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Articulated Art Deco Snake Necklace Belt Rolled Gold  Enamel
Articulated Art Deco Snake Necklace Belt Rolled Gold  Enamel

Articulated Art Deco Snake Necklace Belt Rolled Gold Enamel

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

A striking Art Deco-era flexible snake chain necklace/belt featuring a blue and white enamel head

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Art Deco Crystal Snake Brooch 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Crystal Snake Brooch 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Crystal Snake Brooch 1930s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A Vintage Art Deco Snake Brooch. Black Bakelite set with sparkling crystals for a chic adornment

Category

Vintage 1930s Brooches

Rene Lalique Art Deco Snake Pendant
Rene Lalique Art Deco Snake Pendant

Rene Lalique Art Deco Snake Pendant

By René Lalique

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

of the Art Nouveau style and his creations were celebrated by French artists as Sarah bernard in live

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Diamond-set Snake Ring
Art Deco Diamond-set Snake Ring

Art Deco Diamond-set Snake Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1929, 18k, London, England. The double snake rings speak of "the two of us", and

Category

Vintage 1920s British Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco amethyst diamond emerald 18k yellow gold snake bangle
Art Deco amethyst diamond emerald 18k yellow gold snake bangle

Art Deco amethyst diamond emerald 18k yellow gold snake bangle

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This extraordinary Art Deco snake bangle is a powerful and evocative jewel, embodying the bold

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco amethyst diamond emerald 18k yellow gold snake bangle
Art Deco amethyst diamond emerald 18k yellow gold snake bangle

Art Deco amethyst diamond emerald 18k yellow gold snake bangle

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This extraordinary Art Deco snake bangle is a powerful and evocative jewel, embodying the bold

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 18k White Gold Diamond Onyx and Emerald Snake Bracelet
Art Deco 18k White Gold Diamond Onyx and Emerald Snake Bracelet

Art Deco 18k White Gold Diamond Onyx and Emerald Snake Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

This Art Deco bracelet showcases a mesmerizing snake motif, crafted in 18k white gold and adorned

Category

20th Century Art Deco Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pharmacist Cufflinks In 18ct Gold With Diamonds Asclepius Snake Art Deco
Pharmacist Cufflinks In 18ct Gold With Diamonds Asclepius Snake Art Deco

Pharmacist Cufflinks In 18ct Gold With Diamonds Asclepius Snake Art Deco

Located in Milano, MI

Cufflinks in 18ct gold with rose cut diamonds and emeralds, with Pharmacist symbol from the 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Rose Gold Snake Shiny Ring with Round Cut Diamonds
18k Rose Gold Snake Shiny Ring with Round Cut Diamonds

18k Rose Gold Snake Shiny Ring with Round Cut Diamonds

By Amwaj Jewellery

Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi

Sarab Collection Snake Ring takes its shape from the patterns and marking of the desert

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Silvorra Exclusive Art Deco Style Snake Chain Bracelet in 925 Sterling Silver
Silvorra Exclusive Art Deco Style Snake Chain Bracelet in 925 Sterling Silver

Silvorra Exclusive Art Deco Style Snake Chain Bracelet in 925 Sterling Silver

Located in New York, NY

grams. Featuring a unique textured snake chain design with detailed ends and a secure, easy to use clasp

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Bracelets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Emerald Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Snake Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Emerald Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Snake Ring in 14K Yellow Gold

Emerald Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Snake Ring in 14K Yellow Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total weight: 12.45 g. (approx. total weight) Size: US 3 - 8

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 18 Karat Gold 0.20 Karat White Diamond Snake Dangle  Earrings
Art Deco Style 18 Karat Gold 0.20 Karat White Diamond Snake Dangle  Earrings

Art Deco Style 18 Karat Gold 0.20 Karat White Diamond Snake Dangle Earrings

By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

"Snake " Collection Art Deco Style 18 Karats Yellow Gold 0.20 Karats White Diamond Snake Dangle Design

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique 14k Solid Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Thin Snake Ring Animal Jewelry
Antique 14k Solid Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Thin Snake Ring Animal Jewelry

Antique 14k Solid Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Thin Snake Ring Animal Jewelry

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Antique 14k Solid Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Thin Snake Ring featuring natural diamond of 0.14

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gubelin 14K White Gold Diamond Bezel Deco Dial Snake Bracelet
Gubelin 14K White Gold Diamond Bezel Deco Dial Snake Bracelet

Gubelin 14K White Gold Diamond Bezel Deco Dial Snake Bracelet

By Gubelin Lucerne

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

The watch is a remarkable piece from 1940, showcasing a classic rectangular design that makes it stand out. It is powered by a manual movement, hinting at its traditional craftsmansh...

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

1980 Art Deco Revival Green & Blue Enamel Snake Ring w diamond accents
1980 Art Deco Revival Green & Blue Enamel Snake Ring w diamond accents

1980 Art Deco Revival Green & Blue Enamel Snake Ring w diamond accents

Located in Baltimore, MD

century with the double heads and the diamond accents on each. In essence, this is an Art Deco revival of

Category

Vintage 1980s English Revival Fashion Rings

Materials

Enamel, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Antique Ruby & Diamonds Snake Cocktail Ring in 14k White Gold
Art Deco Style Antique Ruby & Diamonds Snake Cocktail Ring in 14k White Gold

Art Deco Style Antique Ruby & Diamonds Snake Cocktail Ring in 14k White Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

ring can be made in any size please select your size from the drop-down menu WHY CHOOSE US : Jewelry

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Coiled Snake Armlet bangle
Coiled Snake Armlet bangle

Coiled Snake Armlet bangle

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

Antique solid 900 Silver Niello Coiled Snake Armlet Bangle - A captivating piece showcasing

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Art Deco Bangles

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Snake Brooch
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Snake Brooch

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Snake Brooch

Located in London, GB

Here we have an exquisite brooch showcasing a sinuous snake design crafted from 18ct yellow gold

Category

20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Gold Snake Ring with Rudy Eyes
Gold Snake Ring with Rudy Eyes

Gold Snake Ring with Rudy Eyes

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This striking wrap-around snake ring features two intertwined serpents, each detailed with

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold

9ct Gold Snake Chain British Hallmark
9ct Gold Snake Chain British Hallmark

9ct Gold Snake Chain British Hallmark

Located in London, GB

9ct 375 Gold Snake Chain Length 18 Inches Thickness 2mm Weight 5.25 grams Full British Hallmark

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Snake Cufflinks
Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Snake Cufflinks

Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Snake Cufflinks

Located in London, GB

Ruby, sapphire and diamond set snake cufflinks. A matching double sided pair, composed of two

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Gucci Snake Motif Crystal-embellished Bracelet
Gucci Snake Motif Crystal-embellished Bracelet

Gucci Snake Motif Crystal-embellished Bracelet

By Gucci

Located in Brossard, QC

Gold-tone bracelet with a snake motif from Gucci. Encrusted with decorative elements in silver

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Boucheron Trouble Snake Yellow Gold Necklace
Boucheron Trouble Snake Yellow Gold Necklace

Boucheron Trouble Snake Yellow Gold Necklace

By Boucheron

Located in PARIS, FR

quality of the brand’s high jewelry creations. With a total weight of 19.50 grams, it offers a bold yet

Category

Early 2000s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Rare mini Lipstick QUART DE TOUR, France, Vintage Snake Skin Petrol Lighter
Rare mini Lipstick QUART DE TOUR, France, Vintage Snake Skin Petrol Lighter

Rare mini Lipstick QUART DE TOUR, France, Vintage Snake Skin Petrol Lighter

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Black snake skin Gold plated Lipstick shape 42 x 16 mm Collectible In working condition A DESIRABLE

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Peridot Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail "Snakes" Ring
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Peridot Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail "Snakes" Ring

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Peridot Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail "Snakes" Ring

By Luigi Ferrara

Located in Naples, IT

For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Si...

15K Snake Ring in Circular format
15K Snake Ring in Circular format

15K Snake Ring in Circular format

$1,248Sale Price|20% Off

15K Snake Ring in Circular format

Located in North Hollywood, CA

round x 2.50mm round. This ring has a smooth finish and shiny. I just love snake jewelry as it goes

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold

Fabulous 800 Silver Tiger eye stone Cuff Bracelet Snake
Fabulous 800 Silver Tiger eye stone Cuff Bracelet Snake

Fabulous 800 Silver Tiger eye stone Cuff Bracelet Snake

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

by four delicately sculpted snakes on each side. The snakes, a common motif in Straits Chinese

Category

Vintage 1930s Asian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Silver

14K White Gold Snake Head Chain Necklace With Diamonds
14K White Gold Snake Head Chain Necklace With Diamonds

14K White Gold Snake Head Chain Necklace With Diamonds

By Artisan NYC

Located in New York, NY

An elegant snake motif necklace featuring a mesmerising diamond-encrusted head, crafted in 14-karat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold Geometric Ribbed Omega Snake Choker Necklace
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold Geometric Ribbed Omega Snake Choker Necklace

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gold Geometric Ribbed Omega Snake Choker Necklace

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Geometric Pendant Ribbed Omega Snake Choker Collar Modernist

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Egyptian Revival Gold-Filled Enamel Coiled Snake Bangle Bracelet
Antique Egyptian Revival Gold-Filled Enamel Coiled Snake Bangle Bracelet

Antique Egyptian Revival Gold-Filled Enamel Coiled Snake Bangle Bracelet

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

This exquisite antique bangle bracelet beautifully combines the opulence of the Art Deco era with

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Gold-filled, Enamel

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ribbed Omega Snake Ripple Chunky Choker Necklace
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ribbed Omega Snake Ripple Chunky Choker Necklace

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ribbed Omega Snake Ripple Chunky Choker Necklace

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Geometric Pendant Ribbed Omega Snake Choker Collar Modernist

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Button Whole Crystals Omega Snake Mesh Necklace
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Button Whole Crystals Omega Snake Mesh Necklace

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Button Whole Crystals Omega Snake Mesh Necklace

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Button Whole Crystals Omega Snake Mesh Necklace, Gold Plated Very

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Snake chain Moissanite woman's  bracelets 925 Silver woman's chain bracelets
Snake chain Moissanite woman's  bracelets 925 Silver woman's chain bracelets

Snake chain Moissanite woman's bracelets 925 Silver woman's chain bracelets

Located in Chicago, IL

Snake Moissanite Chain adjustable woman's bracelets 925 Silver 925 Sterling Silver Color

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Chain Bracelets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Handcrafted Pave Diamond Snake Wrap Ring In 18KT Yellow Gold
Handcrafted Pave Diamond Snake Wrap Ring In 18KT Yellow Gold

Handcrafted Pave Diamond Snake Wrap Ring In 18KT Yellow Gold

By Artisan NYC

Located in New York, NY

This striking 18KT yellow gold snake ring offers a blend of ancient symbolism and contemporary

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 13 Strands Layers Snake Rope Twist Chain Bracelet
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 13 Strands Layers Snake Rope Twist Chain Bracelet

Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 13 Strands Layers Snake Rope Twist Chain Bracelet

By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Unisex 13 Strands Layers Snake Twist Chain Rope Box Linked Chain

Category

Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold Plate

Caduceus Snake Pendant Necklace Gold Medicine Doctor Hermes Peace Antique
Caduceus Snake Pendant Necklace Gold Medicine Doctor Hermes Peace Antique

Caduceus Snake Pendant Necklace Gold Medicine Doctor Hermes Peace Antique

Located in New York, NY

MYTHOLOGY, AND PEACE AS WELL AS HERMES AND MERCURY, AND LOVERS OF SNAKE JEWELRY. And snake jewelry is all

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

15ct Yellow Gold Jade Ring with Snake Form Shoulders
15ct Yellow Gold Jade Ring with Snake Form Shoulders

15ct Yellow Gold Jade Ring with Snake Form Shoulders

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

of the piece. Flanking the jade are intricately designed snake-form shoulders, adding both symbolism

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold

Vintage .70 Ct Diamond Coiled Snake 18 Kt ring
Vintage .70 Ct Diamond Coiled Snake 18 Kt ring

Vintage .70 Ct Diamond Coiled Snake 18 Kt ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Popular throughout history, meaningful love token, snakes represent eternity and symbolic for many

Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Studs Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Snake Design Natural Pave Diamond Earrings
Studs Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Snake Design Natural Pave Diamond Earrings

Studs Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Snake Design Natural Pave Diamond Earrings

Located in Chicago, IL

Studs Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Snake Design Natural Pave Diamond Earrings Metal: Sterling

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Extra Wide Ribbed Omega Snake Choker Gold Necklace
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Extra Wide Ribbed Omega Snake Choker Gold Necklace

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Extra Wide Ribbed Omega Snake Choker Gold Necklace

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Extra Wide Adjustable Ribbed Omega Snake Choker Necklace, Gold

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Bronte 18k Gold Snake Necklace – 0.07ct Diamond-Accented Serpent Pendant
Bronte 18k Gold Snake Necklace – 0.07ct Diamond-Accented Serpent Pendant

Bronte 18k Gold Snake Necklace – 0.07ct Diamond-Accented Serpent Pendant

Located in Greeneville, TN

: ✓ Meticulously etched snake pendant (15mm length) ✓ 18k yellow gold (hypoallergenic, heirloom-quality) ✓ 0.07ct

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14K Rose Gold Natural Opal & Emerald Snake Ring
14K Rose Gold Natural Opal & Emerald Snake Ring

14K Rose Gold Natural Opal & Emerald Snake Ring

Located in Chesham, GB

This beautiful solid 14K Rose Gold serpentine ring is set with three fiery Opals measuring 2.75mm (0.10" inches), 2.5mm (0.09" inches) and 1.75mm (0.07" inches) along the head and tw...

Category

2010s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds Hammered Handcrafted Snake Earrings
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds Hammered Handcrafted Snake Earrings

Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds Hammered Handcrafted Snake Earrings

By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

Rossella Ugolini Handcrafted Dangle Snake Earrings, a stunning blend of elegance and symbolism

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Brown Amber Citrine & Blue Sapphire Antique Style Snake Gold Ring
Cabochon Brown Amber Citrine & Blue Sapphire Antique Style Snake Gold Ring

Cabochon Brown Amber Citrine & Blue Sapphire Antique Style Snake Gold Ring

By Unbranded

Located in Oakton, VA

This Citrine Cabochon and Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Snake Ring in 9K Yellow Gold channels the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Citrine, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pave Diamond Snake Shape Statement Ring For Christmas Gift For Women.
Pave Diamond Snake Shape Statement Ring For Christmas Gift For Women.

Pave Diamond Snake Shape Statement Ring For Christmas Gift For Women.

Located in Chicago, IL

Pave Diamond Snake Shape Statement Ring For Christmas Gift For Women. Band Width: 2 mm Size

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Vintage Double Strands Mesh Snake Choker Necklace
Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Vintage Double Strands Mesh Snake Choker Necklace

Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Vintage Double Strands Mesh Snake Choker Necklace

By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Vintage Unisex Double Strands Layers Cross Knot Mesh Snake Modernist

Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

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Art Deco Snake Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of art deco snake jewelry for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and 14k gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 308 vintage or 104 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect item from our selection of art deco snake jewelry may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of art deco snake jewelry — no matter the origin — is easy, but Aria Jewelry Design, Luigi Ferrara and Artisan NYC each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An object in our assortment of art deco snake jewelry can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 137 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our art deco snake jewelry for sale are for women, but there are 144 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Art Deco Snake Jewelry?

Prices for a piece of art deco snake jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $285,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,950.

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 Snake Jewelry
  • 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 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    There are many differences between Edwardian and Art Deco jewelry. Antique Edwardian jewelry is named for King Edward VII of Great Britain, who ruled from 1901 until 1910, while the Art Deco period emerged later. Jewelry created in the Art Deco style was made during the 1920s and ’30s. During the Edwardian era, pearls were more valuable than diamonds, and jewelry was all about the exquisite diamond, platinum and pearl creations made by such famous names as Cartier and Boucheron. Cartier also created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined Art Deco, an era that saw designers drawing on Egyptian adornment and African art, and accessories featuring jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. Shop antique Art Deco and Edwardian jewelry on 1stDibs.