Glass Teardrop Earrings with Diamantés in Sterling
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage EarringsIf you’re looking for glamour, these teardrop earrings are for you! They feature bead-set diamantés in round and baguette shapes leading to a large, faceted glass drop. These all-original screw-back earrings, which were in my personal collection, can be modified for pierced ears. A few tiny nicks on the teardrops can be seen only with a jeweler's loupe. Wear these long and luxurious pendants and you’re guaranteed to be noticed! Scroll down to see a lovely selection of coordinating bracelets.USD$345.00USD$345.00
Golden Topaz & Sterling Art Deco Bar Pin
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis Art Deco bar pin is made in the same way as the imitation-gemstone bangle bracelets of the era. The faceted, square-cut golden-topaz (or citrine) glass stones are channel-set in sterling silver with engraved edges. This piece, which closes with a roll-over safety clasp, never goes out of style! Scroll down to see a matching Diamonbar bracelet. Both are a lovely caramel hue that is perfect for those who look best in warm colors.USD$195.00USD$195.00
Golden Topaz & Silver 1920s Pendant Earrings
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese 1920s drop earrings are fun and unusual but hard to describe. The pendant is a ball composed of a faceted, golden-topaz-glass disk sandwiched between two shiny, silver-tone domes. A golden-topaz glass stone sits at the ear lobe, and a small bead is at the center of the paper-clip chain. These all-original, long earrings have screw-backs, which can be modified for pierced ears. Wear them with off-duty and business-casual attire.USD$295.00USD$295.00
Golden Topaz & Sterling Diamonbar Bracelet
1920s Jewelry, Vintage Bracelets, Wachenheimer Bros. JewelryThis topaz bracelet has faceted, square-cut golden-glass stones channel-set in sterling silver. It closes with a concealed clasp and safety chain. At 7 1/2" by 3/8", this Diamonbar jewel is longer and wider than most made in this style in the 1920s. Though the patent number is not marked on the piece, its construction is in accordance with patent #1,344,365, which was issued to Harry Wachenheimer in 1920. You can see the utility patent here, the second one shown below the maker's name. This piece was part of my personal collection and is the perfect adornment for a woman who likes to wear warm colors. A simple, lovely jeweled accessory for day or evening. Scroll down to see a matching brooch.USD$345.00USD$345.00
Jade Bead Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese Art Deco chandelier earrings feature a circle of mottled, pale jade-glass beads suspended from a triangle of silver-tone chain dotted with additional beads. A single bead pendant hangs within each circle, and a matching larger disk is set where it will adorn the earlobe. Lavishly-long (3-inch), this pair is possibly Czech in origin. These all-original screw-back earrings can be modified for pierced ears. Lots of movement; fun to wear!USD$395.00USD$395.00
Jade Bead Dangling Earrings
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese vintage jade earrings from the 1920s are fashioned from small jade-glass beads that hang from five brass chains. They are suspended from a domed larger jade-glass button designed to fall at the earlobe. Lots of movement here! These all-original Art Deco earrings have screw-backs, which can be modified for pierced ears.USD$295.00USD$295.00
Lapis & Silver Pyramid Necklace
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis lapis and silver pyramid necklace has molded sugar-loaf glass stones set in silver-tone frames alternating with silver-tone triangular plaques. This motif illustrates the world's fascination with all things Egyptian in the 1920s. This necklace, which closes with a spring-ring clasp, was in my personal collection.USD$295.00USD$295.00
Lapis & Ivory Galalith Bead Necklace by Louis Rousselet
1920s Jewelry, Louis Rousselet Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis vintage lapis necklace is another example of Louis Rousselet’s "puzzle" designs. The mottled-blue-glass beads and spacers are interspersed with interlocking ivory and lapis Galalith barrel-shaped beads, all strung on chain. This French Art Deco jewel closes with a barrel clasp. Several examples of necklaces with these unique beads can be seen in Ginger Moro's European Designer Jewelry. This gorgeous piece was part of my personal collection. I guarantee you’ll love wearing it.USD$495.00USD$495.00
Lipstick-Red Glass Drop Earrings with Diamantés
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese red glass drop earrings are most likely European in origin. The lipstick-red marquise-shaped stones are set in white metal with diamanté accents. These all-original earrings have ear wires with lever backs for pierced ears and are constructed of an unknown metal. Wear this fun pair to off-duty activities and on casual-business-attire days for a change of pace.USD$295.00USD$295.00
Onyx & Enamel 1920s Drop Earrings
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese black onyx drop earrings are probably Czech in origin. A delicate black-and-white-enamel-flower on a silver-tone filigree triangle connects the large, oval pendant to the faceted round stone at the earlobe. These elegant all original screw-back earrings can be modified for pierced ears. Scroll down to see a selection of coordinating pieces for this versatile and unique pair.USD$275.00USD$275.00
Onyx & Chrysoprase Bead Necklace
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis chrysoprase bead necklace with polished green-glass disks in the front half has onyx-glass disks in the back. The focal point is formed with black-glass beads that are thicker, faceted and graduated in size. This vibrant Art Deco piece, in a striking color combination, closes with an older concealed clasp that looks like a narrow tube. You could emphasize either color by wearing chrysoprase or onyx Art Deco earrings and/or bracelets – scroll down to see a selection. This necklace has so many possibilities!USD$295.00USD$295.00
Onyx & Crystal Art Deco Bar Brooch
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis Art Deco bar brooch is formed from faceted, rectangular onyx-glass and crystal stones. Each end has a faceted, onyx-glass triangle. The silver-tone metal setting has cut-outs, creating a checkered pattern with the stones. They are all open-back, and the workmanship is superb. The trombone clasp and unusual design tell me this brooch is European in origin. I think the setting is sterling silver, but the mark is unreadable. Scroll down to see Art Deco earrings and bracelets that coordinate beautifully with this jewel. Black-and-white, so popular in the Twenties, never goes out of style!USD$295.00USD$295.00
Onyx & Sterling Link Bracelet
1920s Jewelry, Unknown (Maker's Mark is Unknown), Vintage BraceletsThis onyx and silver bracelet has seven faceted, oval glass stones prong-set and mounted on oval frames joined with links. The stones are 1/4″ high and have points in the center. The setting is sterling silver with a spring-ring clasp. This well-made Art Deco piece, which is longer than most of its era, is signed. However, I can’t determine the maker’s name. Scroll down to see several onyx pieces that complement this jewel.USD$345.00USD$345.00
Onyx, Diamanté & Sterling Bar Brooch by Fishel, Nessler
1920s Jewelry, Fishel, Nessler Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis black and white Deco brooch has the popular color combination and geometric motif that were the epitome of style in the 1920s. This timeless sterling silver jewel by Fishel, Nessler closes with a simple C-clasp. In addition to the maker's mark, the back of the piece references a patent issued to the company on April 4, 1908, for an improved method of bead-setting stones. Scroll down to see a sterling line bracelet by the same maker with the same colors as well as other Art Deco bracelets to wear with this jewel.USD$295.00USD$295.00
Onyx, Diamanté & Sterling Bracelet by Fishel, Nessler
1920s Jewelry, Fishel, Nessler Jewelry, Vintage BraceletsThis black onyx bracelet with diamanté accents is an Art Deco classic. Each faceted, square-cut stone is set in its own sterling silver box. This early line bracelet (called a flexible bracelet in its day) has a concealed clasp with a safety catch. You can wear this piece alone or with two other vintage bracelets, as shown in the last photo. Scroll down to see a sterling bar pin in black and white by the same maker as well as other coordinating Art Deco pieces. Or wear this bracelet with more contemporary jewels.USD$195.00USD$195.00
Onyx, Marcasite & Sterling Earrings by Wachenheimer Bros.
1920s Jewelry, Vintage Earrings, Wachenheimer Bros. JewelryThese black onyx dangle earrings in sterling silver are part of the maker's Wachenheimer Real Stone Jewelry line, launched in the late-1920s. They feature a faceted, square stone set with a top border of marcasites and suspended from a marcasite-encrusted slim sterling bar. A square-cut, prong-set onyx sits at the earlobe. These all-original screw-back earrings can be modified for pierced ears. This pair in the "Geometric" pattern was advertised in the November 9, 1929 issue of Vogue. Scroll down to see a selection of onyx Art Deco pieces to wear with these versatile and stylish jewels.USD$295.00USD$295.00
Peridot, Crystal & Sterling Art Deco Bangle
1920s Jewelry, Vintage Bracelets, Wachenheimer Bros. JewelryThis Art Deco bangle from the 1920s has faceted, square-cut stones channel-set in sterling silver with engraved edges. Open-back peridot glass alternates with colorless crystals, which sparkle when the light shines through. The materials, construction and quality are consistent with bangles made by Wachenheimer Bros. but unusual in color. I've called the green peridot because it's lighter than emerald. This jewel is unsigned because the tongue portion of the clasp (where this company's bangles were marked DIAMONBAR STERLING) was missing when I bought it. The clasp has been expertly repaired by my jeweler and now fastens securely. A lovely Art Deco bracelet from my personal collection to wear alone or as part of a stack of bracelets.USD$395.00USD$395.00
Pink Glass Bead Necklace with Rings
1920s Jewelry, 1930s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis vintage glass bead necklace has clusters of small pale-pink beads wound together with wire and linked with large clear-glass rings. This Art Deco jewel from my personal collection looks like a garland when worn. The materials, construction, and barrel clasp make me think this necklace was made in Europe. A unique and classy piece that creates a lovely and memorable topping to a round-neck garment, any time of year. See my favorite model wearing this beautiful jewel in this blog post.USD$475.00USD$475.00
Red & White Beaded Flower Brooch
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis beaded flower brooch was made in the 1920s. It has round red and white glass beads of various sizes set in concentric circles. Molded-glass flowers in the same colors sit at the top. The components are wired together by hand and sewn onto two layers of brass-tone filigree. The trombone clasp tells me this Art Deco jewel was made in Europe. The construction and design make me think it's from France. What a charming piece!USD$195.00USD$195.00
Red Bead Chandelier Earrings
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese red bead earrings are deliciously long (3 1/4") and fun to wear. Three chains dotted with bright red glass form these Art Deco chandeliers. The glass stone set at the earlobe and all but the bottom row of beads are faceted; the bottom ones are round balls. These all-original earrings have screw-backs which can be modified for pierced ears. Some of the beads have minor flaws, but none is visible when this pair is worn. Lots of movement here! Make your fashion statement with this unusual pair.USD$295.00USD$295.00
Red Glass Double-Hoop Czech Earrings
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese Art Deco Czech earrings are fun! They have two red-glass hoops dangling from long brass filigree findings. This type of filigree was used extensively by Czech makers during the 1920s. These unusually long (3″), all-original earrings have screw-backs and lots of movement. These earrings can be modified for pierced ears. Wear them with distinction for off-duty activities and business-casual days.USD$275.00USD$275.00
Ruby 1920s Pendant Necklace with Chicklets
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis delicate 1920s pendant necklace is another variation of the chicklet-style so popular in the Art Deco era. This piece has a beautifully-faceted, rectangular ruby-glass stone suspended from a smaller, oblong-shaped stone along with three chicklets on each side of the chain closest to the center drop. The metal is silver-tone and unmarked. This necklace closes with a spring-ring clasp. I don’t usually like pendants, but this one is special! It’s perfect for a v-neckline.USD$195.00USD$195.00
Ruby Bead & Rondelle Pinwheel Brooch
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis pinwheel brooch has ruby-glass beads wired in a spiral and adorned with channels of diamantés. A large ruby-glass bead sits on top. Frank Hess designed a nearly identical dress clip for Miriam Haskell circa 1940, but his had diamantés only on the front. This brooch has them on both sides. The trombone clasp tells me this piece was made in Europe. The beads and filigree back make me think it's from France. Real or faux diamond ear studs are the perfect accompaniment for this charming and unusual jewel.USD$295.00USD$295.00
Ruby Bead Necklace
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis ruby bead necklace has single and clusters of poured-red-glass beads separated by clear-glass disks. Made in the 1920s-1930s, this lovely and versatile piece closes with a filigree fish-hook clasp. At 18 inches, this necklace is longer than most of its contemporaries.USD$295.00USD$295.00
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1920s Jewelry
About 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.
About 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.