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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1938 Russian Enamel solid Gilt 916 Silver Vodka Stopka Shot Beaker Jigger / 49gr
Located in SE
Handsome vintage Russian Sterling Silver and Enamel shot glass/silver beaker, jigger, or Stopka / Стопка! Beautiful piece with floral decorations in cloisonne enamel, internally and...
Silver, Enamel
Art Deco Mappin and Webb Large 2 Pint Cocktail Shaker
Located in New York, NY
A great large vintage Art Deco Mappin and Webb Cocktail Shaker with juicer
Silver Plate
Set of 6 German Art Deco .800 Solid Silver Cordial or Liquor Glasses
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 Art Deco silver cordials. Elegantly simple with diminutive cups, straight stems and a round foot. The bases are marked with .800 for the silver fineness, a moon an...
Silver
Art Deco Pocket Flask Sterling Silver Enamel Egyptian Revival Camel Palm Tree
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING AND RARE ART DECO LARGE SIZE POCKET FLASK IN STERLING SILVER AND ENAMEL WITH AN EGYPTIAN REVIVAL MOTIF OF A CAMEL AND PALM TREE. This is a very special and rare po...
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Art Deco Silver and Cut Glass Liquor or Whisky Flask
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful Art Deco period German solid silver and cut crystal liquor flask. With a removable silver cup that fits on the base, a swivel top silver cap, and strawberry field wheel ...
Silver
Antique Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers Model No. 36A
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of figural silver salt & pepper shakers. By Georg Jensen. In sterling silver. Model. no. 36 A. Designed by Georg Jensen. Each modeled as an owl perched on a ribbed ...
Sterling Silver
French Art Deco Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Liquor or Whiskey Flask by Chambin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine French Art Deco Flask by the Parisian jewelry maker and silversmith Albert Chambin. In cut glass and sterling silver with a removable cup, ...
Sterling Silver
$680Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.5 in W 3.75 in
Cartier Silverplate Milk Jug Cocktail Shaker by Reed & Barton
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A distinctive and highly collectible silverplate cocktail shaker in the form of a classic milk jug, crafted by the renowned American silversmith Reed & Barton and retailed under ...
Silver, Silver Plate
$612Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 6.58 in W 0.56 in D 0.24 in
Rare Set of 6 Liberty London Fully Hallmarked Sterling Silver 1929 Desert Knives
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of six Liberty London Sterling silver dessert cutlery knives ...
Sterling Silver
$1,250
H 1.33 in Dm 2.16 in
Antique Russian Imperial Silver & Cloisonne Enamel Salt Cellar by Shaposhnikov
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique Russian salt cellar. By Sergey Shaposhnikov. With polychrome cloisonné enamel decoration throughout. Fully marked to the base. Simply a wonderful piece of Imp...
Silver, Enamel
Brandimarte 925 sterling silver large tulip wine glass
Located in Perugia, IT
925/ooo sterling silver tulip wine glass Manufactured by Brandimarte - Florence - Italy Made entirely by hand Weight g 226 Height 21 cm Base cm 7 Hammered workmanship has always bee...
Sterling Silver
Pair of Heavy Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers
Located in New York, NY
These pair of heavy sterling Silver salt & Pepper shakers features a screw-top. Makers' mark is etched in the center of the base. The height measures 2 1/8 inches, circumferen...
$4,452Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.04 in W 3.67 in D 0.91 in
Antique Large Russian Silver 84 Gold Gilt Cloisonné Enamel Cigarette Case
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in Russia solid silver with gold gilt internals Cloisonne Enamel cigarette case...
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
$338Sale Price / set|35% Off
W 1.4 in L 3 in
French Silver-Plated Salt and Pepper Shakers by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Mid-Century Set of 2 Circa 1970s Made in France Elevate your tabletop with this elegant pair of French silver-plated salt and pepper shakers by Christofle, a distinguished...
Silver Plate
$720Sale Price|25% Off
W 0.95 in L 4.13 in
Vintage Russian Silver Cloisonné Enamel Tea Spoon Gilt Twisted Stem
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your collection or table setting with this exquisite Antique Russian Silver and Cloisonné Enamel Tea Spoon, a masterwork of traditional Russian silversmithing and enamel arti...
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Hammered Wine Cup #222 #18392
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling silver Hammered Wine Cup #222 This beautiful wine cup by designer Georg Jensen (Denmark) was meticulously crafted from sterling silver in a gorgeous, h...
Sterling Silver
Set of Four Cartier 'Trinity' Sterling Silver Champagne Flutes
By Cartier
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This set of four sterling silver champagne flutes were made for retail by Cartier during the second half of the 20th century. The set which are crafted from solid sterling silver fea...
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Lapis Lazuli Silver Plated Spoon Set of Six by Marina J.
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing One of a Kind Spoon Set by Marina J. Each spoon in this set of 6 is composed of clean and graceful lines giving this elegant set a modern flare. The lapis lazuli beads attach...
Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Small Salt and Pepper Shakers with Pouches #25973
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Small Salt and Pepper Shakers with Pouches These authentic Tiffany & Co shakers are small, most likely a set meant for individual use. They feat...
Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique English hallmarked sterling silver hip flask Birmingham 1921
By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique English hallmarked sterling silver flask, Birmingham 1921 A and J Zimmerman. The flask of plain convex form with detachable pull off drinking Cup, screw bayonet top. Fully h...
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 1 in W 3 in L 3.63 in
Rare 1920's Hermès Sterling Silver Tastévin Wine Taster Cup, Ravinet d’Enfert
By Hermès
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This sterling silver Hermès wine taster, Tastevin perfectly captures early 20th century luxury and design. Made by Ravinet d’Enfert, famed silversmiths located in Paris, for the icon...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Table Lighter #16110
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver table lighter by Tiffany & Co, circa 1956. No monogram Simple and classic smooth polished finish on a cylindrical Art Deco design. Inner petrol wick lighter...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco German 800 Silver Napkin Ring Engraved 'Jacques'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine silver napkin ring. In hand-hammered 800 silver. Engraved with the names "Jacques". Fully marked with German hallmarks. Simply a wonderful napkin ring! Date: 20th Century...
Silver
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H 9 in Dm 3.75 in
Machine Age Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Streamlined Cocktail Shaker No. 22422
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco / Machine Age cocktail shaker. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. This streamlined model was first produced in 1937. With clean lines & a crisp profile the shake...
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 3.94 in W 2.56 in D 2.56 in
SIX SOLID STERLING SILVER TIFFANY & CO MADE ASPREY LONDON RETAILED WINE GOBLETs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this suite of six original Tiffany & Co New York made Sterling Silver cup goblets which were retailed through Asprey London These are a super decorative luxury suite of Sterling silver goblet cups...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cigar Cutter #42B
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco sterling silver cigar cutter. By Georg Jensen. Model no. 42B With sterling silver panels mounted on a stainless steel base. Sim...
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Rare Art Deco Christofle Solid Silver Cocktail Bar Set, C.1930
By Christofle
Located in Toronto, ON
Rare Art Deco Christofle solid Silver Cocktail Bar Set C.1930. Comprising Juice Squeezer, Beaker and Strainer. All with the 1st standard 950 st...
Silver
Art Deco Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Small Tray or Dish No. 639
By Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine sterling silver dish or tray. By Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen. With handles on each side. Model no. 639. Simply a wonderful piece of Georg Jensen silver! Perfect for th...
Sterling Silver
Rare International Art Deco Sterling Silver Ice Tongs #387
By International Silver
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Art Deco ice tongs in sterling silver. Marked #387. By the International Silver Co. of Meriden, CT. Simply a rare and exciting large pair of tongs! Date: Early 20...
Sterling Silver
Le Must de Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated Guillochet Finish
By Cartier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Pocket Le Must de Cartier lighter in 18-karat gold-plated textured finish a ribbed/fluted design. It has a flip-top lid that houses the S...
Gold Plate
Art Deco Style Cartier Lighter Gold-Plated Guillochet Finish
By Cartier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Pocket Trinity Cartier lighter in 18-karat gold-plated textured finish with tri coloured gold collar an oval shaped body and a ribbed/fluted design. It has a flip-top lid that hous...
Gold Plate