At the end of the Victorian era, the Industrial Revolution was in full swing and this was a time after WWI when the world could celebrate the end of conflict and hardship. This was the perfect environment for a creative push and the bold and glittering Art Deco designs were showcased in Paris in 1925 at an international design and art exhibition.
After a period of shortages due to the war, precious metals and gemstones suddenly became available and the jewellery makers made good use of this. Bold geometric shapes, rich colours and a range of materials were combined to create stunning jewellery.
Straight Line Shapes
Whether square, rectangular, triangular or octagonal, the classic shapes found on Art Deco jewellery define the style. With unique 1920s Art Deco jewellery for sale from a leading antique dealer, you can acquire wow accessories. Classic lines were found in architecture, household goods and jewellery. Like most trends, this one returned close to a century later and Art Deco is currently in vogue and more popular today than ever!
Rich Colour
While diamonds were popular, other gemstones such as emeralds, sapphires and rubies were commonly incorporated into Art Deco jewellery, with hand-cut stones that demonstrate pre-machine cutting. If you are accessorising for an up-and-coming social event and you would like some authentic Art Deco jewellery, check out the online antique dealer.
Mixing Metals
Stunning Art Deco pieces were hand-crafted using several metals; exquisite pieces such as a gold and platinum diamond engagement ring with a single solitaire diamond surrounded by a halo of rubies were created. In the 1930s, gold became more available and platinum was commonly used instead. When you look at elegant pieces from the 1920’s, you often see gold and platinum blended together in a single piece.
Semi-Precious Stones
Jade, amber, amethyst and alexandrite can be found in Art Deco jewellery and if you are looking for authentic Art Deco jewellery, start by browsing the website of a leading antique dealer, where you will find stunning Art Deco pieces at market prices.
Glitz & Bling
The over-the-top 1920s look was all about shine and the sparkle factor, with some outrageous examples of costume jewellery, which is perfect for today’s fashion. When wearing loud jewellery, it is important not to overdo things; a single statement piece and a couple of other items make for a balanced jewellery look.
Hand-Crafted By Skilled Jewellery Makers
The first thing you notice when inspecting a piece of Art Deco jewellery is the fact that it is not perfectly symmetrical, as the jewellery was made by hand. This adds to the charm; it is nice to know that the piece is truly a one-off, made by a skilled artist with love and care.
Fashions and trends come and go in cycles and after a century, the bold geometric designs of Art Deco are back in vogue. If you would like to acquire authentic Art Deco jewellery, your local antique dealer is the place to look. Wow your friends with colourful jewellery that can be found with the antique dealer.