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Friday, June 26, 2015

Jakob Bengel Art Deco Modernist Jewelry

Jakob Bengel was a German costume jewelry designer who produced his experimental industrial pieces from 1924-1939.   Bengel's jewelry was highly influenced by the Art Deco and Bauhaus movements, emphasizing modern design in art and architecture.

The pieces below have a highly stylized industrial feel.  Red, black and silver features prominently in these designs, accentuating modern shapes and angular forms which were characteristic of the art deco style.