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Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau Style Jewelry
…New Art” and it impacted almost every artistic medium. Jewelry makers embraced materials such as enamel, horn, and semi-precious stones to create pieces that were not just adornments but works of art. Many Art Nouveau jewelry pieces were … Aesthetic Organic, flowing lines, nature Geometric symmetry, bold contrast, simplicity Materials of Choice Silver, semi-precious stones, enamel Platinum, diamonds, emeralds Prominent Designers Louis Comfort Tiffany Cartier, Van Cleef &…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
… famous natural pearls we have discussed. Pearls come in seven basic shapes: round, near-round, button, drop, oval, semi-baroque, and baroque. Color: There are three components: bodycolor (dominant, overall color of the pearl), overtone (…nacre. Mabe pearl Cultured pearls grown against an oyster’s shell rather than in an oyster’s tissue. The result is a semi-spherical pearl with a relatively flat back. Mantle Soft tissue located inside an oyster. Man-made pearls are formed…
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Types of Necklace Chains
… style. These chains have smooth, interlocking links that are flat on top and bottom creating a thin profile. The semiflexible design and flat reflective angles makes these chains great for layering or wearing on their own. Sharp bends … not very strong, light pendants can be worn on them, or they can be easily layered with other chains. This link is semiflexible with most chains, and the beads are free to move slightly in and out along the bars. This chain may seem …
