Baroque style: In baroque jewels what predominates is the emotion that comes to oppose with the rationalism of the rebirth.France dictates fashion. The jewels are used more sparingly and look more elegant. Religious themes lose space for naturalistic themes such as birds and flowers. There was a great advance in the stoning. The drawings of pieces for the day were different from those to be used at night, as these should reflect more lightly the candelabra.Jewels are used as ostentation of power and wealth. Diamond was the preferred gem, but rubies, emeralds, and sapphires were also widely used.
