The document summarizes the origins and influences of the Art Deco style during the 1920s-1930s. It discusses how Art Deco rejected the organic styles of the past in favor of geometric designs incorporating new materials like plastics. Art Deco was influenced by diverse sources around the world, from Ballet Russe to Egyptian motifs after Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered. Jewelry of the period featured these styles alongside new cuts like baguettes and cabochon stones in bold colors.
Introduction to the history of jewelry, specifically aimed at teaching wire jewelry, so is thus described as a selective overview as many important historicall aspects have been omitted due to the context of the lesson
In India, jewelry is designed to match with the attire. The theme of its design as well as the color of the jewelry is taken into consideration while adoring. To make jewelry more attractive, it is topped by diamonds and various types of gems. Traditionally, Indian jewelry has been made of heavy and voluminous gold pieces, but recently jewelry made of silver, platinum and other metals has become quite popular among people. The popularity of jewelry made of stone, encrusted on metal, has grown more recently. In the following PPT, we will tell you about the different kinds of jewelry in India.
Presented by The students of BA Degree in Jewellery Design & Manufacturing Techniques batch 13
Revival jewels for the 21st century oscars and golden globesBorro
Jewels from the past took center stage during this year’s awards season as they were recreated in “new”jewelry designs.
The following slides show the jewels worn by stars at the 2016 Academy Awards and Golden Globes that were influenced by jewelry styles of the past.
Introduction to the history of jewelry, specifically aimed at teaching wire jewelry, so is thus described as a selective overview as many important historicall aspects have been omitted due to the context of the lesson
In India, jewelry is designed to match with the attire. The theme of its design as well as the color of the jewelry is taken into consideration while adoring. To make jewelry more attractive, it is topped by diamonds and various types of gems. Traditionally, Indian jewelry has been made of heavy and voluminous gold pieces, but recently jewelry made of silver, platinum and other metals has become quite popular among people. The popularity of jewelry made of stone, encrusted on metal, has grown more recently. In the following PPT, we will tell you about the different kinds of jewelry in India.
Presented by The students of BA Degree in Jewellery Design & Manufacturing Techniques batch 13
Revival jewels for the 21st century oscars and golden globesBorro
Jewels from the past took center stage during this year’s awards season as they were recreated in “new”jewelry designs.
The following slides show the jewels worn by stars at the 2016 Academy Awards and Golden Globes that were influenced by jewelry styles of the past.
Swedish Antiques Master Class presented by Toma Clark Haines The Antiques Di...The Antiques Diva & Co
The Golden Age: The most important Swedish furniture styles and periods (watch on Facebook LIVE: https://www.facebook.com/TomaClarkHaines/videos/10209172756975863/ by Toma Clark Haines – CEO The Antiques Diva & Co
and Diva Guide Swedish Antiques Expert Daniel Larsson – D Larsson Antiques & Interiors)
• Stockholm Pieces vs. Manor vs. Folk Art
• Transitional Pieces
• Original Paint
• Fakes
• Period vs. Style
In the 18th Century the government instigated a ban on the import on furniture thus igniting one of the greatest cultural contributions to the history of furniture making. As a result of the ban - national furniture making took off creating Masterpieces that would change the history of antiques.
In 1846 the guild system dissolved in Sweden and the carpenter's strict quality controls ceased. Cabinetmakers were now able to freely practice their craft. During the second half of the 19th century it became more common with machine-made parts and the handmade furniture decreased most significantly and unfortunately so did the quality.
Much of the Swedish furniture currently available on the "antique" market has been comprehensively rebuilt and restored, often repainted in popular pale colors and sadly some of these created or "style" pieces are sold as period. It is paramount to pay attention and look closely. During the 80’s and 90’s a lot of furniture with original color was unfortunately destroyed by chemicals.
In conclusion: Pieces that look Gustavian but were made one or two hundred years later or even last year are properly designated in the Gustavian style.
The Antiques Diva & Co http://antiquesdiva.com/ is the largest antiques touring company in the world . We offer one-on-one customized antique buying tours on 3 continents – EUROPE, ASIA and USA and 15 countries. To book an antiques buying tour in Europe, Asia or America with \ contact Toma: info@antiquesdiva.com
Can you spot a vintage piece of jewellery? Do you know your 1920s from your 1930s? Take a look at the jewellery fashions from each decade of the 20th century.
The exhibition features outstanding Archaic Jades, Archaic Bronzes, Buddhist Sculpture, early Ceramics, and Later Dynastic Jades.
All objects are highly interesting, fully curated, and of the high quality for which we are well known.
Highlights include the Very Large Black Jade Double Bi or “8,” Hongshan Culture, Neolithic Period; the Archaic Gold Inlaid Bronze Covered Hu, Late Eastern Zhou Dynasty; the sublime Longmen Head of Buddha, Tang Dynasty; the very rare Painted Pottery Drinking Horse, Tang Dynasty; and the Very Rare Grey Jade Twin Fish Lotus Dish, Qianlong Period.
This catalogue was just published in October, 2021 for our 50th year exhibition in Hong Kong.
Stacks Bowers Galleries May 2016 Rarities AuctionStacks Bowers
Our Rarities Auctions comprises just 150 lots - but how interesting and important they are. Quarter Eagles, Proofs, Indian Head and Ephraim Brasher gold are just some of the interesting lots that await. Enjoy reading through this gallery of images and being awe-struck by what you see. The team here at Stacks Bowers Galleries thanks you for your support and interest.
Examining the hazards embedded in any (contemporary) manifestation of nationalism and the complex layers of national identity which make up modern Scotland.
Sworders Fine Interiors 4 - 5th December 2018Sworders
Sworders Fine Interiors 4 - 5th December 2018
FINE INTERIORS
at the Stansted Mountfitchet Auction Rooms
ORDER OF SALE
Day One - Tuesday 4 December
Lots 1 - 224 The Tim Wonnacott Collection Part One
Silver and Plate
Feature ‘Take a Walk on the Wild Side’
Lots 225 - 290 Silver
10 minute break
Feature ‘Under the Tree…’
Lots 291 - 500 Works of Art to include
Feature ‘Let there be Light’
A Private Collection of Canton Ivory
Card Cases (Lots 404 - 415)
A Private Collection of Indian Paintings
on Mica (Lots 430 - 458)
Feature An interview with Catriona Smith,
Head of Sworders Jewellery
Department
Day Two - Wednesday 5 December
Lots 501 - 557 The Selected Contents of The Priory,
Walsham-le-Willows, Suffolk
Feature ‘Eastern Promise’
Lots 561 - 590 Drawings, Watercolours and Prints
Lots 592 - 701 Oil Paintings
Lots 705 - 733 The Selected Contents of Foscote
Manor, Foscott, Buckinghamshire
Feature ‘The Christmas Table’
Lots 736 - 913 Furniture, Fire, Lighting and More
VIEWING TIMES
Friday 30 November 9am - 5pm
Saturday 1 December 10am - 1pm
Sunday 2 December 10am - 1pm
Monday 3 December 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 4 December From 9am
Wednesday 5 December From 9am
Many people find it hard to believe that the origin of opal stud earrings took place 100,000 years ago, as evidenced by mollusc jewelry found in South Africa. Molluscs are small snails and clams, and their shells were used to make this jewelry, although it was undoubtedly for more functional purposes (such as holding clothing together) than for adorning people. In the earliest times, natural materials such as animal teeth, shells, bones, wood and stone were used.
The Renaissance began in Italy during the 1300's, it spread to England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and other countries during the 1400's and ending in the early 1600's. This movement was considered a rebirth of the ancient works of art, literature, and philosophy. The Europeans studied these three endeavors of ancient Greece and Rome following the great scholars and artists, becoming themselves great in continuing and even advancing these areas. This movement reached a height in the 1400's and the early 1500's when achievements had become some of the greatest in history.
During the Renaissance jewelers achieved breakthroughs in shop tools, working areas, methods, and advanced techniques. Successful artists came from serving in strict apprenticeships or grew up working with family or close friends in the trade. Black opal ring was in high demand during this period in history. In Florence, Italy there were over forty shops dedicated to producing the finest opal jewelry the world had yet ever seen. The style before the Renaissance was called Gothic which was thought to have expelled all of the possible works from it and had given in to the new more elaborate style.
Swedish Antiques Master Class presented by Toma Clark Haines The Antiques Di...The Antiques Diva & Co
The Golden Age: The most important Swedish furniture styles and periods (watch on Facebook LIVE: https://www.facebook.com/TomaClarkHaines/videos/10209172756975863/ by Toma Clark Haines – CEO The Antiques Diva & Co
and Diva Guide Swedish Antiques Expert Daniel Larsson – D Larsson Antiques & Interiors)
• Stockholm Pieces vs. Manor vs. Folk Art
• Transitional Pieces
• Original Paint
• Fakes
• Period vs. Style
In the 18th Century the government instigated a ban on the import on furniture thus igniting one of the greatest cultural contributions to the history of furniture making. As a result of the ban - national furniture making took off creating Masterpieces that would change the history of antiques.
In 1846 the guild system dissolved in Sweden and the carpenter's strict quality controls ceased. Cabinetmakers were now able to freely practice their craft. During the second half of the 19th century it became more common with machine-made parts and the handmade furniture decreased most significantly and unfortunately so did the quality.
Much of the Swedish furniture currently available on the "antique" market has been comprehensively rebuilt and restored, often repainted in popular pale colors and sadly some of these created or "style" pieces are sold as period. It is paramount to pay attention and look closely. During the 80’s and 90’s a lot of furniture with original color was unfortunately destroyed by chemicals.
In conclusion: Pieces that look Gustavian but were made one or two hundred years later or even last year are properly designated in the Gustavian style.
The Antiques Diva & Co http://antiquesdiva.com/ is the largest antiques touring company in the world . We offer one-on-one customized antique buying tours on 3 continents – EUROPE, ASIA and USA and 15 countries. To book an antiques buying tour in Europe, Asia or America with \ contact Toma: info@antiquesdiva.com
Can you spot a vintage piece of jewellery? Do you know your 1920s from your 1930s? Take a look at the jewellery fashions from each decade of the 20th century.
The exhibition features outstanding Archaic Jades, Archaic Bronzes, Buddhist Sculpture, early Ceramics, and Later Dynastic Jades.
All objects are highly interesting, fully curated, and of the high quality for which we are well known.
Highlights include the Very Large Black Jade Double Bi or “8,” Hongshan Culture, Neolithic Period; the Archaic Gold Inlaid Bronze Covered Hu, Late Eastern Zhou Dynasty; the sublime Longmen Head of Buddha, Tang Dynasty; the very rare Painted Pottery Drinking Horse, Tang Dynasty; and the Very Rare Grey Jade Twin Fish Lotus Dish, Qianlong Period.
This catalogue was just published in October, 2021 for our 50th year exhibition in Hong Kong.
Stacks Bowers Galleries May 2016 Rarities AuctionStacks Bowers
Our Rarities Auctions comprises just 150 lots - but how interesting and important they are. Quarter Eagles, Proofs, Indian Head and Ephraim Brasher gold are just some of the interesting lots that await. Enjoy reading through this gallery of images and being awe-struck by what you see. The team here at Stacks Bowers Galleries thanks you for your support and interest.
Examining the hazards embedded in any (contemporary) manifestation of nationalism and the complex layers of national identity which make up modern Scotland.
Sworders Fine Interiors 4 - 5th December 2018Sworders
Sworders Fine Interiors 4 - 5th December 2018
FINE INTERIORS
at the Stansted Mountfitchet Auction Rooms
ORDER OF SALE
Day One - Tuesday 4 December
Lots 1 - 224 The Tim Wonnacott Collection Part One
Silver and Plate
Feature ‘Take a Walk on the Wild Side’
Lots 225 - 290 Silver
10 minute break
Feature ‘Under the Tree…’
Lots 291 - 500 Works of Art to include
Feature ‘Let there be Light’
A Private Collection of Canton Ivory
Card Cases (Lots 404 - 415)
A Private Collection of Indian Paintings
on Mica (Lots 430 - 458)
Feature An interview with Catriona Smith,
Head of Sworders Jewellery
Department
Day Two - Wednesday 5 December
Lots 501 - 557 The Selected Contents of The Priory,
Walsham-le-Willows, Suffolk
Feature ‘Eastern Promise’
Lots 561 - 590 Drawings, Watercolours and Prints
Lots 592 - 701 Oil Paintings
Lots 705 - 733 The Selected Contents of Foscote
Manor, Foscott, Buckinghamshire
Feature ‘The Christmas Table’
Lots 736 - 913 Furniture, Fire, Lighting and More
VIEWING TIMES
Friday 30 November 9am - 5pm
Saturday 1 December 10am - 1pm
Sunday 2 December 10am - 1pm
Monday 3 December 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 4 December From 9am
Wednesday 5 December From 9am
Many people find it hard to believe that the origin of opal stud earrings took place 100,000 years ago, as evidenced by mollusc jewelry found in South Africa. Molluscs are small snails and clams, and their shells were used to make this jewelry, although it was undoubtedly for more functional purposes (such as holding clothing together) than for adorning people. In the earliest times, natural materials such as animal teeth, shells, bones, wood and stone were used.
The Renaissance began in Italy during the 1300's, it spread to England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and other countries during the 1400's and ending in the early 1600's. This movement was considered a rebirth of the ancient works of art, literature, and philosophy. The Europeans studied these three endeavors of ancient Greece and Rome following the great scholars and artists, becoming themselves great in continuing and even advancing these areas. This movement reached a height in the 1400's and the early 1500's when achievements had become some of the greatest in history.
During the Renaissance jewelers achieved breakthroughs in shop tools, working areas, methods, and advanced techniques. Successful artists came from serving in strict apprenticeships or grew up working with family or close friends in the trade. Black opal ring was in high demand during this period in history. In Florence, Italy there were over forty shops dedicated to producing the finest opal jewelry the world had yet ever seen. The style before the Renaissance was called Gothic which was thought to have expelled all of the possible works from it and had given in to the new more elaborate style.
The Renaissance began in Italy during the 1300's, it spread to England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and other countries during the 1400's and ending in the early 1600's. This movement was considered a rebirth of the ancient works of art, literature, and philosophy. The Europeans studied these three endeavors of ancient Greece and Rome following the great scholars and artists, becoming themselves great in continuing and even advancing these areas. This movement reached a height in the 1400's and the early 1500's when achievements had become some of the greatest in history.
During the Renaissance jewelers achieved breakthroughs in shop tools, working areas, methods, and advanced techniques. Successful artists came from serving in strict apprenticeships or grew up working with family or close friends in the trade. Jewelry was in high demand during this period in history. In Florence, Italy there were over forty shops dedicated to producing the finest opal jewelry the world had yet ever seen. The style before the Renaissance was called Gothic which was thought to have expelled all of the possible works from it and had given in to the new more elaborate style.
We are all more or less aware of the Renaissance. It is well known that the Renaissance began in Italy in the 1300's, spread to England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and other countries in the 1400's and ended in the early 1600's. The movement was seen as a rebirth of ancient works of art, literature and philosophy. The Europeans studied these three efforts of ancient Greece and Rome following the great scholars and artists, These fields have become great themselves in terms of continuing and even advancing. This movement reached a height in the 1400s and early 1500s when achievements became the biggest thing in history.
We are all more or less aware of the Renaissance. It is well known that the Renaissance began in Italy in the 1300's, spread to England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and other countries in the 1400's and ended in the early 1600's. The movement was seen as a rebirth of ancient works of art, literature and philosophy. The Europeans studied these three efforts of ancient Greece and Rome following the great scholars and artists,These fields have become great themselves in terms of continuing and even advancing. This movement reached a height in the 1400s and early 1500s when achievements became the biggest thing in history.
Can you spot a vintage piece of
jewellery? Do you know your 1920s
from your 1930s? Take a look at the
jewellery fashions from each decade
of the 20th century.
Early Victorian black opal engagement rings, generally produced from the beginning of Queen Victoria's reign until the 1860s, were recognizable by their bright colors, large sizes, and bold designs. Gemstones typically used were amethyst, bloodstone, chalcedony, garnet, moss agate, topaz, and amethyst; diamonds - when used - were usually small. Vintage engagement rings from this early period of Queen Victoria's reign reflected her marriage to Prince Albert and saw the rise in popularity of the Victorian serpent ring, a symbol of eternal love, which became popular when Prince Albert presented Queen Victoria with a snake and emerald engagement ring. . Jewelry designers looked to Queen Victoria for inspiration; whatever the queen wore became fashionable. While rings from this era are more than 150 years old, many display sophisticated metal and filigree work and quality settings.
100,000 Years Of Jewelry History
A fascinating journey into the history of gemstones, from ancient civilization to the discovery of the lapidary and how gemstones became part of finished jewelry whether for personal adornment as well as a signifier of some affiliation, wealth display and/or status symbol. An overview in gemstones in vintage period jewelry, these eras include Victorian, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Art Deco and contemporary jewelry.
Roman bracelets shared many of the design patterns of necklaces and earrings from the period. The still popular ball earrings from the era were nicely matched with a ball style bracelet. Engraved bracelets and snake opal stud earrings were very popular in Roman times.
The classic magnificence and luster of pearls has become additional of a curse than a blessing. they will be thought-about pretty jewellery however ar sometimes relegated into the background, in stuffy events like weddings, christenings and kicking off balls. Opal necklaces have generally been equated with "squares", spinster aunts, grandmothers and therefore the Old South. Pearls have had a tough time competitive with additional highly strung opal jewelry just like the luscious and high-toned opal engagement rings like diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and even semi-precious stones like opaque gem and mineral.
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FEATURE | ANTIQUE JEWELLERY
182 | AUSTRALIAN PERIOD STYLE
WORDS KATHRYN WYATT, BSC FGAA DIPDT, FELLOW
OF THE GEMMOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
OF AUSTRALIA, DIPLOMA OF DIAMOND
TECHNOLOGY, REGISTERED JEWELLERY VALUER 242
T
he style we now call Art Deco
was not known by that name until
the term was coined in the 1960s.
This sleek style of the 1920s and
1930s was called the Art Moderne or the Jazz
style in its day. Its gestation period included
the watershed event World War I (1914-1918).
Prior to this war, elegance, grandeur and
luxury characterised the Edwardian period
and was made manifest by the style and
character of King Edward VII. World War
I destroyed all of that and the survivors
of the horrors of the war were ready to
“live and forget the past”. Pre-war fashion,
traditions and values were cast aside. Women
were asked to take on male roles during
the war; after the war they left behind their
constricting corsets and traditions. They
were emancipated; their hair cut short, hem
lengths shortened and they wore trousers.
This was part of a wider liberation of
society led by artists, jewellers, sculptors
and architects. Everyday items took on
the new design. They were decorated to
look attractive and fashionable, bright
and bold. It was a reaction against Art
Nouveau and its naturalistic organic fluidity
of the curve, muted colours and use of
organic components. Art Deco embraced
new and contrasting materials, straight
clean lines and angles and even abstract
patterns. Synthetics and plastics were
incorporated, as they were new and novel.
Jewellery was made in various categories,
from exquisite luxury by the likes of
Cartier and Boucheron, to obviously fake
costume jewels. Clothes were designed
with accessories and jewellery to match.
Coco Chanel was a prominent clothes
designer who extended her range into
costume jewellery. It was no longer enough
just to wear fabulous jewels, they had to
complement the clothes.
The style was a confluence of a
multitude of influences from around
the world. The Russian ballet (Ballet
Russe) was the toast of Europe with its
magnificent sets and colourful costumes.
Other influences included cubism from the
art world and exotic art from Asian, Islam,
India and Africa.
Patterns of plant leaves, flowers and
arabesques of Islamic influence appeared.
The linear and geometric forms of this art
conformed well to the Art Deco movement.
Jaipur enamel jewellery was the inspiration
of ruby and emerald pieces of the late
1920s. The Sarpech (traditional Indian
turban ornament) became a motif for pins
and brooches. Tasselled turban ornaments
were transferred from traditional Indian
costumes, to necklaces, sautoirs and beads.
Josephine Baker (the outrageous African-
American dancer) infused Paris in 1925 with
her rhythms and traditions of black Africa,
became popular. Consequently, African
motifs in jewellery began to appear. Bangles
carved in ivory, wood and non-precious
metals were made.
As with fashions throughout history, major
events and people influenced the style of the
day. In 1922, Lord Carnarvon and Howard
Carter opened the tomb of Tutankhamun.
Demystifying the style
of Art Deco
Dazzling
DECO DESIGNS
This most important discovery soon inspired
many designs. Pyramids, sphinxes, obelisks,
lotus flowers, scarabs and hieroglyphics
all became motifs used during this time.
Nearly all these motifs can be seen in the
very colourful wide-line bracelets of the day
emulating hieroglyphics seen on the walls of
the tombs.
Also very popular was the “all-white effect”.
Created by using all diamonds and platinum,
this was a stark contrast to the colourful bold
jewels of Indian and African influence.
New cutting technology became available,
allowing new cuts for gemstones and
especially diamonds to develop. The main
new cuts were triangles, trapeze, half moons,
baguettes, oblongs, shields and emerald
cuts. If stones could not be cut to fit a shape,
stones would be inserted into a bezel of the
appropriate shape to give the illusion of
a particular shape.
The use of cabochon was popular,
providing contrast in textures and shape
against faceted stones. Hard stones were
carved into geometric shapes to become
central motifs of brooches, pendants and
bracelets. Many gemstones became popular
to use due to their colour. Lapidaries
experimented with many hard stones used
throughout history such as onyx, rock crystal,
jade, lapis lazuli, malachite, turquoise, amber,
chrysoprase, dyed chalcedony and more.
Even coral could be mixed with less valuable
lacquer enamel and pastes. Stark black and
white was favoured and can be seen in many
black onyx and diamond rings.
MAJOR FASHION ITEMS
Wristwatches had been an invention for pilots
of World War I; now they were jewel set for
women. The cocktail ring came into being.
Slave bangles, with a handkerchief tucked
into the bangle, were worn on the upper
arm. Long articulated earrings emphasised
very short hairstyles. The Jabot pin was
designed to show the fabric in between
decorated ends. Dress clips in sets of two
were popular in diamond and platinum
and could be joined together, to be worn
as a brooch. Long strands of Japanese
cultured pearls became more affordable for
the middle classes and were worn down
the front; backless dresses called for them
to be worn down the naked back. There
were numerous variations of diamond and
gemstone bracelets, often with just accents of
a contrasting colour added. Now that women
would apply make up in public, enamelled
mirror and powder compacts and myriad
other accessories became popular.
Fashion readily accepted the obvious
and unashamedly fake. It was the design of
the object and not the materials that were
important. It was the beginning of the brand,
where the designer’s name was important.
You could now have faux pearls because they
were designed by Coco Chanel.
During the period now known as Art Deco,
Australia was in a depression. With little
money to spare for luxury, there was not a
lot of Art Deco jewellery made here. Most
of what you see today is either imported,
reproduction or fake.
Enter World War II and again the world
changed overnight. Jewellery disappeared
as precious metals, platinum and palladium
were needed to make armaments; their use
for jewellery was outlawed in many countries
including Australia. APS
IMOGENE ANTIQUE &
CONTEMPORARY JEWELLERY
Located at Roy’s Antiques
410 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill Vic 3068
Mobile: 0412 195 964
Email: kate@imogene.com.au
Website: www.imogene.com.au
Member of the:
Gemmological Association of Australia
Website: www.gem.org.au
National Council of Jewellery Valuers
Website: www.ncjv.com.au
Affiliate Member of the Gold and Silversmiths Guild
of Australia
Website: www.gsga.org.au
Australian Antique & Arts Dealers Association
of Australia
Website: www.aaada.org.au
Victorian Antique Dealers Guild
Website: www.vadg.com.au
Jewellers Association of Australia
Website: www.jaa.com.au
FEATURE | ANTIQUE JEWELLERY
Art Deco platinum diamond plaque brooch.
Art Deco platinum and diamond ring of the 1930s.
Art Deco platinum diamond line bracelets,
top one has emerald accents.
A platinum diamond and
Akoya pearl Art Deco
diamond ring.
An 18ct white gold and diamond ring
made recently in the style of Art Deco.
Art Deco-style earrings
made from 18ct white
gold, set with coral, onyx
and diamonds.