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and estate jewelry. We specialize in antique engagement rings
and wedding bands, and also have an extensive collection of watches,
brooches, vintage charms, cameos, pendants, bracelets, cufflinks
and rings. Our inventory includes pieces from the Victorian, Art
Nouveau, Edwardian, Art Deco and Retro periods.
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The pleasure of owning a one-of-a-kind piece, showcasing the superior
artistry and craftsmanship of yesteryear, is truly unparalleled!
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EDUCATION,
INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
The
Fifth "C":
How to Choose an Antique Engagement Ring
Everything you need to know to select the perfect ring...
Elegant
Watches
Glamorous feminine style ala Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly... They'll
take you from office to cocktails to evening.
Stackable
Wedding Bands
Elaborately-carved and beautifully-detailed! Wear them in multiples,
stacked on the same finger (no need to be married!).
Simply
Charming!
Vintage charms, worn to chronicle the wearer's life: a time capsule
of her loves, her interests, her travels and experiences.
LEARN
ABOUT THE HISTORY OF JEWELRY
LATE
GEORGIAN (c. 1760-1837)
A Revival of the Classical style during Napoleon's First Empire
inspired delicately draped dresses with high waists. Chandelier
and pendeloque earrings complemented the fashion for upswept
hair, while short necklaces like the riviere (a row of
graduated diamonds) flattered low necklines. Diamond brooches
in floral sprays and feather motifs were popular, as were memorial
pieces and miniature portraits.
VICTORIAN
(c. 1837-1901)
Fashions were quite voluminous, with the silhouette shaped by
full skirts, hoops, bustles and trains. Sentimental and nature
themes like hearts, birds, flowers and bows adorned the jewelry
of the times. Many pieces featured semi-precious stones like amethyst,
turquoise and garnet. Rings, earrings and pendants set with sparkling
diamonds became particularly desirable with the advent of electric
lighting in the 1880s.
ART
NOUVEAU (c. 1890-1915)
Art nouveau jewelry often features beautiful enamel work, as the
Arts and Crafts movement emphasized craftsmanship and artistry.
Nature motifs like flowers, dragonflies and butterflies were popular
for brooches. Delicate lavaliere necklaces with a gemstone and
dangling pearl are characteristic of the era.
EDWARDIAN
(c. 1901-1915)
Clothing of delicate fabrics and light colors were accessorized
with platinum and diamond jewelry. Saw-piereced filigree settings
complemented the ethereal, lacy fashions of the era. Earrings
and necklaces took the shape of flower garlands, bows and ribbons.
Bar pins, circle brooches, and diamond-set stars and crescents
were part of every fashionable lady's wardrobe.
ART
DECO (c. 1920-1935)
Platinum, diamonds and precious gemstones like rubies, sapphires
and emeralds were de rigeur during the Roaring Twenties.
Jewelry incorporating geometric shapes, as well as baguette, shield
and calibre cut stones, were inspired by the popularity of Cubism.
Many Art Deco pieces feature Egyptian, Far Eastern and automobile
motifs, reflecting the cultural interests of the times. Other
popular items included diamond "strip" bracelets, dress
clips and pearl sautoirs.
RETRO
(c. 1935-1950)
Hollywood glamour was the single greatest influence on Thirties
and Forties fashion. Women favored jewelry with a dramatic flair,
like large cocktail rings, bold bracelets, elegant watches and
charm bracelets. Romantic motifs, combinations of yellow and rose
gold, and large semi-precious stones like citrine and aquamarine
were characteristic of the era. Engagement rings often featured
elaborately carved, square shaped center mountings called illusion
settings.
Please
visit our Guide to Collecting Antique
Jewelry!
BIRTHSTONE
AND GEMSTONE LORE
Garnet,
the birthstone of January, is said to be the gem of faith and
constancy; according to Christian beliefs, it was used to illuminate
Noah's Ark. Legends have long associated amethyst, the gem of
those born in February, with royalty; it is said to protect travelers
and bring victory to its wearer. March's stone, aquamarine, means
"seawater," and is believed to symbolize purification
and everlasting youth. The jewel for April is diamond; its name
means "unconquerable," and it has been associated with
power, wealth, love and marriage throughout history. Emerald is
the stone for those celebrating birthdays in May. It is considered
the gem of immortality and faith; legend has it that Christ used
an emerald bowl at the Last Supper. June's pearls symbolize femininity,
purity and wisdom; they were bridal gems in the 1920s, and legends
say they are God's first creation.
July's
birthstone, ruby, has been long associated with passion and power;
it is said that the wearer of a ruby enjoys great success and
fortune, and is lucky in love. Peridot, the stone of August, was
highly regarded in ancient Egypt and a favorite gem of the Pharoahs;
they are believed to promote courage. September's sapphire is
said to reflect the tranquility of the heavens; it is also considered
the gem of love, sincerity and fidelity. The ancients believed
opals, the October gemstone, fell to earth in flashes of lightning;
they equated them with hope, purity and prevention of disease.
Topaz, representing November, was considered by the ancients to
be the stone of the Sun; it was thought to bring strength and
imperial favor to its wearer. December's jewel, blue zircon, was
popular in Victorian times, and again in the 1930s-40s; it is
believed to afford its wearer wisdom and riches.
LINKS
OF INTEREST
Jewelry
lovers can learn more about diamonds and gemstones by visiting the
Gemological Institute of America
and ADiamondisForever.com.
The estate and vintage jewelry listings of online auction sites
like Sotheby's, Christie's,
Antiquorum and eBay
are an enjoyable, and educational, resource. Tiffany
and Cartier are venerable
companies with long histories of jewelry design and manufacture.
If you love the 1940s and 1950s designs of Eames, Saarinen and Nelson,
take a look at our collection of mid-century
modern wedding bands. After you've purchased your engagement
ring or wedding bands, visit Allegra
Violins for music for your ceremony. Search the web with Google
or visit our links page for more websites
of interest.
Please
visit our partner site, circa1930s,
if you are interested in antique style engagement rings, wedding bands,
filigree necklaces and earrings in white gold and platinum!
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