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Art Deco Jewelry

ART DECO STYLE

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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Period: 1910s
Style: Art Deco
Art Deco Fancy brown diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Experience the enchanting allure of this Art Deco cluster ring, featuring a captivating fancy brown diamond set in an 18k white and yellow gold setti...
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1910s French Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

1913 Ring 0.25ct Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum ØUS9.5/ 3gr
Located in SE
Old cluster ring hand - made in 1913. Classic combination of high graded Gold, Platinum and Diamonds. Platinum on Gold openwork crown with 3 diamond s...
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1910s European Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring holds two deep blue sapphires. The central sapphire measures 20pts and the smaller stones measure 15pts. The diamonds total 14pts. The ring is modelled in 18ct gol...
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1910s British Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Buckle Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Buckle Pin. This beautiful pin is crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum top. It has o...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

European Art Deco 3.10 Carat Diamond Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
This 1920’s diamond brooch is made of platinum and set with over 3.00-carats of dazzling diamonds. Lovely openwork design features collet-set and bead-set old circular-cut diamonds. ...
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1910s Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum 7.80ctw GIA Natural Jade & Diamond Black Enamel Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This truly unique and stunning antique art deco period cocktail ring crafted in solid platinum and features a breathtaking, GIA certified, natural jade stone that displays very rich and desirable green color over its oval cabochon shape. The stone perfectly sits in a beautifully hand crafted frame which is drenched with fine quality, old single cut diamonds and black enamel throughout. The diamonds go down both sides of the shoulders which is then completed with hand engraving designs down the entire shank. This ring comes with the original GIA certification which indicates that the jade is 100% natural and has no indication of impregnation. A truly outstanding antique handmade ring...
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1910s Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, Jade, Platinum, Enamel

Necklace and ART DECO pendant set with diamonds 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold necklace with pendant set with old European cut diamonds and single cut diamonds up to. 0.75ct - F/G - VS/SI - 45 cm long detailed description: the necklace is 45 cm...
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1910s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Moonstone 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Stunning Art Deco rose cut diamond and Moonstone ring. This ring is modelled in 18 carat gold and the stones set in platinum. The rose cut diamonds total approx 50pts. Ring Size: L...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, Platinum

Antique Diamond 0.98 CT & Blue Sapphire 1.05 CT Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our stunning and elegant ring! It features a breathtaking round diamond in the center weighing 0.86 carats. Additionally, there are round diamonds on the shank, with a to...
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1910s American Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ring set with onyx brilliant diamond up to 0.80ct 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt white gold ring set with onyx ​​and brilliant cut diamond 0.80 ct G/H - SI2 - ring size U.S. 4.5 - EU. 15.25 (48) detailed description The top of the ring is 1.5 cm wide wei...
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1910s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Five glistening diamonds sit fabulously in platinum illusions settings and modelled in 18ct gold. The diamond total is 31pts. Ring Size: O or 7 1/4 Height Off Finger: 5 Weight: ...
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1910s British Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

1918 Elgin Rare 6 Size 15J Trench Watch 100+ Years Young!
Located in Raleigh, NC
My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a premier movie starring some major actors and a world-famous director. They were looking for authentic watches...
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1910s American Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Other

Eternity ring set with old mine cut diamonds up to 1.50ct platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
Platinum eternity ring set with old mine cut diamonds, approximately 1.50ct in total - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6 – EU. 16.5(52) Detailed description the ring is 2.8 mm wide an...
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1910s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

Rare, Rare, Harrods/Fortis Water Resistant Dive Watch WW1, Nickel
Located in Raleigh, NC
For those who have stopped by my vintage neighborhood you have seen a wide variety of American Vintage Watches from 1880 to 1930. My sweet spot is the WW1/Trench Watch era. You se...
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1910s British Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Other

Art Deco White Sapphire and Moonstone 9 Carat Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Stunning Art Deco white sapphire and Moonstone cluster ring. This ring is modelled in 9 carat gold and the stones set in silver. Ring Size: O ...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Sapphire, Moonstone, Silver, Gold

Vintage 9 Carat Gold Dearest Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A spectacular vintage dearest set with wonderful round cut stones, set so their initials spell "Dearest". Diamond, Emerald, Amethyst, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Tourmaline. Modelled in...
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1910s British Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 9k Go...

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic band is modelled in 18carat gold. The central diamond measures 4pts and the rubies also measure 4pts each. Hallmarked Birmingham 1915. Size: K or 5 1/4 Width: 6mm Wei...
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1910s British Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Edwardian Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Five bright glistening diamonds sit fabulously on top of a simple open work setting modelled in 18ct gold. The diamonds total 30pts. Ring Size: K or 5 1/4 Face Width: 4mm Height Of...
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1910s British Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

ART DECO brooch set with ruby and diamonds 18k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold brooch with ruby ​​and old mine cut and rose cut diamond 0.50 ct F/G - VS/SI detailed description the brooch is 7.0 cm wide and 1.3 cm high weight 5.9 grams set...
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1910s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Such a decorative piece! This bracelet is made up of fourteen amethyst stones. The clasp even has an amethyst stone set on it so it is nearly invisible. Modelled in 9 carat gold. L...
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1910s British Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold

Brooch set with Sapphire and Diamonds Platina
Located in The Hague, ZH
Platina brooch set with sapphire and rose cut diamonds total approx. 0.70 ct G/H - SI/P - 3.9 cm x 1.1 cm detailed description The brooch is 3.9 cm wide and 1.1 cm high weight: 5....
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1910s European Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum 1.16ctw Old European Cut Bezel Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an outstanding pair of antique diamond stud earrings that were crafted from solid platinum during the art deco period. They feature a pair of genuine, antique, old Europ...
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1910s Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

ART DECO - Ring with sapphire and diamond 14k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with sapphire and brilliant cut diamond. 0.75ct – K/L – SI – ring size U.S. 11 - EU. 20.5(64) detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.0 cm wide by 3....
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1910s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Carved Ruby Platinum Band ring
Located in New York, NY
Unique and beautiful wide band ring. Shimmering diamonds in an intricate reticulated pattern, set with four carved rubies. Platinum. 1/3" wide. Size 5. A striking art deco ...
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1910s American Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Gold Enamel Charm Necklace
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charm yourself with this alluring one-of-kind Art Deco gold and enamel fanciful pendant charm necklace. With eight whimsical enameled charms, including a man and woman, this playful...
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1910s American Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Gold, Enamel

Dueber Hampden Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa, 1919
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Dueber Hampden Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Diadem METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1919 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Width 29m...
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1910s American Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Gold-filled

Antique Circa 18k Gold 1915s Art Deco Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has H color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Ring size is US 5.5 (We can make any size) We offer fr...
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1910s European Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond

15ct Rose Gold Articulated Fish Pendant
Located in London, GB
Very Rare Beautiful Art Deco 15 Carat 625 Rose Gold Handcrafted Extra Large Articulated Fish Pendant with dark blue gemstone eyes In amazing condition - some dark discolouration t...
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1910s European Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Gold, 15k Gold

Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning full eternity ring holds diamonds that sparkle all the way around the band. The Diamond total 80pts and the bright sparkly stones compliment the yellow gold perfectly. ...
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1910s British Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Ring with diamonds 18k pink gold and platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k rose gold with 950pt platinum ring set with old mine cut diamond 0.40 ct K/L SI/P - ring size U.S. 8 - EU. 18.25 (57) detailed description top of the ring is 7.2 cm wide and 3....
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1910s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

1915 Art Deco Jade Cabin in the Woods Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a spectacular 10K yellow gold Art Deco pendant depicting a serene image of a cabin in the woods with a rich green jade background. This pend...
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1910s Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Jade, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

1916 Nordic Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø7.25US /1.25gr
Located in SE
A Ring with the band in solid 18K Orange Gold with engraved shoulders. Bezel set heart shaped rose cut Red Garnet 5.5 mm x 5 mm / ca. 0.5 ct . Hand-made in Sweden hallmarked 18K, th...
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1910s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Ruby, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Five bright glistening diamonds sit fabulously on top of a simple open work setting modelled in 18ct gold. The diamonds total 30pts. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Width: 4mm Height Off Fi...
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1910s British Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Platinum French Cut Diamond Engraved Eternity Ring - Size 7
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum French Cut Diamond Engraved Eternity Ring - Size 7. This incredible art deco French cut diamond band...
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1910s Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Brooch Clips set with pearls 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold brooch clips set with pearls detailed description The clips are each 1.8 cm wide and 1.6 cm high Total weight : 7.6 grams Set with : - 20 x 1.0 mm freshwater cul...
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1910s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco 22 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 22 carat band has straight edges and very faint engraving which makes it very interesting. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1913. Ring Size: R ...
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1910s British Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Filigree Solitaire Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in 1915-1920, this classic late Edwardian/early Art Deco gem features an Old European cut diamond totaling approximately 0.45 carats atop a fanciful filigree mounting adorned...
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1910s Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

1917 Sigrid's Ring Diamonds Sapphire 18K Gold Ø US7.5 / 2.47gr
Located in SE
Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with the top of the crown in White Gold decorated with a row of natural Diamonds and Blue Sapphire. Swedish hallmarks, 18K( Yellow Gold), maker's, Sto...
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1910s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Garnet and 9 Carat Gold Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet pendant holds 2 garnet stones and surrounding it is the most ornate gold work. central garnet diameter 5mm. Modelled in 9ct gold. Drop from loop: 55mm Pendant Diameter: 3...
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1910s British Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Garnet, Gold

1918 Antique Halo Ring solid 18KGold 0.66ct Sapphire 0.7ct Diamonds Ø6US/2.4gr
Located in SE
Beautiful more than century old Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural and untreated Blue Sapphire and 16 old European cut Diamonds in White Gold or Silver settings. Untreated natural Sapphire of old European diamond cut, color is Blue of medium strength, demonstrates distinctive color zoning under x 10 magnification. Sapphire measures: Ø 5.5 mm x 3 mm deep / ca. 0.66 ct. 13 Diamonds, all old European cut: 10 stones circa Ø 2.5 mm / 0,06 ct each + 6 on the shoulders ca. 1.5 mm / ca. 0.015 ct. each.The total weight of diamonds here ca. 0.7ctw. Color ca. F,G /VS GIA scale. All stones have open backs. The floret/ crown measures 9 mm x 4 mm deep .. Hallmarked 18K, Swedish Ring...
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1910s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

ART-DECO Platinum necklace set with onyx and diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
ART-DECO Platinum necklace set with onyx and old mine cut, rose cut and single cut diamonds. 0.45ct - F/G - VS/SI - 42 cm long Detailed description the length of the necklace is 42...
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1910s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Three-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Three diamonds sit fabulously on top of a simple setting modelled in 18ct gold and stones set in platinum. The central round diamond measures 7pts and the rose cut diamonds either si...
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1910s British Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Danish Ring 1ctw. Diamonds 14K Green/White Gold ØUS8
Located in SE
Danish ring made ca. 1920 - 1930s. Solid/tested 14K Green Gold band + 14K White Gold face with ornamental open work set with 15 diamonds. Under x 10...
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1910s Danish Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Wust & Co. 1915 Art Deco Pistol Cufflinks In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Fitted Box
Located in Miami, FL
A fabulous pair of cufflinks in fitted box designed by Wust & Co. Magnificent and very rare pair of cufflinks, created during the early art deco period, back in the 1915-20. This pair has been made in the shapes of stylized miniatures colt pistols...
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1910s German Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1916 Nordic Ring 1ct Bi-color natural Sapphire Blue Purple 18K Gold Ø8US/1.65gr
Located in SE
A Ring from the distant Art- -Deco period, the band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with a bezel set oval cut natural Bi -colored Light- Blue / Purple Sapphire 7 mm x 5 mm x 3mm deep/ ca. 1...
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1910s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Sapphire, 18k Gold

1915 Waltham WW1 Trench Watch, Rare 16 Jewel Movement. Stunning
Located in Raleigh, NC
My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a premier movie starring some major actors and a world famous director. They were looking for authentic watches that would represent the time period from 1915-1926. It is a true story of events that took place during the 1920’s. Item Description: Rare Waltham Trench / WW1 Watch...
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1910s American Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Sterling Silver

Antique Mars Ares Ring Intaglio Red Onyx solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 16.3 gr
Located in SE
Signet Intaglio Ring in solid 18K Orange / Rose / Red Gold with bezel set fine intaglio on Red Onyx depicting Greek Ares (Roman Mars ) - God of War and also an agricultural guardian....
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1910s European Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Onyx, 18k Gold

Ring Emerald Diamond 18k bicolor gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt bicolour gold ring set with emerald ​​and old mine cut diamond 0.50 ct G/H Pique 1 - ring size U.S. 5.25 - EU 16(50) detailed description The top of the ring is 1.4 cm wide a...
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1910s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 9 Carat Yellow Gold Bracelet Chain
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This bracelet is modelled in hollow 9ct yellow gold, which makes the bracelet light weight and comfortable to wear. Length: 17cm Width: 9mm Weight: 15.9g
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1910s British Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Yellow Gold

Waltham 14Kt. Gold Campaign Style Watch from 1915 with Original Enamel Dial 1929
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1929 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diameter 31mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber 3/0 DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired with Luminous Arabic Numerals / Original Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 14mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Just around the corner from the global stock market crash, this watch came to be. What a great and original Waltham Watch this is. We seldom see watches from this era in such fine condition. Imagine navigating your modern day with a nearly 100 year old device (I wear a watch from 1919 every day and it always gets me there on time). This piece is fitted with a solid gold case by America's finest case maker, Depollier. They made custom cases for all the finest American watch companies, including those renowned Swiss houses imported to America. The watch is also fitted with its original and flawless Kiln Fired Enamel Dial and it still has its original Blued Steel Luminous Hands as well. Lastly, it appears to have its original crown as well. The watch keeps dependable time and can be worn all the time as well. You will likely never see another truly vintage American Watch in finer condition than this one. Through the American civil war and two World Wars, and beyond, Waltham's legacy and spirit lives on in this wonderful vintage watch. It is truly a representation of the idea of American Exceptionalism. The wonderfully crafted design is timeless. Even after 100 years or more, this watch can dependably be worn, used and counted on to get you there on time, every time. It is versatile enough to be worn for all types of occasions and various clothes. Wear it with a suit or even for more casual occasions but, certainly, feel confident that you are wearing a piece of history. The Waltham Watch Company was an American watch manufacturing house founded in 1850 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It was the first American company to mass-produce watches using interchangeable parts. The company's watches were known for their quality and affordability, and they quickly became popular with consumers. Waltham played a major role in the development of the American watch industry as well as establishing the concept of “mass produced” products. By the way, Henry Ford was a watchmaker, and he was inspired to build cars the same way Waltham Watches were produced, for the masses with interchangeable parts. Waltham’s success helped to make the United States a major player in the global watch market as well as promote the idea of “industrialization.” Before the Waltham Watch Company, watches were generally produced by hand, in “cottage” industries. They were owned by the wealthier class or the “working class” that needed to know the time. The company's affordable watches made them accessible to a wider range of people and helped to change the way people thought about time. Prior to this, people used their local Church bells to direct them in their daily lives. The Company continued to grow and prosper throughout the 19th century. During the American Civil War, they supplied watches to the military, and of course they grew because of this association. In 1885, they moved their headquarters to Waltham, Massachusetts, and changed their name to the American Waltham Watch Company. Waltham was a major exhibitor at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The company's exhibit at the exposition was housed in a large pavilion that was designed to resemble a factory. The pavilion was filled with watches of all shapes and sizes, as well as machinery used in the manufacturing process. The exhibit was a major success, and it helped to raise the profile of Waltham watches around the world. Amongst the visitors at the exhibition was a contingent from Switzerland. When they realized what Waltham was doing, they quickly understood that their methods were outdated and soon enough they would be a country unable to compete. They also went to the Waltham factory for a visit after the exhibition. It is said that they purchased a few of Waltham’s higher grade movements. The director of factory said he would have them “adjusted” before they left, but they said, it was not necessary. When they arrived back in Switzerland, they checked them and were shocked at the level of quality and accuracy. This prompted them to buy some of the equipment that Waltham was using so they could start building better watches that were less expensive and more accurate. Some of that machinery ended up in the small town of Schaffhausen and became The International Watch Company. They are still in business today making exceptional watches. The military, for any nation, is a powerful source of revenue for industrial contracts. So, any industry would prosper during war and Waltham continued to be a supplier to the military for over 100 years. Through WW 1...
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1910s American Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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14k Gold

Antique Art Deco Shreve and Co Platinum Engraved Wedding Band - Size 7
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Shreve and Co Platinum Engraved Wedding Band - Size 7. This beautiful Shreve and Co wedding band is crafted in platinum. The ring has faint engravings goin...
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1910s Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 18ct gold band holds three diamonds totalling 11pts. They are bright and have a lovely sparkle and are set in star settings. Hallmarked Chester 1911. Ring Size: R or 8...
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1910s British Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold

Tiffany & Co 18Kt Gold Pendant Watch with Gold Chain from 1912 Enamel Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines for Tiffany & Co STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Pendant Watch & Chain METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1912 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 29mm...
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1910s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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18k Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Onyx Jabot Pendant Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
We’ve made this Art Deco platinum jabot pin multifunctional by adding two bails so that it can be worn on a chain as well as its original function as a Jabot. The pendant is encruste...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Silver Lipstick Holder with Mirror Amethyst Cabochon
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual lipstick box was was created in 1918 ca. It has been hand crafted out of silver and is marked 800 on the lipstick container. There is a n uni...
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1910s Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Amethyst, Silver

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The three rubies in this five stone are a gorgeous red/pink and Total 20pts. The rose cut diamonds total 10pts. Modelled in 18ct gold. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1918. Ring Size: P...
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1910s British Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

1918 Antique 3 stones Ring Ruby Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum Ø US 8.75 / 3.1gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Three - stones Ring hand - made in 1918. In finest used condition after 106 years of existence :) Band with plain shoulders in solid 18ct Yellow Gold crown featuring plati...
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1910s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Five glistening diamonds sit fabulously on top of a simple setting modelled in 18ct gold and stones set in platinum. The diamond total is 9pts. Ring Size: J or 4 3/4 Height Off fi...
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1910s British Vintage Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Baume jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs

Find Baume jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. These unique items were designed with extraordinary care, often using white gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Baume jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Baume diamond jewelry & watches, from our inventory of 8, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. This collection contains 12 pieces as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. Contemporary art and Art Deco are among the most popular styles of Baume jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. While this collection represents work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed and contemporary during the 21st century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider jewelry & watches by and . Prices for Baume watches and jewelry can vary depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. 1stDibs's price starts at $3,162 and tops out at $24,731, while pieces like these can sell for $4,989.

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