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A rt Deco jewelry is not likely ever to go out of style thanks to its rigorous design ethic and eye-catching use of color and gemstones. Oft-copied but rarely equaled, designs from the era (roughly 1915-1935) continue to be collector favorites over a century later.
As our autumn luxury sales traverse the globe, Milan is next, offering Fine Jewelry and Watches through 28 October. The online sale features several Art Deco highlights, five of which we have selected here for this week's Shortlist.
This substantial ring, set with a cushion-shaped sapphire enhanced with single-cut diamonds and calibrè-cut sapphires, is everything we love about authentic Art Deco jewelry: geometric, a repeating pattern, architectural flourishes, and eye catching colors.
This French-made bracelet from 1920 is crafted from 18K gold and set entirely with old-cut diamonds. The bold, geometric design—sometimes called "style moderne"—and generous width is typical of the trends of the day.
This set of two brooches offers two sides of the Art Deco coin. The diamond scroll unclips to create two separate brooches (pieces that could transform was a favored innovation of the era). The rectangular piece has been designed in the mosaic style, with densely packed gems and the classic Deco color palette of black (onyx), green (emerald), and white (diamonds).
The Swiss watchmaker Recta was founded in the late 1800s and built a reputation for creating ultra-slim timepieces in the early 20th century. This gold and enameled watch sits squarely on the line between jewelry and timepiece and is all the better for it. Enamel was yet another fad of the Art Deco era that has stood the test of time.
If you are in the market for a Cartier watch that no one else has, this might just be the one. The guilloché dial is framed by a generous, polished case that is unlike any of the timepieces on offer from the brand today. Made in 1930 (the latter half of the Art Deco era), it's a simple, shape-led example of the best of the movement.
