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.
Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 4.05ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 4.05 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$280Sale Price|20% Off
New 8.21 Carat Green Tourmaline & Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is very beautiful and rich looking. It has an oval cut green tourmaline stone and is 8.21 carats. The stone measures 14 x 123 mm and is surrounded by diamond cut white sap...
Sapphire, Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver
$360Sale Price|20% Off
New 5.81 Carat 3 Stone Pink Sapphire Rose Gold Plated Sterling Ring Size 7.25
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 7.25. The stones are round cut Pink Sapphires and they total 5.81 carats. The stones measure 7 mm round. Holding the stones in place are prongs that have a small...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
$640Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold 3 Carat Aquamarine & Diamond Filigree Ring Size 7.75
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful ring! The ring is a size 7.75. It is a beautiful fancy pear cut stone and is 3 carats. It measures 12 x 8 mm. It has a small prong held diamond at the base of t...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring - 18 kt. White gold - 1.66ct. tw. Diamond (Natural) - Diamond - GCI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 1.66 carats, set in lustrous 18kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the de...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art-Deco Shield Ring Two-Tone Sapphire Diamonds 14KGold US7.25/ 1.45gr
Located in SE
Early 20th century likely German low -profile shield ring featuring a hand - pierced solid 14K Yellow Gold foundation with 'White Gold/ Platinum miligrained top face plate creating a...
Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, Platinum, 18k Gold
1874 Men Wedding Ring solid 23K Gold ØUS 9.75 / 4.3 gr
Located in SE
Fine 23K Antique Wedding Ring for Men. Hand - engraved continuous ornament around the band of grape leaves, textured clusters of grapes and delicate winding tendrils . Made in Swed...
24k Gold
Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 1.19ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 1.19 carats, set in lustrous 14kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$360Sale Price|20% Off
New 3.40 Carat 3 Stone Pink Sapphire Rose Gold Plated Sterling Ring Size 7
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 7. The stones are baguette cut Pink Sapphires and they total 3.40 carats. The stones measures 6.2 x 4.5 mm. Flanking them are 3 small diamond cut deep pink sapph...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Geometric 0.11 Cts Round Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : A geometric triangular diamond center flanked by fine pave-set shoulders. The piece carries 15 natural diamonds in round/ single cut style, with a combined stated weight of 0...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 2.16ct. tw. Diamond (Natural) - GCI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 2.16 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$296Sale Price|20% Off
New 2.58 Carat Citrine & Diamond Cut Sapphire 14k White Gold PL Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous ring! The ring is a size 7.5. It has 6 oval cut Citrine stones that measure 6 x 4 mm each. They total 2.58 carats. In between the stones are 3 diamond cut champagn...
Citrine, Sapphire, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ring with sapphire and rose cut diamonds up to 0.10ct 18k gold 2.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k rose gold ring set with sapphire and rose-cut diamonds total approx. 0.10 ct – G/H - SI – ring size US 6.5 - EU 17 (53) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 6.4 mm wide...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$320Sale Price|20% Off
New 10.95 Carat Aquamarine & Sapphire 24k Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 6.75. The stone is a fancy oval cut Aquamarine and is 10.95 carats. It measures 14.2 x 12 mm. It is set in a gorgeous 24k Yellow Gold-Plated 925 Sterling Silver ...
Aquamarine, Sapphire, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Go...
$360Sale Price|20% Off
New .75 Carat Diamond Cut Myanmar Ruby 24k W Gold Plated Sterling Ring Size 9
Located in Eagan, MN
This is such a beautiful ring. It is covered with Diamond Cut Myanmar Rubies that are 1 mm each. They are all on a 24k White Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver setting. It's a simple ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold
$280Sale Price|20% Off
New 13.80 Citrine & White Sapphire 24K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The stone is just beautifully cut and exquisite. It is a Golden Honey Citrine stone and is 13.80 carats. It is a fancy cut oval stone and measures 18 x 14 mm and is flanked flower ...
Sapphire, Citrine, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, 24k...
$280Sale Price|20% Off
New 5.5 Carat Green Tourmaline & Blue Topaz & Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 8. The stones are a fancy round cut Green Tourmalines and a Blue Topaz and they total 5.50 carats. The stones measures 9 mm and they are all surrounded by diamond...
Sapphire, Tourmaline, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ring - 18 kt. White gold - 5.25ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 5.25 carats, set in lustrous 18kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the de...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring - 18 kt. White gold - 1.65ct. tw. Diamond (Natural) - Diamond - GCI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 1.65 carats, set in lustrous 18kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the de...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$320Sale Price|20% Off
New 12.86 Carat Oval Cut Red Topaz Rose Gold Plated Sterling Ring Size 6.75
Located in Eagan, MN
This is an amazing statement ring. The ring is a size 6.75. It is a beautiful oval cut Red Topazx stone and is 12.86 carats. It is a very high quality stone. It measures 17.3 x ...
Topaz, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
$300Sale Price|20% Off
New 3.35 Carat Pear Cut Red Sapphire Rose Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This is an amazing ring. The ring is a size 6.5. It is a beautiful pear cut Red Sapphire stone and is 3.35 carats. It is a very high quality stone. It measures 8.8 x 7.8 mm and ...
Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Rose Gold
18k White gold 3.18ct Old European Diamond Solitaire Round Engagement Ring IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 3.18 carats, set in lustrous 18kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the des...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow gold 3.44ct Old European Diamond Solitaire Round Engagement Ring IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 3.44 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the d...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 7.42ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 6.11 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s 18K Yellow Gold 0.40 Carats Emerald & 0.04ct Diamond Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A refined treasure from the 1980s, this vintage band ring captures the clean geometry and bold elegance of the Art Deco era. Crafted in solid 18k yellow gold, the piece features a st...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$360Sale Price|20% Off
925 Sterling Silver 14k Yellow Gold accent .225 Carat Diamond Ring size 7
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is in the same style as some of David Yurman's rings. The band is mainly sterling silver but there is a 14k yellow gold ribbon like trim around the face of the ring. The s...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
$1,376Sale Price|20% Off
14k White Gold .45 Carat Diamond Crisscross Openwork Ring Size 6.5
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful and unique ring! The ring is a size 6.5. It has .45 carats of brilliant cut diamonds on this swirling beauty. The diamonds are G-H in color and SI in clarity. T...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Tanzanite & Emerald 35.2Ct and 0.57Ct Natural Diamond Ring in Silver
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing a mesmerizing Ring in Silver, this exquisite piece showcases a breathtaking combination of gemstones. At the center, a vibrant Tanzanite is surrounded by a rich arrangeme...
Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Silver
Vintage Platinum, Art Deco Style Aquamarine and Diamond Square Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Preloved Aquamarine Ring Platinum Circa 2000s Step into the elegance with this Art Deco inspired Platinum Cluster Ring. At its heart lies a stunning emerald-cut aquamarine, radia...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
New 5.60 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire & Spinel 24k Yellow Gold PL Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This is an amazing ring. The ring is a size 6.25. It is a beautiful fancy cut oval stone and is 5.60 carats. It is a very high quality stone. It measures 10.8 x 9 mm and is surr...
Sapphire, Spinel, Padparadscha Sapphire , 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver,...
Ring - 14 kt. Rose gold - 4.01ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 4.01 carats, set in lustrous 14kt rose gold. The rose gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the desi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ring - 18 kt. White gold - 2.55ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - GWLab
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 2.55 carats, set in lustrous 18kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the de...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade 14k Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Statement Ring Size 7
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful and unique ring! It is a rare find. It is a Modernistic 14k Yellow Gold Teardrop shaped ring with a 14 mm Mabe Pearl as the focal point. The ring face measures 25...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring - 18 kt. White gold - 4.04ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 4.04 carats, set in lustrous 18kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the des...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 3.53ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 3.53 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 2.41ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 2.41 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Platinum, 1920s Original Art Deco Rectangular Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Sapphire Art Deco Ring Platinum Circa 1920s Step into the elegance of the 1920s with this stunning Art Deco ring, featuring a captivating rectangular-shaped natural sapphire at i...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$320Sale Price|20% Off
New 11 Carat Pink Teardrop Sapphire Rose Gold PL Sterling Ring Size 6.25
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is just stunning! It is a size 6.25. It has a large pear shaped pink sapphire stone that total 11 carats. The stone is 16 x 12.3 mm. They are all set in a beautiful for...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Platinum, 1920s Art Deco Three Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring Platinum Circa 1920s Experience the timeless elegance of the 1920s with this stunning Art Deco masterpiece. This exquisite ring features a classic three-ston...
Diamond, Platinum
$368Sale Price|20% Off
c. 1920s Art Deco 10K Gold & Sterling Moss Agate Two-Tone Marquise Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
An exquisite early Art Deco two-tone statement ring from the circa 1920s-1930s, featuring a striking natural bicolor moss agate set in sterling silver with 10K gold accents. The foc...
Agate, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver
Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 6.12ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 6.12 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Mosaic Baguette Cut Split-Shank Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Featuring a unique split-shank band, this ring creates a sense of openness and lightness on the finger, while the elevated central setting adds a touch of structural drama. he center...
14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold and Platinum, Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 This exquisite Edwardian ring showcases a stunning rectangular design that elegantly spans across the finger. Set i...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$360Sale Price|20% Off
New 7-Stone 5.85 Carat Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6.25
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is just stunning! It is a size 6.5. It has 7 Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire stones that total 5.85 cts. The stones are 6 x 4 mm. The ring is a size 6.5. They are all set i...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ring - 14 kt. White gold - 1.19ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 1.19 carats, set in lustrous 14kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the de...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Art Deco Style Platinum Turquoise & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Art Deco Style Turquoise & Diamond Ring Platinum Circa 2000s Vintage Art Deco style ring set in platinum, centred with a vivid turquoise cabochon encircled by a halo of bright...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
18ct Gold & Platinum, Deco Style Black Opal and Diamond Oval Shaped Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Black Opal Cluster Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 2000s This exquisite Art Deco-inspired ring showcases a striking oval-shaped cluster design, expertly crafte...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Ring with ruby, old European and brilliant cut diamonds up o 0.86ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with a central Old European cut diamond up to 0.84ct – I/J – Pique1 – and ruby up to 1.00ct and on the shank a brilliant cut diamond up to 0.02ct – F/G – VS...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ring - 14 kt. Yellow gold - 3.00ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 3.00 carats, set in lustrous 14kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the d...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$337Sale Price|25% Off
New 7.20 Carat Deep Pink Topaz 24k Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This ring is just absolutely radiant. It's almost Magenta in color. It is a size 75. It is a beautiful fancy cut Deep Pink Oval stone and is 7.20 Carats. The main stone is 12 x ...
Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Ring - 18K White Gold - 3.75ct - Natural diamond - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 3.75 carats, set in lustrous 18kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the de...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14KT White Gold Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Twist Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
The ring showcases a distinctive crossover or "infinity" design, where two paths of metal twist around each other. One path is set with vibrant blue sapphires, while the other is ado...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,350Sale Price|25% Off
CID 14K Yellow Gold 7.8 Carat London Blue & .15 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
I can't say enough about how beautiful this stunning ring is! The color of this stones is just gorgeous! It is a baguette cut London Blue Topaz and it is 7.87 carats. It is flan...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1921 Wedding Ring solid 23K Gold ØUS 10.5 / 4 gr
Located in SE
Wedding Ring in solid 23K Gold. Made in Sweden. Fragmented hallmarks : Maker's and town , 23K, Year mark: T7 / made in 1921. Worn engraving. The band is 2.6 mm wide. Size : Ø US 10...
24k Gold
$280Sale Price|20% Off
New 8.70 Carat Amethyst & Sapphire Rose Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
I just love the beautiful colors of the stones in this ring. It's just a great combination. The ring is a size 6.25 and just stunning. The main stone is a fancy cut oval cut sapph...
Amethyst, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold
Ring - 14 kt. Yellow gold -1.01ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Ring can be sized free of charge prior to shipping out. Ring size: 54 (EU) / 14 (IT) / 6 ¾ (US) Center Stone: ___________ Natural Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Carat: 1.01 carat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique German Ring natural 0.7ct Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 7.25 / 3.6gr
Located in SE
Old German Ruby and Diamonds Ring hand - made in ca. 1920s- 1930s. Metal is solid 18 Yellow Gold , hallmarked 750. Openwork crown measures 20 mm x 11 mm x 4 mm deep. All stones have ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Platinum, Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Rectangular Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Transport yourself to the elegance of the early 20th century with this breathtaking Edwardian-era ring. Pe...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 2.30ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 2.30 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$320Sale Price|20% Off
Modernist Handmade Carnelian Agate Sterling Ring and Earring Set
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a unique set of sterling silver jewelry. Both the earrings and ring are stamped "925". They are beautifully crafted and have a modernist look to it. The The ring has a thic...
Agate, Carnelian, Sterling Silver
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