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Discover Art Deco-Inspired Engagement Rings
Dare to be different with an engagement ring inspired by the Jazz Age.
Emerging in the 1920s, Art Deco jewellery is defined by alternating geometric shapes, striking emerald cut diamonds, vibrant gemstones, and ring settings crafted in platinum, white gold, and rose gold.
Art Deco-inspired rings beautifully capture the excitement and optimism of the Roaring Twenties and remain a popular style for custom engagement rings and bridal jewellery today.
What is an Art Deco Ring?
Art Deco first emerged in 1915, making it the youngest of the antique eras. Moving away from the nature-inspired motifs of Art Neauvou and the Victorian era, Art Deco took its cues from zigzags, lightening bolts, geometric curves, Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Aztec, and Mayan culture, technology and Modern art.
Reference points included The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Empire State Building, Portrait de Romana de la Salle by Tamara de Lempicka, and advances in machinery, all of which influenced fine jewellery design.
An Art Deco ring is immediately recognisable: strong geometric shapes echo the era's obsessions: cars, technology, and progress. Pavé settings were popular, along with gemstones cut with pristine lines, such as emerald, Asscher, marquise, and baguette cuts.
Custom Rings in Art Deco Styles
If you’re enraptured with the glitz and glamour of the Jazz Age, why not incorporate Art Deco design elements into a custom engagement ring?
Antique Art Deco rings can be hard to find and, due to their age, brittle and difficult to maintain or resize. A custom-made engagement ring enables you to craft a brand new ring with your favourite antique design elements.
At Cullen Jewellery, it’s even possible to produce an exact replica of an antique Art Deco style!
Diamond Cuts to Suit Art Deco-Inspired Rings
The Art Deco era was a celebration of innovation, with jewellers embracing new gem-cutting techniques to create impeccable designs and elegant shapes. Some of the most popular cuts and shapes of the period include
Emerald Cut
The emerald cut is synonymous with the 1920s. Its long, step-cut facets highlight the centre of the stone, creating a captivating depth and sparkle that’s unmistakably Art Deco. Pair an emerald cut diamond solitaire with a pavé band for the ultimate Art Deco look.
Asscher Cut
Similar to the emerald cut but square in shape, the Asscher cut features 50 or 58 facets and a high crown, adding remarkable depth.
Marquise Cut
With its graceful curves and pointed ends, the marquise is said to have been inspired by the lips of the Marquise de Pompadour. Marquise cut gemstones can be used for side stones and accents, or set into a dramatic solitaire.
Baguette Cut: Often used as side stones, baguette diamonds are small and rectangular with step-cut facets. These striking stones are used to add sharp, geometric accents.
Cullen Jewellery: Where Love and Craftsmanship Come Together
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