As a reaction to Art Nouveau, the movement of the Art Deco moved toward a more decorative era by the 1930s. Using a more simple design, but at the same time- a lot more bolder, high profiles designs became prevalent. Art Deco jewelry especially the diamond rings flourished during the 1920's up to the Second World War. The peak of this golden age was very visible during the jazz age and most of the roaring parts of the twenties.
The new design of jewelry with smooth yet still sleek,more balanced, and severe appeared. Art Deco jewelry designers from the great houses of Van Cleef ... Arpels, Cartier, Boucheron, Mauboussin, and Tiffany led the pack in creating high profile Art Deco diamond rings.
Art Deco jewelry designers from the great houses of Van Cleef ... Arpels, Cartier, Boucheron, Mauboussin, and Tiffany led the pack in creating high profile Art Deco diamond rings. For the very first time, the ring designers were a able to use bright colors with confidence. Diamonds were placed against black onyx and rock crystals were added.
Because of these latest geometric designs, recent cuts of diamonds such as Asscher cuts and emerald cuts emerged and were refined. Moreover, the use of baguette cut diamond to highlight main diamonds also began in this period. Sapphires, rubies, and emeralds were designed in conventional manners before but with these Art Deco designs, these gems were carved into flowers and leaves. In fact, the terms tutti Fruitti and fruit salad were derived from the unconventional technique of using these carved colored gems in jewelry pieces.
Because of economic reasons, the Art Deco society faded out during the beginning of the Second World War. Nevertheless, the grace of Art Deco diamond rings remained well-liked over the years. The most in style Art Deco diamond ring design is the stepped composition of stones cascading from the center stone.
Old mine-cut diamonds and European-cut diamonds remained prominent. These diamonds were mounted in platinum engagement rings along with turquoise, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires in stunningly distinct colors. Sometimes, coral, black onyx, and other rock crystals are also used with diamonds. With the modern times, however, the use of divergent colors was eliminated and more thought was given to the platinum and diamonds for further sophisticated appeal. Of course, the Art Deco character of strong use of symmetry and the bold stylized geometric shapes is still there.
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PJ Easton is part of the online marketing team - Polished Diamonds.co.nz For High Quality Diamond Rings at 1/2 retail shop available at: - The Diamond Ring Specialist in New Zealand and recently opened - Polished Diamond Rings Australia
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