Choosing from the many unique anniversary bands will be a wonderful testament to your love and shared life together. The choice of an antique eternity or anniversary ring will have special sentiment attached as well as being a good financial investment for the future. Antique jewelry is jewellery that is over 50 years old. Antique rings can be called vintage or estate rings. The presentation of beautiful antique pieces of jewelry will be a romantic gesture for your loved one. Emerald and Asscher are cuts often found in antique engagement rings, eternity or wedding rings.
The Gregorian period ( 1760- 1840) was principally made up of rose gold, opulent rose and emerald cut diamonds, with garnet amethyst and coloured fancy diamonds. The Georgians loved to show off their wealth in the form of jewelry. The Victorian period of (1835- 1900). W ith the emergence of wealth after the industrial revolution the Victorians wanted to show case their wealth with opulent colourful jewelry. Art Nouveau jewelry (1890- 1920) this jewelry got its inspiration from the arts with colourful scroll and flower designed jewelry. Not everybody likes the style of the Georgian period with insect inspired jewelry. The choice of antique diamond anniversary bands if a purely personal one to each couple.
Art Nouveau jewelry is stylish and elegant with romantic connotations popular with couples looking for their ideal antique diamond anniversary bands. Edwardian Jewelry (1900- 1915) this style of jewelry was typically influenced by the decadence of lace, diamonds in milengrained settings and beautiful silks. Edwardian jewellery is very popular with couples looking for perfect antique diamond anniversary bands. After the death of Queen Victoria her son Edward wanted to put his own mark on the throne he influenced the design of the jewelry of the day.
Art Deco (1920- 1940) jewelry got its influence from the beautiful style of the French from arts to music and architecture. Geometrical designs and styles were evident in the 1920’s. Today Art Deco buildings can be seen in Miami Florida. Couples of today typically choose the Art Deco style when looking for unique antique anniversary bands. Art Deco jewelry is bold with stunning coloured diamonds in beautifully stunning unusual shapes. If you are looking for a piece of jewelry that stands out from the crowd for your antique diamond anniversary bands then the Art Deco period rings are for you