Art Deco Engagement Ring / Illusion Set Diamond Ring / Bridal Wreath Trademarked Ring 50s The tradition began with the

The tradition began with the first recorded diamond engagement ring given by Archduke Maximilian of Austria to Mary of Burgundy in 1477

The vibrant color symbolized eternal youth

passed down through generations

it was also one of Cleopatra's favorite gemstones

The "flapper" style of the 1920s

Art Deco Engagement Ring / Illusion Set Diamond Ring / Bridal Wreath Trademarked Ring 50s The tradition began with theThis vintage ring is so pretty and romantic with its heart embellishments. The ring is set with a diamond that is fiery and lively. The ring is in the style of Art Deco. Art Deco was an international decorative style than ran from 1919 to 1939. And I suspect that this ring was made in 1930s 1940s, which would also co inside with the Great Depression. With the advent of new technology in the 1920s an effort began to take shape to create a standardized