Flaxman Fine Jewellery has a very strong collection of vintage rings that date from the 1960s. A period known as the Swinging Sixties, it was a revolutionary time for fashion and style which was also reflected in jewellery design. Rings were incredibly popular in the 1960s with women wearing several at the same time.
Style icons with tempestuous romantic lives like Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor ensured that glamorous jewels, especially diamonds, remained centre-stage. Elizabeth Taylor’s famous Krupp diamond ring from Richard Burton was an Asscher-cut 33.19 carat diamond. Large and rectangular, the Asscher-cut is similar to an emerald-cut but offers more brilliance. Style icon of the decade. Jackie Kennedy had an emerald and diamond engagement ring. This made coloured gemstones very fashionable.
Jewellery designers innovated by mounting larger central stones in a raised setting above the cluster stones. Pointed stones such as the pear-shaped marquise cut featured strongly in many designs, creating a jagged effect which is considered by jewellery experts to be synonymous with the decade. 1960s jewellery is also characterised by asymmetric designs.
As well as the marquise cut, the 1960s was a period that saw other shapes of stone emerge such as heart-shapes. The emerald-cut continued in popularity and the use of strong coloured stones. The Asscher cut was also popular during the period. Many designers set stones in vibrant yellow gold settings with elaborate metalwork. The use of white gold and platinum became less common during the period.
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 an exciting range of engagement rings dating from the 1960s.
Although 1960s jewellery pushed the boundaries, embracing the avant-garde aspects of the era, precious gemstones continued to hold their timeless appeal. Flaxman Fine Jewellery has the expertise to help buyers choose a vintage 1960s engagement ring with confidence. When buying a gemstone, 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. The other 3Cs stand for cut, clarity and colour. Understanding these basics will give a guide to the size and quality of the stone in a ring, but knowledgeable staff are on hand to guide customers through the more technical side of gemology if required.
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. Customers unable to find the exact ring to meet their requirements can use the tailor-made design and handcrafting service to make their own perfect engagement ring.
Not only does the company provide high-quality customer service throughout the selection process, but the level of customer aftercare is also 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 assured that every purchase can be made with confidence.
