Wedding Rings Through The Decades

Wedding rings for men became popular during the war as a way to visually connect the couple during the separation according to Vintage Weddings.

Wedding rings through the decades. In the Edwardian era 1901-1910 designs were marked by their dainty and elaborate details. 3222016 Mode just released a video chronicling a centurys worth of the most popular engagement ring styles by decade. However the popular square or lace mount sets changed from gold to either white or platinum.

6172016 Rings during this decade had even bigger diamonds offset by intensely intricate but less delicate settings to support more sizable stones. While fashion trends are constantly changing these engagement rings are always en vogue. 9262019 The ring had diamond accents and was complemented by a Welsh gold wedding band.

Provenance Jewellery Pearl and Diamond Ring 1816. By 1900 in part because of technological advancements in wedding photography and proliferation of style magazines white was the color to wear. 6212017 Wedding sets consisting of an engagement ring and coordinating wedding ring in a combination of 18 carat white and yellow gold were extremely popular into the 1950s.

By her mother decades earlier seemed only an appropriate choice. These rings were commonly made of rose cut diamonds set in silver and gold similar to todays eternity band. It goes to follow then that the wedding rings of the time were also about making an over-the-top statement.

Instead opted for a huge pearl surrounded by diamonds. Matching engagementwedding rings became fashionable. The toi et moi you and me style ring grew in popularity due to its sweet sentiment that the dual stones symbolize two souls becoming intertwined.

A 1940s wedding reception typically featured big band music and the Jitterbug. Since 1920 emerald-cut stones have slipped in and out of fashion Asscher diamonds a step-cut stone shaped like a square have surged in popularity and round stones have remained a staple in the wedding. 3162020 She gave up wearing her original sapphirediamond engagement ring in her later years.