Antique and Vintage Jewelry Library p7

In this antique filigree ring, an aquamarine attracts attention from every angle. The gemstone's faceting captures the light and prismatically sends it pirouetting. A texturally trimmed cut-corner bezel setting wends its way into a classic floral and filigree mounting. Big and bold, this aquamarine ring stands out and gets noticed. Details:18k white gold. Cut-corner rectangular aquamarine; 3.84 carats. Antique, Circa 1920. SOLD

Like the full moon rising in the ebony sky, this old European cut cluster diamond ring floods the finger with a circular orb of brilliant illumination. The center old European cut diamond is embraced in an all-encompassing hug by a dozen matching smaller diamonds. The rose gold band casts a warming glow. Details: 10k rose gold and 18k white gold. Old European cut diamond; 1.44 carats. Circa 1930. SOLD

An orange blossom motif encircles this wedding ring with milgrained edges. The two toned design features 18k white gold on the outside and 18k yellow gold on the inside. Antique bands like this one are lovely worn alone or mixed and matched with other rings. Choose two antique bands and wear them on either side of a new diamond band for an eclectic look. Circa 1925. SOLD

A bezel set blue glass bead ascends from this Art Nouveau stick pin like a glorious full moon. The 10k yellow gold construction of this antique stick pin has a 14k gold clutch. The pyramid design of this Art Nouveau pin boasts a round brilliant cut diamond at its base. The diamond weight of this Art Nouveau antique stick pin is 0.025 carats. Circa 1910 SOLD

A round full cut diamond floats above the finger in a delicate orb of gold in this antique diamond engagement ring. The 14k white gold mounting mesmerizes with its filigreed bezel and shoulders. Rising to a hexagonal top setting, the band of this antique engagement ring cradles a round full cut diamond at its center. Circa 1920 or later. SOLD

A mounting of gold lattice holds an Old European cut diamond that shines softly with the color of candle light. The 14k white gold band of this 1940s' engagement ring is pierced from every direction with playful curlicues and intriguing geometrics. The band ascends to a raised octagonal top setting. Herein lies a 0.69-carat old European cut diamond. Circa 1940s. SOLD

This vintage diamond engagement ring explodes with hints of spring. Trefoils of full cut diamonds curve around the flirty kite-shaped green stones that are set at the shoulders. More diamonds are set atop and beneath the center GIA-certified diamond like petals around a stamen.The platinum band of this vintage diamond engagement ring is carved in a climbing vine pattern. Circa 1930. SOLD

In this heavenly Edwardian antique engagement ring, an old European cut diamond is bezel set in a hand wrought and engraved platinum mounting. Weighing 2.06 carats, the diamond floats angelically above a scroll motif shank and under bezel. Like a golden orb of light, the diamond's cut and color maximizes its beauty under candlelight. Circa 1910. From the Topazery Tara Collection. SOLD

All the world is your stage in this globe-inspired Etruscan Revival turquoise antique brooch. The greenish-blue hue of this antique brooch's five oval cabochon turquoise stones lends contrasting appeal to the 18k yellow gold setting. A twisted rope design, and a unique top set with golden beads, adds textural flavor to Etruscan Revival Victorian brooches like this one. This antique brooch would make a one-of-a-kind gift for the world traveler. Circa 1860 SOLD

Sometimes simple is most elegant. And, "simply elegant" precisely describes this 1948 platinum antique wedding band. Made of iridium-platinum, this antique wedding ring will compliment many different styles of antique engagement rings. The 'Peter to Dottie 6-14-48' hand engraving lends romantic provenance to this antique platinum wedding band. Circa 1948. SOLD

Old Mine Cut diamonds in a cluster design mounting make a splendid antique diamond engagement ring. Nine old mine cut diamonds surround a larger old mine cut diamond to give this antique engagement ring the look of a resplendent flower blossom. Weighing 0.39 carats, the focal point diamond has a color of J and a clarity of VS2. The combined weight of all the diamonds is 1.06 carats. The hand-wrought gallery top is made of white gold, while the band is in 14k yellow gold. Circa 1930. SOLD

In this Art Deco Wedding Ring, rounded hexagons set with diamonds create an icy pattern all the way around her finger. The round diamond set inside a rhombus set inside a hexagon tiered arrangement of this antique wedding ring's stations give it a unique Art Deco flair. A total of twelve single cut diamonds set in platinum surround the finger for a total diamond weight of 0.36 carats. Circa 1930. SOLD

A radiant and fancy tuxedo-esque ruffle strips the finger in this 1930s antique diamond wedding ring. The 18k white gold band of this antique wedding ring is pierced with cross-studded hearts along along the top. Therein lie four round brilliant cut diamonds that are set in an East-West fashion. The total diamond weight is 0.55 carats. Circa 1930. SOLD

Pearls surround a rhodolite garnet in this antique Victorian ring in rose gold. The carved 14k rose gold setting of this antique ring casts a romantic glow. Its rosy sheen compliments the red intensity of the center rhodalite garnet. This round gemstone weighs 0.40 carats. It is encircled by a collection of six round half peals that lend contrast. Circa 1920s or later. SOLD

Shaped like a lozenge in the classic Art Deco style, this antique cocktail ring is anything but classically ordinary. Indeed, its dramatic pierced cutwork delights from every angle. Open loops and angular chevrons surround the octagonal-set old European cut diamond that is nestled in the center of this antique dinner ring. Each of the four chevrons culminates in a single cut accenting diamond. Four baguette-cut blue sapphires are tucked between the chevrons. Circa 1920s to 1930s. SOLD

Antique aquamarine engagement rings like this one are as gorgeous as the waterfalls of Victoria. Made of polished platinum, the band of this antique engagement ring is accentuated at the shoulders with a collection of four old style single cut diamonds, two on each side. The diamonds flank a 1.44 carat round faceted mixed cut aquamarine with a greenish blue hue. Circa 1925. SOLD

This Victorian antique ring and dance card holder will transport you back to the romance of yesteryear, when courtly gentlemen waited their turn for a spin around the dance floor with their favorite ladies. A fun and flirtatious textured shell highlights the end of the yellow gold filled bar and serves as a dance card holder. An antique ring dangles from a cable link chain. Return to the days of the Victorian era with this charming dance card holder and ring. Circa 1890 SOLD

This vintage engagement ring in 18k white gold has an adorable leaf motif trim on the shoulders of the shank. The tips of these 18k white gold leaves cup a basket head setting. Nestled inside this square mounting is a round brilliant cut diamond with H color and VS2 clarity. This diamond solitaire that accents this classic vintage engagement ring weighs 0.12 carats. Circa 1930. SOLD

Delicate blossoms dance around the bezel of this Art Deco diamond ring. The angular domed top setting is fashioned in the shape of an octagon. Nestled in this geometric mounting is a round brilliant cut diamond that weighs 0.20 carats. In addition to its open-weave flowers, the 14k white gold band of this antique ring is accented with piercing at the shank and carving down the shoulders. Circa 1920. SOLD