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