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The western world was firmly entrenched in the bland Victorian era, then just before the First World War, there suddenly emerged a bright and vibrant style called Art Deco.

There was a design exposition in Paris in 1925, where the style of Art Deco was first unveiled to the world, and the geometric lines and rich, bold colours set the stage for designs in architecture, vehicles, clothing, jewellery and even appliances.

Exquisite Materials

At the outset of Art Deco, ebony and onyx were popular materials for Art Deco items, with fine craftsmanship another trademark of the affluent style that captured Europe’s imagination.

Then the 1930s brought with it a depression, and stainless-steel, glass and plastic were introduced, which enabled the working class to enjoy Art Deco products, and the Second World War also made sourcing quality materials difficult, if not impossible. Jewellery used diamonds, rubies and jade, with intricate, hand-crafted designs.

Modern Luxury

This was a term given to Art Deco, which best describes the style, with flowing lines and detailed carvings, while also using hard lines and bright colours in a dazzling manner.

Diamond clusters were very popular, as were sapphire and ruby combinations, and if you live in Australia and are looking to acquire, Kalmar Antiques has art deco jewellery at very affordable prices.

The great thing about Art Deco is it goes with most looks, and if you’re looking to inject a splash of rich colour to an outfit, Art Deco has you covered.

Cartier

This exclusive name was somewhat responsible for taking Art Deco one step further, and you can find great examples of Cartier jewellery from the online antique dealer, who has an extensive nationwide network of dealers.

They also added the colours of rubies and sapphires to their pieces and this a trademark of the era, with other names like René Lalique, who also took the baton and stretched the style.

Sleeveless Dresses

They came in the 1920s and suddenly there was a need to adorn bare arms, and with Art Deco bracelets and bangles, women in Europe and the US wore many bright and glitzy designs, which are still popular today.

If you would like to view a catalogue of excellent Art Deco brooches and bracelets, an online search will help you find an established antique dealer who specialises in antique and vintage jewellery.

Triangular and Square Shapes

Art Deco earrings — Image Source: Freepik

These came into the jewellery scene at this time, with large stones with brilliant cuts, while gold and platinum were the metals of choice.

The modern feel of Art Deco jewellery is very popular among young women today, and with the online jewellery, you can browse at any time and when you find what you are looking for, a secure online payment will see the piece dispatched to your home address.