A History of Antique Jewellery
October 23, 2009 by Stacy42
Antique jewellery is a popular choice with the discerning buyer. This article explains how antique jewellery varied in different eras and was influenced by the culture and fashion of that time, each period featuring its own individual characteristics.
Late Georgian Jewellery (1760-1837) – This was an era of worldwide turbulence with wars and revolutions. The style of jewellery was usually small and light pieces, such as short necklaces with motifs. It was also common for the jewellery to feature diamonds or other precious stones.
Victorian Jewellery (c 1837-1900) – This was a time of change with the coming of the industrial revolution and social reforms. This era saw the rise of the middle classes who created a demand for jewellery to be produced in higher quantities.
During the mid 1800s, the fashion was for jewellery to be larger. Queen Victoria was romantic in nature and this was reflected in the design of jewellery that included hearts and flowers. In the late 1800s there were discoveries of large diamond deposits and this led to this type of jewellery becoming more popular.
Art Nouveau Jewellery (c 1895-1915) – The Art Nouveau period emerged near the end of Queen Victoria’s reign and was largely influenced by a return to craftsmanship. There was more of an emphasis on design quality over the material used. This led to a trend towards using semi-precious stones such as amethyst and opals.
Edwardian Jewellery (c 1901-1915) – The reign of Kind Edward was a time of fashion, elegance and sophistication and this was reflected in the design of the jewellery during this era. Diamonds, rubies and emeralds were fashionable and jewellery featured intricate designs.
Art Deco Jewellery (c 1920-1935) – This is a design era which emerged after the First World War. There was a period of prosperity after the war and this resulted in a trend for using precious stones in jewellery. Jewellery design in this period was influenced by Cubist modern art and features geometric shapes and symmetry.
Retro Jewellery (c 1935 – 1950) – This period included the depression of the 1930s, the Second World War and the prosperity that followed it. This resulted in many different jewellery designs and themes. A good deal of the post war antique jewellery is influenced by Hollywood and tends to feature colourful and elaborate designs. Antique designer jewellery from this time is also very popular with collectors, such as antique diamond rings made by Cartier and Tiffany.
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heres the idiot's summary of the French Revolution:
okay, so the Aristocracy (rich French people) were living in the lap of luxary and the french citizens had next to nothing.
The revolutionary's finally got fed up of the Wigs and began storming their mansions, prisons, and homes. After capturing said rich people, they were beheaded at the guillotine.
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Hi Isaac,
Thanks for your comment. Perhaps we can come at this from another angle. In 2 Timothy 2.12, Paul promises Timothy of a “sure thing”, namely that “If we endure, we will also reign with him” (i.e. reign with Christ.) To “reign with” is a literal translation of symbasileuo? which speaks of co-regency. Likewise, in Ephesians 2.6, Paul talks of us being raised up with Christ and “seated with him in the heavenly places” which, since Christ's seatedness in heaven is enthronment, can only mean that we shall be in some sense enthroned too. Indeed, the future prospect for all the servants of God is that “they will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads … and they will reign forever and ever” (Revelation 22.4-5). There, “reign” is basileuo? which literally means “to be king” or “to exercise kingly power.”
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