Vintage Art Deco Jewellery

The Art Deco era started around the 1920’s, also known as the Roaring Twenties! After the staunch and strict Victorian period the world saw a resurrection of sorts in art and all things associated with it. This was in stark contrast to the prohibition laws that evolved along side the Art Deco movement. It is a tribute to that era that jewellery is still very sought after and none more so that vintage Art Deco jewellery.

The Art Deco movement itself more or less contained within the United States. The characteristic that sets this movement apart from others is that the design elements that were central to the movement were applied across the board from furniture to buildings and jewellery. The central element is one of geometry and symmetry.

The main influences
for Art Deco jewellery can be seen in the Art Nouveau movement and the Edwardian period. The material of choice for Art Deco jewellery was platinum. Diamonds also saw a revolution in the way they were cut during this period, with the introduction of the emerald, pear and marquise cut. The vibrant and bold colours used in this jewellery provided a vivid contrast to the platinum setting with black and white being the signature colours. Gemstones were also popular with ruby, sapphire, emerald and turquoise being the favourites.

Had it not been for World War II who knows how much further the Art Deco movement would have progressed. It is fantastic that many pieces of jewellery from this era remain with us today. They are vintage pieces with a style unique to them. They are an example of the bold and innovative design of the time.

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