A GOLD RETRO BRACELET, CIRCA 1940 Of tank...
A GOLD RETRO BRACELET, CIRCA 1940
Of tank design, the articulated bi-coloured band composed of a series of geometric links with reeded details and tubular-link connectors, in 18K yellow and rose gold, French import mark, length 18.8cm, width 2.5cm
Retro Jewellery
The term 'retro' in the context of jewellery defines an era of design which reacted to the unprecedented cultural changes as a consequence of World War II. From the austerity experienced during the war, to the economic boom and steadfast reconstruction of new wealth following, no period in history has seen such societal shifts of this magnitude. Thus, each piece of retro jewellery is communicative of complex transitional era, possessing an incomparably distinct air of history that is inimitable today.
Adorning oneself in jewellery continued to be in fashion throughout the war, remaining as a valuable source of portable capital in a time of uncertainty, though how this was achieved was changed. Rather than ceasing output, jewellery houses reinterpreted popularised 1930's designs, renowned for their joie de vivre spirit of creativity. The continuing interest in this motto of 'live and forget the past', marked an effort to bring a sense of exaltation into an era marred by war through fashion, in spite of a scarcity of materials. Jewellery design found influence in the avant-garde art deco forms of the 1930's, while complementarily manipulating the functional aesthetics of industrial design to create boldly geometric and sculptural pieces.
When war ended in 1945, jewellery design changed accordingly. Dior's 'new look' exemplifies the redirection and diversification of fashion to that of opulence; bringing forth an increased use of precious stones and naturalistic inspiration.
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A GOLD RETRO BRACELET, CIRCA 1940
Of tank design, the articulated bi-coloured band composed of a series of geometric links with reeded details and tubular-link connectors, in 18K yellow and rose gold, French import mark, length 18.8cm, width 2.5cm
Retro Jewellery
The term 'retro' in the context of jewellery defines an era of design which reacted to the unprecedented cultural changes as a consequence of World War II. From the austerity experienced during the war, to the economic boom and steadfast reconstruction of new wealth following, no period in history has seen such societal shifts of this magnitude. Thus, each piece of retro jewellery is communicative of complex transitional era, possessing an incomparably distinct air of history that is inimitable today.
Adorning oneself in jewellery continued to be in fashion throughout the war, remaining as a valuable source of portable capital in a time of uncertainty, though how this was achieved was changed. Rather than ceasing output, jewellery houses reinterpreted popularised 1930's designs, renowned for their joie de vivre spirit of creativity. The continuing interest in this motto of 'live and forget the past', marked an effort to bring a sense of exaltation into an era marred by war through fashion, in spite of a scarcity of materials. Jewellery design found influence in the avant-garde art deco forms of the 1930's, while complementarily manipulating the functional aesthetics of industrial design to create boldly geometric and sculptural pieces.
When war ended in 1945, jewellery design changed accordingly. Dior's 'new look' exemplifies the redirection and diversification of fashion to that of opulence; bringing forth an increased use of precious stones and naturalistic inspiration.
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