{"product_id":"5207-art-deco-arany-fulbevalo-gyemantokkal","title":"5207. Art Deco gold earrings with diamonds.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eArt Deco 14 -karat white gold clip-on earrings with vintage brilliant-cut diamonds and freshwater pearls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eART DECO JEWELRY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(approx. 1920–1939)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eArt Deco is one of the defining art and applied arts movements of the 20. th century, becoming prominent especially in the 1920 s and 1930 s. It derived its name from the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes held in Paris in 1925. The new style reflected the dynamism of the modern age, technical progress, and urban life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eArt Deco jewelry broke away from the soft, natural lines of the earlier Art Nouveau. In their place came geometric forms, symmetry, clean lines, and powerful contrasts. Squares, rectangles, triangles, circles, and stepped forms became one of the most characteristic style features of the jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe elegance of the modern age\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eArt Deco was closely intertwined with the new outlook on life after the First World War. In this era, enthusiasm for modernity, speed, and technological advancement appeared strongly in art. The forms of ocean liners, airplanes, automobiles, and skyscrapers all influenced the visual culture of Art Deco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eIn jewelry, this modern approach manifested in elegant, resolute, and often spectacular forms. Alongside geometric structures, motifs drawn from exotic and historical cultures were also favored. For instance, the excavation of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 strengthened the popularity of Egyptian motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials and gemstones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eOne of the most characteristic precious metals of Art Deco jewelry was platinum. Its strength and malleability allowed for the creation of delicate, precise geometric shapes, while its bright color harmonized particularly beautifully with diamonds. White gold and—especially in the 1930 s—yellow gold also played an important role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe favored gemstones of the era included diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, and rubies, as well as onyx, turquoise, coral, and rock crystal. Strong color contrasts—such as the pairing of black onyx and white diamond, or emerald and diamond—provided one of the most recognizable characteristics of Art Deco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCuts adapted to geometric forms also appeared in diamonds, such as baguette, emerald, triangular, and shield cuts, which precisely matched the symmetrical design language of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCharacteristic motifs and forms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eArt Deco jewelry is frequently characterized by symmetry, repeating geometry, and contrast. Stepped forms, radiating patterns, sunburst motifs, fans, and decorative elements inspired by Egyptian, Asian, and other exotic cultures were popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eIn this era, technical progress also expanded the possibilities of jewelry making. More precise stone cutting and more advanced crafting techniques enabled the creation of complex, precise, and spectacular jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe significance of Art Deco jewelry today\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eArt Deco jewelry remains easily recognizable today for its distinctive geometric shapes, elegant symmetry, and bold color palette. The specialty of the era lies in the fact that it simultaneously represented modernity and drew inspiration from the great civilizations of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt Deco jewelry is therefore not merely a memento of a bygone era: due to its resolute lines, timeless elegance, and exceptional gemstone combinations, it still appears modern and sophisticated today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opera Antikvitás","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59449873760581,"sku":null,"price":700000.0,"currency_code":"HUF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1080\/5087\/4693\/files\/IMG_8342.jpg?v=1790072341","url":"https:\/\/opera-antique.com\/en-hu\/products\/5207-art-deco-arany-fulbevalo-gyemantokkal","provider":"Opera Antikvitás","version":"1.0","type":"link"}