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ENGAGEMENT RINGS

The infamous Erstwhile Archive is filled with treasures that have sold. Did a ring from your wishlist sell? Contact us to recreate it!

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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.
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.
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.
Old European Cut vs Round Brilliant Cut

Old European Cut vs Round Brilliant Cut

Learn about the difference between vintage Old European cut diamonds and modern Round Brilliant cut diamonds.