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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 & Diamanté Dangling Austrian Art Deco Earrings
Vintage Earrings, 1930s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$185.00These 1930s Art Deco dangling earrings from Austria feature a trio of faceted, rectangular-shaped deep-amethyst glass stones along with teardrop-shaped and round diamanté, all set in rhodium-plated metal. The color combination is striking and easy to wear. These earrings are all-original screw-backs, but they can be modified for pierced ears.
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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 Art Deco Bracelet
Vintage Bracelets, 1930s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$275.00Pale emerald-cut amethyst glass stones are prong-set in sterling silver in this late-1930s classic Art Deco bracelet. It closes with a concealed clasp. The stones are a lovely color. This bracelet looks elegant with amethyst Art Deco necklaces — scroll down to see a selection.
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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 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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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 Bakelite Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Vintage Earrings, 1930s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$295.00These Art Deco dangle earrings are an example of the whimsical type of jewelry that could be produced when the early plastics, such as Bakelite and Galalith, became available. Each earring features a trio of black-and-white Bakelite (?) cubes dangling from chrome bars and links. Two cubes are the same length, while the third is longer. These all-original earrings have ear wires with lever backs for pierced ears. The findings are unmarked, so I don’t know the metal content. Scroll down to see an equally fun matching bracelet.
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QuickviewBlack & White Bakelite Vintage Charm Bracelet
Vintage Bracelets, 1930s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$395.00This vintage charm bracelet has black-and-white Bakelite cubes that dance on either side of the metal center. The decorated chrome links form a tank-track pattern and close with a spring-ring clasp. To some people, these charms resemble a type of licorice candy (whose name I don’t know). To me, this piece says 1930s Europe. It’s definitely fun to wear. Scroll down to see the matching earrings.
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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 Dress Clip
Vintage Dress & Fur Clips, 1930s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$150.00This stunning Art Deco dress clip features a large black Bakelite diamond-shaped carved shield with newly-replaced (by the previous owner) square and round diamanté. (The plastic was molded to simulate carving.) You can wear this piece as a dress clip or as a necklace on a black rubber cord, as shown in the last photo. A 17-inch, 2mm black rubber cord with a stainless steel twist lock is included with this purchase. If you are looking for something bigger and bolder, I have the matching brooch – scroll down to see it.
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QuickviewBlack Bakelite & Diamanté Art Deco Brooch
Vintage Brooches & Pins, 1930s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$185.00This 1930s large, black Bakelite brooch with ornate carving is embellished with square-cut and round diamanté replaced by the previous owner. (The plastic was molded to simulate carving.) This brooch, which has a roll-over safety clasp, is not for the faint-hearted. A real statement piece. If you like this design but prefer something smaller, scroll down to see the matching shield-shaped dress clip.
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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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QuickviewBlack Bakelite & Diamanté German Art Deco Choker
Vintage Necklaces, 1930s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$295.00This vintage Bakelite necklace is probably from Germany. It has curved links of black Bakelite alternating with slightly larger curved links of channel-set diamanté. The components are threaded on a chain with metal spacers between each link. When laid out on a table, the necklace retains a slightly curved shape. The back of one of the Bakelite links has a small chip (shown in the last photo), but the appearance and integrity of the piece have not been compromised. This necklace was made for a slim neck, so please note the length (14 3/4″) and check your neck size before purchasing this piece. The look of this necklace is Machine Age and very classy. Scroll down to see the perfect bracelet to wear with it.
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QuickviewBlack Bakelite Brooch with Diamanté
Vintage Brooches & Pins, 1930s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$175.00This black Bakelite brooch has a curved centerpiece topped with a collet-set diamanté. Each end features three rows of slightly-curved links with channel-set stones. The components are attached to a rhodium-plated metal back. This piece closes with a trombone clasp. The design and construction remind me of pieces created by German makers in the 1930s. Although the channel-set stones have aged a bit, this brooch is still a stunner! Scroll down to see some great earrings and bracelets to wear with this piece.
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QuickviewBlue & Cream Carved Galalith Art Deco Necklace
Vintage Necklaces, 1930s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$175.00Plastic beads that were molded to simulate carving were very popular in the Art Deco era. What sets this 1930s necklace apart is the colors — dark blue on cream. This combination and the design are lovely, and the different shapes of the beads add interest. Even the screw-in clasp forms a bead. I’m not sure what type of early plastic this piece is (possibly Galalith, the French equivalent of Bakelite) – it’s light, wonderful and fun to wear in any case.
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