Choosing an engagement ring is a very special event. Whether a couple is selecting the perfect ring together, or an individual is bravely going it alone getting the choice right is crucial. Flaxman Fine Jewellery support and enhance the buying process by providing expert advice, alongside a high-quality range of engagement rings to select from.
There is always a dazzling selection of antique Edwardian engagement rings in stock. Whatever the style and taste of the wearer, a romantic Edwardian engagement ring is worth consideration.
Flaxman Fine Jewellery has years of expertise in guiding purchasers through the buying process. Supportive, knowledgeable advisors will be on hand to guide the buyer towards the best engagement ring for the wearer’s style and taste. A respected independent jeweller, Flaxman Fine Jewellery can be trusted to provide a bespoke service to discerning customers. Visit the shop to choose from a wonderful range of exquisite engagement rings.
The Edwardian period was named after the years in the early 1900s when Edward VII was King. Edwardian jewellery design tended to be both feminine and romantic. Diamonds were popular and ring designs often feature multiple diamonds. Although the reign of King Edward was a short one lasting between 1901 and 1910, his Danish wife Queen Alexandra was a fashion leader of the time. Graceful and sophisticated jewellery design mirrored the Queen’s personal taste. Popular motifs included bows and swags, the latter becoming known as garland design.
It was during the Edwardian era that platinum started to be used more often in ring design. The durability of platinum lent itself to intricate detailed metalwork and beading. Jewellers were able to work the metal into pretty and unusual settings. Customers will notice and appreciate the craftsmanship that has gone into gem settings in engagement rings dating from the Edwardian period. This detail provides an attractive antique appearance.
The Edwardian period also encompassed most of the era known as the Belle Époque, which translates as the Beautiful Era. Rings and other jewellery designed during the Belle Époque drew heavily on the French Rococo influences established at the famous Court of Versailles. Hand-crafted settings, with delicate metalwork, were fashionable. The Belle Époque style is highly ornamental and very pretty with piercing and openwork, often in platinum.
Flaxman Fine Jewellery has the expertise to help buyers choose with confidence. When buying a diamond, it’s worth knowing about the 4Cs. One of the best known Cs stands for carat - the measure for the weight of a gemstone. One carat weighs in at 0.2gm. Each carat is divided into one hundred points. Understanding these basics will give a guide to the size of the stone in a ring, but knowledgeable staff are on hand to guide customers through the more technical side of gemology if required.
The other 3Cs stand for cut, clarity and colour. With the popularity of diamonds in Edwardian rings, it’s worth asking for advice on these three aspects of gems as well. The brilliant-cut was developed during the Edwardian period and the selection of these engagement rings features the fiery aspects of the brilliant-cut.
Ensuring customers have peace of mind is vital to Flaxman Fine Jewellery. This means they always go the extra mile for customers buying an engagement ring. Not only does the company provide high-quality customer service throughout the selection process, but the level of customer aftercare is outstanding. Every customer benefits from free engagement ring resizing. There is also a 14-day money-back guarantee. With this level of customer care, every client can rest themselves assured that every purchase can be made with confidence.