This month we look at the German Bauhaus art movement started in 1919 and it's influence on Art Deco Jewellery and design in the 1920s

The Bauhaus art movement was founded in 1919 in the city of Weimar by German architect Walter Gropius (1883–1969).

Radical in it's philosphy and very distinctive in it's design it bought together the elements of art, fashion, architecture and art deco jewellery design.

The colour palette was also how it stood out from other art at the time. Often muted tones with beiges and browns were used to give the piece a more earthy (based in nature feel) and when combined with strong off primary colours this became a unique feature.

Many mid century artists were heavilly influenced by this movement too especially from the 1950s. It really was ahead of it's time in terms of modernity, as evrythiung else before was much more elaborate and based in tradition.

Inspired by this movement and the colours and shapes used, our designer Rachel Lovett has created a mini collection of pieces that page homage to this art movement and to the art deco jewellery of the time.

Rachel takes her time to research and often goes on vintage hunting trips to find unique art deco jewellery pieces. Then she puts her own stamp on these and makes them into jewelelry that is both of then and now.

This time, instead of using typical shiny / gloss bases Rachel has prefered to go with a matt finish for her art deco jewellery collection to reflect the overall mood and make a point of difference. It also makes the piece extremely wearable for the day time, as well as the night.

Art Deco was most often viewed as extravagant and OTT but there was a lot of art deco jewellery design that used much more natural materials and more muted tones.

These bold art deco jewellery pieces were to make a statement in their design and size and were perfect to wear with the graphic style clothing of the time.

This is Eltham Palace in south London and a palace it well is but you can see from the grand lobby that the tones are pretty neutral, not to mention the exquisite wood panels that surround this curved space.

This use also of curved and straight lines are a signature of the 1920s and Bauhaus but art deco jewellery design too.

Rachel has used this with the overall shapes of the earrings and pendants being oval and the pattern hand painted on of straight lines with bold colour blocks.

These designs form part of our extensive art deco jewellery and 1920s collection. From long tassel necklaces to graphic brass and enamelled earrings there is something for everyone to discover and love.

Featured art deco jewelelry pieces include: Burnt Orange Matt Art Deco Earrings and matching necklace and Cornflower Blue Matt Art Deco Earrings and matching necklace

For further references please see links below:

Eltham Palace

Bauhaus at the MET

1920s Art Deco Jewellery Collection