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Art Deco Enamel, Emerald, and Diamond Watch
Located in New York, NY
A chic Art Deco lady’s watch in white gold and enamel, embellished with diamonds and emeralds
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Enamel

Chopard women's Art Deco cocktail watch with diamonds and emeralds
By Chopard
Located in Chorzów, PL
. 0.80 ct (H color, VS-SI clarity). Additionally, the watch is decorated with two emeralds in a cabochon
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Chopard Platinum Deco Diamond And Green Emerald Watch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the elegance of a bygone era with this exquisite Art Deco Chopard Lady's Dress Watch
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Birks of Canada Platinum Diamond Emerald Art Deco Ladies Watch, circa 1930s
By Birks
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Birks of Canada STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Diamond Emerald METAL / MATERIAL
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Longines Platinum Emerald and Diamond Watch
By Longines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.42 carats. The watch is surrounded by caliber emeralds, which are also present on the edge of the
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Glycine Platinum Diamond Emerald Art Deco Wristwatch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Antique Art Deco Glycine Watch featuring a platinum case with a diamond shaped face and channel set
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Platinum, Diamond and Emerald Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
This mechanical Platinum, Diamond and Emerald Wristwatch centering an oval silver-tone dial with
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Custom Iced Out Emerald Cut Diamonds Rolex Datejust Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
and emerald cut diamonds 26 carats in collection quality diamonds fully iced out diamond dial and
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2010s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Ladies Rolex w/ Diamond Sapphire & Emerald in 18K w/ Clips
By Rolex
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A rare vintage ladies Rolex 18 karat yellow gold watch with Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald accents
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1940 Brooch Wristwatch 18Kt Gold Gia Certified 9.87 Ctw Diamonds Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Art-Deco convertible jeweled Brooch-Wristwatch. An unusual historical piece from the American art
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Ruby, Star Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

AUSTRIAN Art Deco 1925 Curvex Wristwatch in Platinum With 7.75 Ctw in Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
that perfectly. During the Art Deco time period, precious gemstones such as sapphires, emeralds, and
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Emerald Platinum Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and unique watch pendant on a chain. Originally a lapel watch from Art Deco period
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Longines Diamond Cocktail Wristwatch, Circa 1950
By Longines
Located in London, GB
A vintage, Art Deco style cocktail wristwatch, featuring a rectangular off-white dial with cut
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Style Mosaic 10.05 Carat Emerald Statement Coomi Watch Style Bracelet
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning Art Deco Style Mosaic Bracelet set in 20 karat Yellow Gold with 10.05cts Emeralds and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Modern Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 15 Carat Colombian Emerald Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace Platinum
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco Certified 15 Carat Colombian Emerald Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace Platinum 1930s
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 60ct Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Newton, MA
This exquisite art deo statement piece of jewelry is offered by Alex & Co. This pendant showcases a
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Art deco Natural high quality zambian Emerald & diamond ring 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
GW=7.72cts NW= 5.72cts diamond baguette = 1.48cts ( basel setting) emerald = 5.01cts FOLLOW
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art deco Natural Zambian high quality Emerald & diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
GW= 12.805gm NW=9.831gm diamond baguette=2.87cts ( basel settibg) emerald=12.00cts ( zanbian very
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco Amethyst, Diamond and Platinum Earrings, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco, amethyst and diamond earrings, with Edwardian-cut diamonds in the tops, with
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

Mellerio Paris, French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, Lapis, and Obsidian Polo Player
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in New York, NY
Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver-Gilt, Rock Crystal, Enamel, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Natural emerald pearl dangle earring gold / Diamond art deco emerald earrings
Located in jaipur, IN
PRODUCT DETAILS - =============== GEMSTONE DETAILS : Gemstone : Emerald, Mother Of Pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

25 Ct Natural Carved Emerald & 10 Ct Diamond Art Deco 18 KW Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 25 Ct Natural Carved leaves Emerald & 10 Ct Diamond Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold

Waslikoff and Sons Art Deco 1940 Platinum Bracelet 42.84 Ctw Diamonds Aquamarine
By M. Waslikoff & Sons
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous bracelet designed by M. Waslikoff & Sons. Beautiful piece from the American art-deco
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, White Diamond, Platinum

Citrine Dangle Earrings with Diamond and Emerald in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Feast your eyes on these vivid Citrine and Emerald Gemstone Dangle Earrings encircled by Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Citrine, 14k Gold

Natural Emerald Marquise Cut Art Deco Earrings Gold, 18k White Gold Diamond
Located in jaipur, IN
STONE DETAILS : =============== ❋ Stone : Emerald & Diamond ❋ Stone Size : 6x3 MM Approx. (± 0.20
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Handmade Art Deco Ring 18k White Gold/ Tourmaline Emerald Tanzanite Diamond Ring
Located in jaipur, IN
STONE DETAILS : =============== ❋ Stone : Tourmaline, Emerald, Tanzanite ❋ Stone Shape : Mix
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Emerald Stud Earrings with Diamond in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
, 0.24 Carat Natural Diamond (G-H Color, SI1-SI2 Purity) and Emerald Gemstone! Pair these up with our
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Emerald Dangle Earrings with Diamond in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Weight: 2.570 gms Gold Weight: 2.028 gms Gold Purity: 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Weight: 0.36 cts Emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Pearl Dangle Earrings with Diamond, Emerald and Sapphire in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
sapphire, emerald pearl and diamonds, this timeless design is set in 14K white gold. Specifications
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold

Emerald Dangle Earrings with Diamond in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Impressive emerald gemstone dangle earrings set in 14kt yellow gold with natural diamonds. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Emerald Dangle Earrings with Diamond in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Extremely Beautiful These18K White Gold Emerald Gemstone Dangle Chandelier Earrings set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald Dangle Earrings with Diamond in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Feast your eyes on these vivid Emerald Gemstone Dangle Earrings encircled by Natural Diamonds. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald Stud Earrings with Diamond in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
diamonds, 18K yellow gold, and emerald earrings, this piece can be worn anywhere, anytime, with any outfit
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald Dangle Earrings with Diamond in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Made with 14K Solid Yellow Gold and 2.26 Ct Natural Diamond (G-H Color, SI1-SI2 Purity) Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18K Gold Demantoid Tsavorite Baguette Diamond Art Deco Style Stud Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18k gold demantoid tsavorite baguette diamond art deco style stud earrings. This incredible lush
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold 19.13 Carat Diamond and Emerald Contemporary Bracelet
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
richness and elegance of this art deco style cocktail diamond bracelet. So what are you waiting for? Hurry
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Channel Set Emerald Baguette Diamond Linear Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold channel set emerald baguette diamond linear pendant necklace The enchanting pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Art Deco Style Blue Topaz Baguette Diamond Stud Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat white gold art deco style blue topaz baguette diamond stud earrings This incredible
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

1960 Illario IGI Certified 1.33 ct Kashmir Sapphire Emerald Diamond Ring
By Illario
Located in Valenza, IT
, two hand carved elements in Panjshir emerald weighing 2.60 ct, 30 natural white diamond weighing
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

18k Gold Pearl Emerald Stud Earrings Natural Gemstone Jewelry / Art Deco Style
Located in jaipur, IN
STONE DETAILS : =============== ❋ Stone : Emerald, Mother Of Pearl & Diamond ❋ Stone Size : 5x7 MM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Emerald Stud Earrings with Diamond in 18Karat Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
These earrings are made with genuine emerald gemstones and diamond pave. They are set in 18K gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Emerald Diamond Station Yellow Gold One-of-a-Kind Necklace, Just Jules 2024
By Julie Romanenko
Located in Dallas, TX
One-of-a-Kind Emerald Necklace by jewelry designer Just Jules handmade on a 14k yellow gold dimpled
Category

2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Art Deco 5 Ct Diamond Platinum 10 Gm Pin / Broach /Pendant VS Quality
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond & Emerald Pin/Broach/Pendant - VS Quality** Another remarkable item is the antique
Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Pearl Dangle Earrings with Diamond and Sapphire in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
sapphire, emerald pearl and diamonds, this timeless design is set in 14K white gold. Specifications
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Blue Topaz and Purple Amethyst White Gold 18 Karat Ring with White Diamonds
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
special cocktail ring. Handmade in our 150 year old workshop, this elegant ring was inspired by Art Deco
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Pink Tourmaline Calibre Cut Channel Set Baguette Diamond Ear-Clips
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
earring pair highlights the emeralds and diamonds to make it more dramatic and give a contemporary look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

9.87 Ct Indicolite Tourmaline Platinum Earrings – Luxury Jewelry Beverly Hills
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Specifications: Gemstones: 9.87 carats total, emerald-cut Indicolite Tourmalines Diamonds: 0.64 carat, collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Platinum

Exquisite 9.87-Carat Indicolite Tourmaline Platinum Earrings – Luxury Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vibrant 9.87-Carat Indicolite Tourmaline Emerald-Cut Platinum Earrings – Merkaba Jewelry Beverly
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Platinum

Vintage Cartier Charm Bracelet 18k Gold French Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds. Four other charms are gold octagons with cabochon emeralds set in the corners and a cabochon ruby
Category

Vintage 1980s French Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Plymouth Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Platinum and 14 Karat Gold Women's Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art deco, circa 1930's Plymouth watch with platinum case and 14K white gold adjustable mesh
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum

Wristwatch, Platinum, Diamond and Emerald, Art Deco, circa 1920s
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Wristwatch, Platinum, Diamond & Emerald, Art Deco, c.1920s. Diamonds: 78 Old European Cut, HI in
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Important Art Deco Black, Starr, and Frost Platinum Diamond Emerald Wristwatch
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Superb~ In splendid condition, this bracelet watch features calibre cut onyx, earth-mine emeralds
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Plymouth Timepiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with 44 single cut diamonds=1.32cts and 4 shield shape emeralds. A sensational art-deco watch!
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold

Art Deco Emerald & Diamond Longines Watch on Emerald Band
By Longines
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Perfect for evening attire, this elegant Art Deco diamond & emerald Longines platinum watch was
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold

Ladies Art Deco Platinum Diamond & Emerald watch
By Glycine
Located in Chicago, IL
Ladies Art Deco Platinum watch by Glycine, set with Round and Baguette Diamonds and further
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Birk's Platinum Diamond Emerald Art Deco Dress Watch, circa 1930's
By Birks and Son
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Birk's of Canada STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum / Emerald
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches

4.10Ct Diamond & 0.72Ct Emerald, Platinum Cocktail Watch - Art Deco - Vintage
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 4.10 carat diamond and 0.72 carat natural emerald, Art Deco
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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Patek Philippe Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond & Emerald Mesh Watch Bracelet
By Patek Philippe
Located in Montclair, NJ
This fancy antique ladies wrist watch was crafted during the art deco period and features a
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Ladies Platinum Diamond Emerald Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond and emerald cocktail watch, set with four calibré-cut emeralds to each
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1.25 Carat Emerald 2.02 Carats Diamond Watch in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 1.25 carats emerald, 2.02 carats diamond and
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

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Art Deco Diamond And Emerald Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact art deco diamond and emerald watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 1948 vintage or 910 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect art deco diamond and emerald watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating an art deco diamond and emerald watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Royaal Stones Ltd, Diamonds Mine and Emeralds Maravellous are consistently popular. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for an art deco diamond and emerald watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Art Deco Diamond And Emerald Watch?

The price for an art deco diamond and emerald watch starts at $150 and tops out at $644,260 with these rings, on average, selling for $6,802.

A Close Look at Art Deco Jewelry

Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.

The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.

However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)

While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.

Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.

A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.

Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.