Art Deco Jewelry

Silver and approx 85ct rock crystal. Signed and dated 1937. The pendant is 6,7 cm long on a 59 cm long chain. Wiwen Nilsson (1897-1974) - An Art Deco Silversmith in the Age of Modernism. Wiwen Nilsson was born in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1897. Born as Karl Edvin, but since he did not like his christening name, he was, within the family, called Wiwen. He was the son of Karolina and Anders and grew up with his sister Edith. In 1897 the family moves to Lund, Sweden when the father takes over the gold and silversmith company J.P. Hasselgren & Son. In 1906, Wiwen began at Katedralsskolan in Lund and finished school when he graduated fifth grade in 1912. It was common to continue up to sixth grade and then high school, but Wiwen who does not thrive in a school environment wants to become a pianist or aviator instead. However, as the father is a recognized jeweler and court supplier, the son's career is already marked. Instead, he embarks on an educational journey with the goal Königliche Zeichenakademie in Hanau am Main, Germany. The school is Germany's oldest and most prestigious goldsmith's school. Wiwen enrolled on the fourth of August in 1913 and studied drawing, workshop work, engraving and hammering work. The education comes to an abrupt end with the outbreak of the First World War in 1914, and he instead continues his education in his father's workshop, where he stays until 1919. He does, however, make two breaks, the first quarter of 1917 he enrolled at the Technical Society's School in Copenhagen where he studied modeling, among other things, and in 1917-1918 he did his military service in Stockholm. In 1919 he applied for and received his companion letter, at the same time he received the Swedish Craft Organization's large medal in silver for his professionalism. In 1920 he is again at the school in Hanau, Germany where he stays until 1921 and practices with the jewelry company Chr. Kissling also in Hanau. At school, he mainly studies drawing and chiseling, a type of relief technique that was very popular during the 17th century. Wiwen is driven by his own design language and thinks that the prevailing technique under the influence of Danish designers is a setback in the development of chiseling. During his time in Hanau, he visits several arts and craft exhibitions and comes into contact with the Wiener Werkstätte and the Wiener Werkbund, among others. At the same time as he is studying, he writes travel stories where it emerges that he believes that Sweden's conservatism inhibits the development of arts and crafts, something he himself wants to change. Back in Sweden in 1921, he was appointed the company's artistic designer. In 1923, the company participates in the Gothenburg exhibition, but here Wiwen receives devastating criticism. His creations are considered ugly and meaningless, a critic writes that it is a typical case of poor material sense. In 1924, Wiwen Nilsson travels to Paris. Just like in Hanau, he studies chiseling, silver, drawing and modeling at the Académie de la Grande Chaumiére (now Académie Charpentier). One of France's foremost art schools where, among others, Siri Derkert (1888-1973) and Bror Hjorth (1894-1968) have also studied. In Paris he became acquainted with Georg Jensen (1866-1935), in whose workshop he chiseled for a period. He also meets and hangs out frequently with Jules Schyl (1893-1977) and Gösta Adrian-Nilsson, GAN (1884-1965). The meeting with GAN becomes extremely important and came to influence and refine Wiwen's own design language and together they hold a joint exhibition in 1925 in Lund. From 1925 until the end of the 1920s, Wiwen Nilsson produces a large amount of church silver. He designs and manufactures for, among others, Allhelgonakyrkan in Lund, Knästorps and Tottarps kyrka in Skåne. In total, Wiwen's workshop manufactures 677 objects for churches, of which 483 are found in churches within the diocese of Lund and 194 in other Swedish churches. Some are also sent internationally to the Church of Sweden in Paris, Berlin, Copenhagen and churches in West Germany, Iceland and to Zululand in South Africa. His church silver unmistakably bears the same design language as his profane works. All with the same angular but harmonized and modernist shapes, not infrequently his vessels like jugs and lid boxes are often hexagonal or octagonal. In 1925 he participated in the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels à Paris (World Exhibition) where he received a gold medal in Class 10, the category for crafts and art industry in metal. Other exhibitors included C.G. Hallbergs Guldsmeds AB and Jacob Ängman...

A fine and rare Art Deco Le Coultre Reverso wristwatch made in c1934. The Reverso wristwatch was invented after a chance remark by Polo players in ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1931 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X Width 27mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber 115 DIAL / HANDS: Enamel Print Dial with Arabic Numeral Markers / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Period Leather, Strap and Buckle, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will give it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking and dependable watch by the renowned house of Gruen is in nearly new condition. It is done as a classic cushion shape because it looks like a pillow cushion. The watch is all original, dial and hands with beautiful blued steel hands. The dial is done in Sterling Silver with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing and was produced by the legendary house of Stern Freres. Stern was the major dial maker in Switzerland at the time and supplied dials to the finest Swiss houses. In fact in the early 1930's Stern purchased the world's most famous watch company, Patek Philippe from the bankruptcy court. The Stern family still owns Patek Philippe today. If you cannot afford a Patek, you can own a watch with a dial by the owners of the company. And, you can wear this watch all the time for all sorts of occasions. The watch is fitted with what appears to be an original period strap and buckle. The strap is too fragile to be worn however but we offer the watch with a new Lizard Strap and the original buckle as well. Founded in 1894 by Dietrich Gruen. The company had their American base in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it produced a wide variety of watches, including pocket watches...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Art Deco style 9 karat white gold and 9 karat rose gold mens ring; part of our antique jewelry and esta...

Art deco platinum Vertex rose diamond encrusted vintage ladies wrist watch, signed and stamped with clasp closure, Wrist length up to 7 in...

Tops are 2 round Lapis Lazuli buttons with a small round emerald cabochon in the center , middle parts in white gold,small full cut round diamonds and blue enamel , bottom parts are 2 plain Burma Jade...

This gorgeous antique diamond eternity band ring was crafted from solid .900 platinum during the 1930's. It features a simple design that carries VERY fine and fiery old transitional...

One Art Deco GIA 2.08 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 14k White Gold Ring. Featuring one GIA old European cut diamond of 2.08 carats, accompanied with GIA #2225830924 stating the diam...

> Most of the items that we sell are not new at all if not stated otherwise. Accordingly, most of the items most often show some signs of use. We do our best to photograph an...

Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930's Sapphire and Diamond Ring 1.40ct Vintage Platinum Showcases a Stunning 1.20ct Genuine Natural Blue Round Sapphire at its Center Simpl...

Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1920's-1930's Kashmir Sapphire and Diamond Ring 1.30ct Vintage Platinum Features a Genuine 1.07ct Natural Blue Round Sapphire at its Center ...

2 round Lapis Lazuli buttons with small emeralds cabochons in the center,middle parts in white gold, 14 round full cut diamonds,blue enamel, 2 Burma Jade donuts...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Two Time Zone / Lozenge Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1934 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm X Diam...

This fine & rare Art-Deco Rolex Royal S/Steel wristwatch, dating back to circa 1939, featuring: 30mm S/Steel Case, 35mm including the original signed s...

Art Deco Gripoix Style Flower Clip from the 1930's. Pale chalcedony glass are bezeled in brass with sapphire crystal center with Belperron colorations. 1930's USA. 1.75".

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince / Drs. Model METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Width 25mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Two Tone Silver with Arabic Luminous Numbers Dial by Patek Philippe...

Antique Platinum Emerald and Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring delightful full eternity band ring, simple but beautiful! The item comes wi...

Impressive Art Deco Gripoix Style Pink Flower Clip from the 1930's. Pale pink glass petals are bezel set in brass with topaz crystal center set on gilt leaf base. A 1930's piece desi...

An Art Deco ruby and diamond ring, the cushion-shaped ruby weighing 2.76 carats, accompanied by GCS report, stating to be of Burmese origin with no indic...

Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.88 carat total J color with SI2 clarity - set with grooved tab-like prongs with striated gallery Accented by raised or...

Vintage 18kt white and yellow gold diamond and ruby cluster ring. Made in Edinburgh, Circa 1930s Hallmarked with maker's mark U.T, 750 - 18kt gold mark, Edinburgh town mark. Pleas...

This is a wonderful Art Deco sapphire, ruby and diamond flip ring. This piece offers two rings in one allowing the wearer to flip the single cut set diamond sides round to either a s...

Designed as an early depiction of the Disney cartoon character Minnie Mouse Depicted standing and wearing a skirt and heels with finger to chin Body and nose are glossed with opaque...

Designed as spiculum-shaped drop earrings suspending from fanning lotus motif surmounts Surmounts and drops are partially comprised of inlaid and carved onyx Semi-opaque to opaque d...

One Art Deco Diamond 14k White Gold Ring. Featuring one marquise, two carre, four baguette, and 12 transitional and single cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.90 cara...

One Pair of Art Deco Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings. Featuring two pear cut aquamarines with a total weight of approximately 1.30 carats. Accented by 20 transitional cut...

One Art Deco GIA 1.04 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one GIA marquise cut diamond of 1.04 carats, accompanied by GIA #1236131680 stating the diamond is J color, ...

The design of this old Diamond Ring is quite unusual - the central silver cluster/ setting is kind of loose and it can rotate /move itself to any side / angle around. That means that...

Art Deco era 2.38 Carat Natural Fancy Brown-Yellow Asscher Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, composed of platinum. Centering on a 2.38 carat Asscher Cut diamond, GIA certified Natural Fan...

A Classic & Timeless Example of Art Deco era Tiffany & Company Engagement Ring. Composed of platinum & featuring a 3.01 carat Old European Cut diamond, GIA certified H color & SI1 cl...

Here we have a beautifully crafted Art Deco plaque ring. A single round faceted old cut diamond sits slightly risen at the centre of the face in a fine milgrain setting. This detaili...

In very good condition. Total weight is 12.3 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 1.10 carat. Totally is brilliant Cut Diamond 1.50 carat. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. The diamond...

Here we have a delightful piece from a time when the Art Deco style was at the height of design. A single round faceted old cut diamond sits slightly risen at the centre of the face ...

This is a truly wonderful sapphire and diamond bracelet from the Art Deco era. The bracelet features a central transitional cut diamond surrounded by rich blue calibrated sapphires a...

Designed as a band ring with a raised orange blossom motif fully around With milgrain detail edges and engraved details Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring size: 7 3/4 and no...

One Art Deco Baguette Cut Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring 19 baguette cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.50 carats, graded colorless, VS clarity. Crafted in platinu...

Centering an oval-shaped sapphire cabochon weighing 9.70 carats - transparent medium blue Natural Ceylon in origin with no indications of heat treatment - displaying six-point asteri...

Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.32 carat total - I color with SI2 clarity Bezel set with a navette-shaped surround displaying a pierced Greek key motif...

Featuring a raised orange blossom motif With grooved detail fully around Accented by milgrain detail Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring size: 7 and not sizable Measures no...

Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch. Circa 1930. Total length: approx. 17.70 centimeters. Total width: approx. 0.80 centimeters. Case dimensions: 2.20 centimeters x 0.80 centimeters. Tota...

Designed as a stylized man with hands on hips and wearing a top hat Top hat is glossed with opaque very dark blue enamel - minimal loss Head is a 3.0 x 3.5 mm near-round baroque pea...

Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 0.90 carat total - G color with VS2 clarity Bead set flush in an octagonal form head with a faceted halo surround Featuring calibré c...

A wonderful 1.10 carat old cut diamond is enveloped in a ring of sapphires in this Art Deco target ring. The central diamond is rub over set with milgrain detailing across the settin...

Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930's Vintage Sapphire .57ct Round Solitaire Platinum Featuring a Deep Royal Blue .57 Carat Genuine Natural Round Sapphire Center Perfect ...

This rare and impressive ring from Tiffany & Co. was created in the Art Deco era (circa 1930s). Originally made for a man, it could of course be worn buy anyone today. The solid, impeccably crafted ring is made from heavy 14K yellow gold and features an electrifying natural solid opal that displays a full spectrum of colors, including flashes of reddish-orange right in the center. The opal measures approximately 12.47mm x 10.94mm x 5.11mm and weighs approximately 4 carats. The shoulders are deeply engraved and the band narrows around the back, so if you need this size 9.5 ring resized by your local jeweler, the design won't be compromised. The interior is marked for metal fineness (14K) and is stamped with the Tiffany & Co hallmark. Gemstone rings for men...

Here we have a marvellous sapphire and diamond signet ring crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was at the height of design. A single round faceted old European cut diamond sits...

An Art Deco diamond and white gold ring, comprising three large round brilliant cut diamonds, and fifty-six smaller round brilliant cut and single cut diamonds, set in 18 karat white...

Here we have an original Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. This piece is set with old and rose cut diamonds at the centre and bordered with rectangular calibre cut blue sapphires. ...

An Art Deco diamond ring in white gold, comprising one large, brilliant cut diamond, flanked by two old cut diamonds and set with a further twelve round cut diamonds, to a raised ope...

Art Deco Diamond Brooch. Circa 1930. Total length: approx. 5.00 centimeters / 1.97 inches. Total width: approx. 2.80 centimeters / 1.10 inches. Total weight: 13.18 grams.

An art deco brooch made in Austria. An amazing brooch in the shape of a stylized fish, created in Vienna Austria during the art deco period, back in the 1930. This brooch has been c...

These remarkably crafted and precise Art Deco French Platinum Diamond Cufflinks and Stud Set originate from France, Circa 1930. A timeless expression of the opulence, attention to de...

Marvelous pair of Art Deco earrings constructed in night day version, 1930 circa – Signed Umberto Fontana Italy - Rome Fascinating design of the era with an impressive Diamond top fi...

Art Deco Diamond Brooch. Circa 1930. Total length: approx. 4.50 centimeters. Total width: approx. 2.30 centimeters. Total weight: 13.81 grams.

J.E. Caldwell & Co. Art Deco Old European cut diamond twin bypass ring set in platinum. The centerpieces of this ring are two Old European cut diamonds both accompanied by GIA repor...

Item Details: Ring Size: 7 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.8 grams Diamond Details: .50ct, Old European Brilliant, H color, VS Clarity. Band W...

One Art Deco Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Convertible Brooch Pendant. Featuring three pearls measuring approximately 3.50-6.05 millimeters. Accented by 26 old European, rose, and sen...

Art Deco silver ring, featuring a lovely emerald green paste stone in an open back setting, surrounded by clear paste stones. Circa 1930s. The ring is not stamped, but tests for silver. Ring size UK I, US 4 1/4, inside diameter 1.55cm. The green stone is slightly loose in the setting, but is held well in place. This is a beautiful Art Deco emerald green ring...