I love this gothic necklace from the 1960s. It was made by Accessocraft Products Company, NYC, who produced well made costume jewelry from 1930 thru 1998. Edgar Rodelheimer and Theodore Steinman founded this company whose designs featured unique stones in antique goldtone and bronzed metals. Their interesting jewelry was often made in the following art period styles: Victorian (approximately 1880-1910), Art Nouveau (approximately 1880-1905), and Art Deco (approximately 1920-1939).
Victorian jewelry was made in various designs and motifs, often reflecting historical images (Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Middle Ages, and Renaissance). It featured semi-precious stones such as garnets, amethysts, and opals. It was very sentimental and symbolic, and was named after the well-known incurable romantic, Queen Victoria.
Art Nouveau Jewelry was less somber and heavy than Victorian jewelry, but it did also use historical themes, often from the Middle Ages. Popular motifs included nymphs, mermaids, dragonflies, and waterlilies with flowing lines and soft colors in both silver and goldtone metals. One interesting fact about Art Nouveau jewelry is that women jewelers played a much larger part in its design than in previous jewelry movements, and they often deliberately used green, white, and violet color schemes to represent the phrase "Give Women the Vote."
Art Deco Jewely reflected the modern age. It contrasted the Art Nouveau style with bold lines, geometric styles, and bright colors. Designers were often inspired by architecture, and pieces were often made in precious metals with large centerpiece stones.
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Feel free to contact me if you are interested in purchasing this piece. Questions, comments, and additional information are always appreciated. My online shop on http://www.ebay.com/ is coming soon. Victorian jewelry was made in various designs and motifs, often reflecting historical images (Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Middle Ages, and Renaissance). It featured semi-precious stones such as garnets, amethysts, and opals. It was very sentimental and symbolic, and was named after the well-known incurable romantic, Queen Victoria.
Art Nouveau Jewelry was less somber and heavy than Victorian jewelry, but it did also use historical themes, often from the Middle Ages. Popular motifs included nymphs, mermaids, dragonflies, and waterlilies with flowing lines and soft colors in both silver and goldtone metals. One interesting fact about Art Nouveau jewelry is that women jewelers played a much larger part in its design than in previous jewelry movements, and they often deliberately used green, white, and violet color schemes to represent the phrase "Give Women the Vote."
Art Deco Jewely reflected the modern age. It contrasted the Art Nouveau style with bold lines, geometric styles, and bright colors. Designers were often inspired by architecture, and pieces were often made in precious metals with large centerpiece stones.
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Thank you to the following website(s) for the historical content of this blog post:
Jackson Jewels. Retrieved 2/7/2011 from http://www.jacksonjewels.com/Reference/Jewelry_Companies_A-C.htm
Love to Know. Retrieved 2/7/2011 from http://jewelry.lovetoknow.com/Vintage_Jewelry
Aunt Judy's Attic. Retrieved 2/7/2011 from http://www.auntjudysattic.com/About_Antique_Jewelery.htm
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