| A world's fair in Paris known as "L'Esposition De Arts | | | | diamonds 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't | | | | choose, giving you far more choices. |
| any wonder that this is when these vintage designs | | | | Jewelers can now recreate the art deco engagement |
| reached their height of popularity. When the Great | | | | rings of the past according to the taste of the |
| Depression hit there were needed changes made to | | | | couple seeking them. Should you be fortunate |
| art deco jewelry. The popularity of the these pieces | | | | enough 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 deco | | | | for it. Even a reproduction of an antique engagement |
| rings as an engagement ring is more than stepping | | | | ring can be costly due to the quality of the stones |
| into history. It has to do with the contrast within the | | | | and the personalization of the design. |
| ring itself. Today people are going to art deco rings | | | | Since the setting of the ring can be fragile and there |
| because they allow the couple to express | | | | is a danger of stones coming out during the cleaning, |
| themselves to each other and the antique | | | | precautions 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 before | | | | deco engagement ring should each be individually |
| the modern day variations of diamond cut | | | | considered when cleaning. |
| engagement rings. Those that like to be different will | | | | Due to the fragility of the art deco engagement ring |
| love the vintage engagement ring as an accessory to | | | | it should not be kept with the rest of your jewelry. |
| their wardrobe. The variety alone makes them a | | | | You 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 where | | | | by other jewelry. When you engage in a great deal |
| used in making art deco rings. The key to the this | | | | of activity it is best to take your vintage |
| type of ring was the assortment of stones and | | | | engagement rings off as they could get damaged. |
| colors, lending contrast to the design. Rarely are | | | | An art deco engagement ring is more than a fashion |
| these rings just one stone. A gem is set in the middle | | | | statement, 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 | | | | |