old european cut
DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RINGS

Old European cut diamond engagement rings set in antique and vintage inspired Erstwhile settings. This classic round cut, popular from 1890-1930, is the predecessor to the modern round brilliant.

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We're Popping up in LA!

We're Popping up in LA!

Visit us one weekend only at DÔEN in the Brentwood Country Mart in Santa Monica October 21, 22, and 23. Try on vintage engagement rings, namesake Erstwhile rings, wedding bands and other antique rarities.
Pairing Your Wedding Band To Your Vintage Engagement Ring

Pairing Your Wedding Band To Your Vintage Engagement Ring

Get creative and embrace the gap! Vintage engagement rings are notoriously difficult to match with wedding bands, but don’t be discouraged! Thinking outside the "ring" box can lead to pairing engagement rings with less traditional bands or vice versa.
A Guide to Vintage Settings

A Guide to Vintage Settings

Featuring the Old European Cut Diamond The Solitaire Tiffany & Co. introduced the iconic prong solitaire in 1886. The innovative setting lifted the diamond off the band, allowing for light to pass underneath the stone, creating maximum sparkle. The Four Prong A minimal classic most indicative of the 1920s Deco era.
Actual Diamond Carat Size On A Hand

Actual Diamond Carat Size On A Hand

Are you trying to decide how many carats you want in your engagement ring but need a real life reference? Your guide to actual diamond sizes on a hand featuring a round old european cut diamond in each ring. The sizes of the carats above are approximations and the actual sizes vary a few points.