Art Deco Platinum Engagement Rings

Platinum dominated the world of jewelry design during the Art Deco era, and well into the 1930's, being the choice metal for Art Deco Platinum Engagement Rings . Since 1866 when diamonds were discovered in Kimberly , South Africa they flooded the market and the popularity and demand for Platinum rose dramatically. In 1884 Peter Carl Fabergé jeweler to the Russian Tzars, volunteered to create the first jewelry egg for Alexander to give to his wife Marie. Each one was made in secret with a surprise interior and became a legendary masterpiece adorned with Platinum and precious stones.