When is an engagement ring considered to be antique?
When a ring has been previously owned and was made over 100 years ago from the present year, we call it “antique”. We have many engagement rings in our collection that would be considered “antique”, which are all from the Victorian and Edwardian periods (the mid-1800’s to about 1915).
What kind of Stones did jewelers use in the past?
The cutting techniques we have today were not available in those times, and it was common for jewelers to back the stones in foil to bring out the sparkle that we’re so used to seeing today. Rose cut and Table cut diamonds were very commonly used, as well as sapphires, garnets, precious topaz, and amethysts.
When was rhinestones first used in costume jewelry?
These rhinestones were widely used in costume jewelry manufacture in the late 1950s and early 1960s in numerous colors. They are sometimes misattributed to earlier beads made with an iridescent finish or referred to as carnival glass in error.
What kind of jewelry did trumpet and horn make?
The jewelry is big, bold, and three dimensional. Large emerald cut semi-precious gemstones were the star of this era, namely amethyst, aquamarine, and citrine. These large stones were often accented by small diamonds and calibre cut rubies and sapphires.
How old does a ring have to be to be considered an antique?
This question has generated quite a bit of debate in the jewelry world. In the past, jewelry appraisers said a ring must be 100 years old to be labeled an antique. This year of demarcation has been relaxed in recent times.
What kind of ring is an antique engagement ring?
An authentic antique engagement ring comes from a certain historical Era. These Eras are the inspiration for our company name, EraGem. Victorian Engagement Rings 1837-1900 were primarily crafted of yellow gold, the halo setting was popular, and the tradition of engagement/wedding rings became widespread.
What kind of gold are Victorian engagement rings made of?
These Eras are the inspiration for our company name, EraGem. Victorian Engagement Rings 1837-1900 were primarily crafted of yellow gold, the halo setting was popular, and the tradition of engagement/wedding rings became widespread. Edwardian Engagement Rings 1901-1910 featured floral patterns in ornate platinum filigree.
What kind of engagement rings were in the 1930’s?
Art Deco Engagement Rings 1915-1930’s were hand crafted with mil-grain, symmetrical, geometric, and architectural designs, and often contained colored stone accents. The Retro Era circa 1940’s saw yellow and rose gold rings make a comeback and white gold began to compete with platinum.
