[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″ el_class=”articlemainheader”][vc_raw_html]JTVCc3VfaGVhZGluZyU1RFRoZSUyMHllYXIlMjAxOTAxJTIwdXNoZXJlZCUyMGluJTIwdGhlJTIwRWR3YXJkaWFuJTIwZXJhJTNCJTIwYW4lMjBlcmElMjB3aGljaCUyMHNhdyUyMEtpbmclMjBFZHdhcmQlMjBWSUklMjBhc2NlbmRpbmclMjB0byUyMHRoZSUyMHRocm9uZSUyMGFzJTIwS2luZyUyMG9mJTIwRW5nbGFuZCUyQyUyMGFsb25nc2lkZSUyMGhpcyUyMGZhc2hpb25hYmxlJTIwd2lmZSUyQyUyMEFsZXhhbmRyYSUyMG9mJTIwRGVubWFyay4lMjAlMjBJbiUyMGpld2VscnklMjBkZXNpZ24lMjB0ZXJtcyUyQyUyMHRoaXMlMjBwZXJpb2QlMjB0cmFuc2NlbmRlZCUyMHRoZSUyMGRlYXRoJTIwb2YlMjBLaW5nJTIwRWR3YXJkJTIwVklJJTIwaW4lMjAxOTEwJTIwYW5kJTIwbGFzdGVkJTIwdGhyb3VnaCUyMHRvJTIwMTkxOC4lMjBIaXN0b3JpYW5zJTIwcmVmZXIlMjB0byUyMHRoZSUyMEVkd2FyZGlhbiUyMHBlcmlvZCUyMGFzJTIwdGhlJTIwJTIyYmVhdXRpZnVsJTIwZXJhJTJDJTIyJTIwYW5kJTIwd2hlcmUlMjBqZXdlbHJ5JTIwYW5kJTIwY2xvdGhlcyUyMHdlcmUlMjBjb25jZXJuZWQlMkMlMjB0aGlzJTIwd2FzJTIwZGVmaW5pdGVseSUyMGFuJTIwZXh0cmF2YWdhbnQlMjB0aW1lLiU1QiUyRnN1X2hlYWRpbmclNUQ=[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_raw_html]JTNDaDMlMjBjbGFzcyUzRCUyMm91dGxpbmUyJTIyJTIwc3R5bGUlM0QlMjJtYXJnaW4tYm90dG9tJTNBMjVweCUzQiUyMG1hcmdpbi10b3AlM0EzNXB4JTNCJTIyJTNFRWR3YXJkaWFuJTIwdnMuJTIwTW9kZXJuJTIwUmluZ3MlM0MlMkZoMyUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”articlequoteparagraph”][vc_column width=”5\/12″][vc_column_text]T<\/span>he year 1901 ushered in the Edwardian era; an era which saw King Edward VII ascending to the throne as King of England, alongside his fashionable wife, Alexandra of Denmark. In jewelry design terms, this period transcended the death of King Edward VII in 1910 and lasted through to 1918. Historians refer to the Edwardian period as the “beautiful era,” and where jewelry and clothes were concerned, this was definitely an extravagant time.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”7\/12″][vc_column_text el_class=”frameimage”]<\/p>\n Example of an Edwardian Engagement Ring<\/p><\/div>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n The designs of Edwardian jewelry were intended to complement the delicate white lace dresses that were popular among stylish women at that time. There are still a number of places from which individuals can purchase original pieces from the Edwardian era. Below are a few of the distinct features of the jewelry pieces made back then.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]JTNDaDMlMjBjbGFzcyUzRCUyMm91dGxpbmUyJTIyJTIwc3R5bGUlM0QlMjJtYXJnaW4tdG9wJTNBNDBweCUzQiUyMiUzRU1ldGFsJTIwVXNlZCUyMGluJTIwRWR3YXJkaWFuJTIwUmluZ3MlM0MlMkZoMyUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text]D<\/span>uring this time, it was the norm for rings and other pieces of jewelry to be made out of platinum<\/a> over gold or pure platinum. This was the first era in which jewelers started to incorporate platinum in the design of their jewelry. 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The rose cut was popular as well.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row margin_bottom=”50px” el_class=”vimeoinsert”][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Techniques and Patterns of Edwardian Engagement Rings<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Showing a very popular Vintage Edwardian\u00a0Style Engagement Ring. Notice the filigree detailing, scroll\u00a0like patterns, and use of one color metal.<\/p>\n Learn about\u00a0Victorian Engagement Rings<\/a> | See More Antique Style Engagement Rings<\/a><\/p>\n View more info on this [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] It very possible to find original Edwardian engagement rings out there, however, you can bet they will either be very expensive or a family heirloom. That’s why we are showcasing the ring we are on this page. To show you how many of the determining factors that point to the Edwardian period are in the modern designs. 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