Art Deco Vintage Jewellery

Jun 25, 2020 Richie Kingstone JEWELLERY 0

A question that many jewellers hear often, especially those who sell vintage or antique diamond engagement rings is, ‘What is Art Deco?’

Art Deco is known as a style or era relating to the years 1920-1935. As the Art Deco era approached and as it faded away, we see signs of it mixed in with the era that preceded it and the era that followed. These times are known as transitional times as one era transitions into another.

Vintage jewellery from the art deco time period consisted mainly of (but is not limited to):

Geometric Shapes
Angles
Strong Lines
Bright Color Contrasts
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Czech Jewelry
German Jewelry Made With Sterling Silver, Dyed Chalcedony (Made To Imitate Chrysoprase), And Marcasites
Marcasites (Faux And Real) Or What Is Known As Marcasite That Is Actually Pyrite
Butterfly Wing Jewelry
Speed Related Themes Such As Greyhounds, Rockets, Airplanes, Etc.
Bakelite
Celluloid
Filigree
Enamel
“Fruit Salad” Jewelry
Real And Synthetic Gems Such As Jade, Coral, Onyx, Mother Of Pearl, Ivory, Lapis, Rock Crystal, Chrysoprase, Carnelian, Rubies, Emeralds, Smoky Quartz, Amozonite
Dress Clips
Duettes
“White” Metal Made To Resemble Platinum, Often Rhodium Plated
Birthstone Jewelry

Art Deco Influences

The Art Deco time period was influenced by a wide range of historical and geographical elements from all over the world. Some of these influences include:

Egyptian Themes (Following The Discovery Of The Pyramid Tombs)
African And Japanese Influences
Modern Technology Influences (The Machine Age)
Jazz Age Influences
Hollywood Influences
The Paris Exposition – The International Exposition Des Arts Decoratifs
The Russian Ballet
Cubism
The Bauhaus

The Different Forms Art Deco Jewelry

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We see Art Deco jewellery in a wide range of different forms. Of course, vintage diamond rings and antique engagement rings are among the most popular. You can also find a large selection of Art Deco jewellery at your local vintage diamond ring jeweller including:

Necklaces

Long Flapper Beaded Necklaces
Czech Necklaces With Angular Glass Stones And Marcasites
Long Necklaces Worn Together With Short Chokers Or Wrapped Around The Neck Once To Simulate A Choker Look
Faux Pearls And Glass Beads
Use Of Venetian Beads
Amber Beaded Necklaces
Rectangular Pendants With “Lalique-Like” Crystals

Brooches And Pins