Art Deco Style
11 May
An Art Deco style bar brooch of plaque design, set with a diamond and sapphires and mounted n 14ct white gold.
While the history of Art Deco can be traced back to the latter half of the 19th century, it is the interwar years and the bohemian culture of Paris’ salons and Hollywood’s film stars that define it. Unlike other movements of the period, Art Deco is not confined to a single discipline, encompassing music, art, film, architecture, fashion and of course jewellery. Instantly identifiable, its influence was and is significant; it remains a cornerstone of modern society and style through stories woven by F. Scott Fitzgerald, architectural icons like New York City’s Chrysler Building or the style legacy of jewellers Cartier and Tiffany & Co.
A diamond and emerald target cluster ring in the Art Deco style.
The key aesthetics of Art Deco jewellery followed the same characteristics as the rest of the movement- clean modern lines, geometric patterns and the use of fine materials. Art Deco jewellery continues to be desirable; its symmetry and bold use of diamonds alongside contrasting gems like coral or onyx give it a timeless appeal, as wearable now as it was when originally made.
An Art Deco diamond solitaire ring, the old cut diamond is set to a diamond and sapphire mount.
An Art Deco diamond bracelet of geometric plaque design, set through with old cut diamonds.
A Cartier Art Deco mantle clock
This year marks the 100 year anniversary of the Roaring ‘20s, so why not add a touch of Art Deco style to your home with one of these beautiful clocks?
A fine quality Pre-War Art Deco travel clock