Platinum Opal and Diamond Earrings
When a no longer functioning Art Deco woman's platinum watch came across our goldsmiths bench, we knew it was destined to become something great. Paired with black opals harvested from an Edwardian necklace and a well matched 0.88ct set of diamonds, we fabricated these estate components into a pair of earrings that are destined to become heirlooms.
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Contemporary Era
(1970 - Now)Plastic became a new medium to fabricate jewellery. Other pieces were often made of other unconventional materials such as plastic or wood. Prioritizing self-expression over traditional styles and materials became the new style. Jewellery of this Era was considered “wearable art”.
As we headed into the 1980s, jewellery styles became even more extravagant and large, such as oversized hoop earrings and necklaces which were worn by women in the office with their “power suits”. With women commonly in the workplace now, purchasing jewellery for oneself became increasingly common.
Costume jewellery truly began to take centre stage during the 80s. Neon plastic jewellery was not unusual to see on the younger members of this era- especially in a large statement earring. Another staple of the 80s was cross jewellery, necklaces being the favourite.
Contemporary jewellery is something that will always be in trend, because its something that is “made in current time”.
Opal - – Hydrated Amorphous form of Silica
