A newfound appreciation for Art Deco’s visual language has resurfaced recently in the jewelry space. The result is a renaissance of decorative flourishes, from ornate drop earrings to tasseled pendant necklaces and gemstone-encrusted collars, which are finding a prominent place in everyday wardrobes as an expression of personal style.
This reawakening can be traced to a new generation of jewelry designers capturing the refined yet opulent nature of the 1920s design movement through a contemporary lens: Brazilian-born fine jewelry designer Fernando Jorge brings architectural Art Deco patterns to life in his Deep Vertex series through geometric structures in onyx, jade, and mother of pearl. Sophie Buhai, too, has become known for her sculptural take on jewelry and functional objects, hand-crafted in recycled silver and semi-precious stones like jade, carnelian, and lapis.
New York-based Julia Ferentinos, founder of Juju Vera, strikes a more sculptural tone in her work. She incorporates spirals, fan shapes, and Greek keys as recurring motifs in her designs, which pair polished silver with carved stones, tassels, or diamonds. “I’m drawn to Art Deco’s ability to reinterpret ancient references into modern forms,” said the 2026 CFDA finalist, whose Greek heritage has kindled a natural curiosity for the spirit of the style. “It combines so many influences I love—Greco-Roman architecture, Ancient Egypt, Asian lacquer work, and Viennese Secessionism—through a lens of elegance, symmetry, and restraint.”
A similar tension between rigor and softness is explored in Silvia Dusci’s work at Le Sundial, through elongated proportions and strong material contrasts. Her Dune necklace, for instance, threads champagne-hued freshwater pearls, onyx beads, and raw red coral onto strings of waxed cotton. “Even at its most architectural, Art Deco still carried glamour, tactility, and fantasy beneath the surface—that duality has deeply influenced my approach to jewelry design,” said the Milan-based designer.
The enduring appeal of Art Deco-inspired jewelry is that there’s always more to it than meets the eye—and embracing the trend is all about creating contrast. Ferentinos says she gravitates toward a singular statement piece over heavy layering for effortless wear. “I love polished ornate silver against understated textures like silk or black velvet.”
Dusci, too, likes to play with opposing colors and materials, juxtaposing rich embellishment with simpler clothing, or mixing ivory tones with similarly soft materials, like grey pearls, she said. “There’s something very quiet and sophisticated about it.”
Juju Vera
