Jewellery Time Periods: The 50s-Modern Times

Jewellery in the nineteen fifties real gold chains for menhas recently been acknowledged in the historic point of view. Modern day jewelry is everchanging and it is not nonetheless regarded as “historical.”

Following WWII, the jewelry industry began to flourish again. Television and rock & roll were new influences. Several large jewelry houses produced both high-end, luxurious jewellery, as well as smaller classic pieces for your average, middle class consumer. During silver chain for menthis time, artisan jewellery emerged, inspiring “Jewelry as Art” or “Wearable Art.” Often this type of jewelry was hand-made and only included one-of-a-kind pieces. There are many collectors of Mid-Century American Studio Jewellery today.

Present-day jewellery is happening now, with trends and motifs all around us. It is only a matter of time until it makes its way into history!

Some motifs and distinctive elements of this time period:

pavdiamonds!

open, textural designs

braided & twisted goldwork

yellow gold paired with gemstones; white gold/platinum paired with diamonds

matching sets called “suites”

animals, bumble bees, snowflakes, flowers, leaves, stars

short necklaces, choker style; “Riviera” necklace- graduated diamond choker

Important People in the Time:

Harry Winston