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Want to learn more about Vintage Wiener Werkstatte Jewelry? Learn about the history, designers, collectible pieces and where to buy.“The works of the Wiener Werkstatte show riches that have been concealed inside the material, a treasure that had to be raised,” contemporary Austrian journalist and art critic, Josef August Lux, on the Werkstatte’s jewelry. table … Read more
Theodor Fahrner costume jewelry was among the most popular in the first half of the 20th century. Much of his success was due to his determination to raise the quality of machine-made (or partially machine-made) jewelry to be objets d’art. If you are looking to add a piece of history to your jewelry collection, you … Read more
The Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements both were outgrowths of significant world events: the Industrial Revolution and the aftermath of World War I respectively. Both were influenced by ancient, newly discovered art forms. Japanese art, sequestered within its own borders for more than 200 years, was an inspiration to the Art Nouveau jeweler-artists with … Read more
If you are reading this, you are wanting to learn more about vintage Art Deco engagement rings. This handy guide will help you in your search. The table of contents below shows the contents of this guide, simply click to be taken to that section, or read from the top. If you are reading this, you … Read more
