Retro Era Engagement Rings

However after the highly successful de beers diamond marketing campaign which began in the 1940s engagement rings almost exclusively featured diamonds.

Retro era engagement rings. The retro era circa 1940 s saw yellow and rose gold rings make a comeback and white gold began to compete with platinum. Georgian era victorian era art nouveau edwardian art deco and retro era. Retro era 1940 1960 prior to world war ii few engagement rings featured a center diamond. We love retro era engagement rings for their timeless design and ability to pair with almost any wedding band.

Retro old mine cut diamond solitaire engagement ring. Contrary to what you might expect retro era engagement rings are actually some of the boldest most brilliant designs of all time. There are six major vintage engagement ring eras. Mid century modern retro engagement rings vintage 1940 s engagement rings and retro 1950 s engagement rings are known for their simple smooth high polish designs with center diamonds in illusion settings for a larger center diamond appearance.

View our retro engagement rings in 18k white gold and platinum featuring curved designs and feminine motifs on a grand retro era scale. Victorian era edwardian era art deco era retro era modern era authentically vintage emeralds sapphires old mine cut diamonds rubies opals all colored gemstones t h vintage inspired halo style engagement rings. Please use the form below or call us at 1 800 691 0952 to schedule your personalized 50 minute visit with a jewelry specialist. Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest on sales and new releases and get 10 off your next purchase.

Victoria went into a period of mourning when her dear husband died in 1861 inspiring the use of gold lockets and. Even in spite of the hardships of the period the rise and prominence of hollywood inspired a longing for glitz and glamour. In the victorian era it was very common for birthstones to be used instead of diamonds for engagement rings. Retro engagement rings two tone gold illusion head settings and feminine styling are all classic elements of retro engagement rings.

Art deco engagement rings 1915 1930 s were hand crafted with mil grain symmetrical geometric and architectural designs and often contained colored stone accents.