The Art Deco jewelry period, which began in 1920 and ended around 1935, produced dazzling jewelry which was in sharp contrast to the jewelry of the previous periods.
About Art Deco Jewelry
With Art Deco jewelry, the emphasis shifted from soft colors and flowing lines to bold, bright colors and straight lines. Pearls and long earrings were popular, along with diamond watches, beads, and cocktail rings. Women cut their long locks and began wearing their hair short and boyish during the Art Deco jewelry period. This was the era of Jazz and flappers and Art Deco jewelry complimented the flamboyant and playful attitude of the day. Egyptian influences were strong and motifs like the falcon, sphinx and falcon were popular. New geometric cuts for gems went hand-in-hand with the symmetry and streamlined look of Art Decorings. Emeralds, sapphires and rubies became the gems of choice in Art Deco rings and other jewelry pieces. Synthetic gemstones were popular and were often used instead of the more expensive natural gems.
Antique rings like this one are made for romantic proposals in faraway places. An antique platinum mounting with an engraved wheat design holds a double-prong-set GIA certified old mine cut diamond. Triangular step cut emeralds add a bit of color and single cut diamonds add glitter to antique Art Deco rings like this one. The low profile design hugs the finger and wraps it in filigreed platinum. This outstanding Art Deco ring is circa 1935. .
Delicate blossoms dance around the bezel of this Art Deco diamond ring. The angular domed top setting is fashioned in the shape of an octagon. Nestled in this geometric mounting is a round brilliant cut diamond that weighs 0.20 carats. In addition to its open-weave flowers, the 14k white gold band of this antique ring is accented with piercing at the shank and carving down the shoulders. Circa 1920.
A pair of marquise rubies floats romantically down the center of this Art Deco filigree bracelet. An old style full cut diamond is square set at the center of the 14k white gold filigree. Flanking this 0.09-carat diamond are two red marquise rubies that total 0.20 carats of gemstone weight. A concealed box clasp and a safety chain secure this Art Deco bracelet. Circa 1930
Intriguing cutwork and a two-tone mounting set this 1920s antique diamond filigree engagement ring apart. The 18k yellow gold band is topped with a hexagonal 18k white gold top. Pierced coronets and scroll work highlight the band. Inside the hexagonal top setting is a round brilliant cut diamond. This diamond centerpiece weighs 0.25 carats and is K in color and SI2 in clarity. Circa 1920.
Art Deco Antique Engagement Ring with Old European Cut Diamond
Thin ribbons of platinum wrap this Art Deco antique engagement ring in an intriguing metallic web. Like delicately spun silk, the ribbons intertwine to cusp an old European cut diamond at their center. Rated K in color and SI2 in clarity, this blissful diamond solitaire weighs 0.54 carats. The band of this antique engagement ring is made of platinum and is etched at the shoulders in an Art Deco chevron design. Circa 1925.
Just as a beautiful butterfly emerges from a delicate cocoon, this post Art Deco antique engagement rings centerpiece diamond bursts forth from a dainty platinum setting. This GIA certified J-colored, SI2-clarity old mine cut diamond weighs 1.39 carats. A collection of ten rose cut diamonds flank the solitaire in an aerial wing arrangement. The combined weight of all the diamonds is 1.50 carats. Circa 1930.
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Engagement Rings
A cushion cut emerald is surrounded by old European cut diamonds in this timeless antique Art Deco brooch. The decorative accents that give this hand-wrought pin its Art Deco charm are set on the diagonal. A 0.07 carat cushion faceted step cut emerald is surrounded by eight European cut diamonds. Bead set in a platinum top, these diamonds total 0.20 carats. This antique brooch secures with an 18k white gold safety pin clasp. Circa 1925
This antique aquamarine cocktail ring captures the bold and daring spirit of the 1920s. The elongated teardrop setting of this Art Deco dinner ring shows off a marquise cut aquamarine. A collection of fourteen round single cut diamonds surround the centerpiece gemstone. They have a combined diamond weight of 0.18 carats. A 14k white gold band provides a tonal backsplash for the dramatic milgrain-trimmed gemstone setting. The shoulders of the band are carved in a feathery design. Circa 1920.
1920's Three Stone Sapphire and Diamond Antique Ring
A bridge of gold holds two sapphires and a diamond for a three stone filigree antique ring from the 1920s. A pair of tapered cushion faceted mixed cut synthetic blue sapphires lends color to this 18k white gold antique ring. Totaling 0.60 carats, the sapphires flank a centerpiece old European cut diamond. This J-colored, SI2-clarity diamond weighs 0.58 carats. Circa 1920.
Antique aquamarine engagement rings like this one are as gorgeous as the waterfalls of Victoria. Made of polished platinum, the band of this antique engagement ring is accentuated at the shoulders with a collection of four old style single cut diamonds, two on each side. The diamonds flank a 1.44 carat round faceted mixed cut aquamarine with a greenish blue hue. Circa 1925.