{"product_id":"szt14-art-deco-aranygyuru-gyemantokkal","title":"SZT14. Art Deco gold ring with diamonds.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eArt Deco, 14 -carat white gold ring featuring one larger and 10 smaller old-mine cut diamond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\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\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fbskMG_root LR5Y_W_content markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eJEWELS OF ART DECO\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eapprox. 1920–1939\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eArt Deco is one of the defining fine and applied arts movements of the 20. th century, which became particularly popular in the 1920 s and 1930 s. It derives its name from the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes 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. They were replaced by geometric forms, symmetry, clean lines, and powerful contrasts. Squares, rectangles, triangles, circles, and stepped forms became characteristic stylistic elements of the jewelry.\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 attitude toward life following the First World War. Enthusiasm for modernity, speed, and technological progress strongly manifested in art. The design vocabulary of ocean liners, airplanes, automobiles, and skyscrapers all exerted an influence on the visual culture of Art Deco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn jewelry, this modern approach appeared in elegant, resolute, and striking forms. Alongside geometric structures, motifs drawn from exotic and historical cultures also became popular. For instance, the 1922 excavation of Tutankhamun's tomb further reinforced the fashion for 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, and its light color harmonized exceptionally well with diamonds. White gold, as well as yellow gold which increasingly came into use again in the 1930 s, also assumed an important role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe favored gemstones of the era included diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, and rubies, alongside 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 distinctive traits of Art Deco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn diamonds, cuts adapted to geometric shapes also emerged, such as baguette, emerald, triangular, and shield cuts, which fit well with the symmetrical design language of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCharacteristic Motifs and Forms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eArt Deco jewelry is frequently characterized by symmetry, repeating geometry, and contrast. Stepped forms, sunburst patterns, sun motifs, and fans were popular, along with decorative elements inspired by Egyptian and Asian cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTechnical progress also expanded the possibilities of jewelry making. More precise stone cutting and more 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 is easily recognizable today by its characteristically geometric forms, elegant symmetry, and bold palette. The uniqueness of the era lies in its blending of enthusiasm for modernity with motifs drawn from the great civilizations of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe resolute lines, timeless elegance, and exceptional gemstone combinations of Art Deco jewelry continue to impart a unique character and sophisticated appearance to the wearer today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Opera Antikvitás","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59451684520261,"sku":null,"price":986.41,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1080\/5087\/4693\/files\/IMG_9110.jpg?v=1790080737","url":"https:\/\/opera-antique.com\/en-eu\/products\/szt14-art-deco-aranygyuru-gyemantokkal","provider":"Opera Antikvitás","version":"1.0","type":"link"}