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When selecting the vintage engagement ring and wedding bands for yourself and your fiancée, it is important to know a little something about jewelry terminology.
This Article is originally posted here: https://gesner.com/blog/jewelry-definitions/
When selecting the vintage engagement ring and wedding bands for yourself and your fiancée, it is important to know a little something about jewelry terminology.
This Article is originally posted here: https://gesner.com/blog/jewelry-definitions/
You have found your soul mate and it is time to pop the big question. So the next big question is, “Where do I begin?” There are many things to consider, from style to budget, and your own personal taste. The perfect engagement ring is the one that best suits your personality which is what […]
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Jewelry trends are ever-changing! What is popular today probably had been in fashion years and years ago. Vintage and Antique jewelry are now in collections that have been gaining prominence over the past few years. They are more valuable and considered more than a piece or brand. There has always been a craze for Vintage […]
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The synthetic rubies and sapphires, so prevalant in the 1920’s have a long history of creation.
In 1880, ruby and sapphire was discovered but in 1801, Robert Hare invented the oxyhydrogen gas blowpipe and the thought of producing synthetic ruby and sapphire was in the beginning phase of thought.
In 1817, Guy-Lassac realized that heating ammonium alum would produce aluminum oxide and the actual process of synthesizing corundum started.
Edwardian engagement rings, showcasing intricate filigree work, are one of the most coveted pieces of jewelry for brides-to-be. These antique rings were popular from 1901 to 1910 during the short reign of King Edward VII and then gradually lost their shine. In the past few years Edwardian-era rings, along with other Edwardian-era jewelry, have gained popularity among young ladies.
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Orange blossom jewelry is one of the finest vintage jewelry from the era of Queen Victoria. In that era, orange blossom jewelry was a popular choice for rings and wedding bands for brides as well as wedding rings for grooms
Orange blossom jewelry is one of the finest vintage jewelry from the era of Queen Victoria. In that era, orange blossom jewelry was a popular choice for rings and wedding bands for brides as well as wedding rings for grooms.
Edwardian-era engagement rings are known for their ornate, delicate, and intricate designs. It is often described as a style of jewelry that is feminine and flowery.
Estate jewelry is defined in this way: jewelry which has been previously owned. It could refer to a true antique (over 75 years old) or to a recently purchased item.
Design. Individual craftsmen left their tell-tale mark of quality with an outstanding sense of shape and form. There were no machines stamping out pieces by the thousands, only individual artisans practicing their chosen profession of fabricating beautiful jewelry one piece at a time.
When selecting the vintage engagement ring and wedding bands for yourself and your fiancée, it is important to know a little something about jewelry terminology. Settings Bezel Setting The diamond sits on a plate of platinum or gold and is surrounded by a wall of metal that is perpendicular to the plate.