It's no surprise that the art deco movement was born around the conclusion of World War I. It was a symbol of hope, a new beginning that parted ways with the past's opulent and overly ornate designs, ...

A 1925 chinoiserie bracelet made up of interlinked sections, and inlaid with diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emeralds, unfurls like a scroll painting depicting a Chinese landscape. Art deco got its ...