Alluring Vintage Jewellry - Glamorous Gems of the mid-20th Century
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Today, what we know to as the 'modern jewellry movement' of the 1940's is what we of the 21st century refer to as vintage jewellry.
An item of personal adornment made from gemstones or precious metals, including other materials such as plastics, jewellry is mainly appreciated by practically any woman because of its geometry, unusual patterns, meaningful symbols or art jewellery where design and creativity is greatly valued above the cost.
VINTAGE JEWELLRY OF MID TWENTIETH CENTURY
Antique and vintage jewellry of the 50's are about the most collectable pieces of jewellery , and unlike some later 20th century periods, can be classified as true vintage fashion pieces of art!
It was an era filled with choices of rich collections of vintage accessories, and these quality items can only become invaluable vintage collection items, with the passing of time.
Very popular mid 20th century vintage jewellry collections includes timeless and classic 50's Chokers, vintage style brooches and pins, charm bracelets, 50's era bangles, pretty earrings that are circa 50's fashioned from sterling silver and set with marcasites and faux pearls.
COLLECTORS OF VINTAGE JEWELLRY
Collectors of vintage jewellry of the 50's collect only appealing pieces that are breathtakingly unique. If you are a collector of these fine jewellry, especially rings which are quite popular, look out for vintage circa rings 1940s to 1950s, fashioned from silver and set with beautiful gems. Or intricately detailed and filigreed engagement ring settings, with beautiful vintage inspired openwork designs.
You can develop an eye for vintage jewellry by studying typical pieces and reading about them the same way you will about vintage costumes. This will help you to have a better understanding of these wonderful pieces of art and the history behind each piece.
HOW TO FIND VINTAGE JEWELLRY
Online, antique and costume vintage jewellery is sold in abundance. Look out for vintage Trifari, Dior, Chanel or Miriam Haskel.
Research and browse through some wonderful images of Parures, bracelets, novelty brooches, pins, earrings, bracelets and necklaces. The designs are fantastic!
Also, check out the fashion era site to see examples of antique and vintage costume jewellery.
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YOUR VIEWS ARE WELCOME
Thank you so much Keira. I have a vintage bracelet that has a couple of the stones missing. From my mum. dont know what to do about it, but i still wear it occassionally.
Enjoy your necklace.
GodBless keira.
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keira7 says:
3 months ago
Wahh this is beautiful, I will definitly do some research on the vintage jewellry. My sister love this sort of Jewellry, I do have a bracelet that look like the Jellybean Jazz bracelet it was a present from a friend in Paris. Thank you for this gorgous hub, lovely photos and thanks for your compliment yesterday. I actually received a lovely necklace Take care my good friend Viryabo.:) Always happy to come