04/09/2013
PastEra – Antique Engagement Rings
Today we have some incredible engagement rings from the early 20th century from Houston’s Past Era Fine Antique Jewelry. They specialize in exquisite pieces from the 17th-20th centuries. But you don’t have to live in Houston to peruse their selection – you can purchase online.
Their homepage is one of the prettiest I’ve seen. There’s nothing like colorful jewels, gemstones and diamonds to make this girl happy.
On to the diamonds… First we have a Belle Époque platinum solitaire engagement ring featuring a gorgeous 4.27 carat Old European-cut diamond, in a delicate mounting with bead-set diamond shoulders and an openwork gallery with dainty hearts. French, circa 1915. (RPS0701031)
This stunner is an Art Deco platinum and 1.45 carat Old European-cut diamond ring framed by rows of bead-set diamonds, with a filigree gallery and engraved shoulders, circa 1920. (RAO1200938)
03/25/2013
Napoleon’s Engagement Ring to Josephine
In 1796, Napoleon Bonaparte gave his future wife, Josephine, this stunning gold engagement ring with two pear shaped stones, one diamond, one blue sapphire, each weighing approximately 1 carat. It sold for almost $950,000 at a recent auction celebrating Josephine’s 250th birthday, when it was expected to fetch approxmiately $20,000.
06/27/2012
Gemstones Make the Heart Grow Fonder
We’re guest blogging at Gemvara this summer, which means we have been having loads of fun customizing our own fantasy pieces. Today we are loving warm summery hues with this vintage inspired Summer Palace Ring in 18k gold with Citrine and Fire Opal.
06/05/2012
Parade Design Rings
If you want some serious bling eye candy, go to Parade Design immediately. Their jewelry is ornate, colorful and just gorgeous. I love these pieces so much I couldn’t just choose one favorite ring, so I picked a favorite from each collection!
05/09/2012
1910′s Antique Engagement Rings
If you like antique engagement rings then you will love this 1910′s platinum and 18k gold engagement ring with an old miner cut diamond from Excalibur Jewelry. Los Angeles based Excalibur jewelry has a dazzling collection of estate, antique and vintage engagement rings and jewelry and their pieces are absolutely worth a look!
04/27/2012
Edwardian Antique Engagement Ring
Today’s ring is big and beautiful antique engagement ring from Lang Antiques that features a rare ice white 3.74 carat edwardian diamond set in an original Edwardian diamond “honeycomb-style” setting circa 1915.
