100 Years of Art Deco: Top 10 Pieces of Art Deco Jewellery Sold at Auction

April 10, 2025

By Claire Roberts

8 min read

A century after its peak, Art Deco jewellery continues to dominate at auction. The pinnacle of glamour, sophistication and innovation, many extraordinary jewels from this iconic era have resurfaced on the auction block in the past decade. From the legendary Van Cleef & Arpels Jarretière bracelet worn by Marlene Dietrich to a striking aigrette that was once part of the Al Thani collection, all the pieces below are infused with the fearless originality of the Jazz Age. 

In celebration of 100 years of this ground-breaking design movement, we have curated the top 10 pieces of Art Deco jewellery sold at auction in the past decade. These extraordinary jewels, arranged chronologically by their creation date, not only capture the spirit of the time; they also serve as timeless reminders of Art Deco’s enduring appeal. Join us as we explore a century of brilliance.

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100 Years of Art Deco: Top 10 Pieces of Art Deco Jewellery Sold at Auction

April 10, 2025

By Claire Roberts

8 min read

A century after its peak, Art Deco jewellery continues to dominate at auction. The pinnacle of glamour, sophistication and innovation, many extraordinary jewels from this iconic era have resurfaced on the auction block in the past decade. From the legendary Van Cleef & Arpels Jarretière bracelet worn by Marlene Dietrich to a striking aigrette that was once part of the Al Thani collection, all the pieces below are infused with the fearless originality of the Jazz Age. 

In celebration of 100 years of this ground-breaking design movement, we have curated the top 10 pieces of Art Deco jewellery sold at auction in the past decade. These extraordinary jewels, arranged chronologically by their creation date, not only capture the spirit of the time; they also serve as timeless reminders of Art Deco’s enduring appeal. Join us as we explore a century of brilliance.

This story is available to Katerina Perez Club members.

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