Illinois Watch Co. Art Deco Gold Filled New Old Stock circa 1920s Original Box
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm x Width 2...
L. Courlander Art Deco Antique Watch Presentation Box, Circa 1930-1940
Located in Braintree, GB
An original antique watch presentation box by L. Courlander, jewellers of Croydon, dating to circa 1930–1940. The box features a brown leather exterior with gilt border detailing a...
Art Deco Platinum Diamonds Ladies Watch Brooch Welson Swiss Boxed, 1920
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Art Deco Platinum Brooch Watch, Swiss Movement by Welson, circa 1920s Overview A highly collectible and rare Art Deco brooch watch, finely crafted in platinum with exceptional atten...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Curved Moeris Ladies Сheckered Enamel Watch Box Cross Fob, 1910
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Art Deco Curved Moeris Ladies' Сheckered Enamel Watch Box Cross Fob, 1910 Art Deco unique enamel сheckered design lady's wristwatch.
Enamel
Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 33mm Length X 14mm Diameter MOVEMENT / C...
14k Gold
Gruen 14Kt Solid Gold Curvex Art Deco Watch with Original Box circa 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
This never happens. This great looking Art Deco Watch was produced by the legendary house of Gruen.
14k Gold
Hamilton 14Kt Gold "Midas" Art Deco Watch 1940's with Original Dial Strap & Box
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Midas Series / Art Deco Tank METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 22mm ...
Gold
Antique Art Deco 5.44 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1930s 5.44 carat diamond, platinum Art Deco cocktail watch - boxed; part of our collection of diamond watches.
Diamond, Platinum
Gruen Watch Company Open Faced Pocket Watch circa 1930s with Original Box
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow G.F CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 43mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...
Pocket Watch Chain 56 Yellow Gold Purple Box, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Yellow Gold Watch Russian Chain. Created around 1900 Stamped 56 for Gold Hallmark and Cyliric F for the jeweller name. Russian Gold Watch Chain has a complete package for a gentlemen...
Yellow Gold
Cartier Jewelry Storage Watch Box in Red Leather Gilt Embossed
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Cartier Red Leather Gilt Embossed Storage travel Watch Box. Cartier watch and jewelry presentation box. Elegant wristwatch case. Cartier Paris red leather and gold travel watch stora...
Leather
Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller 44mm Ref 11660 Watch With Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
A Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660, featuring a bold 44mm stainless steel case and an ultra-thick 17.7mm profile, engineered for extreme underwater performance. Complete with the ori...
Stainless Steel
Nardin Silver Niello Pocket Watch Original Dial & Box & Papers and Matching Fob
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ulysse Nardin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Silver with Niello Inlay CIRCA: 1929 DIMENSIONS: 48mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CA...
Niello
Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm Watch In 18K Gold With Leather Strap & Box/Papers
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
All original Cartier parts & movement. Comes with an additional Cartier leather strap. Cartier box, booklet, DVD, and certificate papers also included. Pre-Owned Cartier Ballon Bleu...
18k Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu Jumbo Large Size Mens Watch in 18k Gold with Box/Papers
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Jumbo Ballon Bleu 42mm in 18K Yellow Gold with Box & Papers, Cartier Ballon Bleu Large Men's Watch Ref. 2998 Full Set Cartier Jumbo reference 2998 large-size 42mm men's wr...
18k Gold
Elgin Chromium Finished New Old Stock in the Box, circa 1929
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Steel on Chromium CIRCA / YEAR: 1929 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm x Width 30mm MOVEMENT / C...
Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Triple Date with Original Dial and Box 1940's
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger-LeCoultre STYLE / REFERENCE: Triple Date / Calendar METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm X Diameter 42mm MOVE...
Stainless Steel
$2,289Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.14 in W 9.45 in D 5.71 in
Cartier Black Lacquered Watch Box, Art Deco Design, Suede Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Stunning Art Deco Design Cartier Black Lacquered Watch Box With Three Watch Compartments Fitred With A Grey Suede Interior, Chromed Metal Hardware With Cartier Branding To The Top ...
Steel, Chrome
$3,423 / set
H 3.78 in W 14.06 in D 9.61 in
Art Deco Design Burl Maple Black Lacquered Watch Box Buben & Zorweg Vantage 10
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Stunning Buben & Zorweg 'Vantage 10' Watch Case Black High Gloss Lacquered Burl Maple Art Deco Lockable Watch Collection Case Handmade housing in black high gloss lacquer with...
Steel, Chrome
Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167A-001 Tiffany & Co. Dial – New Steel Box & Paper
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167A-001 Tiffany & Co. Dial – New Steel Box & Papers Item Description: For sale is a brand new Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167A-001 featuring the highly sou...
Steel
Cartier Art Deco Guillotine Purse Watch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Originally created as a purse watch, this "Guillotine" purse watch (montre de sac à guillotine) by Cartier is an extremely rare find and in a class all its own. Crafted of 18K yellow...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Deco 5.44ct Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch - Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1930s 5.44 carat diamond, platinum Art Deco cocktail watch - boxed; part of our collection of diamond watches.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Omega Deville 18K Gold Classic Watch with Box & Papers
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Omega Classic Deville Watch, featuring a sleek 18K yellow gold design and reliable quartz movement. Complete with box and papers. Details: Item Type: Watch Metal: 18K Yellow...
18k Gold
Dunhill LTMV Art Deco Style Wristwatch 'Centenary Range 1995', Box & Papers
By Dunhill
Located in Canterbury, England
Our Dunhill LTMV art deco style watch was part of the centenary range, launched in 1993 to celebrate 100 years of the Dunhill company.
Cartier Roadster 2524 Men's Watch in 18K Gold with Leather Strap Box and Papers
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
All Original Cartier parts and movement. Full set with box, Cartier official certificate and manual, and 2 replacement straps. Cartier Roadster large size in 18 Karat solid yellow ...
18k Gold
Cartier 18Kt. Solid Gold New Old Stock in the Box Ronde Style
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Jewelers STYLE / REFERENCE: Ronde Louis / 2889 METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 2010 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT ...
Patek Philippe Rectangular Hour Glass Ref 1593 Wristwatch Original Box, 1955
By Patek Philippe
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Patek Philippe Rectangular Curved Glass Ref#1593 Wristwatch in it’s original box. The exquisite reference 1593, also referred to by collectors as the “The Hour Glass”, was launched...
18k Gold
Sold
H 11.23 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Restored Art Deco Walnut Jewelry Box, Rotating Watch Case, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This item features classic Art Deco elements. Art Deco is a style that originates from France in the early 20th century.
Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
Cartier Gold Top Art Deco Tank Watch Original Box and Booklet
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 2743 / Tank Solo METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. with Steel Back CIRCA / YEAR: 2000's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm "Lug Ti...
Gold
Wittnauer Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Box, circa 1940s
By Wittnauer
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking art deco styled watch with a moderne and sophisticated touch.
Art Deco Diamond Box Hinge Extension for Antique Platinum or 18K Gold Watch
Located in Dearborn, MI
Art Deco Diamond Box Hinge Extension for Antique Platinum or 18K Gold Watch Features 17 Genuine Natural Mined Transitional Cut Diamonds includes Safety Chain and Clasp Impossibl...
Diamond, Platinum
Longines 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold One Owner Art Deco Watch with Original Box
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt.
Patek Philippe 18 Karat Yellow Gold Late Art Deco Watch, Original Box and Strap
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tank Style / Reference 424 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt.
Bulova Gold Filled Art Deco Lone Eagle Lindberg Series in Original Box 1920's
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Lone Eagle / Art Deco & Enamel METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1926 / 27 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X W...
Gold-filled
Bulova Gold Filled Watch with Original Box and Bracelet 1940's
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 27mm...
Gold-filled
Vintage Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Stainless Steel Double Coil Watch Original Box
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
The curved, streamlined case is set with a sleek black dial accented by Roman numeral markers, reflecting both Art Deco elegance and Bulgari’s avant-garde craftsmanship.
Stainless Steel
Rolex White Gold Cellini Prince Manual Wind Watch New in the Box
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince / Cellini METAL: 18Kt. White Gold CIRCA: 2000's / New MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: A...
BRAND NEW IN THE ORIGiNAL BOX WITH PAPERWORK HERMES PARIS LTD EDITION H WATCH
By Hermès
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this brand new in the original box never worn Hermes Heure H Laq Rouge Swift Reference HH1.523 / W046335WW00...
Sterling Silver
Elgin Chromium New Old Stock in Original Box From 1928
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art deco METAL / MATERIAL: Chromium CIRCA: 1928 DIMENSIONS: Length 34mm X Diameter 29mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Winding / 7 Jewel...
Gruen Ristside Driver's YGF Wristwatch Original Bracelet and Box, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: "Ristside"/ Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 37mm x 20mm MOVEMENT / CALIB...
Cadet New Old Stock, Still in the Box, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cadet STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding DIAL / HANDS: 41mm X 28m...
Cadet New Old Stock, Still in the Box, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cadet STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm x Width 28mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding ...
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H 2.75 in W 7.25 in D 4 in
Art Deco Thuya and Faux Ivory Edged Velvet Lined Watch Box, circa 1930
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Art Deco watch box veneered in Thuya with faux ivory edging around the top with faux ivory finger plate.
Wood
HAMILTON Art Deco Platinum Diamond Watch with Box
By Hamilton
Located in Narberth, PA
A very stylish platinum and diamond Hamilton watch from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! This attractive timepiece features a flat rectangular face set in a sleek platinum encasement.
Diamond, Platinum
Sold
H 1.11 in W 0.79 in
Cartier Tank L.C. Must de Cartier Louis 1920 Art Deco Model Vermeil Gold + Box
By Cartier
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
CASE DIMENSION(S): 20 x 28 mm (excluding the crown) DIAL: 1920 Art Deco dial with roman numerals Blued swords hands.
Citrine, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 1.19 in W 0.91 in
Cartier Tank Vermeil L.C. Large GM LM Must de Cartier Louis 1920 Art Deco + Box
By Cartier
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
CASE DIMENSION(S): 23 x 30 mm (excluding the crown) DIAL: 1920 Art Deco dial with roman numerals Blued swords hands.
Citrine, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Cartier Tank Louis PARIS Dial LC 78087 18k Gold 1970 Box and Paper
By Cartier
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
CARTIER Founded in 1847 For the discerning ones Wear Cartier watch it's integrate the club of famous clients : Jackie Kennedy, Princess Diana, the Duchess of Windsor, Princess Grace...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sold
H 1.11 in W 0.79 in
Cartier Tank Must de Cartier Grenat Burgundy Lacquer Vermeil Gold Silver + Box
By Cartier
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
CARTIER Founded in 1847 For the discerning ones Wear Cartier watch it's integrate the club of famous clients : Jackie Kennedy, Princess Diana, the Duchess of Windsor, Princess Grac...
Citrine, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
Cartier Tank Must de Cartier Large LM GM Ivory Lacquer Vermeil Gold + Box
By Cartier
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
CARTIER Founded in 1847 For the discerning ones Wear Cartier watch it's integrate the club of famous clients : Jackie Kennedy, Princess Diana, the Duchess of Windsor, Princess Grac...
Citrine, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 1.19 in W 0.91 in
Cartier Tank Must de Cartier LC Large GM LM Tortoise Lacquer Vermeil Gold + Box
By Cartier
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
CARTIER Founded in 1847 For the discerning ones Wear Cartier watch it's integrate the club of famous clients : Jackie Kennedy, Princess Diana, the Duchess of Windsor, Princess Grac...
Citrine, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,990
H 1.45 in W 0.36 in L 6.01 in
Antique Art Deco Platinum Glycine 4.41tcw Diamond Handwind Ladies Watch
By Glycine
Located in New York, NY
Elegant antique Art Deco ladies wristwatch by Glycine crafted in platinum and set throughout with diamonds. The rectangular case is framed by baguette cut diamonds along the sides an...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Platinum Diamond Omega Ladies Wrist Watch Vintage Art Deco
Located in Greer, SC
" Lady's dress watch by Omega measures 6.5 inches long. It weighs 13.3 pennyweights. It has a rectangular platinum case measuring 13.62 by 13.21 mm with bead set round diamond lugs. ...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 18K Gold Diamond Double-clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This double-clip brooch is crafted from PT and 18K gold, showcasing an extraordinary design that exudes luxury. Each of the two main diamonds weighs approximately 0.4ct, complemented...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Hamilton 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Diamond Dress Watch from 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Width ...
Gruen Rare 14Kt Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Original Dial from 1930
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 23mm MOVEM...
Omega 1940s Retro Rose Gold and Rubies Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Omega Ladies Bracelet Watch, 22 x 14 M.M. 14k Rose Gold Signed Omega 2 piece case, the case top is set with Fine color Rubies and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. 17 Jewel M...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Fernch Floral Diamond Platinum Wedding Tiara
Located in Miami, FL
Antique French Floral Design Platinum Diamond Tiara with Detachable Brooch This magnificent French tiara, crafted in luxurious platinum, is a masterpiece of elegance and refinement....
Diamond, Platinum
Girard Perregaux 18Kt. Yellow Gold Campaign Style from W. W. 1
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Girard Perregaux Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter 3...
$17,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.18 in W 1.22 in Dm 9 in L 9 in
CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the Ceinture automatique wristwatch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of C...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 X 9 M.M. 2 Piece Platinum Case set with European cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat, the case sides and back are fu...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Watch 2.40 TCW VS2 G/H Antique 17.5g Manual 6/5"
Located in Puyallup, WA
Introducing a work of art and a testament to exquisite craftsmanship, this Platinum Art Deco Watch. Adorned with exquisite natural diamonds, this timepiece stands as a statement of s...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 12.82cttw Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting an exquisite vintage jewelry piece: a double clip brooch pin showcasing an impressive 12.82 carat total weight of natural diamonds, all set in elegant platinum. This brooc...
Diamond, Platinum
$15,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.85 in W 0.25 in Dm 1 in
Bugatti By Mido 1930 Art Deco Radiator Shape Enamel Wrist Watch 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Radiator wrist watch designed by Bugatti. An extremely rare and unusual deco wristwatch, created in Switzerland by Mido for the Bugatti company. Made during the art deco period in t...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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.
Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
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