Styling Art Deco-Inspired Jewelry

October 8, 2025
by Tracey Lyles

Art Deco inspired jewelry is geometric, bold, and architectural. The current resurgence is reinterpreted with a modern lens. Learn more about the latest jewelry Art Deco trends and how to incorporate these stunning looks into your personal style.

Art Deco trends emerged in the 1920s and 1930s as a celebration of the modern age. Styles evolved from the intricate lines of Art Nouveau and embraced geometric shapes, symmetry, and boldness. The discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb in Egypt in 1922 caught the world’s imagination, and styles began to weave in motifs such as lotus blossoms and pyramids.

Foundational Art Deco styles incorporate straight lines, right angles, zigzags, and repetition. They often include high contrast colors or sweeping nature motifs such as sunbursts or palm fronds. They often include stepped forms (a nod to the skyscrapers of the day.

Emerald cut and marquise diamonds are a quintessential Art Deco style, as are bright gemstones and white gold and platinum metals.

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Art Deco Jewelry Styling Tips

Mix a bold Art Deco jewelry piece with other minimalist pieces (such as gold hoop earrings or a dainty bracelet) to focus attention on the statement piece.
Pair angular pendants with v-necks or plunging necklines.
Style high contrast art deco pieces with monochrome outfits, such as black and white or single color.

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Incorporate large statement Art Deco pieces such as cocktail rings and chandelier earrings with evening wear for a wow look.

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In the office, pair Art Deco jewelry with crisp tailoring and clean lines (think pressed white button down or single color shirt dress).

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Art Deco-Inspired Engagement Rings

Geometric angles such as those in emerald cut or marquise diamonds are pure Art Deco. Pair those stones with other architectural elements such as baguettes and or repeating patterns.

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These clean lines and angles of the emerald cut diamonds and bezel-like settings combine Art Decor with modernity.

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To get inspired by Art Deco, stop into your local Robbins Brothers today.

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Tracey Lyles

A hopeful romantic and enthusiastic UCLA grad, Tracey serves as Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Robbins Brothers. For leisure she enjoys shopping, dancing, hosting parties for family & friends and staying abreast of the latest celebrity news.