ART-DECO 1920 - 1935 - An era of decadence and “The Roaring Twenties” is followed by the Great Depression brought on by the crash of the stock market in 1929. This new period of transformation was evident in everything from women’s role in society, to what was happening around the globe. The discovery of King Tut’s tomb in 1922 brought forth Egyptian influences with motifs like the scarab, sphinx and falcon. Eastern influences continued strong and were evident with the use of jade, coral and ivory. New, geometric cuts were developed giving gems a distinct look - the baguette, emerald, triangle and the shield cut became widely used. With Cubism dictating symmetry and geometry, jewelry takes on a new more streamlined look. The new boyish silhouette in fashion was accessorized with long earrings, diamond watches, pearls and beads, and Cocktail rings accented by the use of colored stones such as emeralds, sapphires and rubies.