How can you tell if a brooch is Art Deco?

Look for platinum, a geometric or symmetrical pierced design, millegrain edges and a mix of old European, baguette and calibre-cut stones. Period work is hand-finished; later "Art Deco style" pieces often use modern round brilliants and cast mounts.

What years is Art Deco jewellery?

Art Deco jewellery dates from about 1920 to 1935, with the style continuing in some pieces into the late 1930s. It followed the Edwardian period and was followed by the warmer gold Retro style.

What is an Art Deco double clip brooch?

A brooch made from two matching clips held in a frame. Worn together it is one brooch; apart, the clips can be worn on a neckline, lapels or a hat.

Is Art Deco jewellery platinum or white gold?

Fine Art Deco brooches are usually platinum. White gold was used too, more often in the 1930s, and some pieces combine the two.

Art Deco Brooches1920–1935

Art Deco brooches from 1920 to 1935: platinum and diamond bar brooches, double-clip brooches that part into a pair of dress clips, geometric plaques and jabot pins, set with old European and baguette diamonds beside calibre-cut sapphires, emeralds, rubies and onyx. Searched as Art Deco brooches and Art Deco pins, they show the period's precision at its sharpest. See all Art Deco jewellery or our antique diamond brooches.

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