his exhibit traces the evolution of wearable adornment from the early 20th century to today. From the glamour of an Art Deco diamond brooch to the wit of a contemporary J.W. Anderson crystal bra, jewelry and fashion go hand in glove in defining personal style. This exhibition is the first in a series of thematic shows we will mount periodically that will take as their starting point an object, a style or a maker from our collection. Jewelry celebrates the collective desire to tell our stories through personal ornament and I look forward to sharing these explorations with you.
Casting aside the flowing naturalistic forms of Art Nouveau in favor of linear geometries, Art Deco style was the visual embodiment of modernist principles. The Art Deco movement (1925–1940) flourished during a time of economic prosperity, exuberant creativity and societal excess that helped to usher in the emerging independence of women.
Palm Beach is a city of legend and legendary jewelry mavens. I thought I’d share a quick look at three of the city’s most renowned historical collectors...