Amethyst & Pearl Drop Earrings
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese vintage amethyst earrings are long and luxurious. They feature faceted glass teardrop pendants dangling from silver-tone paper-clip chain. Tiny faux pearls and a lantern-shaped amethyst bead accents each chain. These 1920s jewels are the epitome of the glamour and style of the Art Deco era, yet they remain modern and elegant. The screw-backs can be modified for pierced ears. This pair looks wonderful with an amethyst Art Deco bracelet – scroll down to see one.USD$295.00
Amethyst & Sterling Bracelet by Foster & Bro.
1920s Jewelry, Foster & Bro. Jewelry, Vintage BraceletsThis sterling amethyst bracelet is a popular style from the 1920s. It features four faceted, cushion-cut, deep-amethyst-glass stones. They are set in open-back, vertical frames that alternate with horizontal oval panels and narrower links. This lovely, well-made jewel by a less-known maker closes with a clasp that hooks onto the last link. A lush, regal color that’s versatile and easy to wear. Scroll down to see several coordinating pieces.USD$195.00
Amethyst Chicklet-style 1920s Necklace
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis 1920s necklace of faceted, square-cut amethyst-glass stones set in silver-tone frames with a delicate chain closes with a filigree fish-hook clasp. This style has taken on the modern-day term chicklet. Please note that the color saturation of the stones is even ― any differences in the photos are due to lighting. This necklace walked the runway at Toronto Fashion Week for Spring 2019. Scroll down to take a look at a coordinating amethyst bracelet.USD$295.00
Amethyst Drop Necklace of Molded Glass
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis amethyst drop necklace features a centerpiece of six molded-glass plaques. A seventh is suspended from an amethyst-glass bead flanked by tiny pearls. A delicate silver-tone paper-clip chain, which was very popular in the 1920s, and a spring-ring clasp complete the piece. This jewel is lovely with a V-neckline. Scroll down to see a complementary amethyst Art Deco bracelet.USD$225.00
Aquamarine, Diamanté & Sterling Art Deco Bracelet
1920s Jewelry, Unknown (Maker's Mark is Unknown), Vintage BraceletsThis vintage aquamarine bracelet features pyramid-shaped glass stones alternating with links of diamanté. The setting is sterling silver with a spring-ring clasp. Although this lovely and versatile piece is signed, I cannot identify the maker. This bracelet was made for a slim wrist. Please note the bracelet length (6 3/4") and check your wrist size before purchasing this piece.USD$295.00
Black Bakelite & Diamanté Dangle Earrings
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese vintage Bakelite earrings are unusual. The pendants in black Bakelite (or other plastic from the 1920s) are embellished with a silver painted design and inlaid diamanté. A sterling chain connects each drop to a diamanté-centered black bead designed to adorn the earlobe. These all-original screw-back earrings can be modified for pierced ears. Light-weight and easy to wear, this fun pair works well for off-duty and business-casual wear. Scroll down to see a selection of Art Deco bracelets to wear with these jewels.USD$195.00
Blue Art Glass & Diamanté Drop Earrings
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese vintage drop earrings feature blue art-glass teardrops with faint striations and filigree caps. They fall from links of baguettes and round diamanté set in silver-tone metal. The original screw-backs were converted to sterling silver ear wires with lever backs for pierced ears by my expert jeweler. These unusual Art Deco earrings are a lovely shade of blue. Although the diamanté are ageing, the blue stones – which are the star attraction – are perfect. I bought these earrings for my personal collection, but I'm reluctantly offering them for sale. They're the perfect adornment for a woman who looks best in cool colors.USD$225.00
Blue Glass Flower & Diamanté 1920s Choker Necklace
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis 1920s choker necklace is formed by clusters of delicate blue-glass-flower-shaped beads with white glass centers that alternate with clusters of diamanté. Three rondelles form the screw-in closure. This necklace, which was probably made in France in the 1920s, has been restrung by my expert jeweler. What a knockout! Wear it with real or faux diamond stud earrings and you’ll own any room you enter! A great jewel for women who look best in cool colors.USD$695.00
Camphor Glass & Chrysoprase Bead Sautoir
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThe slender, barrel-shaped beads in this camphor glass necklace are flanked by small, round chrysoprase beads. Each trio is connected with tubular white-metal links that form a Y. At the bottom is an inverted V-shaped white-metal element that is embellished with marcasites and that holds five rows of fringe. This lovely 1920s sautoir is lightweight. It closes with a box clasp and safety catch. This wonderful Art Deco jewel – which I believe originated in Europe – is from my personal collection. Scroll down to see the perfect earrings to wear with this jewel.USD$345.00
Carnelian, Onyx, Marcasite & Sterling German Bracelet
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage BraceletsThis marcasite bracelet has faceted carnelian and onyx glass stones set in sterling silver panels in an Art Deco design. This piece is an excellent example of high-quality German craftsmanship of the 1920s-1930s. Based on its width, I'm dating this bracelet to the 1920s, when bracelets were narrow and worn in multiples. This piece has a concealed clasp with a safety catch and was part of my personal collection.USD$325.00
Chrysoprase & Crystal Art Deco Dangle Earrings
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese Art Deco dangle earrings feature two faceted, oblong chrysoprase (glass?) stones with a faceted, round collet-set crystal at the bottom. Each stone is separated by a ring link, so there’s plenty of movement here. The original screw-backs were converted to sterling silver ear wires with lever backs for pierced ears by my expert jeweler. Note that although the open-back bottom crystals appear dark in the first photo, they are, in fact, clear and sparkly (as in the second photo). Scroll down to see a number of chrysoprase pieces that would compliment these earrings. This apple-green color is fabulous for women who look best in warm hues.USD$225.00
Chrysoprase & Sterling Drop Earrings by Wachenheimer Bros.
1920s Jewelry, Vintage Earrings, Wachenheimer Bros. JewelryThese chrysoprase and sterling drop earrings by Wachenheimer Bros. have square and oblong stones. By the end of the 1920s, the company was marketing Wachenheimer Real Stone Jewelry with their company name instead of the Diamonbar trademark. The original screw-backs were converted to sterling silver lever-backs for pierced ears by my expert jeweler. Scroll down to see other chrysoprase Art Deco pieces to wear with these lovely earrings.USD$295.00
Chrysoprase, Onyx, & Ruby Disk Choker with Rondelles
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis statement choker necklace features faceted, opaque chrysoprase-, onyx- and ruby-glass disks and rondelles. The components are strung on metal chain. The necklace closes with a screw-in clasp formed by two of the disks. Based on the construction of this piece, I think it is European in origin. As often happens with necklaces made like this one, the chain has stretched. I don’t recommend having a jeweler cut the excess – just keep it at the back. This multi-colored, versatile necklace can be worn with many Art Deco jewels, depending on the color you wish to emphasize — scroll down to see a selection. Or wear your real or faux diamond studs to complete the look.USD$225.00
Citrine & Crystal 1920s Tiered Necklace
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThe design and construction of this tiered necklace, a variation on the 1920s chicklet-style, is first class. Golden yellow, square-cut glass stones alternate with oblong crystals to form the necklace and tiered centerpiece. Round dangling citrine-glass stones add the movement that was so essential in the Art Deco era. All of the stones are faceted and mounted in decorated, silver-tone metal. The construction makes me think this piece was made in Europe. This divine jewel, which I initially purchased for myself, closes with a spring-ring clasp. Scroll down to see a number of Art Deco earrings and bracelets to wear with this piece.USD$475.00
Citrine & Crystal Chicklet Necklace
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis chicklet necklace is a variation of the typical Art Deco style. Instead of square-cut stones, this one is fashioned from deep-citrine-glass and crystals in the shape of parallelograms. The stones are set in unmarked silver-tone frames. Some of the crystals have tiny corner chips, but they are not visible when the necklace is worn. The combination of colors and the shape of the stones make this jewel unique and versatile. Scroll down to see Art Deco pieces that coordinate well with this shade of citrine and with crystal.USD$245.00
Citrine & Silver Filigree Bangle
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage BraceletsThis silver filigree bangle with intricately-pierced metal has a beautifully faceted, cushion-cut citrine-glass stone as its centerpiece. Wholesale jewelry catalogs of the 1920s described the finish on these bracelets as “permanent white” (i.e., they were designed to not tarnish). In fact, the piece is probably plated with chromium. This hinged bracelet has diamanté accents. Although most have darkened, their condition does not detract from the beauty of this bracelet. This jewel closes with a concealed clasp and safety chain. A dainty, elegant, and well-made addition to any jewelry wardrobe. This bracelet was made for a slim wrist. Please note the bracelet length (6 3/8") and check your wrist size before purchasing this piece.USD$195.00
Citrine & Sterling Chicklet Necklace
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis vintage citrine necklace is a classic and well-made Art Deco chicklet design. It features square-cut, faceted glass stones set in sterling frames with a spring-ring clasp. The high-quality of this piece is due to the use of sterling silver in the settings and links, which was unusual in this necklace style. A perfect adornment for those who look best in warm colors. Scroll down to take a look at bracelets that look great with this jewel.USD$325.00
Citrine & Sterling Filigree Art Deco Bracelet by Simmons
1920s Jewelry, R.F. Simmons Jewelry, Vintage BraceletsThis vintage Art Deco bracelet by Simmons, a company known for their innovation, has rectangular dark-citrine-glass stones set in the center of alternating panels of sterling silver filigree. The clasp on this piece is unique and secure. This bracelet is wider than most of its filigree counterparts, which makes me think it may be an early 1930s piece. Scroll down to see Art Deco citrine earrings and necklaces that coordinate beautifully with this bracelet.USD$275.00
Citrine & Topaz Chicklet Necklace
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis citrine and topaz necklace from the 1920s has faceted, square-cut stones set in silver-tone frames. The shape and construction of the piece is known today as a chicklet necklace. When it was made, it was called a channel necklace. The alternating warm shades make this piece very wearable with a variety of colors. Another great Art Deco necklace from my personal collection. Scroll down to see citrine and topaz pieces to wear with this jewel.USD$295.00
Citrine Briolette Earrings
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese citrine briolette earrings from the 1920s feature faceted, citrine-glass pendants hanging from silver-tone chains. A small citrine bead accents each chain, and a citrine stone sits at the earlobe. These earrings are probably Czech in origin, are in all-original condition, and can be modified for pierced ears. The length makes this pair especially elegant. You can wear them with several Art Deco citrine necklaces and bracelets – scroll down to see a selection. A lovely color for a woman who wears warm hues.USD$245.00
Citrine Gumdrop 1920s Earrings
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese classy citrine dangle earrings are fashioned from faceted glass stones shaped like gumdrops. They are suspended from citrine-glass beads and a matching stone set in silver-tone metal. The original screw-backs were converted to sterling silver ear wires with lever backs for pierced ears by my expert jeweler. If you don’t have pierced ears and are looking for similar earrings with screw backs, scroll down to see what is available. Included are necklaces and bracelets that complement these earrings, an essential jewelry wardrobe staple for those who look best in warm colors.USD$245.00
Citrine Pendant Earrings
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese citrine pendant earrings from the mid-1920s are probably Czech in origin. What’s really unique is the metal inlays in each glass drop, which give the appearance of marcasites. The faceted, domed crystal at the top (designed to fall at the earlobe) is the same color as the bead and drop. These all-original, Art Deco screw-back earrings are rich in color and can be modified for pierced ears. Scroll down to see a pair that has already been converted as well as coordinating pieces.USD$225.00
Citrine, Diamanté & Sterling Bangle by Leach & Miller
1920s Jewelry, Leach & Miller Jewelry, Vintage BraceletsThis citrine bangle bracelet features sets of five faceted, round deep-citrine (or golden-topaz) glass stones alternating with five faceted diamanté. The stones are channel-set in narrow, curved sterling silver with engraved edges. The ends meet with a pair of diamanté-set scrolls rather than a clasp. Longer than the typical bracelet of this era, this Leach & Miller creation may have been designed to be worn on the upper arm, as a so-called slave bracelet. You can wear it now either way – simply pull apart the ends to put it on. This unusual jewel is perfect for a woman who looks best in warm colors. Scroll down to see a selection of complementary pieces.USD$325.00
Citrine, Diamanté & Sterling Bracelet by Leach & Miller
1920s Jewelry, Leach & Miller Jewelry, Vintage BraceletsThis citrine glass bracelet features four faceted, square-cut, open-back stones. They alternate with links of trios of channel-set diamanté, which are positioned vertically in groups of four. The setting is sterling silver with a hidden clasp. The beautifully-faceted lemon-yellow stones in decorative collars and the etched ends of the vertical links illustrate this maker’s attention to detail. This lovely piece is in remarkable condition for its age. This bracelet was made for a slim wrist. Please note the bracelet length (6 1/2") and check your wrist size before purchasing this piece. Scroll down to see the perfect necklace to wear with this jewel.USD$395.00
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1920s Jewelry
This unique selection of 1920s jewelry includes long earrings, long and short necklaces, narrow bracelets, and brooches. Originally designed for the flapper, these jewels are equally stylish today. Many 1920s costume pieces were made from materials such as white metals, clear and colored glass stones and beads, faux pearls, diamanté, and marcasites, in imitation of fine jewelry. Filigree pieces in white and gilt metal were also popular. Colorful early plastics (Celluloid, Bakelite, and Galalith) were fashioned into novelty pieces at this time. Jewelry in the Art Deco style made its debut in the 1920s. Read more about 1920s jewelry and fashion.
This unique selection of 1920s jewelry includes long earrings, long and short necklaces, narrow bracelets, and brooches. Originally designed for the flapper, these jewels are equally stylish today. Many 1920s costume pieces were made from materials such as white metals, clear and colored glass stones and beads, faux pearls, diamanté, and marcasites, in imitation of fine jewelry. Filigree pieces in white and gilt metal were also popular. Colorful early plastics (Celluloid, Bakelite, and Galalith) were fashioned into novelty pieces at this time. Jewelry in the Art Deco style made its debut in the 1920s. Read more about 1920s jewelry and fashion.