An Art Déco necklace from 1932, part of the Jakob Bengel Industrial Heritage Museum collection, is displayed during China Fashion Week in Beijing, March 21, 2026. [Photo by Wang Yiming/China.org.cn]
Art Déco jewelry from Germany’s Jakob Bengel Industrial Heritage Museum is on display at China Fashion Week in Beijing, as part of the “Zeitgeist: 150 Years of Jewellery Artistry in Idar-Oberstein” exhibition. The show explores the evolution of jewelry from elite adornment to a modern expression of individuality, reflecting the aesthetics and industrial spirit of the early 20th century.