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 til 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. Under den edvardianske tiden, 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. Totalt sett, 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 […]
Edwardianske smykkedesignere var opptatt av det monokromatiske utseendet, parer ofte perler og diamanter med platina for et kongelig hvitt utseende. Diamanter og perler satt i platina var en signaturstil for keiserlige smykker, og designere foretrakk ofte et monokromatisk utseende fordi det passet godt med kjoler i alle stiler og farger.
Den edvardianske epoken er oppkalt etter Englands kong Edward VII og refererer til den korte perioden av hans regjeringstid mellom kl. 1901 til 1910. I denne perioden, smykkehåndverket blomstret, med mange nye stiler og materialer som kommer inn på scenen. Platina ble det foretrukne metallet, da det tillot delikat filigranarbeid uten å tape […]
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 år. Det har den […]
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 […]