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For A Wonderfully Romantic Feel That Hearkens Back To A Simpler Time

by Fred Gagnon

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Art Deco Rings are decorative rings characterized by geometric designs and bold colors having a plain band topped off with a large construction of metal and stones. Like other Art Deco jewelry, art deco rings have highly stylized and graceful designs with a harshly geometric and symmetrical theme. They are designed with precise and intricate shapes and outlines such as pear cuts, marquises and emerald cuts.

These architectural pieces are usually made with platinum and diamonds as the preferred color for Art Deco jewelry is black and white. However, ruby, emerald, sapphire, turquoise and coral are sometimes set. These bold-colored gemstones add drama to the jewelry.

The term “Art Deco” was first used in 1925, during which La Socit des artistes dcorateurs, a popular international art design movement during 1920s, organized an exposition. It was used as a title in the exposition, in which the name of Art Deco style was derived. Then, Art Deco affected many different arts including fashion and jewelry.

Art Deco jewellery became popular during World War II during which the females began demonstrating their new equality by wearing short dresses and cutting their hair short. Art Deco jewellery, like long dangling earrings and necklaces, multiple bracelets and bold rings were popular accessories among females with boyish style.

In Art Deco jewellery, instead of free flowing curves and naturalistic motifs, harshly geometric and symmetrical theme is used. This theme includes arcs, circles, rectangles, squares, and triangles. Long lines and curves are also added to bracelets, earrings, necklaces and rings.

One example of Art Deco jewelry is the Art Deco ring. Art Deco rings have sophisticated sparkle and bold styles. These rings are not intended for a subtle look, they are meant to be noticed. Hence, these are perfect for people with bold styles.

Because of their antique aspect, Art Deco rings make excellent engagement rings. Art Deco rings are vintage pieces, which creates a wonderfully romantic feel. These are antique, and thus, they make a perfect jewelry to pass on to future generations. With their hand engraved designs that hearkens back to a simpler time, these pieces also possesses a very feminine look.

Art Deco engagement rings are often designed with a large square center stone surrounded by smaller square stones or triangular stones. These engagement ring alternatives put a unique spin on the traditional and classic diamond rings.

The following are a few tips in buying Art Deco engagement rings.

1. Know if your bride-to-be will not mind having an Art Deco engagement ring. If she prefers to wear a unique, untraditional engagement ring, then give her an Art Deco ring instead of the traditional diamond engagement ring.

2. Remember that Art Deco rings are usually made with little diamonds. So make sure that your bride-to-be knows this. If she still prefers an engagement ring with large stone you can still have an Art Deco engagement ring. There are those which are made with small diamonds that were designed to look like one big diamond.

3. For a sleek look, choose an Art Deco engagement ring with contrasting shapes like those with pear or trillion cuts. Do not focus on the traditional princess or round cut diamonds.

4. The usual colors for Art Deco rings are black and white, however, there are those designed with colored gemstones. And to make your engagement ring even more sentimental, get the one with your future wife’s birthstone or the birthstone of the month of the wedding.

5. Focus on the diamond setting. Choose the one with an intricate detailing.