Valentine's Day
Gift Guide

This season, show your valentine that love truly is sweeter than candy. Our Erstwhile gift guide offers timeless classics—souvenirs of affection to make hearts melt and romance blossom!

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Stacked Wedding Bands With Three Stone Engagement Ring

Stacked Wedding Bands With Three Stone Engagement Ring

1,2, or 3? Playing with this gorgeous Victorian three stone pink gold vintage engagement ring and our by Erstwhile bands.
Diamond Size Chart On Hand

Diamond Size Chart On Hand

Our guide to actual diamond carat sizes on a hand featuring various diamond carat weights. Notice settings which have more detail usually make the diamond look bigger or more pronounced. For instance the 1.90 carat set in a solitaire looks a bit smaller then the 1.68 carat set in a box setting. Remember size is nothing
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.
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.