Art Deco, the art design movement which began in the 1920s, had an influence on numerous fields including interior design, architecture and industrial design. It also had a major influence on art and fashion, being seen as modern and stylish. Art deco also became a big influence on jewellery design.
Engagement rings from the Art Deco period frequently used rubies (synthetic and natural), emeralds and sapphires. Rubies from Burma, sapphires from Kashmir and emeralds from Colombia were popular.
There is some confusion as to what exactly makes Art Deco Jewellery because of the many different influences that together make up the Art Deco style. The style was a combination of a large number of different styles and movements including Neoclassical, Cubism, Modernism, Constructivism, Futurism and Art Nouveau. Art Deco engagement Rings can be difficult to find, and are in demand and very collectable.
Engagement rings of the Art Deco era normally consist of a flat ring band and normally a big stone or groups of them. The style the stones are cut in were usually emerald cut, trapezoid, pentagon, pear cut, triangle trillion cut, or marquise cut. Metals popular at the time for rings were palladium, platinum and rhodium. Common designs were a large single stone with a surround of small triangular or square stones, and colour contrasts were the norm.
When it comes to their style, these rings were never meant to be simple like diamond solitaires. Due to the large number of stones used in the rings of this period, the bands are usually not as thin as band from other periods. The band needs to be thicker to hold the larger number of stones in addition to keeping the band in position on the wearer's finger to show the ring at its best.
Art Deco engagement rings would frequently have a 'stepped' design leading upward to a stone in the centre. This design was influenced by the Chrysler Building in New York.
Due to their bold designs using colour contrasts and angular design, these engagement rings are very popular with couples who have a taste for vintage jewellery. Apart from their historical value, they have plenty of sophistication and style.
At the moment, these rings are highly sought after and can be considered not just jewellery but also art.
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