Art Deco Jewelry

The end of World War I not only brought changes to the social structure, but also to the style of jewelry worn. Vivid colored stones, chromatic contrasts, and strong geometrical patterns began to appear. New technology allowed for innovative ways of cutting precious stones, such shapes as triangles, trapezoids, marquise, and emerald cuts. Egyptian style jewelry also became popular after the discovery of King Tut's tomb in 1922.