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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Antique Norway Boxed Spoons Set Ice -cream Coffee Enamel solid 830 Silver / 78gr
Located in SE
Vintage set of fine coffee / ice - cream spoons solid Gilt 830 grade Silver decorated with translucent Guilloche Enamels . Hand - made in ca. 1900s - 1920s at the workshop of Marius...
Silver, Gold-filled
Tiffany & Co. Rare Gift Box Pill Box Silver 925 Vintage SP1e
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This Authentic Tiffany & Co. Rare Gift Box Pill Box Sterling Silver 925 Vintage SP1e is a highly collectible and elegant piece, expertly crafted from sterling silver. Weighing 60.3 g...
Sterling Silver
Signed Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom Pepper Shaker & Salt Cellar Pair #2A
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Danish Modern pepper shaker and open salt cellar pair. By Georg Jensen. In sterling silver. Blossom pattern no. 2A. Designed by Georg Jensen ca. 1905. Comprising...
Sterling Silver
$555Sale Price / set|25% Off
Set of Mother-of-Pearl Handled Knives (Fruit & Butter), Sterling Silver Accents
Located in New York, NY
A Charming Addition to Your Tableware Collection Elevate your dining presentation with this two-part set of knives, each featuring lustrous mother-of-pearl handles and sterling silv...
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Antique Signed Norwegian .830 Silver Figural Mermaid Napkin Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Norwegian figural silver napkin ring. With a cast Mermaid figure in a setting with clouds and building in the background. Marked 830S for .830 silver fineness. Mono...
Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark Cactus Sterling Silver Napkin Ring 81A w/Mono #19423
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver napkin by Georg Jensen Denmark in the Cactus pattern, #81A, with monogram. Monogram appears to be BB Created by long-time Jensen designer Gunorph Albertus, the Cactus pattern was introduced in 1930 and features an Art Deco cactus blossom design. Hallmarks date this piece to circa 1925-32. Measures approx 9/16" wide, opening measures approx 1 15/16" x 15/16" Weighs approx 40.1g, 25.8dwt. Marked GA GEORG JENSEN in crown topped dotted oval DENMARK STERLING GI 925S in dotted circle...
Sterling Silver
Antique Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers Model No. 36
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique salt and pepper shakers. By Georg Jensen. In sterling silver. Model. no. 36. Designed by Georg Jensen. Each...
Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco Georg Jensen Parallel Sterling Silver Table Bell No. 247
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Georg Jensen sterling silver table bell. Made to match the Parallel flatware pattern from 1931. Model #247 Designed by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen. Simply a wonderful Georg Jensen bell...
Sterling Silver
Pair of Danish Modern Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers # 627
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare pair of Georg Jensen sterling silver salt and pepper shakers. Model No. 627. Designed by Ove Brobeck. A rare and fine pai...
Sterling Silver
1933 Boxed Set Ice-cream Tea Coffee Spoons solid 925 Sterling Silver / 125 gr
Located in SE
Fine set of 12 fine tea/ coffee/ ice - cream spoons in solid Gilt 925 grade Silver decorated with translucent Guilloche Enamels. Hand - made at the workshop of C.G. Halberg in Stock...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornamental 41 Sugar Spoon
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Georg Jensen sugar spoon. In sterling silver. Model no. Ornamental 41 Designed by Georg Jensen. Simply a great sugar spoon!...
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark Cactus Sterling Silver Baby Fork w/Mono #19469
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver baby fork by Georg Jensen Denmark in the Cactus pattern with monogram. Monogram appears to be BB Created by long-time Jensen designer Gunorph Albertus, the Cactus p...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornamental 21 Sugar Spoon
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage ornamental sugar spoon. By Georg Jensen. In sterling silver. Model no. 21. Designed by Georg Jensen. With the post-1945 factory mark. Simply a great spoon from ...
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Art Deco Pepper Shaker or Caster
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine sterling silver pepper shaker or caster. By Georg Jensen. Model no. 236 Simply great Art Deco design! Date: 1925-1932 Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-picture...
Sterling Silver
Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Child's Mug with a Squirrel & Bird
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique child's mug. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With acid etched decoration and cartouches with a squirrel on one side and a bird (possibly a kingfisher) to the reverse. Fully hallmarked to the base. Simply a wonderful Tiffany mug...
Sterling Silver
Pair of Danish Modern Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers # 627
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Georg Jensen sterling silver salt and pepper shakers. Model No. 627. Designed by Ove Brobeck. A rare and fine pair! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: They are in...
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark Cactus Sterling Silver Curved Handle Baby Spoon Engr #18325
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver curved handle baby spoon by Georg Jensen Denmark in the Cactus pattern with engraving. Engraving appears to be "BOBBY" Created by long-time Jensen designer Gunorph ...
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark Cactus Sterling Silver Small Serving Spoon 8" #16893
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver small serving spoon by Georg Jensen Denmark in the Cactus pattern. No monogram. Created by long-time Jensen designer Gunorph Albertus, the Cactus pattern was introd...
Sterling Silver
$599Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
A Large Serving Spoon by Carl M. Cohr Horsens Solvvarefabrik Sterling Silver
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A beautiful solid sterling silver large serving bowl by Carl M.Cohr for Horsens Solvvarefabric, ca' 1940's. Weighing 100 grams and 9.75" long. Monogrammed on the back.
Sterling Silver
$240Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Silver Spoon Galt Vintage Estate Item Silverware Kitchenware Pre-Owned
Located in Oakton, VA
Around 0.80 oz.
Silver
$599Sale 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
$950 / set
H 0.48 in W 0.87 in L 5.83 in
Set of 6 Antique Richard Garten 800 Silver & Dresden Porcelain Dessert Spoons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 antique silver & porcelain dessert (or possibly demitasse) spoons. By Richard Garten. In gilt 800 silver. With raised enamel jeweling to the Dresden porcelain han...
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...
Set of Four Victorian Silver Salt Cellars
Located in London, GB
A set of four Victorian silver salt cellars, each designed as scallop shell bearing chased leaf decorations in the rim, with gold gilt interior and foliate design base, made by Danie...
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,350 / set
W 0.88 in D 0.63 in L 9.63 in
Complete Set of 12 Silver & Mother of Pearl Handled Dinner Knives
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A complete set of 12 mother of pearl knives. A real rarity in the full dinner knife size. Each with a silver-plated blade, solid carved mother of pearl handle, and a sterling silver ferrules. These knives are simply well crafted and of exceptionally good quality. They are amongst the finest mother of pearl flatware...
Silver
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Set of 3 Napkin Rings Satin Finish #18357
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Set of 3 Napkin Rings Satin Finish This beautiful set of 3 napkin rings by designer Tiffany & Co were meticulously crafted from sterling silver for a go...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Fish Server w/Mono 11 1/8" #15320
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver fish knife or server by Tiffany & Co in the Chrysanthemum pattern with monogram. Monogram appears to be B The Chrysanthemum pattern, designed by Charles T. Grosjean...
Sterling Silver
$395 / set
H 0.5 in W 1 in L 9 in
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 4-Piece Place Setting in the Provence Pattern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine 4-piece place setting. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In the Provence pattern. Comprising of: 1x New French Hollow Knife (9"") 1x Fo...
Sterling Silver
1868 Antique Imperial Russian Salt Sellar 84 Silver / 53gr
Located in SE
Handsome 19th century Russian Empire 84 fire Gilt Silver Salt Cellar with delicate ornamental engravings in Pan Slavic style, gilded with high grade Gold outside and inside. Measur...
Silver, 22k Gold
$185
W 0.62 in L 6 in
Set of 2 Tiffany & Co Faneuil Sterling Silver Cocktail Forks with Pouches #24539
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 Tiffany & Co Faneuil Sterling Silver Cocktail Forks with Pouches The Faneuil pattern was in production from 1910-1955 and was named for Faneuil Hall in Boston, MA. The ...
Sterling Silver
$1,250
H 0.25 in W 1.25 in L 5.25 in
Antique Gustav Klingert Imperial Russian Gilt Silver & Cloisonné Enamel Spoon
By Gustav Klingert
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Russian gilt silver & cloisonné enamel spoon. By Gustav Klingert of Moscow Russia. With a twisted handle and an enamel terminal. The bowl is ...
Silver, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs, Grapevine Pattern
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Tiffany & Co. grapevine pattern sterling silver asparagus tongs. New York, c. 1907-1947. Reticulated in etched upper tong, monogrammed. 8" x 3", 6.45 troy ounces. Very neat servi...
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark Cactus Sterling Silver Handle Serving Fork & Spoon #22989
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georg Jensen Denmark Cactus Sterling Silver Handle Serving Fork & Spoon Created by long-time Jensen designer Gunorph Albertus, the Cactus pattern was introduced in 1930 and features...
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark Cactus Sterling Silver Pickle/Olive Fork #21583
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver pickle/olive fork in the Cactus pattern by Georg Jensen Denmark. No monogram or engraving Created by long-time Jensen designer Gunorph Albertus, the Cactus pattern ...
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark Cactus Sterling Silver Baby Spoon & Knife Set #21584
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver baby spoon and knife set in the Cactus pattern by Georg Jensen Denmark. No monogram or engraving Created by long-time Jensen designer Gunorph Albertus, the Cactus p...
Sterling Silver
Rare Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Doctor's Spoon
By Georg Jensen
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This unusual and rare piece by Georg Jensen is known as a folding doctor's spoon. Designed as a double ended spoon, one end is designed to be a child's dose of medicine, the other fo...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark Cactus Sterling Silver Cheese/Marrow Scoop #16894
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver cheese/marrow scoop by Georg Jensen Denmark in the Cactus pattern. No monogram. Created by long-time Jensen designer Gunorph Albertus, the Cactus pattern was introd...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co St Dunstan Sterling Silver Fork w/mono 7" #15592
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver fork by Tiffany & Co in the St. Dunstan pattern with monogram. Monogram appears to be W Designed by Albert A. Southwick in 1909 and named for the patron saint of go...
Sterling Silver
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W 0.94 in L 6.75 in
Set of 2 Tiffany & Co St Dunstan Sterling Silver Salad Forks mono 6 3/4" #15591
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 sterling silver salad forks by Tiffany & Co in the St. Dunstan pattern with monogram. Monogram appears to be W Designed by Albert A. Southwick in 1909 and named for the pa...
Sterling Silver
Set of 2 Tiffany & Co St Dunstan Sterling Silver Oval Soup Spoons w/mono #15590
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 sterling silver place/oval soup spoons by Tiffany & Co in the St. Dunstan pattern with monogram. Monogram appears to be W Designed by Albert A. Southwick in 1909 and named...
Sterling Silver
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W 1.12 in L 5.88 in
Set of 2 Tiffany & Co St Dunstan Sterling Silver Teaspoons w/mono 5 7/8" #15589
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 sterling silver teaspoons by Tiffany & Co in the St. Dunstan pattern with monogram. Monogram appears to be W Designed by Albert A. Southwick in 1909 and named for the patr...
Sterling Silver
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W 1.44 in L 5.38 in
Set of 2 Tiffany & Co St Dunstan Sterling Silver Bouillon Spoons 5 3/8" #15587
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of 2 sterling silver round bowl bouillon soup spoons by Tiffany & Co in the St. Dunstan pattern. No monogram. Designed by Albert A. Southwick in 1909 and named for the patron s...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co St Dunstan Sterling Silver Bouillon Spoon w/mono 5 3/8" #15588
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver round bowl bouillon soup spoon by Tiffany & Co in the St. Dunstan pattern with monogram. Monogram appears to be W Designed by Albert A. Southwick in 1909 and named ...
Sterling Silver
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H 2.76 in Dm 1.23 in
6 Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver & Enamel Salt Cellar & Pepper Sets No 629a
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine group of 6 salt and pepper sets. In sterling silver with blue enamel to the salt cellars. By Georg Jensen. In the Cactus pattern. Designed by Gundorph Albertus in the earl...
Sterling Silver, Enamel