Metal Bands
Jewelry designers commonly used
platinum in both Edwardian and Art Deco
rings, but if it features
white gold, it is likely to be from the late 1920s and the early 1930s.
Repetition and Symmetry
While Edwardian
styles are not very likely to be symmetrical, Art Deco
rings have calculated and extremely noticeable symmetry. This symmetry in repeating
patterns carries through Art Deco
diamond rings, comprising
accent gemstones and into the
metal band.
Popular Center Stones
Centerpiece
diamonds are a go-to choice in both periods, but in a 1920s
diamond ring, you are more likely to see colored
gemstones that highlight a particular
pattern. In contrast, an Edwardian
ring is more likely to be
paved with several small
diamonds.
Angles or Curves
If the
rings have flowing and graceful curves and lines, which resemble bows or ribbons, they are likely to be one from the Edwardian period. On the contrary, an Art Deco
ring will have straight lines and sharper angles, displaying
modern architecture in particular.