Signs of the Times – Vintage Rings Art and Fashion

The 1920s-1930s was a faced paced decade. Everything was constantly changing, and this included jewelry clothes and art. Looking back today it is easy to identify the connections between the items we refer to today as vintage rings art and fashion.

The fashions of the day were very bold and boyish. Hair was bobbed short, dresses were sac like and colors were bold and flamboyant. Jewelry was designed to soften these fashion trends. Long dangly earrings added some femininity to the boyish haircuts. Wrists were often adorned with many bangles and bracelets and ropes of beaded necklaces were worn to add even more razzle dazzle to the outfits.

The Art world was also evolving with changes of its own. The designs in rings, art and fashion took their cues from the artistic movements of Cubism,Favasium,and Futurism. Shapes were large and geometric, colors bold and bright. The Russian Ballet also influenced the bright colors and designs of the day.

Perhaps because of their colors, birthstone rings were quite popular. They were often set in fancy, lacy settings. White gold was used primarily for settings as it resembled platinum which was a little too pricey for the average woman.

Synthetic stones became very popular too, during this decade. While many women owned pieces of genuine value, most also owned, and wore, numerous pieces of synthetic jewelry. The main reason for this was that a piece made from synthetic stones could be made much larger and bolder than a budget for a similar genuine piece would ever allow. An emerald ring for example with a stone much larger than any emerald could really ever be, was worn with pride. This is one of the main reasons why it is always necessary to have any vintage ring or other piece of jewelry authenticated before purchasing it.

The items we find today in vintage rings art and fashion are evidence of what a very intriguing and interesting decade in history this truly was.