In 1925, several notable events shaped history. Calvin Coolidge, the 30th president of the United States, gave the first national radio broadcast of a presidential inauguration. That same year, F. Scott Fitzgerald published his famous novel The Great Gatsby. Meanwhile, the Scopes “Monkey Trial” in Tennessee brought to light a major conflict between science and religion.
1925 was also the year of the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris. This event inspired British historian Bevis Hillier in the 1960s to coin the term “art deco.” Today, this exhibition is seen as the peak of a geometric, diamond-focused style that had been developing for years. It marked the first time a decade became strongly linked to a unique artistic style.
Over the past century, each decade has introduced jewelers to new design trends. These changes reflected evolving social styles, cultural values, and major world events.
This year, the JCK show will celebrate jewelry from the 1920s to the present day. The event will feature themed lounges that start at the registration area and continue throughout the venue. This offers a chance to reflect on the jewelry styles that defined each era.
Many contemporary exhibitors draw inspiration from these historic styles. The past shows us that what was once old-fashioned can become new and exciting again. Trends cycle through—old colors and designs fade, then return with fresh ideas.
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