One of the great style icons of the 20th century, Tony Duquette (1914–99) created pieces with a singularly ebullient elegance. Through his private interior-decorating commissions and his work as a stage and movie-set designer, Duquette made his name synonymous with flamboyance, fantasy and glamorous originality.
Duquette was born in Los Angeles and studied at the Chouinard Art Institute. But his true education began in the mid-1930s, first as an assistant to an aging Elsie de Wolfe — the eminent interior designer who many say created the profession — and later as a colleague of William Haines, the famed movie-star-turned-decorator. Duquette’s clients would come to include many Hollywood luminaries — he decorated “Pickfair,” the fabled home of actress Mary Pickford, and homes for producer David O. Selznick and director Vincent Minnelli — and a robust roster of the rich and powerful, among them Doris Duke, J. Paul Getty, Norton Simon and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. All the while, Duquette was designing film and theater sets and costumes. He worked on such films as Kismet, Ziegfeld Follies and Can-Can; he won a Tony award in 1961 for costume design for the original Broadway production of Camelot.
Theatricality is the keynote of the best of Duquette’s designs. He made things that would get attention. Duquette was no purist — he appreciated the spare and sleek as much as the baroque and elaborate — but everything had to provide a visual effect, if not necessarily perform a function. Apart from the furnishings and objects he designed for his grandest decorating commissions, Duquette rarely used precious materials. “Beauty, not luxury, is what I value” was his often-repeated motto. Duquette pieces priced at $10,000 and above tend to be either intricately made or super-scaled or have an interesting ownership provenance. Most of his works are marked at about $5,000.
As you will see on 1stDibs, Tony Duquette created something for anyone who likes big-statement design — providing a showstopper for a lean, modernist decor or an alluring element in a lush, more-is-more interior. A Duquette design says: On with the show!
Citrine, Tsavorite and Diamond Ring by Tony Duquette
By Tony Duquette
Located in Carmel, CA
Tony Duquette Citrine Ring in 18K features a magnificent carved Citrine weighing a total of 39.60 carats, Tsavorite Garnet pave weighing a total of 1.26 carats, and Diamond pave 'pro...
Citrine, Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
TONY DUQUETTE, 18K Gold Colombian Emerald Pear Shape Chandelier Earrings 23.00ct
By Tony Duquette
Located in Great Neck, NY
Extremely rare and highly sought after TONY DUQUETTE Columbian Emerald drop earring, An exceptional solid 18k (750 hallmark) pair of ear pendants featuring a beautiful whimsical desi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Tony Duquette Coral and Citrine Bracelet in 18 Karat
By Tony Duquette
Located in Carmel, CA
Tony Duquette Coral and Citrine Bracelet in 18K has a total weight of 100 carats of carved Coral and 109 carats of Citrine. Tony Duquette was a we...
Citrine, Coral, 18k Gold
Tony Duquette Moonstone, Mother-of-Pearl and Crystal Bracelet
By Tony Duquette
Located in Carmel, CA
This stunning Tony Duquette Moonstone, Mother of Pearl, and Crystal Bracelet has a total weight of 180cts Crystal, 150cts Mother of Pearl, and 16cts Moonstone. Tony Duquette was a ...
Crystal, Moonstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Tony Duquette Crowned Monkey Brooch or Pendant
By Tony Duquette
Located in Carmel, CA
This Fabulous Tony Duquette piece features a signature 'monkey' figure with a crown of Amethyst. Stones include: Two Oval and three Hexagon shaped Pink Tourmalines weigh 36.40 cara...
Amethyst, Citrine, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Diamond Amethyst Tsavorite Ring, Amethyst Cocktail ring, Tsavorite Ring, diamond
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Diamond Amethyst Tsavorite Ring, Amethyst Cocktail ring, Tsavorite Ring, diamond Amethyst Jewelry, Diamond Tsavorite Jewelry Gross Weight 17.74gm 18...
Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Silver
$2,440Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.23 in L 7.5 in
8.2 ct Round Cut Coral Station Chain Bracelet Studded in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Bracelets are worn to enhance the look. Women love to look good. It is common to see a woman rocking a lovely gold bracelet on her wrist. A gold gemstone bracelet is the ultimate sta...
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$193Sale Price|29% Off
Vintage Rhinestone Brooch Designer Signed WEISS Gold Star Brooch or Pendant
By Weiss
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Rhinestone Brooch Designer Signed WEISS Delightful elegant star shaped pin features an array gold faceted stones Prong set in gold ...
Crystal, Gold
Yianni Creations 18 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet with Citrine
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
This bracelet from Yianni Creations is all handmade in Greece from 18 Karat Gold and set with 1.75 Carat Citrine. The unique look is created by using ancient techniques of craftsmanship - brushed texture and nature-inspired liquid edges. For a full selection of Yianni Creations (YC) jewelry please visit our storefront here on 1stdibs – Yianni Creations Inc...
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Amethyst, Pink Corals and Diamonds Link Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, CE
Elegant and refined link bracelet realized in 14k rose gold structure, consisting of 13 beautiful amethyst stones spaced out by sections of little pink coral hearts with central diam...
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian 4.90 Carat Moonstone and Seed Pearl Rose Gold Bangle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian 4.90 carat moonstone and seed pearl, 15 karat rose gold bangle; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine ...
Moonstone, Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Beaded Bracelet with Peach Moonstone, Gold and Bakelite
Located in Vannes, FR
Beaded Bracelet with Peach Moonstone, Gold and Bakelite. French Collection by Mesure et Art du Temps. French beaded bracelet accompanied by a peach moonstone, which measures 1cm. Th...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Bracelet Studded in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant ruby bracelet features 58 pieces of princess cut rubies 9.27 carat in the channel setting, this bracelet entirely made in 18 karat rose gold weight 10.85 grams, th...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum 18K Dangle Earrings
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Delicate and very well handcrafted platinum and 18 karat yellow gold dangle earrings feature a top part of the earrings worked in platinum with sparkly round brilliant cut diamonds. ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Tsavorite Diamond Interlocking Claw Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Handcrafted in 18K and sterling silver. It is set in 1.25 carat tsavorite and 1.90 carat diamonds. Wear this dramatic piece to add edge to feminine cocktail outfits. This ring has a ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Rhodium, Silver
Victorian Garnet Enamel and Diamond Pendant or Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet, enamel and diamond pendant, set to the centre with an oval cabochon-cut garnet, measuring approximately 21.5x17.2mm, surrounded by old-cut diamond-set floral moti...
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
$2,200
H 3 in W 3 in Dm 2.85 in
Sculptural Wide Sterling Silver And Pearl Cuff Bracelet Signed and Hallmarked
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and sculptural hand wrought sterling silver cuff bracelet has 15 real pearls set in a protruding form, and the silver looks like it has been folded and creased. It has ...
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Chaumet 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Bracelet
By Chaumet
Located in Paris, FR
CHAUMET Bracelet in 18 Carat yellow Gold and 13 Ruby Jewels in the Center of each Link set with a Claw. Signed CHAUMET and numbered 7068C. Tab Clasp with Eight Security. Gross weight...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Royal Crown Brooch, Coro
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Deco Royal Crown Brooch, Coro. High quality manufacture set in rhodium metal with pave work, hand set with tiny emerald cabs and squares. Uns...
Rhodium
$77,990
H 0.34 in W 0.63 in L 0.66 in
Antique 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum GIA Colombian Emerald & Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Antique 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum GIA Colombian Emerald and Diamond Earrings, crafted with exquisite artistry and refinement. Each earring features a vivid, richly saturated Colombian emerald, prized for its exceptional green hue and natural brilliance. Surrounding the emeralds are 28 old mine cut diamonds, near colorless and measuring 2.5–2.7mm, with a total weight of 2.77tcw. Their antique faceting produces a soft, romantic sparkle that enhances the lush green of the emeralds. The diamonds are set in platinum, providing a striking contrast against the warmth of the 18k yellow gold. Designed with remarkable precision, these earrings reflect the sophistication and technical mastery of European jewelers. The combination of materials, gemstones, and craftsmanship makes this pair both elegant and historically significant. Timeless and collectible, they embody the grandeur of antique fine jewelry at its finest. Weight: 4.08 and 4.27 Grams, 8.35 Total Gram Weight Stone: 7.05tcw Colombian F2 Emeralds...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tony Duquette 18k Yellow Gold Citrine Starburst Pendant Brooch
By Tony Duquette
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Citrine starburst pendant brooch, featuring pear, oval and square-shaped citrine set in 18k yellow gold. Hinged fold down pendant loop at top...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tony Duquette 1960s Amethyst Carved White Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Tony Duquette
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion shaped amethyst cabochon measuring 10.5 x 10.5 mm - transparent medium purple. Bezel set atop a cushion shaped coral - carved with fluted ridges fully around. Tra...
Amethyst, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tony Duquette Massive Geometric Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold 85cts Citrine
By Tony Duquette
Located in Miami, FL
Bold geometric ring designed by Tony Duquette (1914-1999). A rare and gorgeous vintage piece, created by the American designer Tony Duquette, back in the 1980's. This cocktail ring was carefully crafted, with geometric semi-curved seven sides...
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tony Duquette Coral Fluorite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Substantial Vintage Bracelet
By Tony Duquette
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bracelet is comprised of oval cut fluorite and coral cabochons prong set in meshed gold baskets. Fluorite is transparent bluish-green in color with medium to light saturation and nat...
Coral, Fluorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tony Duquette Gold Cabochon Emerald Cross Pendant
By Tony Duquette
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Natural emerald cabochon cross pendant/pin by Tony Duquette. Cross is bezel set with ten cushion-shaped, sugarloaf cabochon-cut, natural emeral...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst and Diamond Ring by Tony Duquette
By Tony Duquette
Located in Carmel, CA
Tony Duquette Amethyst and Diamond Ring in 18K features a total Amethyst weight of 72 carats accented with Diamond pave. Size 7 1/2. **This ring may be resized to fit after purchase...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Tony Duquette Citrine, Aquamarine and Peridot Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Tony Duquette
Located in Carmel, CA
Tony Duquette Citrine, Aquamarine and Peridot Ring in 18K Gold. This amazing jewel has a total weight of 17 carats of Citrine, 11 carats of...
Tony Duquette Ruby Diamond Pink Tourmaline Drop Earrings
By Tony Duquette
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic Tony Duquette drop earrings of 18K gold set with large cabochon rubies, diamonds and pink tourmalines, 1 1/16 in x 2 3/4, with hinged pier...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Tony Duquette Extraordinary Abalone Quartz Frog Motif Necklace
By Tony Duquette
Located in New York, NY
Tony Duquette Extraordinary Abalone Quartz Frog Motif Necklace A one of a kind 13'' long flexible collar set with mauve abalone shell, pate de verre, stain...
Gold Plate
Tony Duquette Extraordinary Amethyst Quartz Nephrite Necklace
By Tony Duquette
Located in New York, NY
Tony Duquette Extraordinary Amethyst Quartz Nephrite Necklace Tony Duquette one of a kind masterpiece collar set with patterned quartz slices surmoun...
Agate, Gold Plate
Tony Duquette Extraordinary Fossil Agate Citrine Necklace
By Tony Duquette
Located in New York, NY
Tony Duquette Extraordinary Fossil Agate Citrine Necklace. A Tony Duquette one of a kind masterpiece collar set with fossil agates of matching shades, amber, fossil pendants...
Agate, Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.63 in L 1.75 in
Tony Duquette Coral Turquoise Amethyst and Peridot Gold Statement Clip Earrings
By Tony Duquette
Located in Montreal, QC
Sensational Coral Turquoise Amethyst Peridot Earrings; hand crafted in 18k Gold by Tony Duquette, Designer Extraordinaire! 1.75" long x 1.63"; wide; signed: TONY DUQUETTE 18K; Turquo...
Amethyst, Coral, Peridot, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
Tony Duquette Impressive Very Large Amethyst Abalone Unique Necklace
By Tony Duquette
Located in New York, NY
Tony Duquette impressive very large amethyst abalone unique necklace of extraordinary size. A special order one-of-a-kind necklace by the famed Duc...
Amethyst, Zircon, Brass
Tony Duquette 1999 Talisman Bib Necklace in Box - Amber and Garnet
By Tony Duquette
Located in Toronto, ON
Tony Duquette Hollywood Regency collector's talisman statement necklace in original presentation box. Please see our other listings for additional pieces from this collection. Accompanied by the original purchase receipt from 1999, which describes this necklace as "An original necklace by Tony Duquette consisting of Indian garnets, Baltic amber, dyed water buffalo horn pendants set with Baltic amber disks, freshwater pearls, citrine, pyrite pendants...
Amber, Carnelian, Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Garnet, Gold Plate, Sterlin...
Tony Duquette 1999 Necklace in Box - Antique African and Chinese Beads
By Tony Duquette
Located in Toronto, ON
Tony Duquette Hollywood Regency collector's statement necklace in original presentation box. Please see our other listings for additional pieces from this collection. Accompanied...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver