Art Deco
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Art Deco jewelry is stylish and fun. Jewelry, like other areas of fashion, became a realm in which women felt free to express their individuality. Styles became bolder, sharper, and more masculine than in previous periods. The lacy, filigree patterns of Edwardian jewelry and the soft pastels and curves of Art Nouveau jewelry gave way to brighter colors and straighter lines.
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A signature characteristic of Art Deco jewelry was the use of futuristic motifs and geometric forms, reflecting the confident and free-thinking spirit of the times. The soaring Empire State Building and the Cubist paintings of Pablo Picasso are two examples of the era’s artistic sensibility.
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During the Art Deco era, advancements in cutting techniques, including the advent of the modern round brilliant cut style, allowed for diamonds to become more dazzling and scintillating than ever before. Meanwhile, prosperity was permitting more people to afford diamond jewelry and engagement rings.
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New casting techniques further increased accessibility, as jewelers discovered more efficient ways to produce the most intricately detailed of settings, with platinum becoming a popular material. Jewelers began using white gold—an alloyed form of gold—that was more affordable than either platinum or yellow gold though with a hue that was nearly identical to platinum.
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Sources:
Understanding Jewellery
David Bennett & Daniela Mascetti, Publisher: Antique Collectors Club Dist; 3rd Edition (January 25, 2007) ISBN-10 : 9781851494309
National Jeweler
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/fashion/antique-estate-jewelry/1368-the-history-behind-art-deco