Art Deco Paste Brooch France
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Paste Brooch France set in sterling from the 1920's.
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Paste Brooch France
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Paste Brooch France set in sterling from the 1920's.
Sterling Silver
Faux Emerald Art Deco Paste Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Faux Emerald Art Deco Paste Brooch with unusually shaped stones set in a crystal paste surround.
Silver
Elegant French Art Deco Paste Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Art Deco Paste Brooch from the 1920's. Set in sterling with hand set pastes in a classic Deco design based off diamond jewelry of the period.
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Paste Baguette Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco Paste Brooch with pale faux aquamarine square cut stones in an elaborate sterling silver setting.
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Tutti Frutti Paste Basket
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco paste brooch set in sterling with enamel and glass stone flowers in the Cartier fruit salad style.
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Paste and Sapphire Arrow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
French art deco paste and faux sapphire baguette arrow brooch.
Gilt Metal
Art Deco French Paste Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Art Deco French Paste brooch is sterling with hand set glass pastes in a High Art Deco design.
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Paste Seagull Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Deco Paste on sterling stylized bird in deco swirls. Intricate hand cut openwork on the silver gives dimension to the design. Colored pastes also help to highlight the pat...
Sterling Silver
French Art Deco Sterling Paste Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Attractive French Art Deco Sterling Paste Brooch from the 1920's.
Sterling Silver
Amazing Art Deco Sterling Paste Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent large art deco paste on sterling brooch circa 1930s. Typically deco design with large baguettes and unusually cut stones.Wonderful craftsmanship.
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Crystal Paste Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco bow brooch of vari size crystal paste and calibre set square jet glass stones, set in sterling silver.
Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco Sapphire Paste Brooch 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A 1930s Antique Art Deco Sapphire Brooch. There is something instantly compelling about a piece that feels decisive.
French Art Deco Brooch Paste Coral on Silver 1930S
Located in Geneva, CH
French Art Deco Brooch Paste Coral on Silver. French assay mark.
Coral, Silver
Art Deco 1930s French Paste Vintage Duette Clip Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This wonderful Duette clip brooch was created in France in the late 1930s. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This Duette clip brooch is made from silver tone metal. It i...
Base Metal
Art Deco 1930s Silver, Paste and Glass Vintage Floral Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This elegant brooch was created in the 1930s. Condition Report: Very Good - A tiny chip to the corner of the green glass stone. This is only apparent upon magnification and does not...
Silver
Antique Art Deco 1920s Rhodium-Plated Silver Paste Stone Plaque Brooch
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A very special 1920s Antique Art Deco Plaque Brooch. The 1920s brought clarity and boldness to jewellery design.
René Mittler Art Deco 1920s Paste and Sapphire Glass Vintage Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This elegant brooch is a lovely example of Art Deco paste jewellery.
Art Deco Carved Red Coral and Paste Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco carved genuine red coral and crystal paste brooch set in 800 grade silver mounting.
Coral, Silver
Art Deco Pennino Magenta Paste Tree
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
High rhodium finish from the Art Deco period. 1930's USA. 2.25" x 2" high.
Rhodium
Unusual Art Deco French Paste Bird
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco French Paste Bird designed as a stickpin with genuine feather decoration. Hand set paste sterling bird with black enamel detailing on beak and feet. French sterling ...
Sterling Silver
Elegant Art Deco Paste Sapphire Bow
Located in New York, NY
High quality Art Deco Paste Sapphire Bow set in sterling silver from the 1920's. Set with tiny calibre sapphire pastes with crystal pave accents. 2" x .75"
Sterling Silver
Art Deco French Paste Sapphire Spray
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Deco French Paste Sapphire Spray from the 1930's. Set in sterling silver with faux sapphires and crystals. Handmade beautiful quality and design circa 1930 France. 2.5" x ...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Paste Jabot
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Art Deco Jabot pin in the Moorish taste with emerald and amythest glass cabochons surrounded with crystal pastes set in sterling silver. Pin slides through fabric so only ...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Pennino Peridot and Ruby Paste Spray
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Deco Pennino Peridot and Ruby Paste Spray from the 1930's. Floral spray of bezel set pale green and ruby crystals set in intricate pave setting. 1930's USA. 3.25" x 1.25".
Rhodium
Early Czech Multi Paste Brooch, Neiger
Located in New York, NY
Early Czech Multi Paste Brooch from the 1920's by Neiger.. A filigree brass base is set with enamels and multicolored pastes of different sizes. Striking colorations. 3.5" x 2". Czec...
Brass
Art Deco 1930s Emerald Paste Vintage Flower Dress Clip
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This striking dress clip was created c.1930 and was most likely made in France. Condition Report: Very Good - A little rubbing to the gilding in some small areas. This is only visi...
Base Metal
René Mittler Art Deco 1920s Vintage Paste Chrysanthemum Dress Clip
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This elegant brooch is a lovely example of Art Deco paste jewellery.
Marcasite and Emerald Paste Salamander Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming paste set and marcasite salamander brooch set in sterling circa 1930s. Emerald pastes set to replicate demantoid garnets.
2.75" x 1"
Excellent condition and wo...
Sterling Silver
Renel Paris Vintage Art Deco 1930s Paste Dress Clip
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This wonderful dress clip was created in France by Renel in the 1930s. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This dress clip is made from rhodium plated metal and features a...
Base Metal
Rare Ciner Sterling Deco Paste Duette
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Rare Ciner Sterling Deco Paste Duette from the 1930's. Large in scale, beautiful quality made in sterling silver with hand set pastes in typical High Style Art Deco Design. Clips sep...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Art Deco French Paste Dress Clip 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An effortlessly stylish work of Art Deco craftmanship. During the 1920s & 30s the Art Deco style reigned supreme.
A very large stylised clear paste Art Deco clip, French, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very stylish jewel, high high Art Deco in the French floral style and manufacture. This is a clip fitting, bold and strong, that would clip onto a clutch bag, a lapel, or on the ed...
Base Metal
Knoll & Pregizer Art Deco 935 Silver and Paste Lapel Clip circa 1930s
By Knoll and Pregizer
Located in London, GB
Fabulous large Art Deco 935 silver lapel clip, set with faceted paste stones by renowned German designer Knoll & Pregizer. There is one replacement stone. Some of the paste stones ha...
Silver
Vintage English Art Deco Silver & Paste Dress Clip Pair 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage English Art Deco Silver & Paste Dress Clip Pair. A wonderful design that embodies both the Art Noveau and Art Deco design eras. Exquisite quality, the paste hand set in...
Massive Staret Topaz and Crystal Paste Deco Bow
By Staret
Located in New York, NY
Massive Staret Topaz and Crystal Paste Deco Bow from the 1940's. Huge scale with vari shaped topaz stones in navette, square, oval and baguette shapes with crystal accents designed ...
Rhodium, Base Metal
Antique Art Deco Paste Brooch Silver, circa 1920
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful Antique Art Deco brooch has been modelled in Silver and set with an array of white Paste stones.
Silver
Art Deco Paste Stylized Arrow Brooch
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an handsome Art Deco paste stylized arrow brooch. The brooch measures 3" in width by 1/2" in height and is in excellent vintage condition.
Vintage Art Deco Silver Paste Brooch
Located in Hove, GB
Vintage Art Deco Solid Silver Paste & Red glass Brooch.
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Paste Peking Glass Silver Brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Beautiful Art Deco c.1920s/30s Sterling Silver, Pecking glass and Paste brooch.
Silver
Unavailable
H 2.56 in W 2.21 in D 0.4 in
Art Deco Large Silver Paste Stone Brooch Green Paste, circa 1920
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This stunning Art Deco Silver brooch is adorned with a mixture of old brilliant cut and baguette cut Paste Stones with larger green Paste tips.
Silver
Antique Art Deco Paste Tourmaline Brooch Silver, circa 1920
Located in Kendal, GB
A glitzy antique Art Deco brooch from the 1920s decorated with glistening, clear pastes, a contrasting combination of round and baguette cut.
Tourmaline, Silver
1930s Art Deco Apple Juice Bakelite and Paste Retro Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This 1930s Art Deco Apple Juice Bakelite and Paste Retro Brooch Pin is a large and dramatic circular translucent apple juice toned piece of bakelite encrusted with a white metal sett...
Antique Art Deco Large Blue White Paste Brooch Fabulous Large Spray Silver
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Art Deco 1920's Vintage spray brooch is set in Sterling Silver.
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Paste French brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art deco steling paste brooch made in France in the 1930's.
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Paste Cockatiel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming cockatiel brooch of French manufacture circa 1930. Hand set pastes with a faux emerald eye and and enamel beak. Slight uniform discoloration in stones.
Marked: Made i...
Sterling Silver
Antique Paste Arrow and Ribbon Bow Brooch, Sterling Silver, Art Deco
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique Art Deco era sterling silver and paste brooch.
Sterling Silver
Deco French Paste and Enamel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art deco steling paste brooch made in France in the 1930's.
Sterling Silver
German Art Deco Paste Spider and Fly Pin
By Knoll and Pregizer
Located in Houston, TX
An Art Deco 935 silver and 9K gold sparkly paste pin depicting a spider suspended beneath a fly by a slender chain, signed Knoll & Pregizer. German, circa 1920. Knoll & Pregizer w...
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Tutti Frutti Deco Paste Basket
Located in New York, NY
Charming "Tutti Frutti" deco paste cascading flower basket brooch. This style of jewelry became immensely popular in the 1930's due to the creations of Cartier. This sterling brooch ...
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H 4 in W 2.75 in D 0.4 in L 4 in
Very large carved Bakelite and clear paste 'medallion' brooch, France, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very large carved Bakelite and clear paste 'fob' brooch, from the 1920s. Possibly French, possibly English, with no evident well known designer, it exudes the style and daring of A...
Base Metal
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W 2.4 in D 0.4 in L 3 in
Enamelled metal, clear and coloured paste 'cornucopia' brooch, Trifari, 1930s
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A rare and elegant enamelled brooch, from the 1930s, designed by Alfred Philippe for Trifari, in the form of an overflowing cornucopia, with flowers and leaves in beautiful fresh ena...
Base Metal
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W 1.2 in D 0.3 in L 5.3 in
A striking silver and clear and coloured paste Art Deco jabot pin, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An exquisite and very stylish French 'jabot' pin, with a feather motif in clear and sapphire coloured pastes from the 1920s. Typical of Cartier designs of the same era, this beautif...
Onyx, Silver
18 Karat Gold, Red Paste, & Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This charming little antique stick pin has been set with a single brilliant cut red paste stone surrounded by diamonds in an 18-karat gold frame. The red paste is surrounded by 11 di...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.6 in W 2.4 in D 0.2 in L 2.4 in
A Black Galalith, silver and clear paste clip, Mecan, France, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very stylish and rare jewel, high Art Deco in style and manufacture. This is a clip fitting, bold and strong, that would clip onto a clutch bag, a lapel, or on the edging of a low ...
Silver
Amazing Art Deco Paste Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Massive and Amazing Art Deco Paste Brooch, super dimensional, the finest of its kind from this period.
Sterling Silver
French Art Deco Paste Brooch with Frosted Glass Ring
Located in New York, NY
Deco sterling and paste brooch with frosted glass ring circa 1930. High style deco paste, these brooches were worn de rigeur on bias evening dresses of the period. Great today for a ...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Paste Sculling Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco paste novelty sporting brooch from the 1930's depicting a rower in motion set with paste baguettes and black enamel.
Sterling Silver
Art Deco 1920s Silver and Paste Vintage Statement Bar Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This elegant brooch was created in the 1920s. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This brooch is constructed from silver. It is stamped on its reverse with '935', making it ...
Silver
Art Deco Green and Clear Paste Stone Lizard Brooch circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Art Deco lizard brooch with green and clear paste stones, and red paste stone eyes.
Art Deco style paste and enamel brooch, Ciner, USA, 1990s
By Ciner
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A large and dynamic brooch in high Art Deco style from Ciner, New York.
Base Metal
Sterling and Enamel Deco Paste Horse Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming enamelled horse brooch in white and black with pastes set in sterling silver. 1930s.
Excellent condition
1.75" x 1.5" wide
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Paste French Jabot Pin
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Deco paste jabot pin with tassel. Pate de verre crysophrase and jet beads on the tassel. Pastes in clear and emerald set into the body of jabot. Set in sterling with Frenc...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver & Blue Paste Plaque Brooch 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Art Deco Silver Brooch. A striking piece of original Art Deco jewellery from the 1920s-30s.
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W 1.58 in L 1.97 in
c.1920 Art Deco French Silver, Paste and Emerald Melon Cut Glass Vintage Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This brooch is the ultimate expression of early Art Deco design.
Silver
Antique Paste and Silver Crescent Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely brooch is modelled in silver and is set with paste. Paste was used to mimic the look of diamonds and these do just that. The paste are so sparkly and complimented by the ...
Silver
Unusual Art Deco Duette Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco Rhinestone Paste Duette Brooch from the 1930's. 2 Clips separate off the main "frame" to be worn on neckline or as a brooch on frame.
Rhodium
Antique Exotic Bird Silver & Paste Brooch 1920s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An antique exotic bird brooch from the 1920s. Exquisite attention to detail and craftmanship sets this piece apart as a miniature piece of wearable art from a century ago. Crafted in...
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H 2.2 in W 1.4 in D 0.2 in L 2.2 in
A geometric coloured paste 'Christmas Tree' brooch, Weiss, USA, 1950s
By Weiss
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A stylised and imaginative take on a Christmas Tree, this brooch is an iconic design, made by Weiss, and well known in vintage costume jewellery, for its unusual geometric, Art Deco ...
Gilt Metal
Knoll and Pregizer c.1920 Silver and Paste Vintage Penguins Brooch
By Knoll and Pregizer
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This delightful figural brooch was created in c.1920 by the German high quality costume jewellery maker, Knoll and Pregizer. Condition Report: Good - The 'C' catch and fastening pin...
Silver
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H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 0.5 in L 3.6 in
A very large metal, clear and emerald paste Art Deco clip, Renel, France, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very stylish jewel, high high Art Deco in style and make. This is a clip fitting, bold and strong, that would clip onto a clutch bag, a lapel, or on the edging of a low cut dress, ...
Base Metal
Ciner Tigers Eye Art Deco Revival Brooch
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Ciner Art Deco Revival Brooch of pastes, black enamel and genuine tiger eye.
Gilt Metal
Eisenberg Ruby and Paste Crescent Clip
Located in New York, NY
Oversized ruby and faux crystal crescent moon shaped clip by Eisenberg, circa 1930's. Eisenberg began as a dress house ,but, their success with the embellishments and ornaments prope...
Gilt Metal
Art Deco Silver Paste Arrow Brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Lovely Art Deco c. 1920S/30s Silver and Paste (glass) Arrow brooch.
Silver
Antique Art Deco Silver Paste Brooch Pink Paste, 1920
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This very beautiful genuine Art Deco Sterling Silver brooch is set with beautiful pink Paste Stones and a lovely honey coloured Paste centre stone.
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Silver Double Clip Brooch Paste, 1920
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful Sterling Silver Art Deco double clip brooch is genuine 1920. This unique Brooch has two detachable clips that will look fabulous on a lapel.
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Paste Clip Brooch Clip on Earrings, circa 1920
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous antique Art Deco Silver Paste brooch is in a league of its own!
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Trifari Paste Cabochon Emerald Pin
By Trifari
Located in New York City, NY
Art Deco rhinestone and cabochon baguette green paste pin made by Trifari from the personal collection of the late Mrs Leo Krussman,wife of one of the founders of Trifari Jewels.
Antique Paste Double Clip Brooch Silver 1920 Large Stamped
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful large antique Sterling Silver Art Deco double clip brooch is genuine 1920. This unique Brooch has two detachable clips that will look fabulous on a lapel.
Sterling Silver
1930s Art Deco Bakelite/Paste/Faux Emerald Cabochon Dress Clip
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A petite treasure at .75" wide and .66" tall, this elegant apple juice bakelite dress clip is highly stylized art deco sculpture to wear, embellished with some classic paste and cabo...
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,721Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.95 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
Rare circa 1900 Sterling Silver Diamond and Enamel Powder Compact with Lipstick
Located in GB
Wimbledon Furniture We are delighted to offer For sale this stunning circa 1900 French or Italian Sterling silver Diamond & Enamel powder compact with lipstick A very good looking a...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
$1,410Sale Price|25% Off
W 0.45 in L 0.7 in
Art Deco Platinum-Topped Diamond and Emerald Pin, France, Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
A refined example of Art Deco craftsmanship, this exquisite platinum-topped diamond and emerald pin embodies the geometric precision and glamour of the 1920s–1930s. The top portion, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, Base Metal
Vintage 1950's Miriam Haskell Turquoise Necklace Miriam Haskell Jewellery
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Nashville, TN
This breathtaking and rare 1950's Miriam Haskell necklace, made up of a single strand of beads on a string base, is the perfect finishing touch to any outfit. Composed of large round...
Turquoise, Mixed Metal
Multi Strand Bead Emerald Necklace with Carved Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Multi Strand Bead Emerald Necklace with Carved Drop Pendant This double-strand emerald necklace features deep green beads leading to a diamond-set clasp and pendant. The centerpiece...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Baroque Iberian (Spain) Emerald and Diamond Pendant/Brooch 18Th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
BAROQUE IBERIAN (SPAIN) EMERALD AND DIAMOND PENDANT/BROOCH 18Th Century. A radiant, ravishing, and regal Baroque (Georgian/Iberian Spain) pendant/brooch XVIII Century. Finely handcra...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
GIA Certified Basra Natural Saltwater Pearl & Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Rare Basra Natural Saltwater Pearl & Diamond Pendant/Brooch, Ca. 18th Century. (Pinctada Radiata, as per the GIA certificate Pteriidae Family) The pearl has a near-Drop shape with a ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Bow Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique Victorian drop-shaped bow pendant designed with rose cut diamonds is truly a treasure to behold. The pendant is created with rose cut diamonds set in a teardrop shape su...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Faberge Blue Enamel Gold Vanity Case
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A Fabergé two-colour gold and blue enamel vanity case by Workmaster A.Holmstrom, the rectangular case of three sections, the main powder compartment comprising two decorative section...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
A Diamond And Cultured Pearl Choker Necklace
Located in London, GB
A diamond and cultured pearl necklace, the fine Victorian diamond centrepiece, centrally set with an old brilliant-cut diamond estimated to weigh 1.65 carats surrounded by old-cut di...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$12,750
W 0.83 in L 2.05 in
Yellow Diamonds & Natural Pearls, Platinum, GIA, Art Deco Brooch or Dog Collar
Located in Northampton, MA
Rare and glorious Art Deco masterpiece is not only significantly gorgeous -it's delightfully versatile. Wear it around your neck as the focal-point of a dog collar or ribbon, pin it ...
Yellow Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Victorian old cut diamond tiara. This exquisite, handmade Victorian yellow gold and silver diamond tiara is comprised of a central foliate design, vertically set with round old cu...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18 Karat Gold Diamond Tiara and Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
This fabulous diamond tiara is designed with floral and foliate pattern, decorated with brilliant cut diamonds together weighing approximately 22.47 carat, mounted in 18 Karat white ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Emerald Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Emerald Drop Necklace A necklace set with diamonds on a link chain and a pendant with a cabochon pear-shaped emerald drop. Approximate Emerald Weight: 7.55 carats Appro...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
GIA Report Certified Colombian Emerald Saltwater Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of antique 13.82 carat Colombian emerald, saltwater pearl and 0.60 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold drop earrings; part of our diverse Victori...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Estate Victorian Drop Emerald and Diamond Royal Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold with Silver Top [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 14.8 grams Diamond Details: Rose Cut Diamonds and Old Mine Cut Diamonds, G-H colors, VS/SI...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.