Antique and Vintage Jewelry Library p7

Like a carnival fun-house mirror, this vintage cocktail ring's aquamarine captivates at every twist and turn. The gemstone's unique shape, with curved sides, attracts immediate attention.The mounting has a pierced floral and filigree design on the shoulders.

Details: Vintage. Circa 1930. Trademark star in a hexagon.14k white gold. Hexagonal cut aquamarine; 3.85 carats. SOLD

As a child you may have lifted the lid on grandma's jewelry box, only to see your own joyous reflection staring back at you from the lid underneath. This vintage 1930s floral ring recaptures that youthful exuberance with an aquamarine so crystalline it reflects the light like a mirror. The greenish blue gemstone is set in a pierced floral mounting.

Details: Vintage. Circa 1930. Trademark OB. 14k white gold. Rectangular aquamarine; 2.81 carats. SOLD

Old mine cut diamonds create a dazzling halo around a 6.8mm Akoya pearl in this antique pearl ring. This antique engagement ring's shimmering top is accentuated with ten old mine cut diamonds. Two additional rose cut diamonds dapple the shoulders of the hand-wrought 18k yellow gold band. These twelve diamonds total 2.54 carats. The centerpiece Akoya pearl that is peg set amidst all this diamond radiance is slightly greenish brown with orange and rose overtones. This antique pearl ring is circa 1920. SOLD

An outstanding aquamarine and a floral and filigree setting make this antique Edwardian engagement ring irresistible. You'll love how the flowery spray ascends up the pierced mounting to cup the centerpiece 0.88-carat round aquamarine. Four old European cut bead set diamonds highlight the shoulders, lending 0.14 diamond carats to this antique engagement ring. A platinum setting is the finishing touch to this Edwardian ring. Circa 1910. SOLD

A wavy filigree design graces this unusual antique Art Deco wedding ring. The platinum band of this antique Art Deco ring is accented with 12 round single cut diamonds which sparkle amidst the swirling filigree pattern. These VS-SI2 clarity, H-I-colored diamonds total approximately 0.33 carats. This antique wedding rings's unusual design pays tribute to the artistic jewelry craftsman of the Art Deco period. Circa 1920s. SOLD

Classic antique platinum wedding rings like this one rim the finger in entrancing beauty. You'll love the filigree work that surrounds this antique wedding ring's platinum band. Each of the twelve geometric designs is centered with a round single cut diamond for a total diamond weight of 0.26 carats. Circa 1950s or later. SOLD

A yellow gold filigree mounting adds warmth to this charming old European cut diamond ring. The slim and sleek construction of the 14k yellow gold band allows the full brilliance of the showcase diamond to shine. Cradled inside a pierced top setting, the old European cut diamond that highlights this Edwardian engagement ring is H in color and SI1 in clarity. It weighs 0.70 carats and is GIA certified. Circa 1920. SOLD

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