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Jewelry Part III - Jewelry Through the Ages
Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 11.24.20 | Jennifer Ventresca
PART III
BRING ON THE BLINGOLOGY
(Jewelry Through the Ages)
Want to learn more jewelry-related vocabulary and terminology? Knowing and better understanding the lingo of the jewelry industry can help you be a savvier shopper both online and in-person. Check out our glossary of terms organized in several categories for ease of reference....
Antique Jewelry jewelry which is at least 100 years old |
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Arts & Crafts Popular around the turn of the 20th century, concurrent with Edwardian period, this style celebrated hand-crafted jewelry, marked by simple designs with intricate metalwork |
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Art Deco a decorative style found in the 1920’s and 1930’s which features bold geometric shapes, linear patterns, and diverse colors |
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Art Nouveau a decorative style generally found from the late 1800’s to early 1900’s which is characterized by free-flowing lines and stylized natural forms (i.e., flowers, leaves, and female shapes) |
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Baroque an art style characterized by ornate detail typical of the 17th century through mid- to late-18th century. Also an irregular-shaped stone or pearl |
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Danish Modern a design style which uses elements typical of the 1960s "mid century modern" aesthetic and are of the “form follows function” genre. Generally minimalist in presentation |
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Edwardian popular during the Edwardian period (late 19th century through early 20th century) and characteristically containing delicate lace-like fine filigree workmanship with milgrain settings; pieces tend to be intricate, airy, and highly feminine in presentation
also, Belle Époque |
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Mid Century a decorative style found in the 1950s and 60s with a markedly elegant and feminine form. Availability of previously sparse precious metals and gems meant a growing popularity in matching sets |
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Minimalist a term used to describe a mid-century movement in design and architecture (c. 1960s and 1970s) whereby a subject (as much as possible) is reduced to only its necessary elements |
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Modern a decorative style beginning in the mid- to late-1960s with a move towards abstract pieces with a nod to Bohemian and multi-national flairs |
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Retro/Retro-Modern A decorative style typical of the 1940s and 50s filled with big, colorful, chunky jewelry pieces to contrast the designs typical of Depression and World War II era jewelry |
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Victorian a period of jewelry lasting during the reign of Queen Victoria from around 1837 - 1880; marked with ornate hair ornamentation (hair pins, hair combs, etc.), lockets, cross pendants, and cameos -- often made of enamel, gemstones, onyx, black glass, and gold |
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Next time ...
Jewelry Part IV: Jewelry Types & Styles
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If you missed any of the blogs in this series, links to each appear below:
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VIII Proper Care, Cleaning, & Storage |
Keywords: jewelry, gem, antique, mid century, vintage, arts and crafts, art deco, art nouveau, baroque, danish modern, edwardian, minimalist, modern, modern era, retro, retro-modern, victorian