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Art Deco Wrist Watches

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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Creator: Cartier
Style: Art Deco
Cartier Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Cartier's Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch reflects the iconic Art Deco style, characterized by its geometric shapes, streamlined forms, and luxurious materials. Crafted with meticulous a...
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cartier Paris 18Kt. Gold Calatrava Style Watch, from 1950's European Watch Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
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Yellow Gold

Cartier Platinum Ladies Watch 1920's Art Deco by European Watch & Clock Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
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Platinum

Art Deco Cartier 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Bracelet Concord Watch with Box
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
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Cartier Vintage Santos Dumont, Men's Large Size, circa 1975-1980
Located in Santa Monica, CA
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage Cartier Paris Vintage Tank Lc Large, "Extra Thin", circa 1975-1980
Located in Santa Monica, CA
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Cartier Tank Americaine Yellow Gold Automatic 1725
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
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Cartier 18Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Styled Watch with Original Buckle from 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
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Vintage Cartier Trianon Santos Extra Thin, Large Size, circa 1978-1980
Located in Santa Monica, CA
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Cartier Tank Americane Mm Ladies 18k; Discontinued, circa 1990s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
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Cartier Paris and Edmond Jaeger Seed Pearl and Diamond Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
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Diamond, Pearl

Cartier Ballon Bleu Jumbo Large Size Mens Watch in 18k Gold with Box/Papers
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Jumbo Ballon Bleu 42mm in 18K Yellow Gold with Box & Papers, Cartier Ballon Bleu Large Men's Watch Ref. 2998 Full Set Cartier Jumbo reference ...
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18k Gold

Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm Watch In 18K Gold With Leather Strap & Box/Papers
Located in Miami, FL
All original Cartier parts & movement. Comes with an additional Cartier leather strap. Cartier box, booklet, DVD, and certificate papers also inc...
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Cartier 18Kt. Gold Grand Tank Art Deco with Original Dial and Paper's, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Grand Tank / Cartier Americain METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 45mm X Width 23mm MOVEM...
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Cartier Art Deco Guillotine Purse Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Custom Ladies Cartier Santos Iced Out Two Tone Rose Gold Watch
Located in New York, NY
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Cartier Lady's Platinum, Gold and Diamond Art Deco Tonneau Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
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Cartier Two Tone Steel and 18Kt. Gold Panthere Strap Watch with Cartier Buckle
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Jewelers STYLE / REFERENCE: Panthere METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone Steel and 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1990's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Width 28...
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Cartier Tank Must de Cartier LC Large GM LM Tortoise Lacquer Vermeil Gold + Box
Located in PARIS, FR
CARTIER Founded in 1847 For the discerning ones Wear Cartier watch it's integrate the club of famous clients : Jackie Kennedy, Princess Diana, the Duchess of Windsor, Princess Grace, Barbara Hutton, Elizabeth Taylor, Andy Warhol, Yves Saint Laurent, Truman Capote, Cary Grant, Clark Gable, Jean Cocteau, Mohamed Ali amongst countless others. Cartier's collection of "must" watches, in vermeil, was launched in 1977. It takes the L.C Tank shape with its sapphire cabochon crown. The iconic design of the Louis Cartier Tank associated with the novelty of these colors will make this collection a worldwide success. The version of the Tank must presented to you is the 1977 version : Tank L. C. vermeil case, dial without numerals, Ecaille, Tortoise Shell Lacquer. Make the perfect gift with this fabulous Tank Must de Cartier. MODEL Tank Must de Cartier – Classic railway pattern. Size : Large GM LM The serial numbers are voluntarily blurred on the case back photography. CASE MATERIAL: Gold plated on sterling silver gold plated (Vermeil) Dial, case and movement signed. CASE DIMENSION(S): 23 x 30 mm (excluding the crown) DIAL: Ecaille Tortoise Shell lacquered Dial. With a light spider patina. Golden swords hands. FRONT GLASS: Mineral glass. MOVEMENT : Cartier 78-1 caliber (same caliber of the 18k solid gold Tank Louis Cartier model) Manual winding movement STRAP: New unbranded leather strap BUCKLE MATERIAL: Original Cartier Gold plated Buckle INCLUDED : Accompanied by its original Must de Cartier box. CONDITION REPORT : The watch was inspected by our professional watchmaker in Paris. The watch movement running well, keeping time. The case is in great condition, the glass is without mark, the dial is perfect with a light spider patina. Only thing to note is a gold plated lost barely visible on the case back (upper left). A true must have. Our complete description have value of certificate of authenticity and appraisal. In addition you can see a picture of the watch on a Cartier book...
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Citrine, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Cartier 18 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Style Wristwatch by Movado, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier by Movado STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Style Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's / 50's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 20mm X Width 20...
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