Show us your Antique/Vintage and Reproduction Rings!

by Burk » 28 Apr 2009 12:07

http://www.pricescope.com/forum/timeless-classics/help-me-reset-my-2ct-oec-t113737.html

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by wallermama » 25 Apr 2009 15:52
From Single Stone
http://www.pricescope.com/forum/show-me-the-ring/singlestone-is-the-new-tiffany-s-and-ari-is-my-new-best-friend-t111888.html

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by wallermama » 07 Apr 2009 03:56

http://www.pricescope.com/forum/show-me-the-ring/singlestone-is-the-new-tiffany-s-and-ari-is-my-new-best-friend-t111888.html

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by shaslau » 22 May 2009 15:23

http://www.pricescope.com/forum/timeless-classics/victorian-or-older-or-newer-t115921.html

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by acw13 » 26 May 2009 00:29
This is my Great-great Grandmother''s Star Sapphire ring with diamonds in white gold. My mother gave this ring to me a few years back, let me know what you think!

http://www.pricescope.com/forum/timeless-classics/my-great-great-grandmother-s-star-sapphire-t116154.html

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by acw13 » 26 May 2009 20:11
Here is a side view of the ring, there are 3 tiny solitaires on each side.

http://www.pricescope.com/forum/timeless-classics/heirloom-engagement-ring-t116240.html

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by somethingshiny » 26 May 2009 20:57
The requisite flower shot. My lillies are looking lovely.

http://www.pricescope.com/forum/timeless-classics/my-new-art-deco-ring-t116246.html

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by herekittykitty » 15 Jul 2009 10:08
http://www.pricescope.com/forum/timeless-classics/another-antique-t120169.html

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Nice thread, I love that Star Sapphire - it really is the most georgeous summer blue.

This is my Art Deco ring with a 0.80 transition cut diamond. I bought the wedding band the day after - its 1930s. Diamond looks really included in the first picture but its actually just filthy! - had to include it because it shows the engraving on the wedding band really well.

Beautiful set Lottie! I love the engraving on the wedding band, and step effect of setting on the right.

Inspiration from 23rd Street Jewelers posted by Post by tradergirl » 08 May 2009 20:40
http://www.pricescope.com/forum/timeless-classics/antique-setting-ideas-for-2-ct-rhr-oec-t114761.html

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Here's another thread:
http://www.pricescope.com/forum/timeless-classics/show-me-your-antique-cuts-part-2-t113837.html

It includes the following beautiful rings from Chrono and canuk-gal:

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Posted by by herekittykitty » 10 Jul 2009 13:17
This is a ring my dad got me for my 17th birthday from the "estate" case in a jewelry store. How old could it really be? I got it 13 years ago. Its 3 cabachon emeralds and 2 diamonds.

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Here's mine:
1.4 G OEC/Tranny

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Here is mine. 1.08 ct, old european cut + 0.42 baguettes and tiny round.

here's mine- 1925 art deco 2.0 ct asscher with single cuts along the shank.

All antique except the sapphire, which is a repro.

Here is my 1930s 18kt white gold three stone ring. They are early round brilliants- not very big stones at all.

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Here is my .51ct G or H OEC in a white gold setting with about .10 to .15 ct in the milgrained and engraved shank.

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I love your set, LG!!! So pretty!!!

Logan sapphire, I love your ring set.

Here's a whole thread with old cut diamonds:
http://www.pricescope.com/forum/timeless-classics/show-me-your-antique-cuts-part-2-t113837.html

Thanks, guys. I'm actually thinking about selling these rings...not 100% sure yet.

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Here are mine.

One is a 0.80ct H VS OEC in a modern version of a buttercup mount. The diamond came like that in the buttercup mount, but looking at it, I think it is modern, though the inner head that holds the stone may be original. The ring is now my mom's engagement ring!

Next up is my 0.97ct I VS2 OEC in its original mount, which I think is a period mount. Unfortunately, it was really not a nice ring. The filigree was so badly done (not cast well) an the ring had been badly reshanked. I seset the stone into a modern fishtail style solitaire in white gold. The diamond looks much better!

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This is a picture of an engagement ring I inherited from one of my great aunts. Neither she nor her sister married so I don't have any idea what happened to the fiance. She was born in 1901, so the ring probably dates from the 1920s or 1930s. My mother was born in 1933 and says that she vaguely remembers Sis having a boyfriend but she was too young to remember much.

Unfortunately, when my grandfather gave this ring to me, I wasn't especially interested in the history so I never got around to asking him about it before he died several years ago so I don't know anything about it except that it's in nearly pristine condition. According to the appraisal, it's a .48 Ct. round FC (???) G-H VS1 with four .02 CT single cut G-H VS1 in an 18KT white gold setting. The JABEL stamp is still clear.

The pictures are not great, but they're the only way I can share. I think the yellow prongs are from a repair. The jeweler's ultrasonic cleaner "removed" one of the diamonds the first time I had the ring cleaned so he repaired the prongs but I'm sure I didn't have them replate with rhodium.

liz

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I just wanna say how pretty everybody's rings are!

LoganSapphire, I have a soft spot for deco jewelries, what a lovely ring!
LibbyLA, I wish my family are as considerate about historical pieces passing down the generations, but with the wars a lot of them disappeared to make way for more important things It is a pity that you did not get to hear the story of the ring. I think vintage and antique pieces are not only unique aesthetically but are precious for the stories it could tell us. I always envy people with family heirlooms because they have those stories behind them, while my purchased antiques are silent. Nevertheless, your ring is really lovely art deco ring, especially with the fact that it used to belong to a great aunt.

Written by LibbyLA:This is a picture of an engagement ring I inherited from one of my great aunts. Neither she nor her sister married so I don't have any idea what happened to the fiance. She was born in 1901, so the ring probably dates from the 1920s or 1930s. My mother was born in 1933 and says that she vaguely remembers Sis having a boyfriend but she was too young to remember much.

Unfortunately, when my grandfather gave this ring to me, I wasn't especially interested in the history so I never got around to asking him about it before he died several years ago so I don't know anything about it except that it's in nearly pristine condition. According to the appraisal, it's a .48 Ct. round FC (???) G-H VS1 with four .02 CT single cut G-H VS1 in an 18KT white gold setting. The JABEL stamp is still clear.

The pictures are not great, but they're the only way I can share. I think the yellow prongs are from a repair. The jeweler's ultrasonic cleaner "removed" one of the diamonds the first time I had the ring cleaned so he repaired the prongs but I'm sure I didn't have them replate with rhodium.

liz

it's lovely!!

Written by mmeowcollins:Thanks, guys. I'm actually thinking about selling these rings...not 100% sure yet.

They are stunning!! Love them!

So many antique pretties!

Dreamer- those are beauties! One day I'm going to come across "the one" of the OEC I really like! Those look just the right size!
Logan- I love the delicate contrast between your ering and shaped band- beautiful!
Stci- love the look of that center stone peeping out like a starburst!

I have a few to join in with. Mine aren't all diamond, but have diamond in them (mostly). Hope that's ok.

On my ring finger is my promise ring from my bf who got it for me because I smooshed the band on the other one (we know better now than to shop at the mall). English ring from first half of the 1800's in rose cut diamond and sugarloaf sapphire, so around 200 years old, give or take a few years. The sapphire is most likely not original. When we found it we were both intrigued by it (and it exactly matched the shirt he was wearing that day).

Then my opal and white stone ring, age unknown. A gift from my father, who used to deal in vintage/estate jewelry.

Diamond and enamel cocktail ring I bought about 20 years ago, maybe from the 50's? The diamond is maybe 15-18pts. It doesn't quite fit any more but those tall prong are amazing!

Vintage (possibly Art Deco?) snake ring with rubies and pearl. (Another one that needs sizing nowadays...ho hum...)

Diamond and emerald pendant, also from my father.

So many beautiful pieces in this thread. I can't call them all out but....
LibbyLA, I especially love the side view of your ring.
Bastecat, your collection is so cohesive, colorful and whimsical.
And MrsJacob; wow--I love the drama of your collection.

Well done, everyone.