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Engagement ring
Engagement Ring Trends from the 1930s
The 1930s is when jewelry pieces, including engagement rings, made the big shift from being simple to extravagant. The 1930s is when the stock market crashed, and thus, prices of everything majorly dropped.
Despite the stock market crashing, jewelry designers found a way to make extravagant pieces more cheaply. Many faux materials were being used. Even plastic was used instead of gemstones for some jewelry pieces. Even though everyone was poor, they still wanted to look rich, and extravagant jewelry using faux materials was how this was done.
The jewelry trends of the 1930s were inspired by the Art Deco movement. Jewelry from the decade before this was simple, delicate, and thin. In the 1930s, jewelry was bold, with more unique and geometric shapes, and different settings such as silver and black. The 1930s also saw a rise in colored gemstones. These included red ruby, green emerald, purple amethyst, blue aquamarine and more.
Jewelry from the 1930s also had more opulent-looking pieces than ever before, along with floral patterns and filigree. The halo setting was especially popular during this period.
Since the 1930s was a decade long, some trends shifted throughout the 10 years. For example, the darker settings shifted to white, ivory, and even gold settings.
If you’re inspired by engagement rings from the 1930s and looking for something similar but with a bit more of a modern touch, we’ve put together a list of some incredible options. The five rings below are all wonderful engagement rings inspired by the jewelry trends from the 1930s.
Vintage Milgrain Oval Halo Diamond Ring
This Vintage Milgrain Oval Halo Diamond Ring resembles an engagement ring that you would see in the 1930s. It features two gorgeous rows of leaf-inspired metal accents, full of detail. They are studded with accent diamonds that build towards an oval halo. This ornate style ring has milgrain accents and is set with 0.60 carats of accent diamonds.
Rings from the 1930s era had floral patterns, and while this ring doesn’t necessarily have floral patterns, it does have leaf patterns which are in the same category. It also features a halo style which was very popular in the 1930s.
Triangular Three Stone Sapphire Ring
If you’re looking for an engagement ring with a gemstone as the center stone rather than a diamond, consider this Triangular Three Stone Sapphire Ring. It’s very unique and elegant. 0.27 carats of triangular brilliants and pave set diamonds stylishly accentuate the blue sapphire center stone. On each side of the blue sapphire, there is one triangle-shaped diamond, pointing outwards toward the band.
This is a bold engagement ring that gives off major 1930s vibes, with the unique triangular shapes and the popping color of the dark blue sapphire.
Floral Halo Cathedral Engagement Ring
This Floral Halo Cathedral Engagement Ring is absolutely stunning. It features a solitaire design with a dainty and modest profile. Its center diamond is surrounded by a sparkling halo of diamonds placed in a floral motif. Complimenting the feminine flair of this ring are milgrain details on the band’s shoulders, along with a graceful “twist” surprise underneath the centerpiece.
It resembles a ring from the 1930s era due to a few things including the halo setting, the floral patterning around the center diamond, and the milgrain details on the band.
Heirloom Milgrain Ruby Ring
This Heirloom Milgrain Ruby Ring would be a wonderful option if you’re looking for an engagement ring that features a gemstone rather than a diamond. The ruby in this ring is a deep, bright, beautiful red. The ring combines both sparkle and intricate metalwork. It has two larger accent diamonds on each side of the ruby, totalling 0.1 carats.
The metalwork goes outwards from the center diamond and down the band, ending in a triangular shape. It adds both character and detail. We know engagement rings from the 1930s were big on colored gemstones, so this Heirloom Milgrain Ruby Ring had to make the list.
Crowning Glory Four Prong Solitaire Engagement Ring
This Crowning Glory Four Prong Solitaire Engagement Ring is very unique and romantic. It’s the perfect way to mark the beginning of your happily ever after. The ring features a gorgeous center diamond set in four prongs and crowned in place by a diamond embellished crown-like circle. It has milgrain details throughout. A row of diamonds adorns the band’s shoulders for a sparkle that is sure to capture your partner’s heart.
It is elegant, detailed, sparkly, and has everything you could possibly want for an engagement ring inspired by the 1930s.
FAQs
What were the engagement rings of 1930s era like?
Engagement rings from the 1930s era were bold. They were inspired by the Art Deco movement so they featured unique geometric shapes and patterns, lots of detail, and were overall more opulent looking. They came in different settings including silver and black, rather than just platinum which had been more popular in the past. The rings also had more gemstones instead of diamonds as the center stone.
What kind of jewelry designs were popular during the 1930s?
Jewelry designs with shapes such as squares, rectangles and ovals were popular during the 1930s. Anything with a bold look and also with colored gemstones were the most popular jewelry designs during this era.
Was the 1930s a part of the Art Deco era and how did that show in the engagement rings?
Yes, the 1930s were a part of the Art Deco era. It showed in the engagement rings during this time in their bold designs, often with geometric designs and unique shapes.