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Antique Jewelry Information
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Collecting antique jewelry can bring
you endless hours of enjoyment, and teach you the subtleties of other times and other places. Jewelry that is 100 years old falls into the category of antique jewelry.
Our collection includes items from mainly the Art Deco era (1910 - 1930).
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Period Categories: |
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Victorian Period 1837 - 1900 |
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Arts and Crafts Movement 1894 - 1923 |
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Art Nouveau Period 1890 - 1915 |
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Edwardian Period 1901 - 1914 |
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Art Deco 1910 -1930 |
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Victorian |
Jewelry
was produced during the reign of England’s Queen Victoria. Arts
& Crafts Jewelry was a design movement that began in the late
1800s as a rebellion against the mass-produced, machine-made
designs. Jewelry was made to emphasize the craftsmanship rather
than the intrinsic value of the components. |
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Art Nouveau |
Was a flowing style with sinuous curves and naturalistic motifs. Edwardian refers to the period during the reign of Edward VII of England. This period was characterized by delicate filigree in white gold and platinum, with diamonds and pearls predominating. Delicate bows, swags, and garland effects were used in necklaces and brooches. Both
dog collars and long-fringed necklaces were popular. The Art Deco era
brought geometric styles characterized by zigzags and sharp angles. |
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| Whitby Jet |
Jet is a type
of highly mineralized wood, largely made up of carbon which
imparts a rich black color. It's no longer wood, yet it is not
quite petrified either, so it cannot be deemed stone. It is most
closely related to coal. The beads in this necklace have a soft,
beautiful glow and are very light-weight, c.1800 (late). |
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The advice on about antique
jewelry
comes
from jewelry experts Linda and Perry, as well as from our frequent visitors. If
you'd like to add anything to this page, or have us add a topic of interest for
you, email us at
help@perlin-jewelry.com. |