The 1920s were a time of the reinvention for the United States of America, and the world. Young people across the nation were focused more on having a good time and enjoying life, than they were on following the rules or upholding certain standards. This, in turn, changed the fashion industry. Art Deco jewelry became the rage, although at the time it was not known as such. However, what is less known about the 1920s and 1930s era jewelry is the type of metals and styles that accurately represents the time period.
Types of 1920s and 1930s jewelry
Although the fashion industry does its best to imitate vintage Art Deco jewelry today, it is difficult to imitate perfection. The 1920s and 30s were speckled with unique custom jewelry, with platinum as the metal of choice. Gone were the days where gold made up the industry’s most popular metal for art deco jewelry. With a modern era on the horizon, vintage Art Deco jewelry and Art Deco engagement rings became the rage. Geometric designs, colored gemstones, and cocktail rings led the way for popular jewelry over the coming years.
Popular 1920s and 1930s fashion and the celebrities who wore them
One of the most famous actresses in the 1920s era was Joan Crawford. Debuting in the early 20s on the silver screen, Joan Crawford quickly became Hollywood elite. She led the way wearing flappers and exquisite cocktail dresses with metallic designs and sleek and masculine styles. Joan Crawford also debuted some of the most popular Art Deco jewelry in the fashion industry at the time, most of which was made up of gemstone drenched platinum rings for a touch of color.
Today, Art Deco engagement rings are once again one of the most popular fashion accessories available. If you love the 1920s and 1930s era fashion then you will love vintage Art Deco jewelry. A healthy respect for bygone fashion provides a unique perspective that you shouldn’t suppress. Consider unique custom jewelry for your personal collection.
Here are a few of my favorites I found on Amazon.com
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