Antique Aquamarine Ring

This antique Aquamarine ring - just finished with it's restoration today - is surely one of the most amazing rings we've ever had! This 6.5-7ct Aquamarine is set into a 14kt yellow and rose gold, hand engraved Victorian setting with a chased (sculpted) bezel of leaves allowing you to see inside the setting. It is so beautiful the ladies at the studio couldn't stop looking at it through a loupe because the detail is so fine. The ring has a band with our favorite Victorian wheat pattern, a symbol of fertility and abundance. This is a one of a kind piece we won't ever see the likes of again and the ultimate Holiday gift!

Engagement Rings, Day 4

Today we've got a gorgeous Victorian engagement ring produced in France during the late 1800's. It features a beautiful euro-cut diamond (just shy of 1/2 carat) with lots of brilliance & sparkle. The 14k Yellow Gold band has a nice, low crown setting with some lovely hand engraving and milgrain work on either side of the stone. Don't expect this one to be around too long..

Sapphire & Diamond Deco Ring

 

If you're looking for the ultimate special something for that special someone this might be it! Arriving in Cambridge today we have this stunning Art Deco ring with natural corn flower blue Sapphires & mine cut Diamonds. These are the kinds of rings we're always looking for but are so hard to find & this, one of the nicest we've had. The large center Sapphire measures 40 points with two 30 pt Sapphires to each side, the four Diamonds measure 5 pts each with beautiful clarity & color. The setting is perfectly low to the finger which balances the antiquity with a modern look. It looks incredible on the finger, come see for yourself!

Symbolism in Victorian Jewelry

Jewelry from the Victorian Era (1837-1900) contained symbols that expressed a sentiment or meaning that the wearer wanted to convey. Common motifs were flowers, hearts, animals, buckles and knots and each was a symbol for a broader, often sentimental meaning.  The buckle was a symbol of the binding love between the giver and the wearer.  Featured is our buckle ring, cast from an antique Victorian ring.