| Buying an engagement ring is a major purchase, | | | | stones are usually cut in strong geometric shapes |
| and before you buy you should consider all of | | | | and are designed with symmetry in mind. |
| your options and be sure you are getting the | | | | Another characteristic of Art Deco design is a |
| perfect ring. One unique option that you may | | | | strong contrast in colors. While some Art Deco |
| want to consider is an antique Art Deco | | | | engagement rings are make with yellow or white |
| engagement ring. The Art Deco period, between | | | | gold, one of the more popular metals of the day |
| 1925-1939 turned out some of the most beautiful | | | | for rings was platinum. The bright white of the |
| designs in architecture, home decor, furniture, cars | | | | platinum provided sharp contrast with the stones |
| and yes, engagement rings. Let's take a look at | | | | and helped to create the characteristic Art Deco |
| what makes antique Art Deco engagement rings | | | | style. |
| unique and why choosing one for your future wife | | | | Intricate filigree work is another element |
| may be the right option for you. | | | | commonly found in antique Art Deco style |
| The Art Deco movement was characterized by | | | | engagement rings. The intricate patterns of the |
| the use of geometric shapes, symmetry and | | | | filigree work are usually combined with diamonds, |
| strong, contrasting colors. Examples of Art Deco | | | | sapphires, emeralds or rubies to create elegant, |
| in architecture include the Chrysler Building in New | | | | sophisticated designs. Often times the filigree |
| York and Radio City Music Hall. Much like these | | | | work on these rings is so detailed and intricate |
| buildings, Art Deco engagement rings often | | | | that the rings are miniature pieces of art in their |
| feature stacked designs with a series of smaller | | | | own right. |
| stones surrounding a larger, central stone. The | | | | |