Art Deco 1920s Jewelry

It took its name short for arts décoratifs from the exposition.

Art deco 1920s jewelry.

Antique art deco jewelry is sought after in the highest realms. The stones in this piece are relatively large only four to each flat top link. 1920s gatsby jewelry was simple but colorful for daywear and an elegant white crystal or black for evenings. Both styles were popular in europe and the united states but art nouveau flourished earlier between 1890 and 1910.

Like art deco art nouveau is an ornamental style applied to such media as architecture interior design jewelry and illustration. Shop art deco jewelry including 1920 s 1930 s art deco diamond engagement rings bracelets earrings necklaces. Long pearl flapper necklaces large gemstone brooches bangles and bracelets and sparkling filigree rings are all icons of the roaring 20s. Art deco influenced the design of buildings furniture jewelry fashion cars movie theatres trains ocean liners and everyday objects such as radios and vacuum cleaners.

Diamonds were used prolifically and the metal of choice was platinum. See more ideas about jewelry art deco jewelry deco jewelry. Aug 12 2020 explore debra wildermuth s board 1920 s jewelry on pinterest. Dating from circa 1920 to about 1935 the art deco jewelry of this period displays clean lines geometrical forms the use of colored gemstones and vibrant motifs.

The surge in the standard of design and craftsmanship was enormous and coincided spectacularly with the emerging art deco period that has remained incredibly popular right up to the present day. Browse our curated collection of vintage inspired and vintage reproduction 1920s great gatsby jewelry. This art deco bracelet closes with a concealed clasp. Art deco reached its height in the late 1920s and early 30s.

The yellowish tint is because different alloys are used today differing from those used in the 1920s making the older gold more grey in its. If your jewelry is 14k white gold and has a yellowish tint to it chances are it is a more modern reproduction. Most filigree jewelry from the art deco era was made with either 10k or 18k white gold. For more 1920s art deco jewelry.

It has vertical links of diamanté alternating with black bakelite. Art deco sometimes referred to as deco is a style of visual arts architecture and design that first appeared in france just before world war i. Shop online or visit our store in seattle washington.