A big trend in engagement ring fashion is Vintage — Estate jewelry, replicas or revisited Vintage designs are three great options if you like the look.
Georgian Era – 1714 – 1840
Rose-cut diamonds and precious stones were common at the time. Metals of choice included iron, steel, silver and gold. Georgian women demanded lots of diamonds in their engagement ring designed as a cluster of gems around a center stone.
Art Nouveau Era – Mid 1800s slightly before and during the Victorian Era
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Nature was celebrated in the Art Nouveau era in art and in rings. Engagement rings were designed with vines, leaves and flowers.
Victorian Era – 1835-1901 during Queen Victoria’s Era
Queen Victoria’s life had a strong influence on fashion and jewelry. She loved motifs such as floral, hearts and bows. Popular for their intricate details, Victorian engagement rings include beautiful gold work, colored gemstones, scroll work and diamonds.
Edwardian Era – Early 1900s
Edwardian jewelry is very feminine, lacy and delicate. The combination of platinum and diamond was popular, sometimes with natural pearls or amethysts. Women wanted a larger center stone and revolutionary diamonds and metal cutting techniques made jewelry designers more creative.
Art Deco Era – 1920s-1960s
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Art Deco engagement rings have filigree engraving or are made of white metals like platinum or white gold. Triangles, squares, stars, sun and other shapes are often used in Art Deco engagement rings to support the center diamond.
