Art Jewellery

Contemporary, modern or art jewellery is an exquisite creation of studio craftspeople. In studio craft, art jewellery was made in glass, plastic, clay and wood. It was the beliefs, values and circumstances of production that made the ornaments valuable.

Many believe that art jewellery was created in the late nineteenth century. However, records say that it was in 1940 in the USA when the first form of modern jewellery was created. Later the German goldsmiths also gave it a try in the 1950s.

Art jewellery was first designed for Victoria Palace members to conceptualize their idea of poshness, religion, and traditions. There were pendants, brooches, necklaces, belt buckles and even a hair comb that became a piece of art jewellery.

Later on, some art revolutions brought this piece of craft in the visionary reach of the common man. The first of them was the Art and Craft moment that happened in between 1860 to 1920, where Charles Robert Ashbee produced and introduced his art jewellery in a guild setting to the world. It was in this period that semi-precious stones were used that helped the designers create more intricate pieces of art.

Another huge contributor in this field was the Art Nouveau Jewellery from France and Belgium. Their jewellery resembled art, literature and music. The courtesans of Paris demimonde were the privileged wearers of these ornaments.

Many such revolutions happened that made common people recognize and buy art jewellery.

It is pure art based on religion, culture, environment, or any historical event. It will denote something related to the past. The artist has created only a few pieces, and you are going to lay your hands on a masterpiece from the limited edition. So, it is worth all the money. It is a treasure to safeguard and flaunt whenever needed.