The frivolity that was once associated with being feminine went out of style.
Edwardian art deco engagement rings.
The retro era circa 1940 s saw yellow and rose gold rings make a comeback and white gold.
Our most popular period for antique engagement rings is the art deco time period.
In engagement rings platinum was still the metal of choice as its hardness and malleability was just as excellent for the delicate beauty of the edwardian era as it was for the boldness of art deco.
We also collect rare victorian era georgian era and retro engagement rings.
The edwardian era 1901 10.
We have one of the finest selections of antique engagement rings in the country which includes the art nouveau edwardian and art deco time periods.
The art deco and edwardian design rings can also be purchased as platinum diamond rings or gold engagement ring settings with diamond accent shoulders.
Art deco engagement rings is somewhat newer than edwardian pieces as the art deco period named for the exposition international des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes the world s fair that took place in paris in 1925 stretches from roughly 1920 to 1939.
After queen victoria died in 1901 her son took the throne as king edward vii ushering in a period of refined luxury in britain that was mirrored in america and europe in france it was known as la belle époque the beautiful years.
We feature between approximately 500 600 high quality antique engagement rings at all times.
However the edwardian ultra intricate style went out of favor.
Edwardian engagement rings 1901 1910 featured floral patterns in ornate platinum filigree.
Art deco engagement rings reflect this with more simple and defined forms.
Platinum ascendant and delicate designs in vogue.
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Our range of vintage jewelry includes delicate edwardian engagement rings as well as the fashion forward art deco engagement rings.
4 23 carat diamond and platinum halo engagement ring 1900.
This selection of antique engagement rings spans from the 1880s until the 1970s.
Art deco engagement rings frequently feature accents of emeralds rubies sapphires and brightly colored enamel.
Edwardian engagement ring art deco edwardian antique 60ctw old european cut diamond old mine rose cut in platinum 18k white gold.
1 42ct si2 clarity g h colour and 34 single 26 700 00 ca add to basket art deco emerald and diamond ring.
Unlike the previous era of softer lines and grace the art deco period is.
Art deco engagement rings 1915 1930 s were hand crafted with mil grain symmetrical geometric and architectural designs and often contained colored stone accents.