Rennie Mackintosh gold jewellery comes in all styles, weights, sizes and shapes. But if you are looking for something that puts two contradictory design themes, try finding gems from the Art Nouveau era. In particular, you should purchase trinkets inspired by the works of the famed architect, designer and painter Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928). Rennie Mackintosh jewellery in gold remains a renowned name. This article shows you why.

Just a brief background of Rennie Mackintosh jewellery: Mackintosh was actually an architect from Scotland. However, he wanted to combine Asian and Western influences in his designs. Hence, he helped create a design movement with three other Scottish artists devoted to this end. This became known as “The Glasgow Style,” and was one of few which ultimately gave rise the Art Nouveau movement.

But what exactly does “The Glasgow Style” – and, for that matter, Art Nouveau – look like?

The first thing to keep in mind is
that Mackintosh was obsessed with creating harmony out of contrasts, and with unifying things which shouldn’t work together in the first place. Hence, look for is a combination of soft, flowing lines with hard, structured angles. The shapes are all based on simple geometry; think rectangles and squares with rounded edges, curvy triangles, and standout circles.

Second, the designs should be very nature-oriented. Plants and flowers dominate both “The Glasgow Style” and Art Nouveau. Mackintosh was particularly fond of roses and tulips.

Thirdly, look for elements which would remind you of Asian artwork or culture. Besides the use of long, delicate curves and nature-based themes, consider the use of colours as well. However, note that these are light and commonly found in nature. Some colours that Mackintosh used were red and green.

Most importantly, all gold jewellery inspired by Mackintosh’s works should feel light and airy, not heavy and stifling. It is important that they produce and reflect a sense of harmony that weaves in and out of the imagination. After all, the Art Nouveau era represented a creative freedom especially because it followed the conservative, melancholy Victorian period.