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