Art Deco Engagement Rings

A world's fair in Paris known as "L'Esposition De Artsdiamonds found in them. Diamonds are not always
Decoratifs" is where art deco jewelry was first seen.the center of the ring. It can be any stone you
The 1920's was a decade of extravagance so it isn'tchoose, giving you far more choices.
any wonder that this is when these vintage designsJewelers can now recreate the art deco engagement
reached their height of popularity. When the Greatrings of the past according to the taste of the
Depression hit there were needed changes made tocouple seeking them. Should you be fortunate
art deco jewelry. The popularity of the these piecesenough to find a genuine vintage engagement ring
stayed prevalent until World War two hit the world.then you should be prepared to pay a nice little sum
The reason behind wanting one of these art decofor it. Even a reproduction of an antique engagement
rings as an engagement ring is more than steppingring can be costly due to the quality of the stones
into history. It has to do with the contrast within theand the personalization of the design.
ring itself. Today people are going to art deco ringsSince the setting of the ring can be fragile and there
because they allow the couple to expressis a danger of stones coming out during the cleaning,
themselves to each other and the antiqueprecautions must be taken. The guidelines for cleaning
engagement ring gives them a unique way to do this.should be strictly followed and the stones in the art
Art deco engagement rings were in style long beforedeco engagement ring should each be individually
the modern day variations of diamond cutconsidered when cleaning.
engagement rings. Those that like to be different willDue to the fragility of the art deco engagement ring
love the vintage engagement ring as an accessory toit should not be kept with the rest of your jewelry.
their wardrobe. The variety alone makes them aYou should have a special place set aside for these
gorgeous piece to have in your jewelry box.rings where they are not in danger of being damaged
Both white and yellow gold and even platinum whereby other jewelry. When you engage in a great deal
used in making art deco rings. The key to the thisof activity it is best to take your vintage
type of ring was the assortment of stones andengagement rings off as they could get damaged.
colors, lending contrast to the design. Rarely areAn art deco engagement ring is more than a fashion
these rings just one stone. A gem is set in the middlestatement, it is a piece of precious history that you
and surrounded by stones such as coral, rubies,want to preserve and protect.
emeralds and even turquoise to go with the