Art Deco Characteristics	Close Window
		Bold, abstract, geometric designs used precisely cut diamonds with bright color. Often rubies, sapphires, and emeralds were cut "en cabochon" or without hard-edged facets--often in "tutti frutti" motifs. Sinuous carved jade was a perfect foil to geometrically cut diamonds. Oriental influence was seen in pagoda lapel watches, brooches, pendants, and bracelets. Egyptian-inspired design after the King Tut exhibit in New York City. Huge class of wealthy industrialists had unlimited amounts of money to spend. Suites of jewelry back in fashion and the purchasing of "famous" jewels of history for their wives and daughters to wear. "Fashion is the mirror of history." Louis XIV "Kissing your hand may make you feel very, very good but a diamond and sapphire bracelet lasts forever." Anita Loos "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" 1925