{"product_id":"5201-art-deco-kigyoformaju-aranygyuru-gyemanttal-es-edesvizi-gyonggyel","title":"5201. Art Deco snake-form gold ring with diamond and freshwater pearl.","description":"\u003cp\u003eArt Deco 9 carat gold snake-shaped ring with rose-cut diamond and pearl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LR5Y_W_content markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eART DECO JEWELRY\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e(approx. 1920–1939)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eArt Deco is one of the defining art and applied arts movements of the 20. century, which became especially prominent in the 1920s and 1930s ( 1920 1930). It derived its name from the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes exhibition held in Paris in 1925. The new style reflected the dynamism of the modern age, technical progress, and urban life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eArt Deco jewelry broke away from the soft, natural lines of the preceding Art Nouveau style. They were replaced by geometric shapes, symmetry, clean lines, and strong contrasts. Squares, rectangles, triangles, circles, and stepped forms became one of the most characteristic stylistic features of these jewels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe elegance of the modern age\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eArt Deco was closely intertwined with the new outlook on life following the First World War. During this era, enthusiasm for modernity, speed, and technological progress strongly appeared in art. The forms of ocean liners, airplanes, cars, and skyscrapers all influenced Art Deco visual culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn jewelry, this modern approach manifested in elegant, resolute, and often spectacular forms. Alongside geometric structures, motifs drawn from exotic and historical cultures were also popular. For instance, the excavation of the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922 strengthened the popularity of Egyptian motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eMaterials and gemstones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOne of the most characteristic precious metals of Art Deco jewelry was platinum. Its strength and malleability allowed for the creation of delicate, precise geometric shapes, while its bright color harmonized particularly beautifully with diamonds. White gold and—especially in the 1930s 1930—yellow gold also played an important role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe favored gemstones of the era included diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, and rubies, as well as onyx, turquoise, coral, and rock crystal. Powerful color contrasts—such as the pairing of black onyx and white diamond, or emerald and diamond—provided one of the most recognizable characteristics of Art Deco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCuts adapted to geometric shapes also appeared in diamonds, such as baguette, emerald, triangular, and shield-shaped cuts, which precisely matched the symmetrical design vocabulary of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCharacteristic motifs and shapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eArt Deco jewelry is frequently characterized by symmetry, repeating geometry, and contrast. Stepped forms, radiating patterns, sunburst motifs, fans, as well as decorative elements inspired by Egyptian, Asian, and other exotic cultures were popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe snake also appeared in jewelry art as an ancient and multifaceted symbol. Because of shedding its skin, it became a symbol of renewal and transformation, and its circular shape a symbol of eternity and the cycle of life. On jewelry, it could also appear as a symbol of eternal love and togetherness. The stylized form of the snake suited the geometric approach of Art Deco particularly well: its curved body and emphasized silhouette could easily be combined with the resolute, decorative lines of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDuring this era, technical progress also expanded the possibilities of jewelry making. More precise stone cutting and advanced crafting techniques enabled the creation of complex, precise, and spectacular jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe significance of Art Deco jewelry today\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eArt Deco jewelry remains easily recognizable today by its characteristically geometric shapes, elegant symmetry, and bold color palette. The special nature of the era lies in the fact that it simultaneously represented modernity and drew inspiration from the great civilizations of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTherefore, an Art Deco jewel is not merely a memory of a bygone era: due to its resolute lines, timeless elegance, and exceptional gemstone combinations, it still feels modern and sophisticated today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-none -mb-px h-px w-full opacity-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Opera Antikvitás","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59451346649413,"sku":null,"price":753.79,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1080\/5087\/4693\/files\/IMG_9087.jpg?v=1790076504","url":"https:\/\/opera-antique.com\/en-eu\/products\/5201-art-deco-kigyoformaju-aranygyuru-gyemanttal-es-edesvizi-gyonggyel","provider":"Opera Antikvitás","version":"1.0","type":"link"}