stunning
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Enamel, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver White and Yellow Enamel Krementz Cufflinks
By Krementz Co
Located in Lexington, KY
These awesome Deco cufflinks by Krementz are in sterling silver and feature bright yellow and white
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Sterling Silver, Marcasite Chrysoprase Quartz Earrings, 1920 s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant art deco drop earrings designed in sterling silver accented with green chrysoprase quartz
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Dragon Head Earrings with Emerald Tassel
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of dragon head post earrings with emerald tassels. These sterling dangle earrings
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2010s Turkish Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea and Coffee Service
By Stower Wragg Ltd. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stepped Art Deco style. The cream jug and sugar bowl are fitted with C shaped sterling silver handles
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Vintage 1960s British Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Mystic Topaz Opal Ring Size 7
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful, detailed ring is sterling silver. It is a modern ring made from original art deco
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, Topaz, Sterling Silver

Pair of Art Deco Silver Candelabra
By Adie Brothers
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Art Deco sterling silver candelabra made by Adie Brothers and hallmarked Birmingham 1947
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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Wachenheimer Bros. American Art Deco Sterling Silver Guilloche Enamel Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of American Art Deco cufflinks. In sterling silver. With red or crimson guilloche
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

1925 Art Deco Sterling Silver Marcasite and Carnelian Cherry Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a fantastic pair of original Art Deco earrings in sterling silver featuring bright
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Set of 4 American Art Deco Cordial Cups
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 American Art Deco sterling silver small tapered cone shaped cordial cups resting on a
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Art Deco Salt Cellars
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer you this pair of Art Deco sterling silver salt cellars from the 1920s
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

FRENCH 1920 Art Deco Sterling 18Kt Gold Cigarette Vesta Striker
Located in Miami, FL
France. Period: Art-Deco, 1920-1925. Materials: .900 Sterling silver, 18kt yellow gold, 18kt rose gold
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Oval Sterling Silver Biscuit Box by Hukin Heath Birmingham, 1927
By Hukin Heath
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1927 by Hukin & Heath, this handsome, Art Deco, sterling silver biscuit
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Reticulated Centerpiece Bowl
By Tiffany Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period sterling silver centerpiece bowl or bread bowl By
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co Art Deco Sterling Silver Oval Pocket Watch by Longines
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boston, MA
An art deco Tiffany & Co. pocket watch crafted in sterling silver. The oval watch features a
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Round Serving Platter on Raised Base Tiffany
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, Art Deco, sterling silver round serving platter on pedestal base, Tiffany and Co., New
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco Sterling Rock Crystal Line Brooch 1920s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An Antique Deco rock crystal brooch. Synonymous with the Art Deco period, rock crystal remains a
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Vintage 1920s Brooches

Rare Art Deco Tiffany Sterling Silver Tray on Low Pedestal Base
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rare, Art Deco, sterling silver tray on low pedestal base, Tiffany and Company, New York, year
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art deco sterling silver Hanukkah Menorah or Hunukkiah made in 1938
By Britton, Gould Co
Located in London, London
Menorah, is in the art deco taste. The menorah measures 10.5"(26.5cm) tall, by 10.5"(26.5cm) wide, by 3.5
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Religious Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

Jay Flex, Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Rhinestone Necklace, circa 1930s
Located in Chatham, CA
JAY FLEX - Art Deco antique sterling silver and rhinestone necklace - featuring a palmette designed
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Early 20th Century Canadian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sleek Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigarette Box by Cohen Charles, 1922
By Cohen Charles
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Chester in 1922 by Cohen Charles this sleek George V antique sterling silver
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver Cafe Au Lait Set with Tray
By Mappin Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage George VI English sterling silver Art Deco café au lait
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Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

4 piece art deco sterling silver tea set - hallmarked in 1937
By William Adams
Located in London, London
Silver 4 Piece Tea Set, is in the art deco taste, plain in design, and with angular handles, sunken
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
By Ollivant Botsford
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
twelve persons, in the Art Deco style; an addition to our canteen of cutlery collection. The pieces of
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20th Century English Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Egyptian Revival Enamel Bracelet Art Deco Sterling Silver Antique Pharaoh
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING EGYPTIAN REVIVAL BRACELET DATING TO THE ART DECO PERIOD WITH MAGNIFICENT IMAGES
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Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Link Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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Art Deco Sterling For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact art deco sterling you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using silver, sterling silver and gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 3055 vintage or 4014 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an art deco sterling may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 carat and 1 carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic art deco sterling over the years, but those made by Luigi Ferrara, Georg Jensen and Lustre of London are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An art deco sterling can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1666 sapphire versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for an art deco sterling, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Art Deco Sterling?

On average, an art deco sterling at 1stDibs sells for $395, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $500,880 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Sterling
  • 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 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 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 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between Art Deco and mid-century modern (MCM) is that the terms describe two distinct design styles. Art Deco typically refers to pieces produced between the 1920s and 1930s. Furniture produced in this style tends to display bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs, metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. MCM, or mid-century modern, emerged after World War II. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. Designers working in this style frequently used industrial materials, including steel, fiberglass, molded plywood, and alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak. Explore a wide variety of Art Deco and mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The answer to whether Eileen Gray's designs were Art Deco depends on which piece you're considering. Gray was ever-evolving as a designer. By the early 1920s, she was creating geometric works that embodied the essence of Art Deco and the nascent modernist design movement. Some pieces, like her Bricks screen, employ the planar forms favored by Gerrit Rietveld and other De Stijl architects of the Netherlands. Others feature the tubular chrome framing used by Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who are associated with the mid-century modern design style. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Eileen Gray furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The main features of Art Deco are geometry-influenced shapes, bright color schemes and bold patterns. Art Deco architecture and design are both heavily influenced by the Cubism movement, which relied on the use of non-traditional angles and shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Art Deco features bold geometric designs, clean lines and vibrant colors.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco style furniture appeared right before the start of World War I and is defined by sharp lines, vibrant colors and bold patterns. Heavily influenced by geometry, Art Deco furniture was born out of the Cubism movement.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To identify Art Deco furniture, first look for maker's markings in inconspicuous areas. Once you've found them, use trusted online resources to research the manufacturer and determine whether they were active during the Art Deco era, which spanned from the 1920s through the 1930s. You can also look for classic characteristics of Art Deco furniture, such as bold geometric lines and forms, intricate floral motifs, metal accents, mirrored finishes and fine materials such as shagreen, marble, mahogany wood, zebra wood, ebony, exotic animal hides, onyx and mother-of-pearl. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with making identifications. Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Art Deco engagement rings are accessories that were produced during the 1920s and '30s and are characterized by details associated with the Art Deco style. They're often very colorful and feature bold geometric lines as well as gemstones cut in nontraditional ways. While the style got its name from an arts exhibition in Paris in 1925, Art Deco was inspired by Cubism and a shift from Art Nouveau's floral aesthetic. The modern look of Art Deco engagement rings reflects an evolution in fashion, visual art and more, as well as the sweeping societal changes taking hold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage Art Deco engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Art deco lamps come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Vintage art deco-style lamps were made of natural materials such as metal, glass and pottery. You’ll find a variety of art deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.