Dressing up for an evening in town or a special occasion features highly in social calendars. It’s a chance to unwind and look good after a stressful time in the workplace. You have some beautiful clothes, but how do you round off your attire?
Wearing jewellery is the perfect way to add confidence, beauty, and to display an eye for quality and history. There is no better way to show off the creativity and expressions that symbolises tradition and culture. It is time to discover genuine Art Deco jewellery at Kalmar Antiques in the heart of Sydney.
What Is Art Deco Jewellery?
Art Deco jewellery recalls an era of glamour and sophistication, often referred to as the “roaring twenties”, which is characterised by geometric patterns and abstract designs using diamonds and gems in contrasting colours, inspired by the architecture of the time.
White metals such as platinum took over from gold with its strength, allowing more intricate designs to be created. Art Deco jewellery is perfect for women looking to make a statement about their confidence and sense of fun. It was initially worn by those who were not shy to wear large gemstone rings and standing out in a crowd. The Art Deco era is quite possibly the most exciting time in fashion history.
In the USA, flappers pushed the barriers of freedom for women. They had energy and were looked upon by some as being outrageous or immoral or even dangerous. Across the pond, the suffragette movement pushed for votes for women by instigating direct action and civil disobedience. They rebelled against Victorian fashion and went for the dazzling effects of Art Deco.
5 Must Have Art Deco Items Of Jewellery
1.Sautoir necklaces are an iconic item of this era. They are long all-white platinum necklaces adorned with diamonds and pearl. It also often has a geometric pendant on the end. Sometimes, they also carried a tassel of seed pearls and some beads.
2.Engagement rings are geometrically patterned, often featuring coloured gems like sapphire, ruby, or emerald in addition to diamonds. As shapes are big in Art Deco design, you’ll often see large rectangular centre stones, circular or square halos.
3.Clips and brooches were very popular in this era with brooches often made with diamonds, rock crystals, and platinum. There are also clips that could be worn as dress clips, brooches, or even attached to turban-style hats and shoes.
4.Flexible bracelets are of a chunky design carrying clusters of diamonds and other gems that were created for ease of wearing.
5.Cuff bracelets are not unlike the flexible variety andoften come as a pair, though not always matching, and would feature chunky rock crystals.
A visit to a museum dedicated to the period will offer you further insight.
Treat Yourself To Art Deco Jewellery
By owning something from this era, you will have a little piece of arguably the most exciting time in fashion history. Show your confidence and your eye for tradition while gathering admiring glances from those all around you.
