Discover Our Collection of Vintage Rectangle Engagement Rings
Rectangle rings and jewellery have been popular for centuries, for almost as long as stone cutting has been around. Rectangle stone rings are elegant and incredibly dynamic, and have been a popular selection for people in every society throughout history, from the nobles of the Tudor court to the flappers of the 1920s. In our collection, we have everything from the Table cut rectangle diamond rings from the 1600s to vintage rectangle engagement rings.
Throughout the ages, rectangle stone rings have been popular as a token of love, or as an engagement ring. The dynamic shape of rectangle stone rings allows for a multitude of different cutting techniques, and allows the stunning natural shine and beauty of the natural stone to shine through. Rectangle diamond stones are one of the earliest types of diamond cutting and shaping, and have continued to be popular.
Rectangle stone rings are usually created by using step cuts, and often look geometric and angular. Rectangle diamond jewellery and rectangle stone rings have continued to be popular because it is an incredibly dimensional shape, allowing the inner quality of the stone to be displayed at its best. Many people describe rectangle stone rings and jewellery to have a ‘hall of mirrors’ effect, and they are renowned for their standalone shine and beauty.
Rectangle engagement rings were popular in the Tudor period, and were often diamond rings. Because Tudor jewellery was often made with Table cut diamonds (an early form of the step cut) the stones they used in jewellery were often rectangle shaped. However, the Tudors also used other semi-precious stones in their rectangle stone rings, such as rubies, sapphires and red spinel. At this time, only the nobility could afford jewellery, so Tudor jewellery such as rectangle stone rings were an indicator of wealth and power.
Although rectangle stone rings and jewellery would be sporadically popular in the centuries after the Tudor period, they went through a renewal of popularity during the Art Deco era of the 1920s. After the horrors of WWI, society wanted a change from the aesthetics and values of the past. The artistic pioneers of the time favoured geometric shapes and clean lines, meaning that rectangle rings were incredibly popular. Rectangle engagement rings from this period are some of the most highly valued pieces in vintage jewellery, and are incredibly prominent in collections of Art Deco engagement rings. Rectangle stone rings would continue to be popular after this period, and are still a popular choice for engagement rings even today.
Rectangle stone rings and jewellery have been popular for centuries, displaying the very best of diamond and precious stones’ natural qualities. If any of our rectangle diamond rings or Tudor rings catches your eye, please get in touch with us here online, or in person at our Hatton Garden residence.
FAQs
Rectangle stone rings have been popular for hundreds of years, and come in many different cutting styles. However, most rectangle stone rings have been cut using predecessors and ancestors of the step cut. Step cut diamonds are usually geometric and have clean lines, making them a perfect choice for rectangle stone rings and jewellery. Cutting techniques from table cut to emerald cut have been used on rectangle stone rings. They have been popular for centuries - in our collection, we have everything from Tudor rings to rectangle engagement rings.
Rectangle stone rings have been popular throughout the ages, and they have been a popular jewellery choice since stone cutting was invented. Rectangle stone rings have been around as long as table cutting has, which can be traced back to the 1300s. Antique jewellery collectors have found rectangle diamond jewellery from a myriad of eras, including Tudor rectangle stone rings and rectangle engagement rings. If you want to assess a rectangle diamond ring, make sure you consult an antique expert. Here at Berganza, we are committed to conducting accurate assessments on each piece that passes through our doors.
Rectangle stone rings are still being produced today, but have origins as far back as the 1300s. However, finding the exact provenance of antique jewellery can be challenging. Usually, experts on antique jewellery can examine the jewellery piece and be able to reveal its authenticity and provenance. Here at Berganza, our expertise on vintage jewellery means we are ideal for this. If you have a beautiful rectangle stone ring or jewellery piece that you’d like to be evaluated, contact us at purchases@berganza.com.
Taking care of rare vintage jewellery such as rectangle stone rings is incredibly important. Cleaning your ring correctly is a great way to enhance the value of your jewellery. Rectangle stone rings are often incredibly valuable, due to their popularity and history. It is recommended that you have your antique jewellery professionally cleaned to ensure it doesn’t get damaged. Here at Berganza, we offer complimentary annual cleaning for life with every purchase, so your special point cut diamond ring can be taken care of properly.
Antique jewellery pieces are a careful investment. Antique rectangle stone rings and rectangle engagement rings are incredibly valuable, so you should make sure to get a fair price. Consulting jewellery experts on your rectangle stone ring or jewellery piece can ensure you’re getting the right advice. This is true whether you inherited or bought it. If you have an rectangle engagement ring or antique rectangle stone ring that you’d like to sell, please get in touch with us either online, or in person at our Hatton Garden showroom.
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