Art Decò

The most enduring and popular of jewelry styles. . . .

The Art Deco period encompasses the 1920s and 1930s. The style began to emerge around 1915, just after WW1 when there was a huge amount of optimism in the air.

The dates for Art Deco jewelry also extend from 1960s when there was an Art Deco revival which has continued until the present day.

So the timeline really stretches throughout most of the 20th Century, apart from the 1950s when it went out of fashion for a short while.

Jewelry in this style is still being made now and will no doubt continue well into the 21st Century.

In the 1920s, women threw off their corsets and tight clothes and became daring flappers - "young things with a splendid talent for life" (F.Scott Fitzgerald).
Their hems and their hair were getting shorter, their dresses were streamlined, vertical and sleeveless so they needed long earrings, and bangles they could wear all the way up the arm.
The simplicity of the dresses of the day meant they could be dressed up with long strands of beads. Brooches and dress clips were worn on everyday clothes, not just for the evening, and they could be clipped onto hats, shoes, collars or coat lapels. Little mesh purses, and stylish Art Deco compacts completed the look.
Opulence and extravagance were the order of the day and reflected the post war joie de vivre and recklessness of the jazz age.

Materials

New materials such as platinum and chromium were popular with cool white, flat, geometric shapes.
Steel and Bakelite came from the industrial sector and were adapted for use in jewelry.
Diamonds, Emeralds and Sapphires were popular for their bold colours, but rhinestones and paste were used in vast quantities for those who couldn't afford the real thing.

Colours

Colour was added with bright stones such as onyx, jade, turquoise, coral and lapis lazuli. Brightly coloured enamels in clashing shades adorned necklaces and earrings as well as the essential compacts and cigarette cases for the modern girls who now smoked in public!

Shapes

Geometric, machine age shapes had been inspired by the Cubists and the industrial revolution.
Oriental and Egyptian motifs were popular following the craze inspired by the discovery of Tutankhamum's tomb. Jewelry with falling vertical strands were inspired by the Art Deco motif of the fountain which appeared in many works of art, and famously in Lalique's glass fountain.

Rare UNICRAFT Sterling question mark design pin - Large Faceted Aqua Crystal Diamante Brooch -Rare collector's piece - Art.181/7

1940 Sterling Very fine ultramarine blue & Diamantè brooch in a classy Deco design - numbered brooch -art.157/7

Coro Patented Rhinestone Duette Dress Clips Brooch Pin - full of flashes on silver finish for a lovely collector's jewels - art.795/4

Glitzy Deco Patented Rhinestone Duette Brooch w/clear crystal and blue night baguette - collector's jewel - art.894/5 - SOLD OUT

Glitzy Deco Patented Rhinestone Duette Brooch w/clear crystal and blue night baguette - collector's jewel - art.894/5

Gorgeous early forty's Art deco fur clip Duette Brooch - Aqua rhinestones flower placed on diamante foliage design - art.531/6

Authentic Deco stunning bracelet with brooch/pendant matched in solid Sterling and great quality stones- amazing Deco design- Art.821/5

Glossy Art Deco Swirl geometrical Brooch - bright Gold mirror finish accentuated by Diamond Rhinestone an Blue Chaton--298/6

Sterling Silver NORDIC SILVER CO. Capri Blue Gold Plated brooch - Gorgeous Heavy, cast sterling, sculptural pin - Art.250/6

Authentic Retro Antique bow design Brooch w/sparkling midnight blue stones and clear -40s ribbon Brooch Large Statement design-Art.619/6

French Retro bow pin dangling fringe ending with 3 faceted ruby red rhinestone, circa 1940s -- Art.914/5

1920s antique French Aquamarine collar-style Brooch - fine design feature geometric pattern in gold plated - Art.960/2

Very Old Dress Clip signed in silver tone w/clear stones Foiled Backs - 1920/30 old finding for clip's lover - art.918/6

Vintage Deco Style Fruit Salad Rhinestone Pink Flowers Dangle brooch Pin - ancient splendor of a Lady retro - Art.694/4-SOLD OUT

Art Deco pastel colors fruit salad stones ,small rhinestones & simulated pearls choker necklace - A vintage rarity circa 1920s/30s-Art.805/5-SOLD OUT

Lovable flowery brooch with molded glass flowers and clear rhinestones - Nostalgic unsigned beauty- art.59/7

French En Tremblant 8 bloom Diamond rhinestones Flower Brooch, Gold and Silver, Vintage early 1940 - Art.723/6

M&S for Phyllis 12K GF convertible Brooch/Pendant - Art Deco floral design 12 K Gold filled, pink and gray rhinestones- art.908/6

Extra luxury Italian signed 3 strand necklace of transparent quartz beads w/awesome large jeweled Deco clasp - Art.190/6

Stunning Art Deco rhinestone paste bracelet - clear stones set in rhodium plating in an ornate art deco design- Art.354/6

50s Deco Style Large Foliage Rhinestone Brooch Featuring Faceted Rhinestones and incredible glow -Original design and dazzling - Art.972/6

Beautiful large vintage fur or dress clip with gorgeous sparkling paste rhinestones - A sparkly eye catcher - art.929/5

Authentic Art Deco Era clear Paste Hinged bangle/bracelet with Floral Detailing - Art.961/5

authentic Art Deco crescent shape earrings - simulated pearls and rhinestones -Art.40/4-

Deco era Diamante Knot design brooch-clear paste rhinestones on darkened silver setting-European beauty in a nostalgic Fanè allure-Art.101/6

Gorgeous authentic Art Deco era clear pave rhinestone link bracelet -Rhodium Plated Paste Link Bridal Bracelet -art.359/5

Very rare REINAD Moonglow and clear rhinestones basket brooch- lovely old piece with richly crafted design - Art.475/6

Vintage brooch Bird of Paradise Antique 1930s Large figural brooch Flying Bird Old Diamanté collectible piece - book piece - Art.845/6

Deco Style Rhinestone Bracelet - 6 links bracelet jeweled w/clear rhinestones set on silver plating setting- Bridal Jewelry-Art.954/5

Soft gray bunch of grapes glass Moonstone with blue baby enamel leaves and silvertone branches with aqua rhinestone accents - Art.864/6

Vtg Moonglow Glass Brooch branch overflowing with berries and crystals Light Blue Cabochon Silver Tone - awesome unsigned beauty-Art.38/7

Vintage Moonglow Glass Brooch grape Pin Light Blue Cabochon Silver Tone - awesome unsigned beauty - Art.867/6

Art Deco stylized silver heart rhinestone and gold fern leaves Brooch early 1950's - Vintage Large Draped Garland Leaf pin -Art.195/4-SOLD

Deco style Diamante floral design brooch - clear rhinestones on rhodium plated setting - -Art.941/6

1940 Dramatic Art Deco design dress/fur clip in silver rhodium finish and glass Moonstones with clear Diamantè accent - - art.969/6

Soft blue bunch of grapes glass Moonstone with leaf and silvertone branches with clear rhinestone accents - Art.31/7

Kenneth Jay Lane Art Deco Style Jet & Crystal Pave Brooch Pin-Vintage Kenneth Lane Designer Jewelry - Art.64/7

Stunning Art Deco period c.1930s blue sapphire and Diamond rhinestone dress clip - full of sparkle- art.965/5

Stunning authentic Deco era Ribbon/Letter A brooch, in dual finish w/ruby-red baguette and clear rhinestones - art.29/6

Antique gold washed Sterling Silver Vermeil Huge Topaz Art Glass Stone Brooch elegant retro design - Art.325/6

Vintage Art Deco Pot Metal and Rhinestone Dress Clip-Brooch - clear and baby pink rhinestones - art.88/6

Dramatic Art Deco French design dress/fur clip in gold finish and ruby stones with clear Diamantè accent - - art.958/6

Antique Art Deco European Paste stones Brooch - brilliant old cut stones set on 900 silver - Art.773/5

Art Deco Revival exquisite triptych of brooches in rhodium silver tone paved by clear Diamante and tiny pearl- Art.407

ART DECO Jewel-tone tulip Rhinestone Earrings Pat. 1967965 c.1934 - art.72/6

Vintage Brooches DeStash lot of two sterling Brooches - bar/collar style w/cristals, amethyst and marcasite - Art.520/5

1940s ancient and rare top quality sterling silver marked brooch - European Deco jewel with zircons on fine figural flower pin- Art.590/5

40s ancient & rare top quality sterling silver marked brooch-European Deco jewel w/zircons on fine figural Carnation flower pin- Art.625/5

Glamorous Authentic Deco period bar / collar brooch - bunches of grapes with pearls and small rhinestones in a charming design- Art.611/5

European Art Deco era brooch with pearls and marcasite - exquisite ribbon design in 800 silver - Art.432/5

Venduto / Sold Out

Authentic Art Deco dazzling Diamante Paste Clip - Long Dress/Fur Clip in petite sparkling Paste - art.462/5 - SOLD OUT

Refined Art Deco Designer brooch with Emerald stone placed in shell/fan shape setting studded with clear rhinestones Art.548/5 SOLD OUT

Rare deco Bracelet designed by Antonio Belgiorno Argentina c.40s/50s - sculptural Sterling Silver Thick Link Bracelet - Art.519/5 - SOLD OUT

Glitzy Deco European Diamante Rhinestone Pin Brooch in alluring geometric pattern on bar style - Art.565/5 - SOLD OUT

Fabulous Deco tassel design clip on earrings - with clear baguettes and round rhinestones set in rhodium silver tone -art.542/5 - SOLD OUT

Art Deco Sterling Silver & Sparkling Marcasite APS Initial Pin w/patent number- Brooch or Pendant - Art.575/5 - SOLD OUT

A Stylish Ladies 10ct Gold Bangle Watch by Emka - gold filled spring hinged bracelet with cover over dial -719/5 - SOLD OUT

Adorable Deco long dangle earrings whit diamante and poured glass stone, on silver tone setting - Art.724/5 - SOLD OUT

Bold Stretch buckle bracelet covered by clear rhinestones - glamorous Diamantè braccelet-art.42/6- SOLD OUT

Rolled gold Ornate Sweetheart Etched Stretch Link Bracelet Beautiful antique sweetheart/mourning expanding bracelet - Art.794/5

Ornate mother of pearl locket Sweetheart Stretch Link Bracelet - antique sweetheart expanding gold filled bracelet - Art.802/5