Art Deco remains a top choice for jewellery lovers everywhere. Due to the intricate craftsmanship, rich materials, and captivating designs, there is much variety when it comes to jewellery of this era. Art Deco is often defined by its bold, angular forms, and symmetrical patterns.
This widely popular style emerged post-war, and has become synonymous with luxury, elegance and sophistication. This Christmas season, a piece of Art Deco jewellery could make the perfect gift for a loved one. Let us break down the popular styles from this era and explain how to choose the perfect piece.
Popular Art Deco Jewellery Styles
Let’s start off with popular Art Deco jewellery styles…
When choosing an Art Deco jewellery gift, knowing the key elements of the style helps ensure you're selecting a piece that truly embodies the spirit of the era. Here are a few of our favourite and signature designs:
1. Geometric Shapes
The best way to spot Art Deco jewellery is to look for strong geometric lines and patterns. Whether it’s a bold square-cut diamond ring or a necklace with triangular motifs, these shapes create a look that’s both modern and timeless – one of the reasons we love Art Deco pieces.
2. Bright, Contrasting Colours
As well as more simple black and silver designs, the Art Deco era is also known for its hallmark rich and contrasting colours, whether represented through eye-catching art pieces or through the use of gemstones. Take our Clarice Cliff collection for example. As a potter from the Art Deco period, Cliff was known for her bold patterns. Now, we use pieces from her ceramics collection to create necklaces, rings, earrings and cufflinks.
3. Incorporation of Precious Materials
The Art Deco period was known for its use of luxurious materials such as platinum, diamonds, and sterling silver. Jewellery pieces from this era often combine these precious elements in intricate and sophisticated ways. A sterling silver necklace or striking earrings in the Art Deco style will always make for a cherished and timeless gift.
Why Art Deco Jewellery Makes the Perfect Gift
So, now we know the main elements of an Art Deco piece of jewellery, what makes one of these pieces the perfect gift for this festive season?
- Timeless appeal: Firstly, the timeless appeal makes Art Deco pieces perfect as a gift that is meant to be cherished for years to come. With the unique combination of vintage charm and modern aesthetics, Art Deco jewellery is extremely versatile. With Art Deco jewellery, you can gifting a piece which can be worn every day or reserved for special occasions.
- Symbol of individuality: As experts in the world of jewellery, we understand that many pieces are mass-produced nowadays. With Art Deco jewellery, you are getting something that is unique and created with history in mind.
- Craftsmanship and quality: On a similar note, Art Deco jewellery is renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship. Whether made with vintage materials or a modern piece inspired by the era, the intricate details and fine craftsmanship reflect true artistry.
How to Choose the Right Piece
- Style is everything: Consider your gift recipient's personal style. Art Deco can include a variety of different jewellery styles, including more colourful pieces like our Clarice Cliff collection or our more classic Black and Silver jewellery. It’s important to look at how your gift recipient would style their piece and understand what works best for them.