You know that part at the end of Miss Congeniality, when Sandra Bullock's character is so overwhelmed that she fans her eyes with her hands in that silly way she used to do when making fun of the beauty pageant contestants, but in total seriousness? I do that while I look at Erstwhile Jewelry Co.'s website.
"Our collection of vintage and antique engagement rings of the Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco eras is carefully curated for the discerning eye. Each ring, a timeless keepsake, worthy of being passed down generation after generation." - Erstwhile Jewelry Co.
How I hear that: "Becky, we picked out all of these pretties just for you. Please oogle them forever."
Their photography is lovely, their descriptions are comprehensive, and their price range is varied. They are also friendly on Twitter.
How luscious (and beautifully photographed) is this baby? It's Edwardian/early Art Deco, circa 1905. Check out those curvaceous, twining side details - ribbons of diamonds that perfectly adorn that stunning center diamond. Speaking of the center stone, it's a 2.33 carat EGL certified old European cut diamond with H-I color and SI1 clarity.
This ring is currently for sale, and it's looking right at you. It's pretty close to my size.
A better look at that amazing side detail. Have you ever seen anything like it?
Let's see some more. Please be warned: some of these rings are from the sold gallery. I included them because I love them with a deep and fiery passion that cannot be quenched by the fact that they belong to someone else.
This 1930's piece is absolutely one of the coolest rings around. And so unique - I've seen Art Deco engagement rings with calibre emerald accents, but never like this. The center stone is a 1.20 carat EGL certified old European cut diamond with J-K color and SI1 in clarity. It also features delicate millegraining around the edges of the stones, and has engraving down the shank. I'd be happy to work this one into my right-hand ring rotation.
I love this early Art Deco ring and so does Erstwhile - they made (and sold) a reproduction of it. It features a .70 carat EGL certified old European cut diamond with G-H color and VS2 clarity, encircled with single cut diamonds. It was made in 1910 and was originally a clasp for a strand of pearls; it's been converted. How cool is that? And so pretty.
This front view is of the reproduction, which has a cushion cut diamond. They're very similar in style.
If you're looking for something sleek, check out
this solitaire with engraving and sidestones. From 1930, this late Art Deco beauty is centered by a 1.20 carat EGL certified old European cut diamond with K-L color and VS2 clarity. Dazzling from all angles.
This beauty is a little different, thanks to those vivid emerald accents. It's Art Deco, from 1925. It's centered with an .79 carat (approx) EGL certified old European cut diamond with F-G color and VS1 clarity. The center stone is accentuated by a row of triangle cut emerald arrows on ether side, and single cut diamonds all around the geometric platinum setting. It's also engraved along down the shank, and is pretty much glorious from every angle.
I didn't mean for this post to be so long, but what could I have possibly left out? They do sell things that are not engagement rings, but their engagement rinsg are what I like the best. All images and info are thanks to Erstwhile Jewelry Co.
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Labels: Art Deco, Belle Epoque / Edwardian, diamonds, emeralds, engagement rings, filigree, store profile
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