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Do You Take This Ring? I Deco! |
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 Two-tone art deco diamond engagement ring from szul.com |
Art deco is at once classic and contemporary. Playing on clean lines, modernism, repeated forms, high contrast, and geometric shapes (don't worry, you won't have to calculate anything but the carat and the cost), the designs from this era are complex and sophisticated. |
With the heavy influence on design, the setting becomes as much of a statement as the diamond. And with the introduction of color in the form of rubies, emeralds, and sapphires (oh, my!), the possibilities are endless ... and so are the options.
You can choose an antique ring, an imitation ring, or an art deco style from a contemporary jeweler. Traditionally, art deco rings were set in white gold or platinum (a hard metal requiring careful craftsmanship), and sported a three-tiered pattern. Fast forward from the twenties and thirties to the 21st century, and you have an enormous selection to choose from, all inspired by this wonderful period of optimism and hope for the future, as the culture shifted out of the Industrial Revolution and into the modern technology era.
So grab your laptops, ladies and gentlemen, and prepare to browse through the wonderful world of art deco engagement rings! Conducting a quick search on "art deco engagement ring" will provide you with a multitude of stores and styles to choose your steppin' up style.
| The stunning example on the right is made with cubic zirconias, but who would ever know, except you, and we promise not to tell! It's available at Emitations.com.
It may help to get a feel for your overall direction - do you like round or rectangle? Simply choosing between these two will narrow the field considerably. Then decide if you're going for "all white" or if you want to throw in a bit of contrasting color. The effects of color in the art deco ring can be quite charming, and lets you toss in a bit of added personality. |
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Once you have an idea where you're headed, head to a local jeweler to see some in person. The Internet is great, but it can be a bit limiting when it comes to 3D - and the step-up style is one of the great selling points of the art deco ring!
Whether you'll be shopping for an existing ring or having one specially created, consider taking a picture or two with you, as there are so many art deco styles to choose from. Seem strange? You take pictures to your hair appointments, right? Why not use the same philosophy for your engagement ring? After all, you'll be wearing your ring much longer than your current 'do.
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