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Thursday, July 21, 2011

While the drop-waist dresses, feather fascinators and pre-Prohibition era cocktails are irresistible, I'm not sure there's anything more divine than a 1920s engagement ring! Featuring Old European cut diamonds, milgrain details and a singular personality, I think Deco engagement rings are simply dreamy! My favorite places to browse, besides the wonderful estate shops in San Francisco? Erstwhile Jewlery Co., where I spotted this beauty, Doyle & Doyle, and 1st Dibs, which represents jewelry dealers from major cities-it's the perfect place to scout estate pieces online that you can actually try on in person!

32 comments:

  1. Oh, what I would give for a ring like this...

    It's the ones with the tiny details, the ones that look like they have the most character, the ones with the story to tell that always have me dreaming.

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  2. Such a stunning ring. I agree, love the art deco style.

    ~ Clare x

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  3. I'm bordering on speechless- this is just stunning! I also love looking at vintage engagement rings- they have a mysterious charm!

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  4. Oh my gosh, that ring is positively GORGEOUS. Wow.

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  5. I just love the vintage style here. Simply lovely!
    xo
    Alexa
    www.theshortandthesweetofit.com

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  6. This looks. EXACTLY. like my great-grandma's first engagement ring. EXACTLY.

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  7. So gorgeous! My engagement ring isn't like this, but I do have a couple of pieces that were my grandmother's from this era and I absolutely love them.

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  8. yep, that's perfection. I was looking on Erstwhile's site a while ago and am completely in love with all of their Deco pieces. definitely a style I would love to have for a ring!

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  9. oooooh i love this, makes me wish my simple ring had a little more bling :)

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  10. UGH! I die! I am IN love with these styles of rings. I relaly cant have anything else.. {hint hint guy out there} My great Grandmothers ring which I'll inherrite is from Aug/1910.
    it is so beautiful and simple and just sooooo dreamy :)

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  11. Oooh yes! That is a true beauty!

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  12. Thank you for the birthday, well wishes. Now, if I just get that ring for my birthday, eeee, that would be fabulous (hint for the hubs). I absolutely adore old European cut diamonds and the details are just lovely. Sigh. Total ring bliss! Hope your day is fab. xx veronika

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  13. This is gorgeous, the detail is so intricate.

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  14. oh yes please! This ring is every so charming.

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  15. It is gorgeous. Now I want some moonshine! ;)

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  16. Oh goodness, that's a gorgeous piece. My grandma had a ring that I really wanted, but I think someone stole it from her house. :(

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  17. That is gorgeous! I adore the detailing!

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  18. i love erstwhile. total eye candy.

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  19. ohh my goodness! now THIS is my type of vintage.

    xo

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  20. Wow! They knew how to do jewelry back in the day, man.

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  21. I am not very familiar with jewelry from this era, but this one sure is gorgeous!! :)

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  22. This ring is perfection. I'd love one for myself please and thank you :) Xo

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  23. stunning! Tiho said that although he prefers a more modern look, he knew I really liked the art deco style, so he designed my ring setting with a bit of influence from the era. I love that he came up with a classic + vintage-inspired combination.

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  24. I just watched The Great Gatsby today so this ring is looking especially gorgeous! What a stunner!

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  25. gorgeous! wowwww. I love my simple ring, but I would definitely not turn this one down!

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  26. omg that engagement ring is to die for. That is another reason why I am loving the 1920's. I went to a 1920's party last last week and I actually blogged about it. Have a happy day sweetie!

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