Jewelry Styles - Through The Ages

The Victorian era was 1837-1901. This was the reign of Queen Victoria of England. At that time people could use anything they thought looked good. In principle, the purest jewels Victorians 18-22 carats. In 1854, gold has been standardized and was 9, 12 or 15 carats. It had to be printed and punched. Other metals used gold, if gold were not electric, mercury, gold, silver and Pinchbeck. The Victorian jewelry design came from nature. Birds, flowers and trees with detailed engravings. Clumps were large overhang that had been grooved and raised edges. Cannatille gold wire jewelry that have been used braided and wrapped in intricate designs. In the Victorian era, Egypt, Greece and Italy had great influence on the design styles. This was the result of archaeological expeditions that the discoveries of many ancient jewels. When Queen Victoria died, the new jewelry design in the market plunged. Due to conservatism, jewelers could not push the boundaries of design, while still alive. This increase in production techniques and design eventually led to the art nouveau period. Art Nouveau jewelry, expressive, rich and exotic. They say the finding that can be time consuming and art nouveau means "new art" in French. Imaginative and mystical jewelry, art nouveau was 1890-1910. With soft colors and gentle curves, used art nouveau amethyst jewelry, stone, peridot, opal, citrine and pearls. Copper, ivory, tortoiseshell, horn and glass were also used. Flowers like lilies, irises, orchids, insects and animals, even human forms were put into the drawings. Women love to beat mythical or were common. Enamel was used throughout the period of Art Nouveau. The Edwardian period was 1901-1910. The period that many have not heard of the first of the two great periods, (Art Nouveau) and after (art deco). Diamonds were a staple of Edwardian jewelry. Were made to look delicate to be able to mingle with lace, feathers and silk. Princess Alexandra had a great impact on the periods of fashion. During this period, the jeweler made progress in reducing the gems. Platinum has been widely used and sometimes made to look like the hand of lace. Art Deco is a style that relates to 1920's-1930, which ended around 1935. Art deco movement in primarily a U.S. thing. The style of the jewelry lines were strong, vivid contrasts of color, geometric forms, also used in bakelite. The symmetry and geometry were the focus of art deco. The influences in the design of the jewels were Japanese, in Paris, the machine age, Egypt, jazz, cubism and Russian. Art Deco was also influenced by Art Nouveau and Edwardian periods. Taking style and grace of Art Nouveau, Edwardian diamond and platinum and transform them into a geometric series symmetrical diamonds and platinum. Art deco was great vibrant colors, sapphires, emeralds, coral, rubies and turquoise have been widely used. In black and white has been used extensively. Cocktail rings, long pendants, bracelets, brooches and bracelets were the rage. Cigarette cases, compact time were covered with jewels. The art deco movement is blocked because of the Second World War and depression. The 1930s and 1940s caused the period of the back. UPS Gems were used. Topaz, citrine and aquamarine were popular. Even synthetics were becoming popular. Platinum has been replaced by pink gold. Today, everything from vintage jewelry to the simple elegance back to the old stuff and mixing it with new pieces and designs. Dave William G. http://www.thejvirus.com manages a website devoted to all things jewelry. The drawings of the buds to try to cover everything. So please visit today. You can subscribe to receive our 7 part mini-course on diamonds while you're there. http://www.thejvirus.com You may distribute this article, put in your site, etc. Please do not change anything and leave the box on the author and links. Thank you.