Elaine Gesner
on May 29 2023 at 06:24 AM public
The 4 C’s – Carat Weight, Color, Clarity and Cut

When considering your purchase of an antique engagement ring or vintage style engagement rings, there are four things to take into consideration-carat weight, color, clarity and cut.



Carat is a measure of weight for a diamond. The European Cut diamond as compared to a Round Brilliant of the same millimetre size can weigh as much as 10-15% more because of cut. Most diamonds are under one carat and are measured in points. One hundred points a...  more
The 4 C’s – Carat Weight, Color, Clarity and Cut– Gesner Estate Jewelry
When considering your purchase of an antique engagement ring, there are four things to take into consideration-carat weight, color, clarity and...
Elaine Gesner
on March 27 2023 at 06:04 AM public
Jewelry Definitions

When selecting the vintage engagement ring and wedding bands for yourself and your fiancée, it is important to know a little something about jewelry terminology.

Settings

Bezel Setting

The diamond sits on a plate of platinum or gold and is surrounded by a wall of metal that is perpendicular to the plate.

Prong Setting

Prong setting is different from bezel setting in that equal parts of the bezel are removed leaving prongs to cover the edge of the diamond. The Tiffany so...  more
Jewelry Definitions– Gesner Estate Jewelry
When selecting the vintage engagement ring and wedding bands for yourself and your fiancée, it is important to know a little something about...
Elaine Gesner
on February 20 2023 at 04:02 AM public
How to Tell If Your Diamond Is Real

How would I tell if my vintage diamond engagement ring is real? I bought it from an individual and I want to confirm what it is.

1. The first thing you can do is to take it to a reputable estate jewelry store to authenticate the age of your vintage diamond engagement ring. He or she can also tell you immediately if your diamond engagement ring is real and from what time period it is from.

2. You can breathe on the stone. If it fogs up, it is most likely not...  more
How to Tell If Your Diamond Is Real– Gesner Estate Jewelry
Sally asks: How would I tell if my vintage diamond engagement ring is real? I bought it from an individual and I want to confirm what it is....
Elaine Gesner
on May 21 2022 at 09:51 AM public
Antique Wedding Bands & Rings, Vintage Wedding Bands & Rings | Gesner

We carry an incredibly large inventory of Antique wedding bands which include Antique eternity bands and Antique anniversary bands from all time periods. We have a large selection of Anniversary and Eternity bands in Platinum and Gold from the Edwardian and Art Deco time periods.

https://gesner.com/antique-vintage-jewelry/wedding-bands
Antique Wedding Bands & Rings, Vintage Wedding Bands & Rings | Gesner
Shop Antique Wedding Bands from Gesner Estate Jewelry. Get our stunning collection of Antique Wedding Bands, Anniversary & Eternity bands in...
Elaine Gesner
on May 21 2022 at 09:50 AM public
Art Deco Engagement Rings, Vintage & Antique Engagement Rings | Gesner

Shop our fine collection of antique & vintage engagement rings. Our collection of antique & vintage style engagement rings is a style to bring you your dream ring

https://gesner.com/antique-vintage-jewelry/engagement-rings
Art Deco Engagement Rings, Vintage & Antique Engagement Rings | Gesner
Shop our fine collection of antique & vintage engagement rings. Our collection of antique & vintage style engagement rings is a style to bring you...
Elaine Gesner
on May 21 2022 at 09:48 AM public
Estate Jewelry For Sale - Gesner Antique & Vintage Jewelry Online

Estate Jewelry for Sale, Florida's largest collection of Antique, Vintage & Estate Diamond engagement rings, specializing in the Art deco rings, Edwardian & more.

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Estate Jewelry For Sale - Gesner Antique & Vintage Jewelry Online
Estate Jewelry for Sale, Florida's largest collection of Antique, Vintage & Estate Diamond engagement rings, specializing in the Art deco rings,...
Elaine Gesner
on May 13 2022 at 04:42 AM public
The 4 C’s – Carat Weight, Color, Clarity and Cut

When considering your purchase of an antique engagement ring, there are four things to take into consideration-carat weight, color, clarity and cut.

Carat is a measure of weight for a diamond. The European Cut diamond as compared to a Round Brilliant of the same millimeter size can weigh as much as 10-15% more because of cut. (See the Cut paragraph for more details.) Most diamonds are under one carat and are measured in points. One hundred poi...  more
Elaine Gesner
on May 01 2022 at 01:56 AM public
Estate Engagement Rings

We have one of the finest selections of Estate Engagement Rings available including examples from the 1950’s to the present time.

We also carry an extensive selection of designer engagement rings such as Tiffany & Co., J.E. Caldwell, Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Orange Blossom and Cartier, to name a few.

https://gesner.com/estate-jewelry/engagement-rings
Elaine Gesner
on May 01 2022 at 01:54 AM public
Antique & Vintage Engagement Rings

We have one of the finest selections of antique & vintage engagement rings in the country which includes the Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Art Deco time periods. Our most popular period for Antique & Vintage Engagement Rings is the Art Deco time period. We feature between approximately 500-600 high quality Antique & Vintage engagement rings at all times.

We also carry an extensive selection of Antique designer engagement rings such as Tiffany & Co., J.E. Caldwel...  more
Elaine Gesner
on May 01 2022 at 01:51 AM public
Gesner Antique & Estate Jewelry - Vintage Engagement Rings Online

Gesner Estate Jewelry provides the finest jewelry at the lowest price possible. We specialize in antique & vintage gold and platinum jewelry from the turn of the 20th century to the late 1930's; however, our inventory of newer pieces in gold and platinum are also unsurpassed. We maintain an inventory of several thousand unique items. Every piece is in wonderful condition and uncommon in design. We do not sell reproduction jewelry...  more
Elaine Gesner
on March 31 2022 at 01:30 PM public
WHY BUY ANTIQUE JEWELRY?

You ask, “Why Buy Antique Jewelry?” Uniqueness is the simple answer. When purchasing antique vintage jewelry which is 50 years old or older, you are acquiring something from another time; something that may be rare and something that is definitely different from what you see in most jewelry stores. Consider perusing an Estate & Antique Jewelry Store, like ours. Estate Jewelry simply means previously owned. You will often come across that special Antique Jewelry find and...  more
Elaine Gesner
on February 19 2022 at 12:33 AM public
The History of Birthstones

The History of birthstones is believed to have gone back to the book of Exodus with the Breastplate of Aaron. It was a garment with twelve gemstones sewn into it that represented the twelve tribes of Israel. The gemstones were set in three rows of three gemstones. At that time the gemstones were “sardius, topaz and carbuncle; emerald, sapphire and diamond; ligure, agate and amethyst; beryl, onyx and jasper.

The connection between the Breastplate of Aaron and the twel...  more
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