Early Victorian Jewelry
The 4 C’s – Carat Weight, Color, Clarity and Cut
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...
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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...
Art Nouveau Period, 1890 – 1915
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...
Why Purchase Estate and Vintage Jewelry?
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...