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About Art Deco Rings

The early 1900’s all the way up into the 1930’s were exciting days for the civilized world. In a short period of time, so many important changes took place which would help to shape the future like never before.. First was the invention of the automobile, followed by riches gained and lost in the stock market crash and of course the Great Depression. Although times where quickly changing, one thing remained the same; People had a sense of dignity and pride in the way that they dressed and carried themselves in public.

Styles during this time changed dramatically and this era can be referred to as the “Art Deco” era. Art Deco styling can be seen in a variety of items from architecture and cars to home furnishings, fashion and jewelry. As a whole, the art deco movement had its roots after the World Exhibition in France in 1900. Famous for its use of geometric shapes along with materials and color schemes not previously used, the Art Deco movement brought a new sense of style and sophistication that the United States had never experienced. Art deco jewelry is also sometimes referred interchangeably with “costume jewelry” since this type of styling was first used in costumes for plays during the early 1900’s. Designers outside of theater started to borrow these elements and created dramatic pieces full of color and style.

Art Deco jewelry as a whole is beautifully designed and sophisticated and is seeing a remarkable resurgence in it’s popularity in recent times. Some of the earmarks of art deco jewelry are the use of pearls, diamonds, colored stones, platinum and white gold. Unlike todays common gold rings, most rings from the art deco time period where either white gold or platinum with colored stones or diamonds. After WWI, the availability of these precious stones increased and were common in the designs of art deco rings. Of the stones that became readily available were ruby, diamond, emerald and sapphire.

With this newfound sense of style, art deco rings became more and more impressive. It is not uncommon to see a ring from this period with a number of different colored stones together in one piece to form a dramatic, yet elegant ring. The contrast of the colors together and placed on a white metal ring make this truly unique items. During this time period, even diamond cutting was updated and reflected new cuts of diamond including baguettes, triangle and calibre cut diamonds which were previously not used. At this time it also became possible to work with plastic, which had never before been invented and which brought a whole new element design not previously possible with materials available at that time. Because plastic could essentially be molded into any shape, more and more designs featured shapes that were previously impossible to make.

Also unique to this time period is the fascination with Egyptian and Eastern influenced designs as well as airplanes and automobiles. In 1923 King Tut’s tomb was discovered and this fueled an intense interest in rings that featured Egyptian themes including the use of stones which were found in King Tut’s tomb. The eastern influence paved the way for the use of carved gemstones, ivory and jade to be used frequently in the design of art deco rings. With growing popularity of automobiles and also air travel it was also common during this time to see jewelry and rings that included automobile and airplane themes.

As with the previous fine jewelry which was only part of the upper ranks of society, art deco jewelry brought jewelry to the masses. No longer was jewelry only associated with economic status, but it was also now viewed for its aesthetic value and what it added to a wardrobe rather than just being associated with the upper echelons of society. It was fashionable at this time to wear jewelry that was colorful and added to the wardrobe but at the same time was quite inexpensive and affordable for many.

Today we can thank the time period between the 1900’s and the 1930’s for bringing the idea of jewelry as an accessory to the masses. Whether you are a collector of Art Deco rings and jewelry or looking to add a new element to your wardrobe, art deco rings offer a glimpse into our past; A past that shows a level of grace and sophistication somehow lost today.

fine-vintage-estate-mens-diamond-onyx-ring-gold-jewelry Fine Vintage Estate Mens Diamond Onyx Ring Gold Jewelry
US $249.00
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tahitian-black-pearl-ring-size-6-rg108 TAHITIAN BLACK PEARL RING Size 6 -- RG108
US $5.50 (0 Bid)
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deco-3ct-emerald-diamond-18ct-solitaire-gold-earrings DECO 3ct EMERALD DIAMOND 18CT SOLITAIRE GOLD EARRINGS
US $458.46 (36 Bids)
End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 13:20:00 PST
art-deco-22ct-gold-full-size-wedding-ring-charm-scrap ART DECO 22ct GOLD FULL SIZE WEDDING RING CHARM SCRAP
US $55.87 (7 Bids)
End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 13:25:06 PST
antique-deco-gold-enamel-amethyst-ring-vintage-estate Antique Deco Gold Enamel Amethyst Ring Vintage Estate
US $985.00
End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 13:27:07 PST
art-deco-rings-3 68ct-ceylon-sapphire-diamonds-ring-plt Art Deco Rings 3.68ct Ceylon Sapphire Diamonds Ring Plt
US $26,950.00
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1920s-diamond-pendant-platinum-chopard-gold-necklace 1920S DIAMOND PENDANT PLATINUM CHOPARD GOLD NECKLACE
US $1,656.37 (27 Bids)
End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 13:30:00 PST
art-deco-stly-colombian-emerald-diamond-engagement-ring Art Deco Stly Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
US $23,650.00
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art-deco-stly-colombian-emerald-diamond-engagement-ring Art Deco Stly Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
US $26,950.00
End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 13:32:10 PST
rings-art-deco-289-diamond-238-ceylon-sapphire-plt-ring Rings Art Deco 289 Diamond 238 Ceylon Sapphire PLT Ring
US $17,100.00
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retro-star-sapphire-gem-ring-deco-filigee-antique-ring Retro Star Sapphire Gem RING Deco Filigee Antique Ring
US $280.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 13:33:36 PST
vintage-estate-mine-cut-deco-diamond-ring-gold-jewelry Vintage Estate Mine Cut Deco Diamond Ring Gold Jewelry
US $595.00
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vintage-estate-diamond-solitary-engagement-ring-gold-nr Vintage Estate Diamond Solitary Engagement Ring Gold NR
US $295.00
End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 13:36:57 PST
asscher-&-round-diamond-engagement-ring-split-band-2 05 ASSCHER & ROUND DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING SPLIT BAND 2.05
US $7,950.00
End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 13:39:53 PST
round-diamond-engagement-ring-2 20ctw-deco-antique-18k ROUND DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING 2.20CTW DECO ANTIQUE 18K
US $7,900.00
End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 13:39:59 PST
round-brilliant-cut-diamond-engagement-ring-14k-gold ROUND BRILLIANT CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING 14K GOLD
US $1,245.00
End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 13:40:00 PST
round-diamond-bezel-engagement-ring-18k-gold-2 31ctw ROUND DIAMOND BEZEL ENGAGEMENT RING 18K GOLD 2.31CTW
US $7,855.00
End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 13:40:04 PST
cushion-&-round-diamond-engagement-ring-&-band-2 45ct CUSHION & ROUND DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING & BAND 2.45CT
US $7,694.00
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princess-&-round-diamond-engagement-ring-2 21ctw-18k PRINCESS & ROUND DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING 2.21CTW 18K
US $7,576.00
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round-cut-diamond-engagement-ring-deco-2 55ct-18k-white ROUND CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING DECO 2.55CT 18K WHITE
US $6,075.00
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round-diamond-engagement-ring-three-bezel-2 35ctw-18k ROUND DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING THREE BEZEL 2.35CTW 18K
US $5,300.00 (0 Bid)
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round-bezel-set-diamond-engagement-ring-deco-2 25ct-18k ROUND BEZEL SET DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING DECO 2.25CT 18K
US $5,389.00
End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 13:40:30 PST
round-diamond-engagement-ring-micro-pave-18k-1 50ctw ROUND DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING MICRO PAVE 18K 1.50CTW
US $4,900.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 13:40:35 PST
round-&-baguettes-diamond-engagement-ring-18k-1 95ctw ROUND & BAGUETTES DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING 18K 1.95CTW
US $5,000.00
End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 13:40:40 PST
asscher-&-round-diamond-engagement-ring-2 78ctw-18k-w g ASSCHER & ROUND DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING 2.78CTW 18K W/G
US $4,999.00
End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 13:40:46 PST