Edwardian Engagement Ring Settings

While platinum was the darling metal of the era gold wasn t forgotten.

Edwardian engagement ring settings.

The rings were made to be worn individually and adding a second piece of jewelry would obscure delicate details. Antique diamond 14 kt ring basket setting miracle setting unique yellow gold white gold bellasvintagechic. Edwardian engagement ring art deco edwardian antique 60ctw old european cut diamond old mine rose cut in platinum 18k white gold. Edwardian era engagement rings date to the period between 1901 and 1920.

Our range of vintage jewelry includes delicate edwardian engagement rings as well as the fashion forward art deco engagement rings. And continued to be used and loved throughout the victorian and edwardian eras. Gold of 10k to 18k was common. The platinum was functional for its strength but gold was used to provide a rich accent to pieces and was often overlaid on the platinum or used in conjunction with the platinum.

Clusters can be found in the art deco era as well but more popular during this time was the halo setting a more streamlined and modern version of the cluster. The dawn of the 20th century brought immense innovation and diversity to jewelry design. Filigree is a metalworking technique that usually involves arranging threads and beads of precious metals into elaborate lace like designs with popular romantic and nature inspired designs such as flowers vines. Edwardian engagement rings were invariably miniature works of art each with a distinctive style and elaborate detail.

View the vintage rings in the ready to wear collection or select your own diamond or coloured gemstone for your engagement ring. Gold edwardian engagement ring settings. 5 out of 5 stars 493 493 reviews 298 00. We also collect rare victorian era georgian era and retro engagement rings.

Edwardian engagement rings are adored for their early 20th century elegance and sophistication. This selection of antique engagement rings spans from the 1880s until the 1970s. Vintage engagement ring settings. Edwardian engagement ring settings often featured elaborate filigree settings commonly seen in edwardian filigree engagement rings.

It should be noted that no true edwardian ring could be matched as a bridal set. The distinctive style of vintage edwardian engagement rings is defined by lacy delicate patterns filigree botanical motifs flowing garlands scalloped edges and millegrain borders. During this influential period a lot of monumental change happened. Edwardian engagement rings evoked that diversity in their delicate and ultra finely detailed settings.