Edwardian Diamond Ring Settings

Beautiful sapphires and diamonds set in starburst settings.

Edwardian diamond ring settings.

King edward vii son of queen victoria was on the throne during this era of peak elegance and sophistication rightfully known as la belle epoch or the beautiful era. The mounting of the ring has the garland style popular with edwardian engagement rings. We have been making diamond rings in britain for over 100 years. These unique edwardian engagement rings are based on original designs from the early 1900s.

The edwardian style called for diamonds diamonds and more diamonds so pavé settings were a perfect way for edwardian jewelers to utilize multiple diamonds throughout. The pavé setting pronounced pa vay comes from the french word to pave as in paved with diamonds a pavé setting has tiny prongs that hold small diamonds very close together creating continuous sparkle. The ring above shows the centered diamond in a bezel style settings with milgrain accenting the rim of the bezel. Edwardian style engagement rings for the old fashioned fiance.

Edwardian engagement rings evoked that diversity in their delicate and ultra finely detailed settings. With new innovations in diamond cutting rounder and more precise faceting was possible. View the vintage rings in the ready to wear collection or select your own diamond or coloured gemstone for your engagement ring. Metalwork in these rings is intricate and light like lace.

White gold and platinum reigned over gold. Edwardian style engagement rings are diamond engagement rings fashioned after jewelry styles popular during the edwardian era of 1900 to 1915.