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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$285.00Pale amethyst glass stones are prong-set in sterling silver in this late-1930s classic Art Deco bracelet. It closes with a hidden tongue-in-groove clasp. The stones are a lovely color. This bracelet looks elegant with any of my amethyst Art Deco necklaces — 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, 1930s 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 is probably 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 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$175.00Apple-juice celluloid beads and hoops connected with brass filigree findings form these delightfully long 1920s Art Deco earrings. They are all-original 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 & Gilt Sterling Filigree German Art Deco Bracelet by Fahrner
Vintage Bracelets, 1930s Jewelry, Fahrner JewelryUSD$1,495.00Gilded sterling silver links with corded wire spirals hold collet-set faux aquamarines in this fabulous Art Deco bracelet by Fahrner. It is an excellent example of the type of filigree the maker is known for. This bracelet has a hidden tongue-in-grove clasp. I have a sterling Fahrner necklace that looks lovely with this bracelet – scroll down to see it.
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QuickviewAquamarine & Sterling Line Bracelet
Vintage Bracelets, 1920s Jewelry, 1930s 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, 1930s 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. Wear this bracelet with a lovely early brooch by Miriam Haskell — scroll down to see it. 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 & Red Galalith & Chrome German Machine Age Necklace
Vintage Necklaces, 1930s Jewelry, Jakob Bengel JewelryUSD$495.00This German Machine Age necklace has as its centerpiece a row of three arrow-shaped black Galalith plaques covered with chrome triangle panels, with a fourth plaque as a drop and a red Galalith cylindrical bead on both sides. The chain links and findings are chrome. This piece reminds me of the work of Jakob Bengel. I had four links removed from this necklace because I bought it for myself, but I saved the pieces for the future owner. Scroll down to see the perfect Bengel earrings to wear with this necklace.
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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, 1930s 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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Vintage Art Deco Jewelry
This vintage Art Deco jewelry is characterized by clean lines, geometric forms, stylized Egyptian themes – e.g., scarabs, pharaohs, and hieroglyphics – fruit salads, abstract designs, and dramatic, contrasting colors. The pendant earrings, long and short necklaces, brooches, bracelets, dress clips, and double-clip brooches in this collection were made with faux pearls, clear- crystal and richly-colored stones and beads, shimmery stones (marcasites and diamanté), early plastics, and enamel. If you think you need to dress like a character from The Great Gatsby to wear this stunning jewelry, think again: its appeal has endured for nearly a century. And the quality of these 1920s-1930s European and North American makers is unsurpassed. Read more about fashion and jewelry in the 1920s and 1930s.
This vintage Art Deco jewelry is characterized by clean lines, geometric forms, stylized Egyptian themes – e.g., scarabs, pharaohs, and hieroglyphics – fruit salads, abstract designs, and dramatic, contrasting colors. The pendant earrings, long and short necklaces, brooches, bracelets, dress clips, and double-clip brooches in this collection were made with faux pearls, clear- crystal and richly-colored stones and beads, shimmery stones (marcasites and diamanté), early plastics, and enamel. If you think you need to dress like a character from The Great Gatsby to wear this stunning jewelry, think again: its appeal has endured for nearly a century. And the quality of these 1920s-1930s European and North American makers is unsurpassed. Read more about fashion and jewelry in the 1920s and 1930s.