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QuickviewAmethyst & Crystal Bead Long Art Deco Necklace
Vintage Necklaces, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$275.00This 1920s necklace of alternating amethyst glass and crystal beads was designed to complement the long-waisted, slim flapper silhouette but is equally fashionable today. This substantial piece has just been professionally restrung with knots and no clasp. Although the necklace was designed to be worn as a single long (35″) strand, you can wear it doubled if you have a slim neck. A pearl extender clasp (see the seventh photo), which makes the doubling possible, will be included with this necklace. This piece looks great with the Amethyst Bead Long Art Deco Necklace, also weighty, shown in the last photo. Scroll down to see a selection of coordinating bracelets and earrings.
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QuickviewAmethyst & Diamanté Art Deco Bracelet
Vintage Bracelets, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$185.00Nine faceted, square-cut amethyst glass stones contrast beautifully with the alternating double-row trios of diamanté in this 1920s Art Deco bracelet. The chromium- or rhodium-plated setting has decoration on the sides and backs of the amethysts. This lovely bracelet, which closes with a hidden, tongue-in-groove clasp, was made for a slim wrist. Be sure to measure your wrist and note the bracelet length (6 5/8″) before purchase. This bracelet, which can be worn anytime and anywhere, coordinates well with many amethyst Art Deco pieces in the boutique – scroll down to see them.
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QuickviewAmethyst & Filigree Art Deco Pendant & Earrings Set
Costume Jewelry Sets / Parures, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$285.00This dainty 1920s Art Deco pendant with matching earrings features faceted, princess-cut amethyst glass stones mounted in a light-weight, chromium- or rhodium-plated setting with filigree accents. The necklace has a paper-clip chain with an old-fashioned filigree clasp. The earrings are all-original screw-backs, but they can be modified for pierced ears. Pick an Art Deco amethyst bracelet to complete the look – scroll down to see examples.
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QuickviewAmethyst & Filigree Drop Art Deco Earrings
Vintage Earrings, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$195.00Faceted pale-amethyst-glass teardrops with silver-tone filigree caps are the focal point of these stunning and elegant 1920s Art Deco earrings. A faceted diamanté sits at the ear lobe, and tiny pale amethyst glass and crystal stones as well as marcasites dot the space in between. The only flaw in these long and hard-to-find earrings is that the tiny stones are different in each earring, but who cares? In my opinion, it’s the pale amethyst drop that counts! These screw-back earrings can be modified for pierced ears. You could wear these earrings with several amethyst Art Deco pieces shown below – scroll down to see them.
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QuickviewAmethyst & Pearl Art Deco Drop Earrings
Vintage Earrings, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$195.00Faceted amethyst glass stones with faux pearl accents adorn the silver-tone paper-clip chain on these stunning 1920s Art Deco earrings. They are the epitome of the era’s glamour and style, yet remain modern and classic. These earrings, which are all-original screw-backs, are longer than usual. They can be modified for pierced ears. These earrings look wonderful with many amethyst Art Deco bracelets and necklaces that are available – scroll down to see a selection.
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QuickviewAmethyst & Sterling Link Art Deco Bracelet by Foster & Bro.
Vintage Bracelets, 1920s Jewelry, Foster & Bro. JewelryUSD$185.00Four faceted deep-amethyst-glass stones set in sterling silver frames are linked with oval panels in this lovely 1920s Art Deco bracelet. It closes with a hook. Scroll down to see a selection of Art Deco amethyst earrings and necklaces to wear with this bracelet.
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QuickviewAmethyst Bead Long Art Deco Necklace
Vintage Necklaces, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$275.00This 1920s necklace of faceted amethyst glass beads never goes out of style. It has been professionally restrung without a clasp, has substantial weight and was designed to be worn as a single long (31″) strand. As an alternative, the third photo shows the necklace worn doubled, with the aid of a device called a pearl extender clasp (shown in the fourth photo), which I will include with this piece. This necklace looks fabulous with my Amethyst & Crystal Bead Art Deco Necklace, which is also weighty, shown in the last photo. You could wear one or both necklaces with any of my amethyst Art Deco bracelets – scroll down to see a selection.
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QuickviewAmethyst Chicklet-Style Art Deco Necklace
Vintage Necklaces, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$195.00This 1920s-1930s Art Deco necklace of square-cut faceted amethyst glass stones set in silver-tone frames with a delicate chain may be sterling, but it is unmarked. It closes with a filigree fish-hook clasp. Please note that the color saturation of the crystals is even ― any differences in the photos are due to lighting. Scroll down to take a look at coordinating Art Deco amethyst earrings and bracelets that are available.
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QuickviewAmethyst Molded Glass Art Deco Necklace with Drop
Vintage Necklaces, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$195.00This charming 1920s Art Deco necklace features seven amethyst molded glass plaques, with the last forming a drop from an amethyst glass bead flanked by tiny pearls. The delicate paper-clip chain was very popular during this era. This necklace closes with a spring-ring clasp. Scroll down to see amethyst Art Deco bracelets to wear with this piece.
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QuickviewAmethyst Triangle Art Deco Necklace
Vintage Necklaces, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$295.00Amethyst glass in triangle-shaped mounds are mounted on silver-tone frames in this amazing 1920s Art Deco necklace. The stones are rounded at the top and open-backed. This stunning, glowing piece closes with a spring-ring clasp. Although the clasp is marked “sterling” and “Ger“, the frames are unmarked. This necklace may be German in origin. Scroll down to see a selection of Art Deco earrings and bracelets to wear with this lovely piece.
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QuickviewApple Juice Celluloid Art Deco Drop Earrings
Vintage Earrings, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$195.00Apple-juice celluloid(?) beads and hoops connected with brass filigree findings form these delightfully long, 1920s Art Deco earrings. They are all-original with screw backs, which can be modified for pierced ears. Have fun wearing these wonderful earrings!
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QuickviewAquamarine & Filigree Art Deco Necklace
Vintage Necklaces, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$195.00This lovely 1920s Art Deco necklace on a delicate chain features a centerpiece of open-backed, faceted, shield-shaped aquamarine glass stones separated by square filigree plaques. This piece, which closes with a press-back filigree clasp, is chromium-plated. Wear this pretty necklace with my aquamarine Art Deco bracelets — scroll down to see them.
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QuickviewAquamarine & Sterling Flower 1920s Danish Brooch
Vintage Brooches & Pins, 1920s JewelryUSD$165.00This Scandinavian vintage silver brooch is in the shape of a simple, yet elegant flower with an aquamarine glass stone center. This sterling piece has the smooth finish often associated with jewelry from that part of the world. According to the website Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks, and Makers’ Marks, this brooch was made by Hans Saugmann Bjerregaard, a silversmith in Kjellerup (central Denmark) from 1921-1937. This piece is lovely!
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QuickviewAquamarine & Sterling Line Bracelet
Vintage Bracelets, 1920s Jewelry, Unknown (Maker's Mark is Unknown)USD$295.00This vintage aquamarine bracelet has square-cut glass stones channel set in rhodium-plated sterling silver links with engraved edges. It is an excellent example of an Art Deco line bracelet of the 1920s-1930s. Usually worn in multiples, these bracelets were the forerunners of today’s tennis bracelets but were called flexible bracelets in their era. This one has substantial weight and width, as well as excellent construction and articulation. The concealed clasp has a safety catch. This bracelet is signed, but I cannot identify the maker. Because of its simple, classic lines, this bracelet coordinates well with more elaborate pieces from other eras. Scroll down to see some Art Deco aquamarine jewels as well as some from other decades.
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QuickviewAquamarine Art Deco Necklace
Vintage Necklaces, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$295.00This vintage aquamarine necklace has watery-blue-glass stones set in etched-silver-metal frames. The stones are faceted on top and have pointed bottoms. This stunning, well-made 1920s Art Deco classic closes with a spring-ring clasp. The frames and links may be sterling, but only the clasp is marked. This lovely necklace is from my personal collection. Scroll down to see aquamarine Art Deco bracelets to wear with this piece.
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QuickviewAquamarine, Diamanté & Sterling Art Deco Bracelet
Vintage Bracelets, 1920s Jewelry, Unknown (Maker's Mark is Unknown)USD$295.00This Art Deco bracelet features pyramid-shaped aquamarine rhinestones alternating with links of diamanté, all set in sterling silver with a spring-ring clasp. Although this 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. Scroll down to see some coordinating pieces.
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QuickviewBlack & Cream Galalith Beaded Art Deco Necklace
Vintage Necklaces, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$195.00This vintage bead necklace is a piece that’s especially fun for summer. It has alternating larger and smaller black beads that culminate in a centerpiece of two plaques designed to look carved and two cream-colored cones separated by a black disk. Made from an early plastic (Bakelite or Galalith?), this necklace from the 1920s to early-1930s closes with an unusual push-in clasp. This piece is from my personal collection.
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QuickviewBlack & White Marbled Glass Bead French Art Deco Necklace
Vintage Necklaces, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$375.00This substantial glass bead French Art Deco necklace is a lovely take on black and white. What appear as white glass beads are actually clear but with white swirls. The variation in shape and size of beads adds to the beauty of this piece. The beads and black spacers are strung on chain. This necklace, which closes with a bee-hive screw-in clasp, was part of my personal collection. It is stunning!
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QuickviewBlack Bakelite & Diamanté Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Vintage Earrings, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$175.00The drops of these unusual Art Deco black Bakelite (or other plastic from the 1920s) earrings 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, these fun earrings work well for off-duty and business-casual wear. Scroll down to see a selection of Art Deco bracelets to wear with these earrings.
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QuickviewBlue Bead Art Deco Fringe Necklace
Vintage Necklaces, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$195.00Clusters of blue opaque-glass beads and rectangular brass links form this fun 1920s Art Deco necklace. It has lots of movement and is great for casual and office wear. This necklace closes with a spring-ring clasp. It’s perfect for a woman who looks best in cool colors.
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QuickviewBlue Blown Glass Bead Art Deco Necklace with Rings
Vintage Necklaces, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$425.00This vintage glass bead necklace has clusters of blown-glass beads in shades of blue wound together with wire and linked with clear glass rings. Although the spring-ring clasp doesn’t provide a clue to the necklace’s origin, I believe it was made in Europe. This necklace was recently restrung by my expert jeweler. This wreath-like piece from my personal collection is a lovely topping to a round-neck garment. Scroll down to see crystal ball earrings to wear with this piece as well as a similar necklace with peach glass beads.
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QuickviewBlue Frosted Glass Bead French Art Deco Necklace
Vintage Necklaces, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$185.00Frosted blue glass beads with gold-tone metal disk spacers strung on chain comprise this elegant and versatile 1920-1930s French Art Deco necklace. It closes with a bee-hive screw-in clasp. The beads are unusual, and the look is classic. A great hue for women who look best in cool colors.
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QuickviewBlue-Glass Flower & Diamanté French Art Deco Necklace
Vintage Necklaces, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$695.00Clusters of delicate blue-glass-flower-shaped beads with white glass centers interspersed with clusters of diamanté form this gorgeous Art Deco necklace that is probably from France. Three rhinestone rondelles form the screw-in closure. This necklace 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!
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QuickviewCamphor Glass & Chrysoprase Bead Sautoir
Vintage Necklaces, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$325.00The 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. Another wonderful Art Deco piece from my personal collection. I believe this necklace originated in Europe.
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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.