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The decade of the 1950s welcomed social stability and economic growth after the austere period of the 1940s. As the world recovered from the crisis, the jewelry industry witnessed a boom in its prosperity and popularity. In this article, you will learn about 1950s jewelry trends. The 1950s or Mid-Century jewelry was characterized by femininity and … Read more
The decade of 1940 witnessed one of the greatest events in the world’s history – World War II (1939 to 1945). As the period of the Great Depression was ending, the world was sinking into a new turmoil, WWII. Fashion trends and jewelry industry were also significantly affected by the distress created by this global … Read more
Georg Jensen truly loved silver, obvious in the poetic way he spoke of it. He found it “obstinate, [so] it has to be conquered. . . . . It has the wonderful moonlight luster . . . can seem like twilight or, when it dews over, like ground mist rising.” In this article you will … Read more
When the stock market crashed in October 1929, the world was taken aback. The Great Depression changed the world which included the fashion industry too. Every sector from clothing to jewelry began to struggle as necessities of life became a priority and luxuries were given a back seat. By 1930, the silent movies were replaced with … Read more
Hermes is the world’s most valuable luxury brand with a rich heritage of exquisite craftsmanship, highest quality and utmost professionalism. If you are looking for vintage Hermes jewelry, then you have come to the right place. Here you will learn about the history, materials, jewelry marks, our favorite collectible pieces, and where to buy. table … Read more
