he 1920s was a revolutionary era in engagement ring design—it introduced geometric shapes, symmetrical patterns, faceted gemstone cuts, and bold color contrast. Although a great deal of Art Deco jewelry was mass-produced, the finest engagement rings of the era were handcrafted and designed by famous jewelers and fashion houses at the time. The onset […]
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The Art Deco era spanned from 1920 қарай 1930, and was defined by artistic rebellion, flapper styles, and a very distinct look in jewelry design. After World War I, the Roaring Twenties became a time of change. People needed an escape from the aftermath of war, and women enjoyed a period of liberation through […]
There are many online and in-store locations where you can buy authentic antique Edwardian engagement rings as well as Edwardian-inspired modern replicas. The value of antique Edwardian rings is largely affected by its condition. Missing or replaced gemstones or damaged prongs will lower its value. During the Edwardian era, handcrafted rings were quite rare, […]
Natural motifs were common during the Edwardian era, with flowers, leaves, vines, insects and celestial motifs often inspiring Edwardian ring elements. Of these, perhaps floral motifs were the most popular. Floral motifs lent an elegance and femininity to ring designs and are popular even today. Cluster Setting The trendy cluster setting features a central […]
Popular settings included the halo setting, featuring the center diamond or gemstone surrounded by smaller stones. Overall, glamor and sophistication seemed to be the norm for rings of this period, with statement making designs and opulence being key. Pavé Setting The pavé setting is inspired by the French word “to pave,” as in paved […]
Edwardian jewelry designers were into the monochromatic look, often pairing pearls and diamonds with platinum for a royal white look. Diamonds and pearls set in platinum were a signature style of imperial pieces of jewelry and designers often preferred a monochromatic look because it suited well with dresses of any style and color.
The Edwardian era is named after England’s King Edward VII and refers to the short period of his reign between 1901 қарай 1910. During this period, the craft of jewelry flourished, with many new styles and materials entering the scene. Platinum became the favored metal, as it allowed for delicate filigree work without losing […]
When shopping for either a marquise or a pear cut diamond, the advice is generally the same as these cuts tend to be quite similar. Both the marquise and pear diamond cuts tend to make your fingers appear slimmer and longer when the stone is set vertically in an engagement ring setting. This is […]
Pear cut diamonds can be thought of as a hybrid of marquise and round diamonds – with one pointed end and one curved end. Pear diamonds are named for their ‘pear’ shape but are sometimes also called ‘teardrop’ diamonds. This is one of the oldest diamond cuts, dating back around 500 жылға. It has […]
While yellow and white gold, as well as other white metals, are the more popular choices for engagement rings, rose gold is has become increasingly popular in recent years. It presents a unique option for people who want a more unique style, and it combines a vintage and classic aesthetic as well as a […]