Recognizing this the experts at ross simons have sought out the finest vintage gemstone jewelry radiant relics of eras gone by.
Antique engagement rings colored stones.
This may be why so many dover jewelry clients are opting for antique vintage and estate colored stone engagement rings for sale.
Find your birthstone among our antique gemstone rings or fall in love with a new favorite stone.
Stunning vintage colored stone engagement rings.
Vintage and estate pieces may also be set with modern gemstones or a combination of modern and antique gemstones.
For example because cutting techniques have evolved and gemstones may be lost or damaged over time the original gemstones may have been replaced.
The combination of gemstone types may be due to a number of reasons.
Vintage gemstone jewelry gemstones like sapphires rubies and emeralds have long been considered symbols of sophistication and beauty and they retain their splendor over time.
Jewelry experts offering custom engagement rings fine jewelry design beautiful diamonds colored gemstones and antique jewelry.
Edwardian engagement rings 1901 1910 featured floral patterns in ornate platinum filigree.
An antique or vintage colored gemstone engagement ring may come with its own story and that story may have value.
Some of these vintage gemstone rings especially those with rubies or sapphires make excellent alternative engagement rings and all of them are ready to brighten the hand of their next wearer for another lifetime.
These delicate and exquisite designs are inspired by antique looks.
For many couples a white toned diamond engagement ring simply isn t dramatic enough.
We also collect rare victorian era georgian era and retro engagement rings.
Art deco engagement rings 1915 1930 s were hand crafted with mil grain symmetrical geometric and architectural designs and often contained colored stone accents.
Some of our vintage engagement ring styles combine timeless designs with a modern twist creating unique looks that are sure to impress.
Click through to see our favorite engagement rings featuring colorful gemstones and some colored diamonds just to mix it up.
The retro era circa 1940 s saw yellow and rose gold rings make a comeback and white gold.
Vintage engagement rings can be described as intricate in design and classic by nature.
In one of the most striking examples when the empress josephine sapphire and diamond engagement ring mentioned above was offered at auction in 2013 the auction house estimated its value at 20 000 based largely on the gems alone.
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