Finding Creative Art Deco Designer Jewelry
Art deco was a very innovative period in design history, many different materials were used to create a unique look which reflected the new times that we were all in. Art Deco is from the 20′s and 30′s, these are the times when you would of seen jazz, the flapper and the start of the machine age.
Different Materials Used
These were times of great excitement, you could wear beautiful pieces of jewelry that were created from a number of different materials. These materials were not used to make jewelry before this time. Popular jewelry materials during this time included: – Plastic – Chrome – Steel – Precious metals – Stones – Semi precious gems
Precious metals and gems were commonly mixed with the newer materials to create unique looking art deco themed jewelry
The art deco period inspired costume jewelry. This uses non-precious materials such as base metal and gems. Many important jewelry designers actually stared in this period to, including Elsa Shiaparella, Rene Lalique, Paul Emile Brant and most importantly Coco Chanel. Just because the materials used in art deco jewelry were cheaper it certainly didn’t mean the actual cost of such a piece would be any cheaper. The same is true today, art deco jewelry can e quite expensive.
Exotic And Futuristic Influences
Many jewelry designers have been influenced by different cultures all around the world. In particular ancient Egypt, eastern, and African cultures have influenced modern jewelry designs.
Other popular designs for art deco jewelry were floral designs, machines and anything to do with the future. You can normally identify art deco pieces of jewelry by simply looking at the geometric design. Some art deco jewelry is extremely beautiful, while others can look ridiculous. The plastic badges with faces and moving eyes were popular, however they look very silly nowadays!
The home of Art Deco is Paris, its considered an art and started there. The name actually comes from an event held there in 1925 which was the Exposition des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Moderns. This set new trends for the design of jewelry.
The art deco designers had the freedom to experiment with different designs, and different materials to produce jewelry designs. These designs were so popular that they continue to influence the designs today.
Christoph Zellweger – Metalwork & Jewellery Design / Metall & Schmuckgestaltung
Neues Buch ‘Foreign Bodies’ jetzt auf Amazon.de erhältlich.
Homepage: http://www.christophzellweger.com
Comment by Ma'Ki-Entertainemnt — February 22, 2008 @ 7:37 pm
Elsa Schiaparelli was a designer of Roman and Egyptian heritage–perfect for art deco inspiration. Nice article, thanks for sharing it, Igor.
Comment by Countess Jeanne — February 23, 2008 @ 2:38 am
I love the St. John’s Cross earrings in the photograph!
Comment by Countess Jeanne — February 23, 2008 @ 5:11 am
I think so their design fits well this article and blog
Comment by Igor Polyakov — February 23, 2008 @ 11:38 am
Wow !!!!
Thanks for your nice post.
Its cool !!!!
Comment by Judy — August 21, 2008 @ 2:46 pm
Interesting article! I love Art Deco and I love those earrings!
Comment by Sam — October 11, 2008 @ 1:52 pm
[...] Michelle Webb at (952) 985-7577 or visit the website at http://www.michellesvintagejewelry.comLakeville, MN (PRWEB) June 30, 2006 As the summer heats up, fashionistas are adding sizzle to their …efinitely hot right now," she said. How do you spot Art Deco vintage jewelry? "Look for geometric [...]
Pingback by Art Deco Vintage Jewelry adds Sizzle to Summer Fashion :: Gaia Gallery — October 11, 2011 @ 9:04 pm