Ring story · Art Deco
A ring for a woman who
notices the details.
The 1.5ct Oval Art Deco Diamond Ring by Marilyn Brogan is a love letter to 1920s glamour — a lab-grown oval diamond held in an angular openwork basket, with milgrain that runs from the setting all the way down the band. A favourite in Marilyn’s own showroom, and easy to see why.
Who she is
A ring for a woman
drawn to craft and history.
This is a ring for someone who appreciates things made by hand. It suits the architect, the artist, the designer, the curator — anyone whose taste leans vintage but who wants a stone that’s modern and ethically made.
Art Deco borrows the design language of the 1920s — and this ring earns the name rather than just borrowing the look.
If she’s always been drawn to vintage-style rings, this one speaks her language — the sort of ring that rewards a second look.
What sets it apart
Three details that make it
genuinely Art Deco.
The oval diamond sits in a four-prong basket with angular windows cut into the sides — measuring 8mm by 10mm across. Those windows are a hallmark of period design, letting light pass through the setting and giving the ring its genuine Art Deco character rather than a vaguely vintage look.
A quietly clever detail
The setting rests on top of the band — so a wedding band stacks flush beside it, with no gap and no custom shaping needed later.
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Milgrain from setting to band
The fine beaded milgrain doesn’t stop at the setting — it runs the whole way down the 2mm comfort-fit band. It’s hand-detailing that catches light softly, carries the antique feeling right around the finger, and hides the small scuffs of daily wear better than a high-polish band would.
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Vintage on top, modern underneath
The styling is 1920s, but the stone is a lab-grown G VS1 diamond — bright, eye-clean, traceable, and conflict-free. Marilyn also offers it with a reclaimed natural or Canadian diamond, and in yellow, white or rose gold, or platinum, so it can be built to match exactly how she’d wear it.
The maker
About Marilyn Brogan.
Marilyn Brogan is an independent designer working out of a showroom in Apalachicola, Florida, known for vintage-inspired engagement rings that pair antique detailing with contemporary, ethically-sourced stones. Every piece is handmade to order in your size — which means this ring is made specifically for her, and takes around 5–6 weeks to arrive.
In real life
Built for a hand that
actually lives.
The oval basket sits fairly low and the band is slim, so there’s nothing tall to snag on clothing, bags, or gloves. Because the setting sits on top of the band, it’s also easy to pair with a wedding band down the line. It’s an easy ring for everyday wear — antique in feeling, but built for a real, active life.
Common questions
FAQ — what people
actually ask.
Can I add a wedding band to this ring?
Yes, easily. The setting rests on top of the band, which leaves room for a wedding band to sit flush beside it without any custom shaping. That’s one of the reasons this design is so practical for an engagement ring — it’s built with the wedding band already in mind.
Is a lab-grown diamond a good choice here?
It’s an excellent choice. A G VS1 lab-grown diamond reads bright white and eye-clean — you won’t see inclusions without magnification — at a fraction of the price of a mined stone of the same size and quality. It’s also traceable and conflict-free. Marilyn offers a reclaimed natural or Canadian diamond option too, if a natural stone is preferred.
Will an Art Deco setting hold up to everyday wear?
This one will. The basket sits low and the milgrain band is slim, so there’s nothing tall to catch or knock. Intricate vintage-style detailing does benefit from an occasional professional clean to keep it sparkling — a few minutes at a jeweller once or twice a year is all it needs.
How long does it take to get, and can I choose the metal?
Each ring is made to order in your size and ships in about 5–6 weeks. It’s available in yellow, white or rose gold, or platinum, in 14k or 18k — so it can be built to suit her colouring and how she likes to wear her jewellery. If there’s a wedding date to work around, it’s worth ordering with that timeline in mind.
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