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Edwardian Toi et Moi engagement ring

SmileyJ3ms

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Hello everyone!! I’m excited to share a proper post of my Edwardian engagement ring! My partner of 10 years proposed on Christmas Day with this beauty... I’m an antique and vintage jewelry collector, and it couldn’t be more perfect for me :love:

I had the ring appraised this week, and it’s confirmed to be a true Edwardian period piece, c1910, entirely handmade in platinum. The 2 centre stones are old European cuts, and the 32 accent stones are a combination of old mine and European cuts.

As many of you know, it can be difficult to capture both central stones in a toi et moi ring - I did my best:

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The gallery and band are as intricate as the face... I am in love with the carved band (and thankful it fits like a glove- no resizing required!!)

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And for those who appreciate a good view from behind:
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Happy weekend, everyone!!
 

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Lykame

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That is just out of this world. A work of art. It's amazing. Amazing! Love the shank too!

Congratulations on your engagement, your future husband did exceptionally well with that!

Please post a link to the video you did?

Please feel free to post many more pictures! And hand shots!
 

GlitterInMyHair

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Congrats on your engagement :)

Your fiance done good! It is a masterpiece, and in such good condition too!
 

MaisOuiMadame

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Ohhhhh emmmm geeeeeee

Stunning!!! What a beautiful masterpiece. Wear it in health and happiness
 

junebug17

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Oh my goodness it is exceptionallly beautiful! :love::love::love: Exquisite workmanship and gorgeous diamonds! A beautiful piece of history, congratulations and enjoy!
 

SmileyJ3ms

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That is just out of this world. A work of art. It's amazing. Amazing! Love the shank too!

Congratulations on your engagement, your future husband did exceptionally well with that!

Please post a link to the video you did?

Please feel free to post many more pictures! And hand shots!


You got it!!! Thanks everyone for the encouragement, well wishes and compliments - it’s great to be able to share!!

Here’s a video (on hand!)


... and on hand, but cropped for anonymity:

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And some fireworks!

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Lykame

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You got it!!! Thanks everyone for the encouragement, well wishes and compliments - it’s great to be able to share!!

Here’s a video (on hand!)


... and on hand, but cropped for anonymity:

D386C063-7B2E-418D-BFEF-B616B83BD433.jpeg

And some fireworks!

42F63A3C-84A5-4282-9F1F-305F272B3489.jpeg

Sublime! Just outstanding! Congratulations again! Thank you so much for sharing!
 

Ally T

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This is definitely up there with the most prettiest pieces of jewellery i’ve ever seen. Ever. Huge adoration - congratulations!
 

Matthews1127

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Hello everyone!! I’m excited to share a proper post of my Edwardian engagement ring! My partner of 10 years proposed on Christmas Day with this beauty... I’m an antique and vintage jewelry collector, and it couldn’t be more perfect for me :love:

I had the ring appraised this week, and it’s confirmed to be a true Edwardian period piece, c1910, entirely handmade in platinum. The 2 centre stones are old European cuts, and the 32 accent stones are a combination of old mine and European cuts.

As many of you know, it can be difficult to capture both central stones in a toi et moi ring - I did my best:

603E2545-1A4C-4C53-B95E-D67D189C5350.jpeg

The gallery and band are as intricate as the face... I am in love with the carved band (and thankful it fits like a glove- no resizing required!!)

8B8EB06A-B8AA-4FD0-BD7B-05AC4EBF254E.jpeg 515F3BD7-EE87-4CF5-BBD0-B52681A63BA5.jpeg

And for those who appreciate a good view from behind:
64068324-327C-4A2B-A35E-30DB3BCF5A4C.jpeg

Happy weekend, everyone!!

Absolutely gorgeous!! Breathtaking, original & a beautiful work of art!!
I LOVE this piece!
Congratulations on your engagement!! Blessings to a Century and more of happiness & joy!!! :kiss2:
 

ringo865

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Congratulations on your engagement. The ring is stunning and the diamonds really pop. What a beautifully crafted piece. Did your fiancé surprise you with the ring, or did you “help” :kiss2: him in the right direction?
 

SmileyJ3ms

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Congratulations on your engagement. The ring is stunning and the diamonds really pop. What a beautifully crafted piece. Did your fiancé surprise you with the ring, or did you “help” :kiss2: him in the right direction?

Thank you!! He made the final choice - I wanted him to choose. He’s had the benefit :lol: of 10 years of exposure to my jewelry collecting ‘hobby’ & curated list of loves ... definitely easier than most men have it!!
 
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PreRaphaelite

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Completely gorgeous and perfect for you! Congratulations!
 

foxinsox

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Oh good work Mr @SmileyJ3ms-to-be. What a lovely lovely ring! Congratulations on your engagement and having such an observant and thoughtful fiancé
 

anne_h

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Gorgeous! Congratulations!!
 

kathley

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Gorgeous one-of-a-kind ring! I love the detail of the workmanship.
 

cushioncutnut

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What a grand piece and I love that it is an engagement ring too! No one will have such a stunning piece!!! Congratulations!!
:love::clap:
 

ac117

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Stunning!!!! They don't make them like they used to!!! The details are just amazing! :love::love::love:
 

Catmom

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I love all the detail work! Beautiful!
 

prbaglady

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Absolutely perfect and so eye catching- it’s glorious!!!
 

Keeliamira

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Such an gorgeous design and superb detail! The entire ring is simply TDF! Congrats dear!!!
 

LinSF

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This is really beautiful, congratulations! The video really shows how stunning the old stones are.
 

Fancygems

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Jaw dropping beautiful.. a treasure
 

missy

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Gorgeous! What an amazing piece of art...that setting and those stones. Just love everything about this. Enjoy your beautiful piece of history. :love:
 

tyty333

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What a beautiful ring! Congrats on your engagement!
 

elliefire99

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Wow! What a beautiful, delicate work of art. Really makes you appreciate old craftsmanship and care... And I don't think I have ever seen a shank like that. So cool!

Congrats on the engagement and the stunning ring!
 

msop04

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Sooooo beautiful!!! Congratulations!!
 

Austina

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Sparkalicious and lovely to have something so different.
 

SimoneDi

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What a beautiful moi et toi engagement ring! :love:Congratulations!
 

arkieb1

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It's gorgeous, congrats!!!
 

Weeivy73

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Sorry for my late arrival to comment on your gorgeous ring, it's just absolutely stunning!!

I couldn't find it written down anywhere about your finger size? I'm trying to decide on how to set my M-N coloured round brilliants that are just under a carat each. I'm desperately trying to decide on a setting as I want it to have great finger presence /coverage as it'll be my new forever ring.
If you would be so kind as to answer a couple of questions I'd be really grateful: Is it a comfortable ring to wear everyday? Are you planning on wearing a band or just as is?

This is my favourite inspiration piece at the moment (I've changed my mind a couple of times, but can't get passed the Edwardian style)

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I'm thinking of possibly doing the bow in rubies.
How do you find the length of the ring on your finger? Thanks so much and again congratulations on your beautiful engagement ring.
 
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