After queen victoria died in 1901 her son took the throne as king edward vii ushering in a period of refined luxury in britain that was mirrored in america and europe in france it was known as la belle époque the beautiful years.
Edwardian era edwardian art deco engagement rings.
The heavy influence of romance is clearly evident in the different styles of rings all of which blend well with the beauty of the era.
Edwardian engagement rings 1901 1910 featured floral patterns in ornate platinum filigree.
Art deco engagement rings.
The dawn of the 20th century brought immense innovation and diversity to jewelry design.
During this influential period a lot of monumental change happened.
Edwardian engagement rings evoked that diversity in their delicate and ultra finely detailed settings.
In engagement rings platinum was still the metal of choice as its hardness and malleability was just as excellent for the delicate beauty of the edwardian era as it was for the boldness of art deco.
Engagement rings from the edwardian era possess timeless elegance and vintage allure.
Edwardian era engagement rings date to the period between 1901 and 1920.
Art deco engagement rings 1915 1930 s were hand crafted with mil grain symmetrical geometric and architectural designs and often contained colored stone accents.
True edwardian style was flamboyant yet traditional.
Styles of edwardian engagement rings.
Unlike the previous era of softer lines and grace the art deco period is.
Art deco engagement rings frequently feature accents of emeralds rubies sapphires and brightly colored enamel.
4 23 carat diamond and platinum halo engagement ring 1900.
Edwardian engagement rings while beautifully crafted and exceptionally unique had several.
The edwardian era 1901 10.
Platinum ascendant and delicate designs in vogue.