René Mittler Art Deco 1920s Vintage Paste Chrysanthemum Dress Clip
Located in Wilmslow, England
This elegant brooch is a lovely example of Art Deco paste jewellery. It was created by the French costume jeweller René Mittler.
René Mittler Art Deco 1920s Vintage Paste Chrysanthemum Dress Clip
Located in Wilmslow, England
This elegant brooch is a lovely example of Art Deco paste jewellery. It was created by the French costume jeweller René Mittler.
René Mittler Art Deco 1920s Paste and Sapphire Glass Vintage Brooch
Located in Wilmslow, England
This elegant brooch is a lovely example of Art Deco paste jewellery. It was created by the French costume jeweller René Mittler Condition Report: Excellent The Details...
Art Deco Pennino Magenta Paste Tree
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Rare Pennino Magenta Paste Clip brooch of oval collet set stones which forms the leaves in the tree. High rhodium finish from the Art Deco period. 1930's USA. 2.25" x 2" high.
Rhodium
Art Deco Pennino Peridot and Ruby Paste Spray
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Deco Pennino Peridot and Ruby Paste Spray from the 1930's. Floral spray of bezel set pale green and ruby crystals set in intricate pave setting. 1930's USA. 3.25" x 1.25".
Rhodium
Art Deco Paste and Sapphire Arrow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
French art deco paste and faux sapphire baguette arrow brooch.
Excellent condition.
3" length
Gilt Metal
Art Deco Paste Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco Paste Cufflinks set in 835 silver with wonderfully colored stones, a combination of pastes and semiprecious stones. 1930's European. .5" x .5". Excellent condition.
Silver
Art Deco French Paste Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Art Deco French Paste brooch is sterling with hand set glass pastes in a High Art Deco design. French sterling hallmarks. 1920's France. 2" x 1".
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Paste Brooch France
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Paste Brooch France set in sterling from the 1920's. Beautiful quality construction and high style design. 2.5" x 1.4"
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Paste Baguette Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco Paste Brooch with pale faux aquamarine square cut stones in an elaborate sterling silver setting. Openwork style with deco baguette and pave detailing. 1.75" x .9". ...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Paste Seagull Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Deco Paste on sterling stylized bird in deco swirls. Intricate hand cut openwork on the silver gives dimension to the design. Colored pastes also help to highlight the pat...
Sterling Silver
Elegant French Art Deco Paste Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Art Deco Paste Brooch from the 1920's. Set in sterling with hand set pastes in a classic Deco design based off diamond jewelry of the period.
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Paste Drop Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Art Deco sterling silver and crystal paste articulated drop earrings with faux tear drop pearls. 1920's Germany. Clip back fittings. Excellent Condition. Length ...
Silver
Unusual Art Deco French Paste Bird
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco French Paste Bird designed as a stickpin with genuine feather decoration. Hand set paste sterling bird with black enamel detailing on beak and feet. French sterling ...
Sterling Silver
French Art Deco Sterling Paste Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Attractive French Art Deco Sterling Paste Brooch from the 1920's. Hand crafted openwork setting with unfoiled crystals and faux emerald cab terminals. French silver hallmarks. 2.25"...
Sterling Silver
Elegant Art Deco Paste Sapphire Bow
Located in New York, NY
High quality Art Deco Paste Sapphire Bow set in sterling silver from the 1920's. Set with tiny calibre sapphire pastes with crystal pave accents. 2" x .75"
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Sterling Paste Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant art deco paste bracelet set in sterling with large faux emerald bullet cab stones. Pierced articulted metalwork in art deco bow motifs.
Excellent
Sterling Silver
Art Deco French Paste Sapphire Spray
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Deco French Paste Sapphire Spray from the 1930's. Set in sterling silver with faux sapphires and crystals. Handmade beautiful quality and design circa 1930 France. 2.5" x ...
Sterling Silver
Faux Emerald Art Deco Paste Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Faux Emerald Art Deco Paste Brooch with unusually shaped stones set in a crystal paste surround. Sterling mounted circa 1930's. Lovely craftsmanship. 1930's Germany. 2" x 1.25".
Silver
Amazing Art Deco Sterling Paste Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent large art deco paste on sterling brooch circa 1930s. Typically deco design with large baguettes and unusually cut stones.Wonderful craftsmanship. Marked "935" and Germany...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Crystal Paste Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco bow brooch of vari size crystal paste and calibre set square jet glass stones, set in sterling silver. Wonderful quality. Excellent Condition. 1920's France, Length 1.50&quo...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Paste Graduated Crystals
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Art Deco Paste Graduated Crystals from the 1920's. Faceted lead crystal sparkles brightly in this riviere style. This probably had an emerald stain at one point and there ...
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
Antique Art Deco Sapphire Paste Brooch 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A 1930s Antique Art Deco Sapphire Brooch. There is something instantly compelling about a piece that feels decisive.
Art Deco Paste Jabot
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Art Deco Jabot pin in the Moorish taste with emerald and amythest glass cabochons surrounded with crystal pastes set in sterling silver. Pin slides through fabric so only ...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Draped Crystal Paste Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco Draped Crystal Paste Necklace from the 1920's set in sterling. 16" x 2" drape in front. 1920's USA.
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Czecholovakian Topaz Paste Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco Czecholovakian Graduate Paste Necklace from the 1930's. Flexible square settings graduate to largest topaz paste at center. Silverplated. Engraved florals on backs. ...
Silver Plate, Brass
French Art Deco Paste Drop Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Art Deco sterling silver and crystal paste articulated drop earrings with faux round pearls. 1920's France. Excellent Condition. Length 1.50", Width .25"
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Crystal Paste Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Crystal Paste silver gilt metal bracelet of faceted rectangular crystals, prong set in Georgian style settings. 1920's France. Excellent Condition. Length 7.50" Width 3/8"
Gilt Metal
Art Deco Sterling Crystal Paste Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Art Deco Sterling Crystal Paste Drop Earrings with screw back fittings. Lead crystal square and baguette stones are linked in a flexible Deco pattern with tiny jump rings....
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Silver, White and Blue Paste Necklace
Located in London, England
Additional information: Material: Silver Origin: England Date of Manufacture: 1930s Era: Art Deco (1920s-1930s) Hallmarks: Unmarked Dimensions: 40 L x 1 W cm Condition: Very good- so...
Silver
Art Deco 1920s Silver and Paste Vintage Bangle
Located in Wilmslow, England
This bracelet is certainly a-typical of Art Deco jewellery design during the period - its bold geometry, encrusted with bright pastes for a new feminine look and movement.
Silver
Art Deco Sterling, Bakelite and Paste Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Bakelite and sterling necklace set with pastes from the 1930s. Black bakelite squares are set with pave ronds and triple navette spacers. The motif is 12" long with an additi...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco 1930s Paste Vintage Flower Drop Earrings
Located in Wilmslow, England
These pretty 1930s earrings feature a romantic floral design. Condition Report: Very Good - A tiny element of ageing to a couple of the paste stones. This is only visible upon very...
French Art Deco Brooch Paste Coral on Silver 1930S
Located in Geneva, CH
French Art Deco Brooch Paste Coral on Silver. French assay mark. Circa 1930. Length: 1.97 inch (5.00 centimeters). Width: 0.39 inch (1.00 centimeters).
Coral, Silver
Art Deco 1930s Daisy Design Vintage Paste Bracelet
Located in Wilmslow, England
This romantic bracelet dates from the 1930s. It features a pretty daisy-like design, which can be enjoyed for centuries to come. Condition Report: Very Good - Some ageing to a coup...
Art Deco 1930s Emerald Paste Vintage Flower Dress Clip
Located in Wilmslow, England
This striking dress clip was created c.1930 and was most likely made in France. Condition Report: Very Good - A little rubbing to the gilding in some small areas. This is only visi...
Base Metal
Renel Paris Vintage Art Deco 1930s Paste Dress Clip
Located in Wilmslow, England
This wonderful dress clip was created in France by Renel in the 1930s. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This dress clip is made from rhodium plated metal and features a...
Base Metal
Exceptional German Art Deco Tutti Frutti Paste Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional German Art Deco Tutti Frutti Paste Necklace from the 1920's set in sterling silver.
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Tutti Frutti Paste Basket
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco paste brooch set in sterling with enamel and glass stone flowers in the Cartier fruit salad style. Amazing quality with onyx channel set stones within the pave rim and bezel...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Ciro Silver Paste Necklace with Bow Details
Located in London, England
Ciro signed their pieces ‘SCP England’ for Sterling Ciro Pearls England just like this piece. This elegant Art Deco necklace glows with Georgian revival charm and unmistakable Deco s...
Silver
Art Deco Paste Stones Sterling Silver Bracelet #20062
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling Silver Art Deco Paste Stones Bracelet This stunning Art deco bracelet was meticulously crafted from sterling silver with beautiful paste stones! Length: 7 3/8" Width: 12.0...
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Art Deco 1930s French Paste Vintage Duette Clip Brooch
Located in Wilmslow, England
This wonderful Duette clip brooch was created in France in the late 1930s. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This Duette clip brooch is made from silver tone metal. It i...
Base Metal
Art Deco French Pottery and Paste Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco French Pottery and Paste Link Necklace from the 1920's. Deep ombre glazed blue hand made pottery beads are spaced with silverplate links decorated with pave rondels....
Silver Plate
Antique Art Deco Sterling & Sapphire Paste Earrings 1920s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Antique deco sapphire earrings crafted in sterling silver and set with paste stones.
Antique Art Deco Rhodium Plated Pearl & Paste Bracelet, 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A divine Antique Deco Pearl Bracelet from the 1930s. Art Deco jewellery emerged during a period defined by optimism, movement and modern glamour.
Art Deco Machine Age Sterling Paste Articulated Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Machine Age Sterling articulated necklace of channel set round crystal paste pave links set in rhodium plate sterling silver. Each incised with geometric art deco designs. C...
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Amazing and Unusual Art Deco Paste Dress Ornament
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco Paste Dress Ornament from the 1920's. The daring necklines of the period allowed for jewelers, both fine and faux, to experiment with ideas tailored to the latest fa...
Sterling Silver
Fine Art Deco Ruby and Crystal Paste Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Incredible Art Deco Ruby and Crystal Paste Bracelet set in sterling silver from the 1930's. Alternating plaques of Deco motifs with round, baguette and square cut pastes, set in ster...
Crystal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco Pearl Jade & Emerald Paste Lariat 1920s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A sublime Antique Art Deco Pearl Lariat dating to the 1920s and the flapper era.
Art Deco 1920s Silver and Black Paste Vintage Bangle
Located in Wilmslow, England
This bracelet is certainly a-typical of Art Deco jewellery design during the period - its bold geometry, encrusted with bright pastes for a new feminine look and movement.
Silver
Art Deco 1930s Silver, Paste and Glass Vintage Floral Brooch
Located in Wilmslow, England
This elegant brooch was created in the 1930s. Condition Report: Very Good - A tiny chip to the corner of the green glass stone. This is only apparent upon magnification and does not...
Silver
Trifari KTF Late 1920s Art Deco Paste Vintage Bracelet
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, England
So very Deco, this bracelet dates from the late 1920s and is an early creation by Trifari. Condition Report: Good - A little darkening to some of the paste stones due to ageing. ...
Antique Art Deco 1920s Rhodium-Plated Silver Paste Stone Plaque Brooch
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A very special 1920s Antique Art Deco Plaque Brooch. The 1920s brought clarity and boldness to jewellery design.
Art Deco Pearl and Crystal Paste Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual sterling silver and crystal paste and pearl link drop necklace circa 1920s. Excellent condition. USA 1920's. 15"/ 2.5" drop
Sterling Silver
Pair of Art Deco Paste Bracelets
Located in New York, NY
Matched pair of Art Deco flapper bracelets in paste set in rhodiumed metal. Bright and sparkly with appropriate period patina. USA 1930's. 6.75" x .5"
Gilt Metal
Deco Paste Negligee Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Unusual sterling paste and faux pearl "negligee" pendant with long pearl and crystal drops. Large faceted crystal is surrounded by delicate faux pearls on a 16" sterling chain. Longe...
Sterling Silver
Amythest Paste Deco Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Unusual amythest paste crossover bracelet in sterling from the 1920's. High dome faceted stones in flexible band settings with safety chain. 7.5" x .25" USA 1920's.
Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco Hair Comb Hair Ornament Cut Out Green Celluloid Blue Paste
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This striking hair comb was made at the beginning of the 1920's. The comb is cut out of two layered celluloid, one layer is bottle green, one layer a kind of light stone grey. The ha...
Art Deco Sterling Silver Paste and Pearl Long Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco sterling silver paste and faux pearl long drop earrings. Clip back fittings set in 835 grade silver. 1920's European. L 2.25", pearl 10mm, pearl l8 mm
Silver
French Art Deco Paste and Givree Glass Bead Sautoir
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent French Art Deco Paste and Givree Glass Bead Sautoir composed of hundreds of paste "buttons" wired to form looped links. Hand blown, hollow givree glass faux emerald bead...
Gilt Metal
Art Deco 1930s Blue Glass and Paste Vintage Duette Clip Brooch
Located in Wilmslow, England
This wonderful Duette clip brooch was created in the 1930s. It breaks down into 2 dress clips and a brooch. Condition Report: Very Good - Some tarnishing to the metal reverse of th...
Base Metal
Art Deco Paste Stylized Arrow Brooch
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an handsome Art Deco paste stylized arrow brooch. The brooch measures 3" in width by 1/2" in height and is in excellent vintage condition.
Vintage Art Deco Silver Paste Brooch
Located in Hove, GB
Vintage Art Deco Solid Silver Paste & Red glass Brooch. Item Specifics Length: 5.5cm (approx 2.00") Width: 1.7cm (approx 0.50") Weight: 12 grams ref:5325
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 2.56 in W 2.21 in D 0.4 in
Art Deco Large Silver Paste Stone Brooch Green Paste, circa 1920
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This stunning Art Deco Silver brooch is adorned with a mixture of old brilliant cut and baguette cut Paste Stones with larger green Paste tips. Paste is a heavy, transparent flint g...
Silver
Art Deco Paste Peking Glass Silver Brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Beautiful Art Deco c.1920s/30s Sterling Silver, Pecking glass and Paste brooch. Rare to find! Length 42mm, height 12mm. Marked: Sterl.S. for Sterling Silver and F.W.H. maker mark....
Silver
Antique Art Deco Paste Brooch Silver, circa 1920
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful Antique Art Deco brooch has been modelled in Silver and set with an array of white Paste stones. The larger Paste stones are emerald cut and baguette cut which are the...
Silver
1920s Elegant Art Deco French Paste Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A grand piece of 1920s Art Deco "traveling jewelry" made in the style of fine jewelry.
Gilt Metal
Antique Art Deco Paste Tourmaline Brooch Silver, circa 1920
Located in Kendal, GB
A glitzy antique Art Deco brooch from the 1920s decorated with glistening, clear pastes, a contrasting combination of round and baguette cut. Two ribbed green tourmaline spheres top ...
Tourmaline, Silver
Unavailable
20s Art Deco Paste Necklace
Located in Litchfield County, CT
1920s metal and paste glass stone necklace, unmarked. Chain measures about 24" long. Pendant is 3" long.
Art Deco Blue Paste Silver, circa 1920 Bracelet
Located in Lancaster , GB
A beautiful Art Deco bracelet made up of robust Silver links with a typical Art Deco geometric design. The piece is decorated in square cut Bristol blue Paste stones which have the d...
Silver
Art Deco Silver Yellow Topaz Paste Necklace with Pendant
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Stunning Art Deco c. 1920s Silver and Yellow Topaz colour paste (glass) necklace with attached pendant and can be easily removed.
Silver
1930s Art Deco Apple Juice Bakelite and Paste Retro Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This 1930s Art Deco Apple Juice Bakelite and Paste Retro Brooch Pin is a large and dramatic circular translucent apple juice toned piece of bakelite encrusted with a white metal sett...
Art Deco Blue Paste Stone Dropper Necklace Silver, circa 1920
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This spectacular, long Art Deco necklace is made up of beautiful Silver links set with sparkling Paste Stones that have the teal/ blue colouring of blue Zircons.
Silver
Art Deco Green Paste Stone Sterling Silver circa 1920 Bracelet
Located in Lancaster , GB
This fabulous Art Deco bracelet is decorated with sparkling white Paste Stones and larger emerald cut Pastes that have the deep green allure of Emeralds. The piece is all set in St...
Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco Paste Amethyst Silver Gold Earrings, circa 1920
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
To read more please click continue reading below- These fabulous long Sterling Silver and Gold earrings are genuine Art Deco, Circa 1920. Art Deco, named after the 1925 Paris Expo...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco Large Blue White Paste Brooch Fabulous Large Spray Silver
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Art Deco 1920's Vintage spray brooch is set in Sterling Silver. The brooch depicts a large bow and bouquet of flowers with beautiful workmanship throughout. The flow...
Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco Paste 10 Karat Gold Fritz Rossier Cluster Ring
Located in Crownsville, MD
Gorgeous antique Art Deco 1920s hand cut glass paste with ruby red and clear stones set in solid 10K yellow gold. Signed FR for Fritz Rossier, a German jeweler from the 1920s. In ver...
10k Gold
Art Deco Suffragette Paste Lavaliere Necklace Silver in 18 Carat Gold Gilt
Located in Kendal, GB
This magnificent Art Deco Suffragette lavaliere necklace has been commissioned in Silver and gilded with 18ct Yellow Gold. The lavaliere is set with an array of violet, green and whi...
Gold, Silver
Vintage 14ct Gold Diamond Paste Deco Large Stud Earrings 585 Purity Turkish
Located in Camelford, GB
A very special item for you to consider: 14CT HEAVY GOLD DIAMOND PASTE DECO STUD EARRINGS DETAILS Material: 14ct 585/000 Yellow Gold Style: Art Deco style geometric gem set studs G...
Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Colored Turquoise Paste and Brass Filigree Bracelet
Located in Oradell, NJ
This a whimsical and intricately designed colored turquoise paste bracelet with brass colored florets and filigree leaves. Each turquoise stone is hand-set with prongs. There are ...
French Paste Vintage Bib Necklace, Circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing necklace from the early 1920s/30s. It has French paste throughout with emerald shaped green glass … all pronged set. It is 16”. The centerpiece has 3 segments an...
Gold Plate
Antique 9ct Gold 'Rolled' Cleopatra Garnet and Ruby Paste Necklace Choker 375
Located in Camelford, GB
If you have landed on this page then you have an eye for beauty. On offer is this gorgeous 9CT GOLD ROLLED CLEOPATRA STYLE RUBY AND GARNET PASTE NECKLACE DETAILS Material: Thick 9...
Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Base Metal
Vintage 9ct White Gold Diamond Paste Drop Dangle Earrings 375 Purity Large Heavy
Located in Camelford, GB
A very special item for you to consider: 9CT WHITE GOLD DIAMOND PASTE DROP DANGLE EARRINGS DETAILS Material: 9ct 375/000 White Gold Style: Art Deco stylish and elegant drop / dangl...
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 9ct White Gold Diamond Paste Drop Dangle Earrings 375 Purity Large Heavy
Located in Camelford, GB
A very special item for you to consider: 9CT WHITE GOLD DIAMOND PASTE DROP DANGLE EARRINGS DETAILS Material: 9ct 375/000 White Gold Style: High grade stylish and elegant drop / dan...
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold Sapphire Diamond Paste Cluster Statement Ring Size M1/2 6.5 375
Located in Camelford, GB
If you have landed on this page then you have an eye for beauty. On offer is this gorgeous 9CT GOLD SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND PASTE CLUSTER COCKTAIL RING DETAILS Material: 9ct 375/000 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Paste French brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art deco steling paste brooch made in France in the 1930's. Set with pastes in a chevron pattern with central faux pearl. Heavy quality piece with french silver touchmarks. Excellen...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Paste Cockatiel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming cockatiel brooch of French manufacture circa 1930. Hand set pastes with a faux emerald eye and and enamel beak. Slight uniform discoloration in stones.
Marked: Made i...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Paste Bow Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco Paste Bow Necklace composed of 4 graduated strands of faux jade pate de verre beads with jet bead spacers. Beaded bow motif which sits on side of necklace is set on...
Sterling Silver
German Art Deco Paste Spider and Fly Pin
By Knoll and Pregizer
Located in Houston, TX
An Art Deco 935 silver and 9K gold sparkly paste pin depicting a spider suspended beneath a fly by a slender chain, signed Knoll & Pregizer.
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
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.
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