The tradition of engagement rings began in the fifteenth century. Today, the giving of antique engagement rings is becoming more and more popular. To be classed as an antique ring, the ring must be more than 50 years old. There are several different periods of antique rings for engagements which are popular today including Victorian, Art Deco, Edwardian, and Art Nouveau.
Victorian rings were made during the reign of Queen Victoria of England, between 1837 and 1901. Popular styles of engagement rings in this era were the 'You and Me' ring, the 'Regards' ring, the 'Love' ring, the 'Dearest' ring, the 'Serpent' or 'Snake' ring and the three-stone ring. Queen Victoria herself had a snake ring for her engagement to Prince Albert. The snakes are usually entwined and they represent the bride and groom. Victorian rings normally were made from either yellow gold or rose gold.
Art Nouveau was a style and movement of architecture and art which was popular around the late 19th century and early 20th century. Major figures in the Art Nouveau period were Alphonse Mucha, Gustav Klimt, Antoni Gaudi, Louis Comfort Tiffany and Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Art Nouveau engagement rings were designed with sweeping curves and feminine designs. The designs were frequently influenced by Asia as well as plants, flowers, insects, butterflies, dragonflies, snakes, water lilies and irises. Metals used in the rings were gold, silver, and platinum.
King Edward VII of England reigned from 1901 to 1910 and this was known as the Edwardian era. Typically, Edwardian engagement rings were made of platinum set with rose cut diamonds or sapphires. Because platinum is a very strong metal, more elegant and detailed rings could be made. Filigree and lace work are typical of these rings. Edwardian engagement rings usually had designs which were based on nature. Gemstones would be set to look like a flower growing amid vines or leaves. The gemstones were cut to give the impression of a flower.
Art Deco was an art and design movement which began in the middle of the 1920s and lasted until the 1940s. Art Deco designs were found in art, fashion and architecture. This style was also found in jewellery design. Art Deco engagement rings used sapphires, emeralds, rubies, diamonds and other gemstones. These rings often have a large stone surrounded by smaller stones or can consist of large groups of stones. Designs were often angular, and used bold and contrasting colours.
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