Mid Century
ENGAGEMENT RINGS

1947 to 1957
Mid Century engagement rings feature modern streamline clean silhouettes in platinum typically featuring bright old European or transitional round cut diamonds.

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What is a transitional cut diamond?

What is a transitional cut diamond?

The transitional cut diamond bridges the chunky old European cut diamonds of the old world and the flashy round brilliants of today. These beauties manage to have both an old world feel while maintaining that mega modern round brilliant sparkle.
The Actual Difference Between Antique, Vintage, Period, And Estate Jewelry

The Actual Difference Between Antique, Vintage, Period, And Estate Jewelry

And tricky sales approaches to avoid! Antique The legal definition for antique is anything over 100 years old, that is in place for import and export tax purposes. Most countries do not charge duties on imports for antiques. Vintage The term vintage has been borrowed for generations in other industries, especially wine
History Of Gold In Jewelry

History Of Gold In Jewelry

During the Georgian and Victorian eras gold was king in jewelry and other ornamentation. Learn all about gold in jewelry through the ages.
How Cartier Pioneered Platinum In Jewelry

How Cartier Pioneered Platinum In Jewelry

A story about how tastes shifted from yellow gold to platinum at the turn of the century. Looking through Erstwhile’s amazing collection, you might notice that Victorian era rings (1837-1901) are typically set in yellow gold, while jewels that date further into the Twentieth Century are often set in platinum.