1920’s Jewelry
After the First World War the new fashions for women were casual as well as sporty, and were not very well suited to the formal nature of precious stones. The Art Nouveau movement had already shifted the public's focus to appearance rather than cost so following the first world war there was a major trend toward non-pr... continued here
Vintage Emerald Engagement Ring
Buying a Vintage Emerald Engagement Ring While to some people it may be a little strange to see an engagement ring with anything other then a diamond, many people are starting to fall in love with the idea of a vintage emerald engagement ring. The vintage engagement ring set is a lovely idea because it allows you to fi... continued here
Art Deco Engagement Rings
Antique Style Engagement Ring Antique style engagement rings allow buyers to produce a flawless ring with the technology available today, yet maintain the craftsmanship and elegance of the rings of the antique eras. They also allow buyers to side-step the tedious process of finding the perfect ring from the specific a... continued here
1920’s Watches
Illinois Watch Company The Illinois Watch Company had four basic "periods" of wrist watch production. The first period was from the 1910s to the early 1920s, during which most wrist watches were converted pocketwatch movements. Gent's military and military-style specimens were made, often featuring porcelain dials. The... continued here
1920’s Cartier Watch
Cartier was founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier when he took over the workshop of his master. In 1874, his son Alfred Cartier took over the administration of the company, but it was Alfred's sons Louis, Pierre and Jacques, who were responsible for establishing the world-wide brand name of Cartier. In 19... continued here
1920’s Platinum Jewelry
In the 1920's Platinum was the new luxury metal for jewelry used with stones like coral, jade, aquamarine, citrin, onyx and opal as well as the more traditional gems like diamond, ruby, and emerald in rings, bracelets, pendants, earings, pins etc. White metals like platinum, white gold, and silver carried over in popu... continued here
Art Deco Jewelry
The Art Deco period is considered to have begun about 1920 and had a major effect on the style of 1920's jewelry, making it considerably different to pre 1920's jewelry. Art Deco jewelry had a clean cut and sophisticated look based on straight lines, symmetry, and geometric shapes. The white stones on white metal look ... continued here
1920’s Bracelets
1920's bracelets were works of jewellery art that showcased the art deco influence of strong colors and geometric shapes. The variety of bracelets designed in the 1920's is staggering with a huge diversity of materials and styles that reflected the financial status of the wearer. Costume jewelry was in vogue so bracele... continued here
1920’s Rings
Beautiful filigree engagement rings in the Art Deco style made from white gold or platinum and set with diamonds, rubies, aquamarine, onyx, sapphire or pearl were a feature of the 1920's. The main part of the ring was usually covered in finely detailed engravings of floral, lacey or geometric designs. White gold or pla... continued here
