Antique and Vintage Jewelry Library p13

An alluring pink sapphire is prong set in the center of a delicate filigree mounting in this Edwardian antique engagement ring. Weighing 0.94 carats, this pink gemstone has a hint of purple. Win her heart with heirloom antique Edwardian engagement rings like this one. Circa 1920. SOLD

As charming as a basket of posies, this floral and diamond antique Edwardian wedding ring encircles the finger in gold. The wide 14k yellow gold band of this antique wedding ring criss-crosses the finger like a garden trellis. Peeking out from the trellis are six 14k white gold flower blossoms, each of which is set with a round single cut diamond. In total, the diamonds weigh 0.02 carats. Circa 1910. SOLD

This 1950s aquamarine antique engagement ring is casually elegant. The 14k white gold band is open along the shank and shoulders in designs redolent of peace signs and chevrons. Rising to an elevated top, the elongated octagonal mounting of this engagement ring embraces an emerald cut aquamarine. This 1.75-carat gemstone shines with a steely blue light. Circa 1950. SOLD

The 14k yellow gold band of this engagement ring is topped with 14k white gold. A scalloped cluster of fourteen old European cut diamonds surround a round brilliant cut diamond. This centerpiece diamond is G-H in color, SI1 in clarity, and weighs 0.32 carats. The combined weight of all the diamonds accenting this princess style engagement ring is 0.67 carats. Circa 1940. SOLD

This is a clasic gentleman's bracelet in 18k yellow gold. The curb links have flat tops and are heavy and elegant. The bracelet is 8.22 inches long and 0.33 inches across each link. The weight is 32.98 grams. The bracelet has an oversized lobster claw clasp, which is especially nice. Circa 1970's. SOLD

Victorian antique opal rings like this one have a mesmerizing charm. The 14k green gold band of this Victorian dinner ring is criss-crossed at the shoulders with a collection of forty-four bead set old style single, rose and round full cut diamonds. Collectively the diamonds weigh 0.16 carats. The focal point of this antique cocktail ring is an oval cabochon cut opal. The gemstone weight of the opal is 3.14 carats. This VIctorian antique opal ring is circa 1895. SOLD

With a diamond accented heart motif, antique amethyst engagement rings like this one are made for a princess. A collection of fifty-two single cut diamonds meanders around the shoulders and shank of the platinum band for a total diamond weight of 0.33 carats. Prong set at the center of this romantic engagement ring is a glorious round faceted mixed cut amethyst that weighs 4.56 carats. A cluster of diamond-accented hearts surrounds the gemstone. Circa 1940s or later. SOLD

The charming design of antique diamond engagement rings like this one features a two-toned setting in 14k white and yellow gold. Hand-engraved in a starburst pattern, the mounting rises to a prong set diamond at the top. This 0.43-carat old style round brilliant cut diamond is K in color and VS1 in clarity. This antique diamond engagement ring is trademarked with a heart and clover. Circa 1930. SOLD

A classic antique cocktail ring displays elegant lines with a marquise cut spinel gemstone. The centerpiece gemstone has a very slightly purplish pink hue and weighs 5.63 carats. It is flanked by six straight baguette cut clear spinels, three on each side. A 14k white gold band that is carved with a wheat pattern provides a tonally sophisticated setting for this antique dinner ring. The inside of the shank is stamped with the J.J. White Mfg. Co. trademark. Circa 1930. SOLD

A diamond ribbon wraps around two single cut diamonds in this 1950s antique engagement ring. Tucked side by side, the focal point round brilliant cut diamonds symbolize love everlasting. Set in 14k white gold, six additional round single cut diamonds serpentine above and below this diamond pair in a ribbony stream of sparkle. The combined weight of all the diamonds in antique engagement rings like this one is 0.78 carats. Circa 1950. SOLD

This antique wedding ring features a stove pipe design and an orange blossom motif. Bead set across the front of this antique wedding band are five single cut diamonds that total 0.04 carats of diamond weight. The 18k white gold band is hand carved. Circa 1930 or later. SOLD

A colorful pansy peeks playfully out from a 14k yellow gold Arts and Crafts antique brooch by Krementz. A 14k yellow gold backsplash provides a dramatic base for the delightful pastel flower that centerpieces this antique brooch. Trimmed in polychrome enamel, the Arts and Crafts pansy is saturated in a natural color palette of violet and chartreuse that brings it to life. A round, creamy white pearl pinpoints the center of the flower. A Krementz trademark attests to this antique brooch's heritage. Circa 1900. SOLD

A pierced and floral design shows off an old style round brilliant cut diamond in this antique filigree engagement ring. The 14k yellow gold band compels the eye with its flowery pierced filigree. The octagonal top plate is done in a contrasting 14k white gold. At the center of this antique engagement ring's geometric setting is an old style round brilliant cut diamond. Weighing 0.10 carats, this diamond solitaire is J in color and VVS2 in clarity. Circa 1920. SOLD

This antique Victorian diamond engagement ring, in 18k yellow gold, is set with a collection of old European cut diamonds. The largest old European cut diamond is set at the center of the diamond collection. Weighing 0.56 carats, this diamond has a color of G and a clarity of VS2. A collection of eight smaller old European diamonds wind their way around the main diamond, giving this antique Victoria engagement ring a total diamond weight of 2.08. Circa 1890. SOLD

1930s filigree and diamond wedding rings encircle the finger with a shimmering floral motif. The filigree work that adorns the platinum band of this 1930s wedding ring brings to mind flower gardens in full bloom. Ten round full cut diamonds are strategically placed around the band, lending 0.10 carats of diamond weight to the finger. Hand engraved accent trim adds the finishing touch to this elegant piece. Circa 1930s or later. SOLD

Pyramids of color lend a touch of vibrancy to this lacy 1920s filigree sapphire and diamond bracelet. The center of this delicate and airy bracelet is done in a starburst pattern, at the center of which lies a square set old style round full cut diamond. Radiating from the bracelet's center are alternating pairs of old style round full cut diamonds and triangular step cut blue sapphires. The total diamond weight of this 14k white gold filigree bracelet is 0.17 carats. Circa 1920 SOLD

The hand wrought mounting of this classic antique engagement ring holds a greenish blue aquamarine in fishtail prongs. The platinum band of this engagement ring is highlighted at the shoulders with diamond-accented chevrons. The six diamonds that are channel set inside these architectural elements weigh 0.12 carats. They flank a round faceted mixed cut aquamarine with a gemstone weigh of 0.87 carats. Circa 1935 or later. SOLD

This aquamarine and diamond antique engagement ring is quietly elegant with its color palette of blue and white. A 0.68 carat greenish blue aquamarine is flanked by single cut diamonds in a classic airline design mounting in platinum. Six single cut diamonds, three on each side, trickle down the shoulders of the band. These diamonds total 0.14 carats. A round faceted mixed cut aquamarine is split-prong set at the center of this classic engagement ring. Circa 1945. SOLD

Constructed of 18k white gold, the slim band of this 1920s Belais wedding ring is carved in the Cherie pattern. Decidedly romantic, antique bands like this one compliment many different styles of antique engagement rings. Circa 1920s. SOLD