Cartier Art Deco Diamond Pendant Watch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
A study in bold design, this elegant pendant watch by Cartier is in a class of its own. Crafted of
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 18Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Made 1920's
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Jewelers STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Opened Faced METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt
Gold-filled
Cartier EWC Gold and Enamel 1920s Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Cartier pocket Watch, 46 MM Diameter and 4.5 MM thick 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case
18k Gold
Antique Art Deco 1920s Cartier Diamond and Onyx Watch Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
by Cartier Circa 1920s
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier Paris Belle Époque Lapel Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
modernism, anticipating the Art Deco sensibility by almost 20 years, this rare pendant watch exemplifies the
LeCoultre 18 Karat Gold Midcentury Pocket Watch Original Sterling Silver Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Face Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18K Yellow
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond Pearl and Platinum Pendant Watch, Circa 1925
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
; Co., Art Deco, diamond, pearl and platinum lapel pendant watch, with a diamond set platinum bar pin
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Longines for Birks Open Faced Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1921
By Birks
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines for Birks of Canada STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch
Gubelin 14Kt. Multi Colored Art Deco Ladies Pendant Watch circa 1930's by Movado
By Gubelin
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT This is a great looking Art Deco Watch by the legendary Swiss House of Gubelin, the Cartier of
Gubelin of Switzerland Art Deco Desk Clock, circa 1930s
By Gubelin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gubelin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Gilt Bronze CIRCA / YEAR
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
some of the worlds most accurate pocket watches for the railroads. This model with an original dial is
Cartier 1920's Montre Couteau 'Knife Edge' Ultra Thin 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boston, MA
An Antique Cartier pocket watch crafted in 18k gold. The watch features a gold dial with bold
18k Gold
Illinois White Gold Filled Rare Model Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold
Gold-filled
Van Cleef & Arpels 18Kt. Art Deco Ultra Thin Pocket Watch, circa 1930's
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Only Cartier offered watches of the quality along with Van Cleef. The watch is called a Half Hunter, as
Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch with Flawless Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Hamilton 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch 1930's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL
14k Gold
Gruen 14k Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Factory Original Dial circa 1926
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 99-55 METAL / MATERIAL
14k Gold
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with Original Dial 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
commitment. The tonneau, or barrel shaped watch was first created by Louis Cartier in France around 1914
Gold-filled
$952 / set
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Cartier 18k Gold Plated Art Deco Pocket Cigarette Lighter, France Boxed
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Cartier 18k Gold Plated Art Deco Design Oval Pocket Cigarette Lighter With A Red Cartier
Metal, Gold Plate
$1,228 / set
H 2.37 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
An Elegant Cartier Gold Plated Striped Burgundy Lacquer Finish Art Deco Design
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant Cartier Gold Plated Striped Burgundy Lacquer Finish Art Deco Design Oval Pocket
Metal, Gold Plate
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled from 1939 with Hand Engraved Monogram Tortue Shaped
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
$4,500
W 0.75 in L 3 in
Exceptional Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Compendium- Pery Watch, Pencil, Key, Knife
Located in New York, NY
Provenance: from a NYC estate, purchased together with a signed Cartier Art Deco period pencil watch of
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$873Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Cartier Lacquer de Chine 18ct Gold Plate Trinity Cigarette Lighter With Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Cartier Lacque de Chine Vendome 18ct Gold Plate Trinity Pocket Cigarette Lighter With A Red
Metal, Gold Plate
CARTIER An Art Deco Gem-Set Pendant Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
signed Cartier. Mechanical movement.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Jade, 18k Gold
Cartier Art Deco Watch Fob Pendant
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier. This sophisticated Art Deco piece showcases an elongated oval case which has been crafted from
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
RARE CARTIER Art Deco Gold Watch Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Very rare and fine 18K yellow gold watch lighter by Cartier, with European Watch & Clock (EWC
18k Gold
Cartier Open Face Ultra-Thin Platinum Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Cartier open-faced and ultra-thin pocket watch, featuring a manual-winding movement; cream-toned
Platinum
Cartier Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Clip Watch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This striking Cartier watch clip epitomizes the Art Deco style. Sophisticated and chic, this
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Cartier Gold Acte Mistere Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Art Deco pocket watch was crafted by the famed Cartier. Housed in an 18K gold case, the square
18k Gold, Gold
Cartier yellow gold case Art Deco Manual winding Pocket Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Art Deco 1940's Pocket Watch - Manual winding; 19 jewels. Ultra slim yellow gold case
Cartier Paris EWC 1920s Gold and Enamel Art Deco Travel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Cartier Paris Travel Watch, 18K Yellow Gold case measuring 1 5/8 X 1 1/4 inch and 1/4
18k Gold, Enamel
Cartier Yellow Gold Black Enamel Vintage Art Deco Manual Shutter Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Art Deco Cartier 14K Gold & Black Enamel Shutter Watch - Manual winding. 14K Yellow Gold
Cartier Jadeite Diamond Rock Crystal Enamel Manual Pendant Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Manual movement, circular dial with black Roman numerals and blue steel hands, gold bezel decorated with a black enamel pattern, jadeite 'Bi' disc caseback, pav-set rose-cut diamond...
Diamond, Jade, Rock Crystal, Enamel
18KY & Platinum Cartier Belle Epoque Watch C 1907
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable 18kt yellow gold and platinum pocket watch by Cartier, dating back to the Belle Époque
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
J.W. Benson 18 Karat Gold Open Face Pocket Watch by LeCoultre, circa 1920s
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
by Cartier in their ultra thin watches. The watch is in nearly new condition and still has a factory
Van Cleef & Arpels 18Kt. Art Deco Ultra Thin Pocket Watch, circa 1930's
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Only Cartier offered watches of the quality along with Van Cleef. The watch is called a Half Hunter, as
Cartier Art Deco Guillotine Purse Watch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
they wrap the perimeter of the dial, creating a geometric Art Deco design. What sets this timepiece
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sold
H 5.13 in W 0.46 in Dm 0.23 in L 130 in
Cartier Paris 1930 Art Deco Convertible Watch and Pencil in 14Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
France by the iconic house of Cartier, during the late art deco period, back in the 1930's. This is a
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Platinum Seed Pearl Enamel Pocket Watch Pendant Necklace, 1920s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and chic Cartier Art Deco Platinum, Enamel and Seed Pearl Watch Pendant Necklace
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sold
W 1.77 in D 0.35 in L 2.24 in
Art Deco 1925 Japonism Enameled Travel Clock in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
during the art deco period by the jewelry and luxury watches makers Cress Arrow Co., back in the 1925
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Cartier Art Deco Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
A study in classic Art Deco design, this pocket watch was crafted by the famed Cartier. Housed in
18k Gold, Enamel
Cartier Art Deco Onyx Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
A study in classic Art Deco design, this pocket watch by Cartier is in a class all its own. The
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Cartier 1920s Platinum and Diamond EWC Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Cartier Pocket Watch, 45 M.M. Platinum 3 Piece case with Diamond set case perimeter
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Art Deco Era Travel Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
silver with railroad tracks and blued steel hands. The dial is signed CARTIER and patented. The base and
18k Gold
Movado for Tiffany & Co. 14Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pocket Watch, 1940s
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Style Open Face
Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Solid Gold Desk Top Travel Watch with Onyx Buttons circa 1930s
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier / New York STYLE / REFERENCE: Travel Watch / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL
Patek Philippe 18 Kt Yellow Gold Ultra Thin Pocket Watch, Worlds Thinnest Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Co. for Gubelin STYLE / REFERENCE: Ultra Thin Pocket Watch METAL
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, Tonneau Shaped Watch circa 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shaped METAL / MATERIAL
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Yellow
Gold-filled
Longines 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Manual Watch, circa 1920s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Hinged Tonneau (Barrel Shape
Gold, 14k Gold
Elgin Gold Filled De Luxe Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch circa 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / De Luxe METAL / MATERIAL: Gold
Gold-filled
Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch 1930's with Original Dial
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art deco / Tonneau Shape METAL
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from the 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Modified Tortue Shape METAL
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch, 1930's with Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL
Gold-filled
Cartier Elegant Gold Pocket Photo Locket
By Cartier
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant Cartier Pocket Photo Locket in the Art Deco style with an allover raised "stud"
14k Gold
Sold
H 3.5 in W 0.75 in D 0.32 in
CARTIER 1935 Deco Pocket Mechanical-Pencil Watch & Knife In 14Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Multi-tools pocket-watch, knife, pencil and key designed by Cartier. This is a very rare multi
Gold, Steel
Elgin 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco American Made Tonneau Shape 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt
14k Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Tonneau Shape Watch Circa 1931 with Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL
Gold-filled
Sold
H 2.76 in W 0.59 in D 0.31 in
CARTIER 1935 Art Deco Lady Concealed Watch Purse Tools In 14Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Multi-tools lady concealed pocket-watch designed by Cartier. This is a very rare multi-tools
Gold
Cartier Magnificent Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold and Enamel Art Deco Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Art Deco Cartier pocket watch, the circular rock crystal watch comprising an engine
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Rare Art Deco Jade Pocket Watch Pendant by Edmond Jaeger
By Cartier
Located in Lakewood, NJ
Rare fanciful Cartier jade watch pendant with 18k gold star bursts. 24 diamonds grace the perimeter
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Cartier Rose Quartz and Black Onyx Rock Crystal Desk Timepiece
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Rose Quartz and Black Onyx Rock Crystal, Black Enamel and Gold Desk Timepiece, 18k gold
Onyx, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold
1950s Solid Sterling Silver Movado Chronographe Ermeto Laides Purse Watch
By Movado
Located in Raleigh, NC
watch was designed to be used in the same way as a pocket watch and afforded the watch full protection
Silver
Cartier/European Watch & Clock Co Silver and Enamel Travel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Cartier and European Watch & Clock Co silver and enamel travel watch
Cartier Diamond, Rock Crystal, Lapis, Platinum and Gold Seal Pendant Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fabulous Art Deco Diamond, Rock Crystal, Lapis, Platinum, Yellow Gold and Enamel Seal Pendant
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...
$20,013
Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Givenchy by Alexander McQueen beige angora wool and shearling coat, c. 1999-2001
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Givenchy beige maxi coat ▪ Designed by Alexander McQueen ▪ Large shearling collar and cuffs ▪ Double breasted ▪ Center pleat to the back ▪ 65% Angora, 35% Wool ▪ 100% Acetate linin...
F/W 1994 John Galliano Runway Black Satin Double Breasted Oversized Pantsuit
By John Galliano
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible black satin John Galliano oversized suit. From the Fall/Winter 1994 collection, a version of this fabulous suit debuted on the season’s runway as Look 16, mo...
1990s Chanel Collection 18 Black Chiffon Gown with Gold Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel Grecian inspired gown from the 1990s, collection 18. Pleated black silk chiffon with black cut velvet 1.5" thick straps. V neckline with an empire waist that is embellished wi...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Cocktail dr...
Tiffany & Co Cabochon Emerald Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Cabochon Emerald Brooch A Tiffany & Co. brooch that converts to a pendant, set with 12 round-cut diamonds and a cabochon emerald. Approximate Length: 1.50" Metal Type:...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Rare Cartier Tank Basculante Platinum & Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare, platinum and rose gold Tank Basculante by Cartier. Featuring a silver guilloche dial with roman numerals, blued steel sword-shaped hands, a hidden Cartier signature at VII an...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
$38,646
Size: IT40 - FR36 - UK8 - US4
Gucci by Tom Ford Red Sheepskin Floor-Length Double-Breasted Coat, fw 1996
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Gucci Runway Coat ▪ Creative Director: Tom Ford ▪ Fall-Winter 1996 ▪ Crafted from multiple panels of red-dyed sheepskin with a leather backing, this coat exudes luxurious ...
Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Diamond Snowflake Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
You don't have to wait for winter to appreciate the beauty of snowflakes when you wear this Van Cleef & Arpels 18 ct white gold diamond brooch! 145 sparkling diamonds are secured in ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
New Badgley Mischka Couture Beaded Evening Dress Gown Sz 4
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Conroe, TX
Badgley Mischka Gown Brand New with Tags Shell: 100% Silk Lining: 100% Polyester Sequined Neckline Flowing down one side and at back strap Zipper and Hook Closure Bust 36" Empire W...
$6,920
H 3.1 in W 3.9 in L 0.8 in
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...
John Galliano Vintage Lavender Gown Spring/Summer Size 36FR
By John Galanos
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
John Galliano Vintage Lavender Silk and Lace Gown with Faint Pink and Lavender Flair Spring/Summer Size 36FR. Measurements: Bust 34" Waist 27" Hips 34" Gown is cut on the bias and ...
$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
$75,270
H 0.4 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18k Gold Stick White Dial Automatic Watch 116508
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. 2022 Card. Comes with an original box and paper. * Free Shipping within the USA * Three-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can veri...
18k Gold
NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering brand new with original store tags vintage BOB MACKIE black and white color block Size 8 evening gown! Features blak crepe at bust, white crepe at waist, and...
Chanel CC Sport Line Duffle Travel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
CHANEL CC Sport Line Duffle Travel Bag Year: 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} Black nylon Dual flat canvas shoulder straps Logo embroidery Dual rolled handles at sides Sip pocket at front To...
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.
Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.
While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind.
Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. 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.
Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic 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 watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.
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.
When shopping for a watch, 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.
Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.