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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Art Deco Style 2.70 TCW Diamond 14K White Gold Dress Watch By Bulova
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco style 2.70 TCW diamond 14K white gold 23 jewel Bulova ladies dress watch 20th Century Length: 6.75 inches Case: 17mm Movement: 23 jewel, manual winding, in working c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Pocket Watch Chain Antique Original 1920's Hamilton &Hamilton Jr. Inc.
Located in Dearborn, MI
Art Deco Pocket Watch Chain Antique Original 1920's Hamilton &Hamilton Jr. Inc. Trademarked Hamilton & Hamilton Jr. Inc. Beautiful Filigree Circa 1920's The Art Deco Era of Jew...
Standard Watch Co. Hunter's Gold Plated Pocket Watch with Engraved Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable Hunter’s pocket watch by Standard Watch Co., crafted in America circa 1920, is a stunning example of early 20th-century horology and refined craftsmanship. The case i...
Gold Plate
Lanvin Montre Argent Bois Manuelle 1970s Silver Wood Manual Wrist Watch Bracelet
Located in PARIS, FR
Lanvin wristwatch, circa 1970, in solid 925 silver and dark wood; manual-wind movement, graduated silver bezel, and wide cuff-style ribbon bracelet. Diameter (excluding crown): 2.2 c...
Silver
Art Deco Ladies Engraved Watch Stretch Band Strap 12K White Gold Filled 1920's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Art Deco Ladies Engraved Watch Stretch Band Strap 12K White Gold Filled 1920's-1930's Incredible Filigree Stretch Watch Band Beautiful Engraving Incredibly Flower 12K White Gold...
Gold-filled
Ladies Watch Sapphire Diamond White Gold 18 Karrat Platinum Case
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this beautiful Art-Deco style ladies watch. The bracelet is made in Italy by Uno a Erre. This exceptional piece of jewellery has a platinum case and a white gold bracelet, g...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Filigree Ladies Watch Stretch Band Strap Sapphire Original 1920-1930
Located in Dearborn, MI
Art Deco Filigree Ladies Stretch Watch Band Strap French Cut Sapphire Original 1920's-1930's Incredible Filigree Stretch Watch Band Hand Engraved and Pierced to Perfection Lab Gr...
Sapphire
Vintage Omega Platinum Diamond Hand-Wind Women’s Cocktail Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Omega women’s cocktail watch showcases an elegant Art Deco design crafted in platinum and accented throughout with diamonds. The petite rectangular dial features Arabic ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Glycine 4.41tcw Diamond Handwind Ladies Watch
By Glycine
Located in New York, NY
Elegant antique Art Deco ladies wristwatch by Glycine crafted in platinum and set throughout with diamonds. The rectangular case is framed by baguette cut diamonds along the sides an...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Ladies Omega 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Watch with Florentine Finish Bezel
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An elegant expression of timeless Swiss craftsmanship, this vintage ladies' Omega wristwatch is expertly crafted in solid 14-karat yellow gold. The sophisticated design features a di...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Bulova 14k White Gold Diamond Hand-Wind Women’s Cocktail Watch
By Bulova
Located in New York, NY
This antique Art Deco Bulova women’s cocktail watch features a 14k white gold case accented with diamonds around the bezel and geometric shoulders. The silver-tone dial is detailed w...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron Montre Reflet 29.5 mm Quartz Full Steel iconic Reflet PM Wrist Watch
By Boucheron
Located in PARIS, FR
Boucheron Reflet watch, small size or "29.5 mm" (case height), by Boucheron, quartz movement, steel case, plain ecru dial with gold-tone (or pos...
Steel
Waltham Size "O" 14KT Yellow Gold Triple Case Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in valatie, NY
Waltham Size "O" 14KT Yellow Gold Triple Case Open Face Pocket Watch With Fleur de Lis Fob Pin. The case is hallmarked "WARRANTED 14K TO ASSAY" and "Leon W.C. Co.," these cases were ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Omega Diamond Quartz Watch in 14K Yellow Gold with Bark-Textured
By Omega
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Elegant and distinctive, this vintage Omega ladies' quartz wristwatch is crafted in solid 14 karat yellow gold and showcases Omega's timeless commitment to luxury and precision. The ...
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gruen Art Deco White Gold Filled Watch Silver and Kiln Fired Enamel Dial 1920's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" ...
Gold-filled, White Gold
Rolex Silver Unicorn with Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial circa 1920's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Unicorn STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shaped Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1920 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm "Lug Tip to Lug ...
Silver
Vacheron & Constantine Platinum Art Deco Pocket Watch Dial by Stern Freres
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron & Constantine STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Faced Dress Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 42mm M...
Platinum
Waltham White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1930
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm "Lug Tip to ...
Gold-filled
Antique Art Deco Diamond Emerald Round Mechanical Swiss Watch Mesh Link Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Case: Platinum - Mesh Bracelet, Clasp & Safety Chain: Silver - Diamond Stations: 14k White Gold Case Height: 50.4mm (1.98 in) counting from both ends of the emerald lugs Ca...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Platinum Diamond Omega Ladies Wrist Watch Vintage Art Deco
Located in Greer, SC
" Lady's dress watch by Omega measures 6.5 inches long. It weighs 13.3 pennyweights. It has a rectangular platinum case measuring 13.62 by 13.21 mm with bead set round diamond lugs. ...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Tank Americaine 1741 White Gold Automatic Watch 20 Years Service Edition
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Americaine 1741 automatic watch in 18K white gold featuring a 26mm x 46mm curved case with special service award dial displaying "20" via Arabic numerals at 9 and 3 o'cl...
White Gold
$532Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Hampton Watch Co. Safety Pinion Gold Plate Pocket Watch 48mm
Located in Bloomington, MN
Art Deco Hampton Watch Co. Safety Pinion Gold Plate Pocket Watch 48mm This Hampton Watch Company pocket watch features a 48 mm gold plated case with ornate engraved detailing around...
Gold Plate
Antique 1920's Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Platinum Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique 1920's Watch 1.20ct Brilliant Round Diamonds G-H Color VS-I Clarity Beautiful Blue French Cut Sapphires Platinum Case and Band Fits a 5.75 - 6 Inch Wrist 24 mm Wide Case 2...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Cartier Jumbo Stepped Tank Gold-Plated Manual Wind Men's Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Cartier Jumbo Stepped Tank men’s watch pairs the brand’s recognizable rectangular Tank profile with a distinctive stepped case design. The gold-plated case frames a clea...
Gold Plate
Art Deco Platinum Hamilton Diamond Hand Wind Women's Cocktail Watch
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco women’s Hamilton cocktail watch crafted in platinum and accented with sparkling diamonds throughout the case and bracelet details. The watch features a petite rectan...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Sapphire Lady Wrist Watch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a stunning Art Deco lady wrist watch designed by Van Cleef & Arpels in 1940s. The piece is crafted in 18K gold and adorned with sapphires. It is an elegant and iconic acc...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Girard Perregaux Stainless Steel Chronograph from 1950's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Girard Perregaux Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / Reference 22209 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39m...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Elgin Rectangular Dress Watch
By Elgin
Located in Wailea, HI
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Elgin Rectangular Dress Watch From the owners personal collection An exceptional representation of mid-1930s American watchmaking, this vintage Elgin wristwatc...
Gold-filled
Men's Vintage Omega 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This vintage men's Omega wristwatch is crafted in solid 14 karat yellow gold and showcases a sleek, refined design that reflects the understated elegance of mid-century Omega timepie...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ladies Watch, French Case, Swiss Movement, Circa 1925
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Ladies Wristwatch – French Platinum Case – Circa 1920–1925 Elegant Art Deco ladies wristwatch dating from approximately 1920–1925, combining a French...
Diamond, Platinum
Exclusive women's watch with 4.00ct diamonds, France, 1920s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An impressive platinum women's watch set with 92 diamonds weighing a total of 4.00ct in a transitional old brilliant cut. Origin: France, 1920s/1930s Rectangular case measuring 26x...
Diamond, Platinum
Longines Art Deco Ladies Platinum & Diamond Bracelet Watch ~3.5ct Circa 1920
By Longines
Located in PARIS, FR
Longines Art Deco Diamond Bracelet Watch – Platinum & Diamonds – Circa 1920 Elegant Art Deco ladies wristwatch by Longines, crafted circa 1920 and beautifully combining fine wat...
Platinum
Eszeha-Chopard Art Deco Diamond's Watch, Platinum Case, 14K Bracelet, 1920s
By Chopard
Located in PARIS, FR
Eszeha-Chopard Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch – Platinum, White Gold & Diamonds – Circa 1925 Rare and elegant Art Deco ladies wristwatch signed Eszeha-Chopard, dating from approxim...
Diamond, Platinum
$19,777Sale Price|30% Off
Patek Philippe 1950s Yellow 18K Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tissot Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original SIlver Dial circa 1940's
By Tissot
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tissot Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm "Lug Tip to Lug Ti...
Gold-filled
Rolex Marconi Steel Extra Prima Art Deco Watch with Two Silvered Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex-Marconi STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 1768 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Vendome 878999 18K Gold Manual Gadroon Link 26m Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Vendôme ladies watch 18K yellow gold with a sapphire cabochon crown and a crisp white dial featuring black Roman numerals and blued stee...
Sapphire, Gold
Vacheron&Constantin Art Deco platinum 950, white gold & diamond watch, 1920s
Located in PARIS, FR
Vacheron & Constantin Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch – Platinum, White Gold & Rose-Cut Diamonds – Circa 1920–1925 Exceptional Art Deco ladies wristwatch signed Vacheron & C...
Diamond, Platinum
Women's gold watch with diamonds, Marc Nicolet, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Women's jewelry watch on an 18-karat gold bracelet with platinum elements. Powered by a vintage hand-wound movement. The movement is signed Marc Nicolet inside. Origin: Switzerland...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Watch in Platinum and White Gold
Located in Nashville, TN
An elegant time piece from the Art Deco era, this Tiffany & Co. lady's cocktail watch pairs a platinum rectangular case with a 14-karat white gold flat snake-link bracelet — a classi...
Diamond, Platinum
C.H. Meylan Brassus 18Kt Yellow Gold Art Deco Watch Hand Constructed, circa 1940
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: C.H. Meylan Brassus STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length "Lug Tip to Lug ...
15k Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Panthere Vendome 8157907 27mm Diamond 18K Gold Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Panthere Vendome reference 8157907 features a white Roman numeral dial in an 18K yellow gold case with an aftermarket double-row pave diamond bezel, on a matching 18K yellow ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Precision Ref.2636 Ladies 18K White Gold Mesh Bracelet Watch B/P
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications Brand: Rolex Model: Precision Reference: 2636 Movement: Rolex Caliber 1400 Movement Type: Manual Wind Jewels: 17 Case Material: Solid 18K White Gold (0.750) Bracelet: Original Integrated Solid 18K White Gold Rolex Mesh Bracelet...
White Gold
Vintage Piaget Protocole Ref. 91546 18K Yellow Gold Cal. 9P Manual 25x27mm
By Piaget
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Piaget Protocole Ref. 91546 in solid 18K yellow gold. This elegant ultra-thin dress watch features the original champagne sunburst dial, textured gold bezel, and original si...
Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Watch Mesh Bracelet
Located in Flushing, NY
An elegant Art Deco wristwatch crafted in platinum, featuring an elongated tonneau-shaped case set throughout with old European and single-cut diamonds. The engraved case displays re...
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Glycine Platinum Diamond Emerald Art Deco Wristwatch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Antique Art Deco Glycine Watch featuring a platinum case with a diamond shaped face and channel set emeralds and prong set diamonds on a platinum mesh ba...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Rolex 6917 Datejust Presidential 26mm Brown Diamond Dial Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Datejust reference 6917 features a brown dial with factory-set round diamond hour markers and gold hands within a fluted 18K yellow gold bezel, on an 18K yellow gold Pr...
Brown Diamond, Gold
Art Deco De Roche Platinum Diamond Ladies Wristwatch, 1925
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Art Deco De Roche Platinum Diamond Ladies Art Deco Antique Watch, 1925 An exceptionally refined and delicate ladies’ wristwatch from the Art Deco period, dating to the early 20th cen...
Diamond, Platinum
Wittnaur Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Wittnauer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1050's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" X Diamet...
Gold-filled
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster with Rare Black Dial From 1943
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Reference 3492 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1943 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm "Lug Tip to Lug Ti...
Stainless Steel
Ladies Art Deco Platinum Diamond Onyx Wrist Watch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Deco diamond and onyx watch head set in newer triple-strand band of onyx beads with diamond spacers. Watch head is platinum. Spacer...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Cartier, France Cal. 101 platinum bracelet watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco Cartier platinum backwind bracelet watch, featuring a white, rectangular face with Arabic numerals and blue steel leaf hands, signed "Cartier, France" at 12 o'clock and 6...
Platinum
Longines 14Kt Yellow Gold Decagonal Pocket Watch, Circa 1920s
By Longines
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Case number 1535971, made 1920’s 14...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Mechanical Wristwatch, Circa 1920s
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Art Déco, 1920 ca. Lenght: 16.5 cm Weight: 25.83 gr. Material: platinum, diamonds and sapphire. The rectangular dial with Arabic numbers and arrow hour markers to a broad b...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Piaget Dancer 80317 18K Gold Square Champagne Dial Integrated Bracelet Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Piaget Dancer reference 80317 K81 features a champagne sunray square dial with dot indices and gold sword hands, housed in an 18K yellow gold square case fully integrated with a dist...
Gold
Geneva 14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Diamond Watch, Circa 1980, 0.67ct
By Geneva
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This refined Geneva, Switzerland watch combines classic design with elegant diamond detailing. This beautiful timepiece features a sparkling diamond bezel adorned with 29 round full-...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Watch, 2.25ct Diamond, ETA Movement, 1980
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This luxurious 14K yellow gold Lids watch features a high-quality ETA movement and showcases exceptional diamond detailing. The round case is framed with 30 round brilliant-cut diamo...
Diamond
14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Diamond Ladies Wristwatch, Circa 1990
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant ladies’ wristwatch is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and combines classic styling with refined diamond accents. The watch case measures approximately 22mm in diameter, ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1920s Croton Ladies Platinum Diamond Wristwatch with 17-Jewel Movement
By Croton
Located in Wallkill, NY
Croton Ladies platinum and diamond wristwatch, 17-jewel manual-wind movement. Measuring 13 mm wide x 26 mm, 6.25 in Long for a small wrist. In working condition. Be sure to check ou...
Diamond, Platinum
14K Gold EBEL Art Deco Watch with 0.11ct Diamond Accents, USA 1980
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant EBEL watch is crafted in 14K gold and features a sophisticated design highlighted by a distinctive, decorative top. Set in a single row are nine sparkling single-cut dia...
Diamond, 14k Gold