Collection: Art Deco (1920-1945)
The period known as Art Deco, which began after World War I, was named after the French architect Le Corbusier. He named the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes as "1925 Expo: Art Deco."
Unlike Georgian Era and Victorian Era jewelry, Art Deco Jewelry stands out for its geometric, angular, and sleek appearance. Many architects were motivated by the Art Deco style to create iconic buildings based on these principles.
Art Deco jewelry, which became popular in the 1920s and 1930s, featured a bold shift from the natural and fluid designs of Art Nouveau. The materials commonly used in Art Deco jewelry were selected to highlight precise geometric shapes and a feeling of luxury. Diamonds became the focus of attention, being highly desired for their stunning brightness and flawless transparency. Other gemstones such as sapphires, rubies, and emeralds were frequently utilized to introduce vivid pops of color, producing a striking and contrasting impact.
Art Deco was known for its unique change in design themes, moving away from the natural shapes of Art Nouveau. Art Deco jewelry commonly featured geometric precision, symmetry, and an air of luxury. Geometric shapes like triangles, rectangles, and circles were frequently used, often organized in detailed designs that communicated a clear message of organization and elegance.
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A striking survivor from the glamorous Art Deco era, this antique circa 1920s sterling silver bar brooch perfectly captures the clean geometric elegance and understated sophistication that defined the period.
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A generously sized vintage 1940’s Art Deco-era cameo brooch / pendant, beautifully hand-carved from natural conch shell, and set in a shimmering sterling silver frame adorned with marcasites.
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A truly enchanting survivor from the Art Deco era (circa 1930s–40s).
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A stunning Art Deco-era rope-length necklace, dating to circa 1930s, embodying everything we love about the Deco period—bold contrast, symmetry, and unapologetic glamour.
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This marvelous Art Deco era (circa 1920s) Baltic amber necklace is crafted in a striking Aztec / Mesoamerican revival style.
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This stunning Art Deco era belt buckle, dating to around the 1920s, is a beautiful blend of craftsmanship and decorative artistry.
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This large-sized vintage novelty brooch is crafted in the shapely silhouette of an Art Deco butterfly, complete with exaggerated scrolling wings, raised bead detailing, and that old-world theatrical flair the 1920s did best.
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Marvelous and oversized Art Deco–era bakelite novelty brooch, exquisitely carved in the exotic form of a Persian dagger (khanjar)
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Marvelous and exceptionally rare Art Deco–era Murano Venetian Sommerso art-glass necklace, dating to around the 1930s.
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Vintage Mahogany Brown Faturan Bakelite Bead Necklace – circa 1930s–1950s.
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Art Deco Era 1930’s Czech Faux Amethyst Glass Beaded Necklace.
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Glamour never goes out of style—and this vintage treasure is living proof! This rare circa 1945 designer choker necklace by Coro is a glorious throwback to the golden age of fashion, dripping in bold Art Deco flair with a touch of retro-futurism.
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This fabulous Art Deco-era double strand costume necklace, dating to the glitzy 1940s, is pure vintage elegance with a side of silver screen sparkle. The strands are composed of rich, creamy glass faux pearls, each one lovingly hand-knotted.
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This is a rare Antique German Art Deco-era pocket watch fob, often referred to as a chatelaine-style fob,dating to the 1920s–1930s.
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This costume brooch is pure vintage glamour with a dash of theatrical flair! Picture a grand ballroom in the roaring 1920s, where every accessory had to dazzle—and this Czech Art Deco beauty would have stolen the show.
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This Art Deco-era brooch is an exquisite testament to both the bold geometric elegance of the 1920s and the centuries-old craftsmanship of Venetian Murano glassmaking.
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