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==Historical expression== Costume jewelry can be characterized by the period in history in which it was made. ===Art Deco period (1920β1930s)=== The [[Art Deco]] movement attempted to combine the harshness of mass production with the sensitivity of art and design. The movement died with the onset of the [[Great Depression]] and the outbreak of [[World War II]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://emptyeasel.com/2007/08/21/the-art-deco-movement-technology-and-geometry-combined-with-modern-art/ |title=The Art Deco Movement: Technology and Geometry Combined with Modern Art |date=21 August 2007 |website=EMPTYEASEL |access-date=15 November 2021}}</ref> According to Schiffer, some of the characteristics of the costume jewelry in the Art Deco period were:<ref name="Schiffer" /> * Free-flowing curves were replaced with a harshly geometric and symmetrical theme * Long pendants, bangle bracelets, cocktail rings, and elaborate accessory items such as cigarette cases and holders ===Retro period (1935 to 1950)=== In the Retro period, designers struggled with the art versus [[mass production]] dilemma. Natural materials merged with plastics. The retro period primarily included American-made jewelry with a distinctly American look. With the war in Europe, many European jewelry firms were forced to shut down. Many European designers emigrated to the U.S. since the economy was recovering. According to Schiffer, some of the characteristics of costume jewelry in the Retro period were:<ref name="Schiffer" /> * Glamour, elegance, and sophistication * Flowers, bows, and sunburst designs with a Hollywood flair * Moonstones, horse motifs, military influence, and ballerinas * [[Bakelite]] and other plastic jewelry ===Art Modern period (1945 to 1960)=== [[File:SCsultana1959.jpg|thumb|Sarah Coventry 1959 "Sultana" jewelry set.]] In the Art Modern period following World War II, jewelry designs became more traditional and understated. The big, bold styles of the Retro period went out of style and were replaced by the more tailored styles of the 1950s and 1960s.<ref name="Baker" /> According to Schiffer, some of the characteristics of costume jewelry in the Art Modern period were:<ref name="Schiffer" /> * Bold, lavish jewelry * Large, chunky bracelets, charm bracelets, Jade/opal, citrine and [[topaz]] * Poodle pins, Christmas tree pins, and other Christmas jewelry * Rhinestones With the advent of the Mod period came "''Body Jewelry''". Carl Schimel of Kim Craftsmen Jewelry was at the forefront of this style.<ref>See archived article from [https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1368&dat=19690731&id=K3RQAAAAIBAJ&sjid=NREEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7278,6232783 The Milwaukee Sentinel β Jul 31, 1969: Mod Bods And Chains] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151209000751/https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1368&dat=19690731&id=K3RQAAAAIBAJ&sjid=NREEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7278,6232783 |date=December 9, 2015 }}.</ref> While Kim Craftsmen closed in the early 1990s, many collectors still forage for their items at antique shows and flea markets.<ref>The Milwaukee Sentinel β Jul 31, 1969. p. 4.</ref><ref>Feith, Molly. "Kim Craftsmen β A Tale of Two Brothers." Costume Jewelry Collectors International. Spring 2010 β Vol. 1, Issue 1.</ref>
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