2. There were used strong colors and geometric
shapes to convey the "modern" look. It used sleek,
streamlined forms to convey elegance and
sophistication. This was a period of wonderful new
inventions, upbeat music, and flappers.
3. Jewelry materials ranged from the new plastics
through to rubies, gold, and platinum. Platinum
was the new luxury metal used with stones like
coral, jade, aquamarine, citrine, onyx and opal.
Trend-setting designers were Coco Chanel and Elsa
Schiaparelli.
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6. The new style dresses with their low cut neck-lines
and shorter sleeves provided opportunities to
display jewelry around necks and wrists.
Beaded bags in colorful designs were draped over
the shoulder or fixed to a belt.
7. Once synthetic plastics became widely available it
became possible to mass produce jewelry which
made it more affordable.
The advantage of plastic jewelry was in its
lightness and simplicity.
8. Still using geometric shapes.
The top of the range models costing more than a
years salary of a typical worker.
An 18-jewel Dietrich Gruen Extra Precision
movement, iridium platinum case and full length
bracelet fully paved with diamonds was $1985.
Other diamond set designs were priced from $3000
to $6000.
