Folks in Atlanta are paying attention to vintage and antique jewelry in Atlanta. From nearby communities such as Chamblee, Dunwoody/Sandy Springs, Smyrna, Alf, Roswell, Marietta, Kennesaw, Norcross, Duluth, John’s Creek, and Stone Mountain, the citizens there know they can rely on Lyn’s Estate Jewelry.
The vintage and antique jewelry that emerged on the streets of Atlanta during the early years of the twentieth century was a reflection of Victorian taste. Heavy and ornate jewelry, often machine manufactured, that was extremely popular in the preceding nineteenth century.
During this time, arts and crafts jewelry designers put to use materials with little intrinsic value and used them for their artistic benefits. Jewelers were allowed to be creative and were able to produce affordable objects by the plentiful use of Vitreous enamel and other materials such as moonstones and turquoise, misshapen pearls, glass and shell, base metals, and semi-precious stones like opals.
Usually worn by wealthy and artistically-literate women, art nouveau jewelry was inspired by literature and music, symbolist art, and a revival of the rococo period. Many art nouveau jewelers usually mixed precious metals and gemstones with inexpensive materials and favored cabochon enamel and plique-a-jour techniques.
In Atlanta, Georgia, producing arts and crafts jewelry was popular with amateurs, as it required only a modest investment in tools, and could safely be made in any kitchen. Many of the first American arts and crafts jewelers were self-taught and approached their jewelry as an art form and composition with the emphasis on aesthetic qualities rather than individual skill.
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Miami and Miami Beach have long been famous for a source of fine art deco jewelry. The Miami Art Deco District was designated on May 14, 1979, as a U.S. Historic District. This area is considered to be the best example of this particular architectural style.
Designers such as René Lalique and Cartier introduced colorful gemstones, such as small emeralds, rubies and, sapphires, in the 1920s and 1920s in an attempt to slow the dominance of diamonds. They created elaborate settings, using cheaper materials, making the pieces more readily available to the public. They used enamel, glass, horn, and ivory.
Visitors to the 1925 Exposition were introduced to a large number of diamonds cut in the shape of matchsticks, resembling tiny rods. Diamond settings also became different. Many jewelers started to use platinum which is more flexible and stronger than gold. For this reason, it was easier to set stone clusters. In order to create a stronger contrast, they would use black onyx and enamels.
Styles and colors became much more diverse in jewelry items. Gemstones were cut into the shapes of fruit, leaves and, flowers. From these they would create brooches, rings, earrings, clips, and pendants. Themes from the Far East also became immensely popular during this period. Combining diamonds and platinum, beautiful plaques of jade and coral were created. Japanese and Chinese landscapes were featured on powder boxes, cigarette cases and vanity cases using mother-of-pearl, lacquer, and enamel.
Clothing fashions were changing rapidly during the 1920s which brought the need for new styles of jewelry. Dresses were now sleeveless which presented arms in need of decoration. Bracelets were quickly created by designers using platinum, silver, and gold encrusted with colorful stones such as lapis-lazuli, coral and onyx. Many women wore many bracelets at the same time, including those intended for the upper arms. Since their haircuts were now shorter, women were eager to show off their elaborate art deco earrings. Women were also beginning to smoke in public which called for the manufacture of fancy cigarette cases and cigarette holders made from ivory.
World War I brought the invention of the wristwatch and jewelers were soon inspired to create magnificently designed watches plated with enamel, silver, gold and encrusted with diamonds. Fashionable pendant watches were hung from a ribbon.
Lyn’s Estate Jewelry specializes in Fine Art Deco Jewelry. Our items are hand-picked with love and care and always with style in mind. We also proudly serve West Palm Beach and the following nearby areas:
Opa Locka North Miami Beach Hallandale Pembroke Pines Hialeah Miami Beach Hollywood Dania Key Biscayne Fort Lauderdale Pompano Beach Deerfield Beach
Miami is exploding with culture. From its world-class dining to its breakout performers and Art Deco landscapes, Miami is being noticed. And the world is paying attention.
A great part of that culture is fashion. Not just high fashion. There are also those, fashionistas and regular people, who appreciate the beauty from years gone by and express their style with the uniqueness of vintage and antique jewelry. Like a beautiful work of art, vintage and antique jewelry in Miami was made to be worn and displayed.
At Lyn’s Estate Jewelry, we are proud of our large selection of unique antique jewelry for sale, online and on Ebay. We not only sell antique jewelry we also buy unique vintage and estate jewelry pieces. If you would like to sell or trade an item, contact us here and we will respond promptly.
You can be a serious antique jewelry collector or simply a nostalgia enthusiast, you can find your desired piece of vintage jewelry for sale among our online collection. If you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for, please Request an Item here and send us a description. It is our goal to make you happy!
