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Art Déco Platinum Diamond Ruby Bird Brooch
Art Déco Platinum Diamond Ruby Bird Brooch

Art Déco Platinum Diamond Ruby Bird Brooch

Located in Zurich, CH

Adorable Art Déco platinum, diamond and ruby bird brooch. Hand crafted in platinum, this whimsical

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Charming Art Deco Marcasite Bird Brooch
Charming Art Deco Marcasite Bird Brooch

Charming Art Deco Marcasite Bird Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Small but charming Art Deco Marcasite Bird brooch from the 1920's. Exquisite detailing with a

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Art Deco 0.47ct Diamond Bird Brooch, c.1920s
Art Deco 0.47ct Diamond Bird Brooch, c.1920s

Art Deco 0.47ct Diamond Bird Brooch, c.1920s

Located in London, GB

This exquisitely detailed Art Deco brooch has been crafted in the likeness of a swooping bird. The

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Copper and Silver Dove Bird Brooch Pin
Art Deco Copper and Silver Dove Bird Brooch Pin

Art Deco Copper and Silver Dove Bird Brooch Pin

By Coro

Located in Chesterland, OH

Introducing a magnificent Art Deco Sterling Silver Dove Bird Pin that exudes timeless elegance and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Silver, Copper

Unusual Art Deco French Paste Bird
Unusual Art Deco French Paste Bird

Unusual Art Deco French Paste Bird

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Art Deco French Paste Bird designed as a stickpin with genuine feather decoration. Hand set

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Bird House Jelly Belly
Art Deco Bird House Jelly Belly

Art Deco Bird House Jelly Belly

Located in New York, NY

Unusual and charming Art Deco Jelly Belly in the form of a bird house with with pave accents

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Charming Art Deco Perched Bird Clip
Charming Art Deco Perched Bird Clip

Charming Art Deco Perched Bird Clip

Located in New York, NY

Charming Art Deco Perched Bird Clip from the 1930's. Vibrant polychrome enamels are used on this

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

French Art Deco Parrot Bird Brooch Pin Rock Crystal Sterling Silver Black Onyx
French Art Deco Parrot Bird Brooch Pin Rock Crystal Sterling Silver Black Onyx

French Art Deco Parrot Bird Brooch Pin Rock Crystal Sterling Silver Black Onyx

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning antique Art Deco French Parrot Bird Brooch with a Rock Crystal square frame

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Carved Coral Bird and Fruit Clip
Art Deco Carved Coral Bird and Fruit Clip

Art Deco Carved Coral Bird and Fruit Clip

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Art Deco Carved Coral Clip of birds and fruits set in sterling. Hand carved in China circa

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Mazer Fruit Salad Bird Brooch
Mazer Fruit Salad Bird Brooch

Mazer Fruit Salad Bird Brooch

By Mazer

Located in New York, NY

Amazing and Rare Mazer Fruit Salad Bird Brooch from the 1930's. A large gilt bird's head with pave

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Art Deco Era Enamel Blue Bird Fur Clips
Vintage Art Deco Era Enamel Blue Bird Fur Clips

Vintage Art Deco Era Enamel Blue Bird Fur Clips

Located in Montgomery, AL

We are loving these unique beauties!! They are original vintage fur clip brooches. The birds are

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Mexican Sterling Vermeil Exotic Bird Brooch
Mexican Sterling Vermeil Exotic Bird Brooch

Mexican Sterling Vermeil Exotic Bird Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Charming Mexican Sterling Vermeil Exotic Bird Brooch from the 1940's. An abstract repousse bird

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Rare Trifari Art Deco Birds on Branch, Alfred Phillipe
Rare Trifari Art Deco Birds on Branch, Alfred Phillipe

Rare Trifari Art Deco Birds on Branch, Alfred Phillipe

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Super Rare Trifari Art Deco Birds on Branch by Alfred Phillipe circa 1930's. Beautiful design of 2

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Mauboussin Art Deco Love Birds Ruby and Diamond Pin, ca. 1920s
Mauboussin Art Deco Love Birds Ruby and Diamond Pin, ca. 1920s

Mauboussin Art Deco Love Birds Ruby and Diamond Pin, ca. 1920s

By Mauboussin

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

Mauboussin Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Lovebirds Pin, ca. 1920s A very romantic Art Deco pin from

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Cartier Lapis Lazuli, Nephrite & Diamond Bird Brooch Circa 1930
Cartier Lapis Lazuli, Nephrite & Diamond Bird Brooch Circa 1930

Cartier Lapis Lazuli, Nephrite & Diamond Bird Brooch Circa 1930

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A jewel of wit, color, and Art Deco precision. This exceptional Cartier brooch captures a moment

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Platinum

Important Trifari Alfred Phillippe Fruit Salad Bird Brooch
Important Trifari Alfred Phillippe Fruit Salad Bird Brooch

Important Trifari Alfred Phillippe Fruit Salad Bird Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Rare Trifari Alfred Phillippe massive bird brooch of rhodium plate base metal. The wings are

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal

Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Circle Bird Pin Brooch
Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Circle Bird Pin Brooch

Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Circle Bird Pin Brooch

By Georg Jensen

Located in Baltimore, MD

Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Circle Bird Pin Brooch Metal: Sterling silver 925 Weight: 6.2

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Old or Antique Chinese Solid Silver & Carved Carnelian Bird Brooch
Old or Antique Chinese Solid Silver & Carved Carnelian Bird Brooch

Old or Antique Chinese Solid Silver & Carved Carnelian Bird Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed antique Chinese brooch. With a carnelian gemstone carved in the form of two birds

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Silver

Antique French 18kt Gold Bird Brooch with rubies and pearls
Antique French 18kt Gold Bird Brooch with rubies and pearls

Antique French 18kt Gold Bird Brooch with rubies and pearls

Located in Braintree, GB

Antique French 18kt Gold Bird Brooch Hallmarked with Eagle Early 20th century Circa 1920. This

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

14k Yellow gold Bird Antique Polki Diamond Brooch/Pendant handcrafted
14k Yellow gold Bird Antique Polki Diamond Brooch/Pendant handcrafted

14k Yellow gold Bird Antique Polki Diamond Brooch/Pendant handcrafted

Located in Chicago, IL

14k Yellow gold Bird Antique Polki Diamond Brooch/Pendant handcrafted Antique Multiple use brooch

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Paris 18kt Gold Bird Brooch with Ruby Eye, Circa 1920s
Boucheron Paris 18kt Gold Bird Brooch with Ruby Eye, Circa 1920s

Boucheron Paris 18kt Gold Bird Brooch with Ruby Eye, Circa 1920s

By Boucheron

Located in Braintree, GB

An exquisite Boucheron Paris bird brooch crafted in finely textured 18kt yellow gold, dating from

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Silvorra 5.35ct Colorful Opal Sapphire Ruby & Diamond Bird Motif Brooch Pendant
Silvorra 5.35ct Colorful Opal Sapphire Ruby & Diamond Bird Motif Brooch Pendant

Silvorra 5.35ct Colorful Opal Sapphire Ruby & Diamond Bird Motif Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Crafted in luminous 925 sterling silver, this exquisite brooch cum pendant is designed in an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Baroque Australian Pearls Diamonds Sapphires 14 Kt Yellow White Brooch Birds
Baroque Australian Pearls Diamonds Sapphires 14 Kt Yellow White Brooch Birds

Baroque Australian Pearls Diamonds Sapphires 14 Kt Yellow White Brooch Birds

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

Charming and refined, this brooch is crafted in 14k (585/1000) yellow gold in a delightful Art Deco

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Coro Bird of Paradise Lyre Bird
Coro Bird of Paradise Lyre Bird

Coro Bird of Paradise Lyre Bird

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

Rare Art Deco Coro Lyre Bird brooch of pastes and ombre technicolor enamels from the 1940's. The

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Gilt Metal

Silvorra Vintage-Inspired Opal Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Bird Brooch Cum Pendant
Silvorra Vintage-Inspired Opal Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Bird Brooch Cum Pendant

Silvorra Vintage-Inspired Opal Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Bird Brooch Cum Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite brooch cum pendant is crafted in 925 sterling silver and showcases a striking

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Tourmaline Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Flying Bird Vintage Style Pearl Brooch
Tourmaline Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Flying Bird Vintage Style Pearl Brooch

Tourmaline Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Flying Bird Vintage Style Pearl Brooch

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

A stunning brooch cast in 18 karat gold. It is hand set 3.84 carats tourmaline, .15 carats emerald

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Mid-20th Century 18KT White Gold Bird Brooch with Pavé Diamonds and Ruby Accents
Mid-20th Century 18KT White Gold Bird Brooch with Pavé Diamonds and Ruby Accents

Mid-20th Century 18KT White Gold Bird Brooch with Pavé Diamonds and Ruby Accents

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

cm, making it the perfect size for any outfit. Designed to look like a stylized bird, the brooch is

Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Early Marcel Boucher Enamel Bird of Pradise
Early Marcel Boucher Enamel Bird of Pradise

Early Marcel Boucher Enamel Bird of Pradise

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Early rare Art Deco Marcel Boucher Enamel Bird of Paradise brooch with signature pearlized enamel

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Enamel

Early Marcel Boucher Enamel Bird of Paradise
Early Marcel Boucher Enamel Bird of Paradise

Early Marcel Boucher Enamel Bird of Paradise

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Rare, early Marcel Boucher Enamel Bird of Paradise from the 1930's. Enameled in tones of garnet red

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Enamel

Diamond sapphire green emerald and ruby brooch 18k white gold
Diamond sapphire green emerald and ruby brooch 18k white gold

Diamond sapphire green emerald and ruby brooch 18k white gold

Located in London, GB

Gorgeous art deco parrot brooch in 18k white and yellow gold. Composed of round brilliant diamonds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco Pink Flamingo Enamel Flower Brooch Sterling Silver Marcasite 1920 Bird
Art Deco Pink Flamingo Enamel Flower Brooch Sterling Silver Marcasite 1920 Bird

Art Deco Pink Flamingo Enamel Flower Brooch Sterling Silver Marcasite 1920 Bird

Located in New York, NY

This is a fabulous and very rare enamel and marcasite Art Deco Pink Flamingo Bird in a flower

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Marcasite, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Art Deco Bird Giardinetti Brooch
Antique Art Deco Bird Giardinetti Brooch

Antique Art Deco Bird Giardinetti Brooch

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A spectacular Art Deco brooch featuring a giardinetti scene, complete with bird perched on the

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Copper and Silver Dove Bird Brooch Pin
Art Deco Copper and Silver Dove Bird Brooch Pin

Art Deco Copper and Silver Dove Bird Brooch Pin

By Coro

Located in Chesterland, OH

Simply Fabulous! Dynamic Art Deco Sterling Silver Dove Bird Pin, measuring an impressive 3.5” (90mm

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Silver, Copper

Art Deco Style White Gold Diamond Bird and Flower Brooch
Art Deco Style White Gold Diamond Bird and Flower Brooch

Art Deco Style White Gold Diamond Bird and Flower Brooch

Located in Pikesville, MD

Circa 1950's, this beautiful Art Deco Style detailed brooch is adorned with diamonds, emeralds

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Art Deco 1930s Coral Color Celluloid Bird Brooch
Vintage Art Deco 1930s Coral Color Celluloid Bird Brooch

Vintage Art Deco 1930s Coral Color Celluloid Bird Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Art Deco 1930s brooch is designed with a perched bird in a coral color in celluloid

Category

Vintage 1930s Brooches

1930s Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Platinum Bird Brooch
1930s Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Platinum Bird Brooch

1930s Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Platinum Bird Brooch

Located in Portland, ME

18K Yellow gold and platinum emerald, diamond and ruby bird brooch. The brooch depicts 3 birds

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

1930s Bakelite Dove with Olive Branch Bird Brooch Pin
1930s Bakelite Dove with Olive Branch Bird Brooch Pin

1930s Bakelite Dove with Olive Branch Bird Brooch Pin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This heavily carved bakelite brooch dates from the 1930s, and depicts a bird in flight clutching an

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

RARE 1930s Brimmed Hat Brooch/Pin with Celluloid Bird detail
RARE 1930s Brimmed Hat Brooch/Pin with Celluloid Bird detail

RARE 1930s Brimmed Hat Brooch/Pin with Celluloid Bird detail

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A RARE 1930s Brimmed Hat Brooch/Pin with an unusual painted celluloid bird detail is doubly figural

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Garnet Bird Brooch in Sterling Silver & Goldplate
Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Garnet Bird Brooch in Sterling Silver & Goldplate

Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Garnet Bird Brooch in Sterling Silver & Goldplate

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Colorful Gemstone Sterling Silver and Vermeil Bird Brooch! the embellished Sterling and Vermeil Accent

Category

20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Small Happy Bird Brooch Pin in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Turquoise Belly
Small Happy Bird Brooch Pin in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Turquoise Belly

Small Happy Bird Brooch Pin in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Turquoise Belly

Located in Miami, FL

A magnificent brooch in the form of a small bird perched upon a small branch. This brooch is filled

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Carved Jade Platinum 18 Karat White Gold Floral Bird Brooch
Art Deco Diamond Carved Jade Platinum 18 Karat White Gold Floral Bird Brooch

Art Deco Diamond Carved Jade Platinum 18 Karat White Gold Floral Bird Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an oval shaped jade slab carved to depict two birds perched among flowers and berries

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Jade, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

CARTIER Art Deco Carved Ruby Bird Diamond Pin
CARTIER Art Deco Carved Ruby Bird Diamond Pin

CARTIER Art Deco Carved Ruby Bird Diamond Pin

By Cartier

Located in New Orleans, LA

CARTIER Art Deco Carved Ruby Bird Diamond Pin

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Bird Brooch, circa 1920s
Art Deco Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Bird Brooch, circa 1920s

Art Deco Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Bird Brooch, circa 1920s

Located in London, GB

This delicate little brooch is made in the shape of bird in a basket all in platinum. The bird and

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Onyx Platinum 18 Karat Gold Bird Stickpin
Art Deco Diamond Onyx Platinum 18 Karat Gold Bird Stickpin

Art Deco Diamond Onyx Platinum 18 Karat Gold Bird Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a highly stylized geometric Origami bird With calibrè cut onyx set at beak and each

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Bird On A Feather Brooch
Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Bird On A Feather Brooch

Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Bird On A Feather Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Brooch designed as stylized chick bird perched atop a feather Pavé set throughout with rose cut

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco 2.00ct Diamond and Ruby Bird Brooch Pair, c.1920s
Art Deco 2.00ct Diamond and Ruby Bird Brooch Pair, c.1920s

Art Deco 2.00ct Diamond and Ruby Bird Brooch Pair, c.1920s

Located in London, GB

Dating to the 1920s this pair of bird brooches are truly unique. A total of 1.00 carat of old cut

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Coral Emerald Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Bird Brooch in 18K White Gold
Coral Emerald Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Bird Brooch in 18K White Gold

Coral Emerald Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Bird Brooch in 18K White Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

Art Deco-style bird brooch featuring a diamond-studded bird perched on a coral cloud. Emeralds form

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Marcus & Co Sapphire Diamond Bird Brooch

Marcus & Co Sapphire Diamond Bird Brooch

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco sapphire and diamond bird brooch, set with old cut and single cut diamonds, with

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

White Gold Emerald Diamond and Ruby Bird Brooch, 1940s
White Gold Emerald Diamond and Ruby Bird Brooch, 1940s

White Gold Emerald Diamond and Ruby Bird Brooch, 1940s

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A cute late Art Deco bird brooch, circa 1940s. The bird body centres an emerald cabochon, weighing

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Gold

Emerald Cabochon Diamond and Ruby Bird Brooch, ca. 1940s
Emerald Cabochon Diamond and Ruby Bird Brooch, ca. 1940s

Emerald Cabochon Diamond and Ruby Bird Brooch, ca. 1940s

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A cute late Art Deco bird brooch, circa 1940s. The bird body centres an emerald cabochon, weighing

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Gold

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Art Deco Brooch Bird For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact art deco brooch bird you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Platinum, Silver and Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for an art deco brooch bird may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An art deco brooch bird from Alfred Philippe for Trifari, Cartier and Coro — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at an art deco brooch bird featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also rose cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. Finding an art deco brooch bird for sale for women should be easy, but there are 21 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Art Deco Brooch Bird?

Prices for an art deco brooch bird can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $129 and can go as high as $65,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,388.

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.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.