Art Deco

Early Art Deco diamond engagement rings and jewelry were decorative and fancy in style with filigree which was often accented with synthetic sapphires or natural emeralds.  Price was not a consideration when creating jewelry.  Cocktail rings were in vogue.  This was a time of high fashion and elegant style.  Cocktail parties were the rage and everyone was trying to gracefully out do the other.   At the end of World War...

Art Nouveau jewelry from the early nineteenth century gave fresh ideas, motif and craftsmanship to jewelry making.  The French Art Nouveau jewelry was led by Rene Lalique followed by Henri Vever, Lucien Gaillard and the American craftsman, Louis Comfort Tiffany. Interestingly, Art Nouveau is French for “new art”. Art Nouveau jewelry and  diamond engagement rings have a very distinctive style.  Examples of the Art Nouveau Period were found not only...

The lure of timeless beauty and sophistication enhance the unique design and rare craftsmanship of a previously owned piece of estate or vintage jewelry. When buying estate and vintage jewelry, you are cutting out the middlemen by not buying from manufacturers where gold and platinum is at a premium. When you find a trusted jeweler that specializes in this kind of jewelry, you have found a treasure. Value comes in...

Traub Manufacturing Company, c.1915, located in Detroit, Michigan became very well-known for their highly sought after engagement ring and wedding band line named Orange Blossom. This exclusive brand became extremely popular because of their unique and feminine designs which were crafted in platinum, 18 karat, and 14 karat gold. The company was sold in 1990 and the United States Orange Blossom molds were sadly destroyed.  A Canadian licensed manufacturing company,...