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The jewelry of the 60's is as popular today as it ever was, thanks to shows like Mad Men and Pan Am. Contemporary designers love the happy-go-lucky appeal, the chunky, uninhibited structures and eagerly employ these designs in their own collections. Following the credo of “abundance and abandon,” jewelry is worn in layered, contrasting palettes to achieve that care-free sixties vibe.
When it came to rings, the rule became ''the bigger, the better.” It didn't matter if it was a wedding ring or a cocktail ring; delicate was no longer desirable. Harry Winston began the trend of piling stones on top of each other to achieve an asymmetrical effect.The trend spread like wildfire and is still often copied today.
Gypsy Global Chic's Red Star Rising Ring is a gorgeous red crystal bauble dotted with tiny turquoise stones; it captures the gypsy inspired style of the sixties. Wire weaving and metal texturing were popular techniques for imitating Mother Nature's work. Textured garlands resembling tree bark and detailed floral motifs were all the rage. Henri Lou's inspired necklaces beautifully represent that love of nature that characterized the decade. Bracelets went from fine to funky. Oversized enamel bracelets were often seen adorning the frames of the decade's notables. Hammered and engraved metal bracelets were also highly coveted. The exaggerated size was part of what made this jewelry fabulous. Claudia Labao's LUV Ring captures the spirit of the sixties; peace, love, and life. Colored beads replaced fine gem stones. Artisan jewelers found an economic alternative to the sapphires and diamonds sought after in the previous era. Indian influences crept onto the jewelry scene, all poppy red and gold enamel. Women eagerly clamored after those exotic designs.
On the flower child scene, corded leather became a symbol of freedom and individual enlightenment. Earth tones and native stones were seen all over the West Coast, at the student riots, and the anti-war rallies that marked the sixties.
Love Heals Merlin Necklace is sixties perfection; braided peacock rice pearls and wild bronze charms soothe your troubled soul.
Trends come and go, like the waxing and waning of the moon. It is the ingenuity in the design which ensures that the jewelry of the sixties will live on.
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