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Art Deco Bulova Diamond Ladies Watch in 14k White Gold
Art Deco Bulova Diamond Ladies Watch in 14k White Gold

Art Deco Bulova Diamond Ladies Watch in 14k White Gold

By Bulova Watch Company

Located in Bloomington, MN

Art Deco Bulova Diamond Ladies Watch in 14k White Gold This elegant 1920s Bulova ladies cocktail

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch
Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch

Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch

Located in Miami, FL

Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch 1920s Swiss Mechanical Authentic 1920s

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco De Roche Platinum Diamond Ladies Art Deco Antique Watch, 1925
Art Deco De Roche Platinum Diamond Ladies Art Deco Antique Watch, 1925

Art Deco De Roche Platinum Diamond Ladies Art Deco Antique Watch, 1925

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Art Deco De Roche Platinum Diamond Ladies Art Deco Antique Watch, 1925 An exceptionally refined and

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Floral Sapphire Diamond Ladies Dress Watch
Art Deco Floral Sapphire Diamond Ladies Dress Watch

Art Deco Floral Sapphire Diamond Ladies Dress Watch

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Stunning ornate art deco ladies diamond and platinum watch with sapphire accent in the shape of

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Ladies Art Deco Platinum Diamond Onyx Wrist Watch
Ladies Art Deco Platinum Diamond Onyx Wrist Watch

Ladies Art Deco Platinum Diamond Onyx Wrist Watch

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Art Deco diamond and onyx watch head set in newer triple-strand band of onyx beads with diamond

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch
Art Deco 1.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch

Art Deco 1.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 1.30 carat diamond and platinum ladies cocktail

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1920s Art Deco 1.50 Carat Diamond Ladies Platinum Watch
1920s Art Deco 1.50 Carat Diamond Ladies Platinum Watch

1920s Art Deco 1.50 Carat Diamond Ladies Platinum Watch

Located in New York, NY

A truly enchanting antique timepiece, this delicate manual platinum watch captures timeless romance

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Leroy Ladies Platinum Art Deco Articulated Diamond Dress Watch
Leroy Ladies Platinum Art Deco Articulated Diamond Dress Watch

Leroy Ladies Platinum Art Deco Articulated Diamond Dress Watch

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Leroy STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Evening Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum and

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Glycine 4.41tcw Diamond Handwind Ladies Watch
Antique Art Deco Platinum Glycine 4.41tcw Diamond Handwind Ladies Watch

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

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Longines Watch Art Deco Platinum Ladies Watch
Longines Watch Art Deco Platinum Ladies Watch

Longines Watch Art Deco Platinum Ladies Watch

By Longines

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

: Diamonds Hallmarks: 10% irid plat A Longines watch from Art Deco era, made of platinum and diamond. 
The

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Vintage 1920s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Jaquet Girard Genève Swiss Platinum Diamond Ladies Watch, 1935
Art Deco Jaquet Girard Genève Swiss Platinum Diamond Ladies Watch, 1935

Art Deco Jaquet Girard Genève Swiss Platinum Diamond Ladies Watch, 1935

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Art Deco Jaquet Girard Genève Swiss Platinum Diamond Ladies Watch, 1935 An exquisite Art Deco

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Platinum Diamond Omega Ladies Wrist Watch Vintage Art Deco
Antique Platinum Diamond Omega Ladies Wrist Watch Vintage Art Deco

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

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Birks 18Kt Solid White Gold & Diamonds Ladies Art Deco Watch
Birks 18Kt Solid White Gold & Diamonds Ladies Art Deco Watch

Birks 18Kt Solid White Gold & Diamonds Ladies Art Deco Watch

By Glycine

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Birks Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Mauboussin Paris Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch C. 1920
Mauboussin Paris Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch C. 1920

Mauboussin Paris Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch C. 1920

By Mauboussin

Located in Boston, MA

Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A Mauboussin Art Deco watch, crafted in the early 20th century in

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamonds Ladies Watch Brooch Welson Swiss Boxed, 1920
Art Deco Platinum Diamonds Ladies Watch Brooch Welson Swiss Boxed, 1920

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

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Bailey, Banks & Biddle Platinum Art Deco Ladies Diamond Dress Watch, 1930s
Bailey, Banks & Biddle Platinum Art Deco Ladies Diamond Dress Watch, 1930s

Bailey, Banks & Biddle Platinum Art Deco Ladies Diamond Dress Watch, 1930s

By Bailey, Banks & Biddle

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Bailey, Banks & Biddle STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Hamilton Platinum Ladies Art Deco Styled Diamond Dress Watch, circa 1940s
Hamilton Platinum Ladies Art Deco Styled Diamond Dress Watch, circa 1940s

Hamilton Platinum Ladies Art Deco Styled Diamond Dress Watch, circa 1940s

Located in Long Beach, CA

WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic art deco ladies watch was

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Omega Ladies White Gold Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Watch, circa 1930s
Omega Ladies White Gold Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Watch, circa 1930s

Omega Ladies White Gold Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Watch, circa 1930s

By Omega

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Articulated Case METAL

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Ulysse Nardin Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1940's
Ulysse Nardin Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1940's

Ulysse Nardin Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1940's

By Ulysse Nardin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Ulysse Nardin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: PLatinum

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Art Déco Ladies’ Watch in Platinum with Diamonds – 1920s/30s
Art Déco Ladies’ Watch in Platinum with Diamonds – 1920s/30s

Art Déco Ladies’ Watch in Platinum with Diamonds – 1920s/30s

Located in Milano, MI

Exquisite ladies’ watch from the Art Déco period, crafted in platinum hallmarked “PLATINA” and

Category

Early 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Birks of Canada Platinum Diamond Emerald Art Deco Ladies Watch, circa 1930s
Birks of Canada Platinum Diamond Emerald Art Deco Ladies Watch, circa 1930s

Birks of Canada Platinum Diamond Emerald Art Deco Ladies Watch, circa 1930s

By Birks

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Birks of Canada STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Diamond Emerald METAL / MATERIAL

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1920's
Tiffany & Co. Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1920's

Tiffany & Co. Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1920's

By Shreve & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Hamilton Platinum & Diamond Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1940's High Grade
Hamilton Platinum & Diamond Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1940's High Grade

Hamilton Platinum & Diamond Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1940's High Grade

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Art Deco Floral Filagree Sapphire and Diamond Ladies Dress Watch Sapphire Band
Art Deco Floral Filagree Sapphire and Diamond Ladies Dress Watch Sapphire Band

Art Deco Floral Filagree Sapphire and Diamond Ladies Dress Watch Sapphire Band

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Art Deco platinum top on 18k gold watch accented with diamonds and sapphires, circa 1920. The

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Ladies Watch - 14k Vintage
White Gold Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Ladies Watch - 14k Vintage

White Gold Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Ladies Watch - 14k Vintage

Located in Greensboro, NC

Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .04ctw

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elgin 14k White Gold Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ladies Manual Wind Watch
Elgin 14k White Gold Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ladies Manual Wind Watch

Elgin 14k White Gold Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ladies Manual Wind Watch

By Elgin

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: manual Function: hours, minutes Case: round 10mm 14k white gold diamond case Dial

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20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Baume & Mercier Platinum Handmade Ladies Art Deco Watch, circa 1940s
Baume & Mercier Platinum Handmade Ladies Art Deco Watch, circa 1940s

Baume & Mercier Platinum Handmade Ladies Art Deco Watch, circa 1940s

By Baume & Mercier

Located in Long Beach, CA

COMMITMENT This classic ladies dress watch is done in the art deco style and fitted with a high grade hand

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

1.56 Carat Ruby 1.02 Carat Diamond Ladies Cocktail Watch in White Gold Art Deco
1.56 Carat Ruby 1.02 Carat Diamond Ladies Cocktail Watch in White Gold Art Deco

1.56 Carat Ruby 1.02 Carat Diamond Ladies Cocktail Watch in White Gold Art Deco

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive vintage Art Deco 1.56 carat ruby and 1.02 carat diamond ladies

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold & Diamond Art-Deco 1930's Swiss Ladies Dress Watch by Lavina
18K White Gold & Diamond Art-Deco 1930's Swiss Ladies Dress Watch by Lavina

18K White Gold & Diamond Art-Deco 1930's Swiss Ladies Dress Watch by Lavina

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

This ladies' dress watch is from Art-Deco period, yet it's in beautiful vintage condition & in

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Haas Neveux & Co Art-Deco 18K White Gold, Diamond, Onyx Swiss Ladies Dress Watch
Haas Neveux & Co Art-Deco 18K White Gold, Diamond, Onyx Swiss Ladies Dress Watch

Haas Neveux & Co Art-Deco 18K White Gold, Diamond, Onyx Swiss Ladies Dress Watch

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

! This exquisite Art-Deco ladies’ cocktail watch by Swiss watchmaker Haas Neveux & Cie is in unusually

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, 18k Gold

Henry Birks and Son Platinum Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1930's
Henry Birks and Son Platinum Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1930's

Henry Birks and Son Platinum Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1930's

By Shreve & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Henry Birks & Sons STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Diamond Dress Watch METAL

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Vintage Art Deco 2.04 Carat Diamond and Platinum Ladies Fob Watch Circa 1940
Vintage Art Deco 2.04 Carat Diamond and Platinum Ladies Fob Watch Circa 1940

Vintage Art Deco 2.04 Carat Diamond and Platinum Ladies Fob Watch Circa 1940

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning vintage Art Deco 2.04 carat diamond and platinum ladies fob watch brooch; part of our

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Diamond Ladies Wristwatch, Circa 1990
14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Diamond Ladies Wristwatch, Circa 1990

14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Diamond Ladies Wristwatch, Circa 1990

Located in Palm Desert, CA

with refined diamond accents. The watch case measures approximately 22mm in diameter, offering a

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1990s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14k rose gold Andre Bonnard Ladies Deco Watch
14k rose gold Andre Bonnard Ladies Deco Watch

14k rose gold Andre Bonnard Ladies Deco Watch

Located in New York, NY

/ Ladies Dress Watch Perfect for collectors searching for vintage gold watches, ruby and diamond watches

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Enchanting Art Deco Platinum Ladies Wristwatch with Diamonds, Valmon Geneve
Enchanting Art Deco Platinum Ladies Wristwatch with Diamonds, Valmon Geneve

Enchanting Art Deco Platinum Ladies Wristwatch with Diamonds, Valmon Geneve

Located in Berlin, DE

Enchanting Art Deco platinum ladies wristwatch with diamonds. Manual winding. Very good original

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Ladies Vertex Round Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted
Art Deco Platinum Ladies Vertex Round Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted

Art Deco Platinum Ladies Vertex Round Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Art deco platinum Vertex rose diamond encrusted vintage ladies wrist watch, signed and stamped with

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Emerald Ladies Wristwatch, Circa 1930, 3ct
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Emerald Ladies Wristwatch, Circa 1930, 3ct

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Emerald Ladies Wristwatch, Circa 1930, 3ct

Located in North Hollywood, CA

on the bracelet itself. The watch features Black numbers in a fully detailed melle diamond surround

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Benrus 14k rose gold ladies Deco watch rubies and diamonds
Benrus 14k rose gold ladies Deco watch rubies and diamonds

Benrus 14k rose gold ladies Deco watch rubies and diamonds

By Benrus

Located in New York, NY

gold and showcases refined Art Deco–inspired design. The rectangular case is beautifully accented with

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Art Deco 5.44ct Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch - Circa 1935
Art Deco 5.44ct Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch - Circa 1935

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

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Vintage Diamond Platinum Collectible Ladies  Dress Watch
Cartier Vintage Diamond Platinum Collectible Ladies  Dress Watch

Cartier Vintage Diamond Platinum Collectible Ladies Dress Watch

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

This exquisite vintage Cartier ladies' diamond watch, crafted from luxurious platinum, is a true

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Ladies Diamond Art Deco Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the ladies diamond art deco watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 257 vintage editions and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect ladies diamond art deco watch 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. Creating a ladies diamond art deco watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier, Hamilton and Patek Philippe are consistently popular. A ladies diamond art deco watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 133 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also baguette cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Most of our ladies diamond art deco watch for sale are for women, but there are 30 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Ladies Diamond Art Deco Watch?

Prices for a ladies diamond art deco watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $775 and can go as high as $100,399, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,500.

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.

Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

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.

Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.