A Visual History of Engagement Rings
If you’ve love history (and even if you don’t), you’re in for a treat because today Trumpet & Horn is giving us the history of engagement rings. From the Victorian Era’s romanticism to the geometric lines of the Art Deco Era to the more-is-more mindset of modern times, your jewelry education starts now. If this isn’t the […]
If you’ve love history (and even if you don’t), you’re in for a treat because today Trumpet & Horn is giving us the history of engagement rings. From the Victorian Era’s romanticism to the geometric lines of the Art Deco Era to the more-is-more mindset of modern times, your jewelry education starts now. If this isn’t the best history lesson you’ve ever been given, it will certainly be the prettiest! The Victorian Era (1835-1900)
Named after the famous Queen Victoria, Victorian era jewelry were inspired by the trends of the time and the queen’s tastes in fashion and jewelry. Victorian era jewelry was extremely romantic, bold, and inspired by nature. Colored gemstones as well as diamonds such as black onyx, opal, sapphire, ruby, emerald, garnet and amethyst were very common, and the design of the ring settings were especially intricate and unique.
The Edwardian Era (1900-1915)
Edward, Queen Victoria’s son, brought elegance and sophistication with him when he took the throne. During this era, platinum and white gold were being used for the first time in fin...
If you’ve love history (and even if you don’t), you’re in for a treat because today Trumpet & Horn is giving us the history of engagement rings. From the Victorian Era’s romanticism to the geometric lines of the Art Deco Era to the more-is-more mindset of modern times, your jewelry education starts now. If this isn’t the best history lesson you’ve ever been given, it will certainly be the prettiest! The Victorian Era (1835-1900)
Named after the famous Queen Victoria, Victorian era jewelry were inspired by the trends of the time and the queen’s tastes in fashion and jewelry. Victorian era jewelry was extremely romantic, bold, and inspired by nature. Colored gemstones as well as diamonds such as black onyx, opal, sapphire, ruby, emerald, garnet and amethyst were very common, and the design of the ring settings were especially intricate and unique.
The Edwardian Era (1900-1915)
Edward, Queen Victoria’s son, brought elegance and sophistication with him when he took the throne. During this era, platinum and white gold were being used for the first time in fin...
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