The Many Style Eras of Silver Brooches

Posted by johnpreston on July 14th, 2016

Fashion undergoes a resurgence in cycles such that the trends of yesteryears come back in contemporary times, albeit with modern touches. This is also true for silver brooches, which have a vintage feel yet with a versatility that makes them suitable for use in contemporary fashion ensembles. Here are a few style eras for brooches that you can choose from.

Edwardian Style

The style refers to the popular designs from the late 1830s to the early 1900s. Known as the Edwardian Era, it adopted the styles of the Victorian Era but also modernised them to suit the times. You will find these pieces to be primarily made of rhinestones, pearls, and enamel.   
    
Art Nouveau Style

At about the same time, Art Nouveau was also as popular as the Edwardian style especially in Western Europe and the United States. If you have pieces in this style, you will observe that these are characterized by flowing curves and intricate linear designs based on Mother Nature’s forms.  

Art Deco Style

From the early 1920s to the 1940s, the Art Deco style became one of the most popular design influences. While the pieces were inspired by the Art Nouveau design movement, these featured straighter and cleaner lines as well as emphasized the beauty of the female silhouette, the allure of flowers in their natural forms, and the symmetry in geometric designs. Even today, you will find that an Art Deco butterfly brooch is such a thing of beauty.  

New Look
    
The New Look was initiated by Christian Dior when he launched his first major collection after World War II in February 1947. By the 1950s, it was the most popular design movement, thanks to its emphasis on purposely elegant, lavishly soft, and curvy shapes, a far cry from the utilitarian designs during war.  You can imagine that even the sewing gifts of the time evoked the newfound sense of style that women found after the war.  

Modern Style

Keep in mind that there are many differences between modern and contemporary designs. Modern usually refers to the designs made during the 1950s until the 1970s while contemporary pertains to the designs of the current period, such as the 2000s. In a few cases, these design movements tend to overlap as contemporary designs are inspired by modern pieces but with observable changes to cater to the changing needs of customers.

Which one is the better style? You have to decide as jewellery designs are a matter of personal preference such that you may prefer the elaborate lines of the Art Nouveau movement instead of the streamlined look of the modern style.

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