Antique Jewelry: Art Deco Necklaces

Antique jewelry from the Roaring Twenties is very desirable. There were several different styles of necklaces popular during this time. Photographs of flappers from this era will often show several of these worn all at once!

Sautoirs are a common style of Art Deco necklaces. They are long necklaces, usually consisting of a platinum and diamond chain, with a diamond-set drop. Art Deco jewelry is often convertible; for example, such a necklace could be taken apart to form a choker and a bracelet.

Large pendants of platinum and diamonds were a favorite of the Art Deco period, and of antique jewelry collectors. They are often rectangular in shape, and feature filigree and milgrain detail. Sometimes they are backed with a pin, so that they may also be worn as a brooch.

Antique necklaces from the 1920s are sometimes set with colored gemstones as accents. Sapphires, rubies and emeralds are seen, as well as jade, coral and onyx. Long ropes of beads, sometimes with tassels, were also fashionable during the Art Deco period.