Moving away from the floral feminine of Edwardian and Art Nouveau style, Art Deco rings and their sharp presence mark the epitome of opulence and sophistication. Whether you're seeking a statement ring to dazzle onlookers, a cocktail ring to elevate your ensemble, or an Art Deco wedding rings to symbolize eternal love, our collection embodies the essence of this iconic era.
Immerse yourself in the forward, flamboyant, and extravagant world of the Great Gatsby. Characterized by contrasting colours, geometric shapes, and fancy cuts, Art Deco style rings are a celebration of daring design. Picture triangles, squares, and circles intricately crafted into bolder-than-life pieces that demand attention.
Colour plays a pivotal role in antique Art Deco rings, with a juxtaposition of monochrome elegance and vibrant palettes of hues. Alongside traditional precious gemstones, our selection showcases the allure of onyx, coral, jade, and lapis, adding depth and contrast to Art Deco statement or cocktail rings.
The cuts of gemstones favoured in crafting Art Deco diamond rings during this era are equally striking. Crispier silhouettes reign supreme, with emerald-cuts, baguette cuts, and asscher cuts adorning our pieces. Fancy shapes of gemstones such as rectangle, oval, and marquise further elevate the allure of these artworks.
Embark on a journey through time with our offering from master designers and esteemed jewelry houses including Bulgari, Tiffany & Co., Cartier, Boucheron, and Van Cleef & Arpels. Indulge in the classic elegance of Art Deco style wedding rings with quintessential channel setting adorned with linear step-cut gemstones or explore flamboyant bombé rings embellished with pavé settings and magnificent clusters flanked with trumpeting openwork shoulders.
Join the ranks of modern flappers and suffragettes by adding a personal touch to any attire with our vintage Art Deco rings. Whether you're making a bold statement or delivering an outspoken manifesto, glide into Berganza’s Hatten Garden showroom while the timeless treasures on display will transform their next keepers into contemporary stunners.
Art deco jewellery was first seen in the 1920s, and was a style not just seen in jewellery, but also furniture, architecture, and clothes. Art deco design defined the 1920s and 1930s, and Art Deco rings challenged traditional styles such as Edwardian rings. Many people bought art deco rings to represent their desire for modernity and change, and Art deco rings were emblematic of an era which considered itself to be global, luxurious, and contemporary.
To identify art deco rings, you need to understand the key design elements that defined the art deco period. Art Deco’s emphasis on dynamic colour, geometric shapes, and an angular design make it reasonably easy to spot art deco rings.
There are several key features that can be seen in art deco jewellery design: Colour - the colour of the jewellery is important- art deco design utilised a lot of differing tones. Diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds were extremely popular, as were different coloured gemstones, which were often placed next to each other on art deco rings to create a striking, contrasting look. Geometric Design - The design of art deco jewellery favours a lot of strong, bold shapes such as triangles, rectangles and squares. Rings often featured several shapes in one piece to create contrast, and interest for the eye. Jewel Cuts - The cuts of stones used in the jewellery is also an important indicator of art deco design- art deco rings, particularly favour linear cuts, such as emerald-cuts, baguette cuts, and asscher cuts.
The stones used in art deco reflect the luxurious and dynamic feeling of the time period. Rubies, diamonds, sapphires and emeralds are some of the most popular stones in art deco rings. Designers also used other gems, such as onyx, turquoise and coral in order to create evocative colour schemes. These stones were popular in art deco rings because they were eye-catching, bold, and interesting.
One of the biggest questions we get here at Berganza is whether something is vintage or antique. Our collection of art deco rings are an interesting mix of both antique and vintage- and here’s why. Antique jewellery is defined as 100 years or older, while vintage jewellery is younger than 100 years, but over 50 years. As we are in the 2020s, some pieces from our collection of art deco rings may have become antique, although most will still be considered vintage.
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