Antique Jewelry

  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 makes antique and vintage rings a great option. Each ring has an unrepeatable design...

    whitehouse Brothers, founded in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1898, specializes in die-struck rings, pendants and earrings. They are using original die-struck stamps to create engraved and filigreed jewelry assembled and finished by hand. Die striking at Whitehouse Brothers uses metal sheets to create "dies under many tons of pressure to shape and form rings, pendants and earrings".  The die striking process starts out with hand assembly by master craftsmen....

When considering your purchase of an antique engagement ring, there are four things to take into consideration-carat weight, color, clarity and cut. Carat is a measure of weight for a diamond. The European Cut diamond as compared to a Round Brilliant of the same millimeter size can weigh as much as 10-15% more because of cut.  (See the Cut paragraph for more details.) Most diamonds are under one carat and...

As described on our website, Gesner.com, this antique engagement ring “simply does not get any better! Incredible mounting”! This vintage engagement ring is exceptional and lavishly made.  You can tell by the featured European cut diamond, its fancy style and filigree that this ring was artfully made during the 1920’s, The Art Deco Period. The woman who wears this ring will have exceptional taste and elegant style.  This vintage engagement...