Capture The Soul of Your Love With Art Deco Engagement Rings

Couples who are looking for something unique switch to Art deco rings. Rings from Art-deco Era represents a couples unique taste and history.



Art deco jewellery originated in Paris, at the world's fair entitled "L'Esposition De Arts Decoratifs" when the feasible applications of art deco design were first exhibited. The style was most admired during the lavishness of the 1920s, and while the Great Depression necessitated changes in art deco jewellery, it wasn't until World War II that the fame diminished.





Art deco rings were composed of various metals, including both white and yellow gold. Platinum was particularly popular because it was fairly new to jewellery manufacturing, and its bright white lustre complimented the multi-coloured rings without overshadowing complicated designs. Furthermore, art deco jewellery was considered ultra-modern, and platinum was a lightweight, strong, modern metal that entirely suited the progressive age.



Contrasting stones and colours are a key factor in art deco engagement rings - almost not ever is there any ring that would be considered a solitaire. Instead, a central gem would be surrounded by other stones to make an extravagant overall design. Coral, rubies, emeralds, onyx, lapis, turquoise, and jade were admired choices in addition to diamonds.


True art deco engagement rings were fashioned well before contemporary fancy cut diamonds such as princess, heart, and marquise shapes. During the art deco period, emerald, Asscher and baguette cut stones were accepted, and they were often surrounded by elaborate settings and exclusively fashioned stones in flower, leaf, and other intricate, figural shapes.



Art deco engagement rings were by no means diamond solitaires. Instead, a central stone - either a diamond or other coloured gem - was enclosed by contrasting stones set in geometric angles and severe designs. On average, art deco engagement designs were larger than today's engagement rings and more similar to modern bridal sets. During the Great Depression, importance was focused on the ring's overall design rather than a large centre stone, since designing an elaborate ring with many small, less expensive gems was more sensible than using larger, less affordable stones. General diamond size ranged between .5 and 1.5 carats, though the overall weight of the ring could be much superior when the multiple accent stones were added.



Much emphasis for art deco jewellery was located on design rather than monetary value or carat weight. Exquisite settings in sleek, geometric shapes symbolized the complexity and hope of the modern age, a perfect complement to a couple's hope for their future. Detailed settings might angular patterns as well as lace, flowers, or leaves with complicated metalwork.



Today, jewellers can create modern reproductions of art deco designs modified to meet the couple's individual tastes. These new rings can include more modern Diamond Shapes and fancy cuts, as well as other intimate details such as engraving and scrollwork. Furthermore, modern stone choices such as tanzanite and aquamarine can be incorporated, which were either unavailable or exceptionally rare during the art deco period.



With elaborate designs, contrasting colours, and sharp angles, art deco engagement rings are exclusive choices for adventurous couples.  Whether you choose reproduction or an authentic art deco engagement ring, it will make a bold statement about your style and cheerfulness for a long, happy marriage.

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