Edwardian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Approximately 10 15 years ago we saw a real boom in women looking at edwardian and art deco engagement rings.
Edwardian art deco engagement rings. Understanding the differences between rings of these two distinct periods can help you better appreciate their beauty and choose the ring that best symbolizes both your personal flair and the timeless love of your relationship. Art deco styles are reminiscent of their precursors the edwardians in that diamonds and platinum continued to be popular. A stunning art deco platinum mill grain engagement ring that features 1 old european cut diamond est. Our range of vintage jewelry includes delicate edwardian engagement rings as well as the fashion forward art deco engagement rings.
The frivolity that was once associated with being feminine went out of style. But it wasn t until 1477 when archduke maximilian of austria gave one to his bride mary of burgundy that diamond rings became a thing. The ancients wore rings as signifiers of marriage. Both edwardian engagement rings and art deco engagement rings are stunning pieces rich with detail character and history.
In the art deco era a love of geometric shapes influenced fashion and jewellery styles. We also collect rare victorian era georgian era and retro engagement rings. Estate diamond jewelry art deco engagement ring circa 1920. Khordipour and estate diamond jewelry which sells period and vintage engagement rings explains.
This selection of antique engagement rings spans from the 1880s until the 1970s. Details about art deco engagement ring edwardian 2 3 ct round diamond ring 14k white gold over. However the edwardian ultra intricate style went out of favor. First let s take a quick look at the history of diamond engagement rings.
In engagement rings platinum was still the metal of choice as its hardness and malleability was just as excellent for the delicate beauty of the edwardian era as it was for the boldness of art deco. Michael khordipour expert in antique jewelry and owner of m. Art deco 3 03 carat diamond engagement ring early 20th century. Art deco engagement rings reflect this with more simple and defined forms.
1 42ct si2 clarity g h colour and 34 single 26 700 00 ca add to basket art deco emerald and diamond ring. The art deco and edwardian design rings can also be purchased as platinum diamond rings or gold engagement ring settings with diamond accent shoulders. Art deco engagement ring edwardian 2 3 ct round diamond ring 14k white gold over.