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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Dover Jewelry &amp; Diamonds, post: 202508, member: 3781&quot;]There are basically 3 major styles when shopping for antique rings and antique jewelry in general. The Victorian Period comprises rings that were crafted between eighteen thirthy-five and nineteen thousand. Typically this type was made of yellow gold and rose gold and oscillated between simple designs and very intricate ones etched into gold. References to nature and the use of colored gemstones like sapphire, pearls and diamonds were very common in this style. The Edwardian Period goes from the nineteen thousand to the nineteen twenties and began upon the death of Queen Victoria when her son Edward became King. During this period many of the Edwardian designed pieces incorporated platinum and much more expensive gems such as rose-cut diamonds, emeralds,rubies in elaborate designs that were considered ‘romantic” by the time standards for its delicate use of curves and forms. This period is still a source of inspiration for many modern ring designers. The Art Deco style was very popular between the nineteen twenties and the nineteen thirties. Let’s not forget that the roaring twenties were a time of innovation, exoticism, and high energy and this reflected in streamlined geometric looks, colorful and contrasting gemstones and glittering styles with abstract patterns, following the same artistic trends from the time and a totally different approach from pale and more conservative Edwardian designs. Art Deco antique engagement rings are one of the most popular rings for newly wed couples.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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