Black became modern.
She fastened black onyx at her throat and stepped into a world that was changing around her. Bare arms, shorter hemlines, a drink out, an evening that belonged increasingly to women on their own terms. Against the skin, black and silver felt sharp and new. Jewelry had changed along with everything else.
Look closely and you can see how completely this necklace belonged to that moment. The polished onyx is suspended within remarkably fine sterling filigree, with a tiny colorless glass accent catching the light at its center. Even the journey up to the chain was considered, with an architectural pierced connector continuing the design before meeting the delicate 16-inch chain.
Details
- Era: Art Deco, c. 1920s–30s
- Metal: Sterling silver
- Hallmarks: AT, Sterling
- Maker: AT, currently unidentified
- Stone: Black onyx with colorless glass accent
- Necklace Length: 16 inches
- Pendant: Approx. 1 1/4 × 3/4 inches
- Condition: Very good antique condition with surface wear consistent with age and use. Clasp functions as intended.
- Styling Notes: Bare skin. Black dress. Somewhere worth going.
Low light, sharp wit, and one last glance across the table.
Somewhere between the second drink and the decision to stay out too late, the room shifted slightly. Jazz-age glamour at its best was never loud. It arrived composed, said exactly what it meant to say, and left everyone else to sit with it afterward.
Crafted in 18K white gold and dating to the early 1920s, this ring carries the transitional language between late Edwardian refinement and emerging Art Deco geometry. The pierced filigree work and elevated diamond setting give the piece its airy structure, while the crisp symmetry reflects the sharper visual restraint beginning to define the decade.
Details
• Era: Early Art Deco, circa 1920–1925
• Metal: 18K white gold, acid tested
• Gemstones: Diamond, tested
• Size: 4.25
• Style: Filigree ring
• Condition: Clean vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age
Small, sharp, and dressed for a better lapel.
This 14k gold seed pearl bar brooch has the sleek little silhouette that made early 20th-century jewelry so useful: polished enough for a collar, scarf, lapel, or chain conversion, but still delicate enough to layer without making a scene.
The elongated form is set with rows of seed pearls across the front, giving it a soft glow against the warm 14k gold frame. It reads Edwardian into early Art Deco, with that useful bar pin shape collectors love because it can go classic, clever, or completely unexpected.
Details
• Era: Edwardian to early Art Deco, c. 1910s–1920s
• Metal: 14k gold
• Markings: Marked 14k
• Stones: Seed pearls
• Weight: 3.36g
• Measurements: 1.5 in. long
• Closure: Pin back with safety catch
• Condition: Good antique condition with age-appropriate surface wear; seed pearls appear intact; clasp functions as intended
