Art Deco & Mid-Century Popularity (1920s-1950s)
Art Deco (1920s-1930s):
Floral brooches became more geometric and stylized, often incorporating bold colors and symmetrical designs.
Enamel was sometimes combined with marcasite or clear rhinestones for extra sparkle.
Materials like bakelite and celluloid were also used, mimicking the enamel look in a more affordable way.
1940s-1950s – Hollywood Glamour & Costume Jewelry Boom:
The post-war era saw an explosion in colorful, affordable costume jewelry, with large enamel floral brooches becoming extremely popular.
Companies like Trifari, Coro, Monet, and Boucher mass-produced vibrant enameled metal flower brooches with brightly colored petals and gold-tone or rhinestone accents.
These pieces were worn on dresses, hats, and coats, adding a pop of color to everyday fashion.
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Art Deco & Mid-Century Popularity (1920s-1950s)
Art Deco (1920s-1930s):
Floral brooches became more geometric and stylized, often incorporating bold colors and symmetrical designs.
Enamel was sometimes combined with marcasite or clear rhinestones for extra sparkle.
Materials like bakelite and celluloid were also used, mimicking the enamel look in a more affordable way.
1940s-1950s – Hollywood Glamour & Costume Jewelry Boom:
The post-war era saw an explosion in colorful, affordable costume jewelry, with large enamel floral brooches becoming extremely popular.
Companies like Trifari, Coro, Monet, and Boucher mass-produced vibrant enameled metal flower brooches with brightly colored petals and gold-tone or rhinestone accents.
These pieces were worn on dresses, hats, and coats, adding a pop of color to everyday fashion.
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