Why Choose an Art Deco Engagement Ring?

Let's face it, choosing an engagement ring is no easy task. You want to find a ring that will knock the socks off your future bride and that she'll be proud to show off to her friends and family. At the same time you need to find a ring that is affordable so that you won't be making payments on it for your entire married life.

If huge diamond solitaires are out of your budget, but you still want to find a beautiful, unique ring that packs a whole lot of punch, an antique Art Deco engagement ring may be just the ticket.

The Art Deco design movement, which took place during the 1920's and 1930's, gave us some of the most beautiful art, architecture, furniture and jewelry. The style is sophisticated and elegant and this definitely shows through in Art Deco engagement rings.

Art Deco was all about strong geometric shapes, bold colors, and clean, angular lines. In Art Deco engagement rings, these traits can be found in the contrasting colors of the stones and the metal, the geometric shapes of the stones and settings and the elaborate, elegant designs.

Many Art Deco engagement rings have a stacked design with a series of smaller stones leading up to a larger center stone. The most commonly used metal in these rings was platinum because the bright white of the metal provided great contrast with the colors of the stones.

Along with platinum, you can also find antique Art Deco engagement rings in both white and yellow gold. Another characteristic often found in a Deco ring is elaborate filigree work which is usually so detailed that the rings are miniature pieces of art in their own right.

Art Deco engagement rings are a great choice for a future bride who has a sophisticated style. These rings, which are quite striking while at the same time very feminine, often are larger than today's engagement rings but tend to cost a lot less.

That means that you can get a gorgeous ring that looks like a million bucks without having to spend a million to get it. The best part is that your future bride won't have a "cookie cutter" ring that is just like everyone else's. Instead, she will have a beautiful, unique ring that really makes a statement.

Finally, the idea of antique engagement rings is quite romantic. By choosing an antique ring you are capturing a bit of a wonderful period of history and carrying it forward into your future together.

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