{"title":"Antique \u0026 Vintage Engagement Rings","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn engagement ring marks the beginning of a story meant to endure. Antique and vintage engagement rings offer something increasingly rare in modern jewelry: individuality, craftsmanship, and a tangible connection to the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TERA Collection features antique and vintage engagement rings from the Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, and Mid-Century periods. From Old European cut and transitional cut diamonds to intricate filigree, hand engraving, and distinctive period settings, each ring reflects the artistry and design traditions of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe believe an engagement ring should possess more than beauty alone. The rings in this collection are selected for their craftsmanship, structural integrity, and lasting presence. Many were created during a time when jewelry was made by skilled hands, resulting in details and character rarely found in contemporary mass-produced pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether chosen for a proposal, an anniversary, or a lifelong appreciation of antique jewelry, these rings represent enduring design and authentic craftsmanship. They are pieces that have already stood the test of time and are ready to begin their next chapter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-art-deco-sapphire-diamond-platinum-ring","title":"Antique, Bishop and Bishop, Art Deco, 10% Irid Platinum Natural Blue Sapphire \u0026 Diamond Ring","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eA true survivor of the Art Deco era, this ring carries the unmistakable presence of a \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehand-forged piece, not mass-produced, \u003c\/strong\u003eby the well-known Newark jewelry manufacturer Bishop \u0026amp; Bishop\u003c\/span\u003e—a rare example of craftsmanship from a time when jewelry was built with intention, not efficiency.  There’s an immediate sense of substance in hand—dense, solid, and quietly powerful—reflecting the superior materials and methods of the 1920s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"869\"\u003eAt its core is a vivid sapphire, elevated within a striking architectural “bridge” gallery. The design rises with purpose, echoing the bold geometry of the era’s skyline, as if the stone itself is suspended at the center of a miniature structure. Every angle reveals thoughtful hand-finishing—details that simply don’t exist in modern cast pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"959\"\u003eThis isn’t just vintage. It’s a piece of history you can feel the moment you pick it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10% Iridium Platinum (Hallmarked)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.8 Grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Blue Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid Royal Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 Original Single-Cut Diamonds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1925\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer: \u003c\/strong\u003eBishop and Bishop- Authentic Bishop \u0026amp; Bishop Art Deco rings are increasingly difficult to find. This New Jersey-based maker, active in the early 20th century (circa 1910–1950s), was known for producing finely crafted pieces in gold and platinum, with a focus on quality construction and enduring design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an authentic Art Deco survivor featuring a hand-finished \"Bridge\" filigree gallery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sapphire shows natural internal inclusions (silk and feathers) under magnification, confirming earth-mined origin. The color remains a strong blue in all lighting profiles. At high magnification, the stone could be unheated, but this is not confirmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Metal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid 10% Iridium Platinum with era-correct surface patina. The interior shank contains an original manufacturing die-strike irregularity from the forging process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hallmarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stamped \"10% IRID PLAT\". Maker's marks are present but show significant wear and are currently illegible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCONDITION \u0026amp; AUTHENTICITY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is an authentic antique piece, approximately 100 years old. It has been preserved in its original state, showcasing an honest patina and the unique character of hand-fabricated jewelry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote on Authenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The interior shank shows a unique \u003cstrong\u003eperiod-correct miss-stamp\u003c\/strong\u003e from the original jeweler’s punch. This double-strike is a common characteristic of hand-finished early 20th-century jewelry and serves as a \"fingerprint\" of its authentic, manual creation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe head shows evidence of a historic repair, likely completed using a different metal alloy. The repair is only visible under certain lighting conditions and close examination, and does not impact the ring's structural integrity or wearability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe shank shows some thinning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TERRA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51999583011127,"sku":null,"price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/8889\/3239\/files\/Platinum_Sapphiree_Ring.png?v=1780228776"},{"product_id":"antique-belais-diamond-ring","title":"Antique Belais 18K White Gold Old European Cut Diamond Filigree Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a true Belais original—an early white gold ring from the dawn of the Art Deco era, when design began to move toward structure, balance, and precision. The piece is defined by its composed, architectural presence, centered around an Old European cut diamond set within a clean octagonal frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s a quiet confidence to this ring. The diamond draws you in rather than overwhelms, its broad, hand-cut facets producing a softer, more dimensional light. It’s not just sparkle—it’s depth—subtle, layered, and constantly shifting as it moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe architecture is where this ring separates itself. Intricate hand-cut filigree flows through the shoulders and gallery, lightening the structure while adding detail at every angle. This is craftsmanship that simply doesn’t exist in modern cast pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe faint “B” preceding the clearly struck LAIS 18K hallmark confirms this as a genuine Belais Brothers ring—an original example of early American white gold at a time when the material itself was still an innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthentic Belais Brothers ring — LAIS 18K hallmark \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCirca 1915–1925\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld European cut diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 5 mm diameter in setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18K white gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOctagonal bezel with hand-cut filigree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belais Brothers (Hallmarked LAIS, faint “B” prefix)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K White Gold (Stamped)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1915–1925\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCenter Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old European Cut Diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~5 mm diameter (in setting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Carat Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~0.35–0.50 ct (approximate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Octagonal bezel with filigree gallery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRing Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.7g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an authentic Belais Brothers ring, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and early white gold innovation the maker was known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Diamond:\u003c\/strong\u003e The center stone exhibits the defining characteristics of an Old European cut, including a visible open culet, higher crown, and broad facet pattern typical of hand-cut diamonds from the early 20th century. The light return is softer and more dimensional than modern cuts, offering depth rather than sharp brilliance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e The diamond is framed within a structured octagonal bezel, giving the ring a balanced architectural presence. This design reflects the transition from the flowing forms of the Edwardian era into the more geometric influence of early Art Deco.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shoulders:\u003c\/strong\u003e The shoulder design features an elongated, organic pattern that can be interpreted as a subtle wheat motif—symbolically associated with prosperity and abundance. This type of naturalistic detailing is occasionally seen in transitional pieces from the late Edwardian to early Art Deco period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Craftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intricate hand-cut filigree runs throughout the gallery and shoulders, allowing light to pass through the setting while maintaining strength. Slight irregularities in the piercings are consistent with hand fabrication and are a hallmark of authentic antique construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hallmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e The stamp “LAIS 18K,” along with a faint preceding “B,” is consistent with Belais Brothers markings. This serves as a key indicator of authenticity and adds to the ring’s collector appeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery good antique condition. Light surface wear consistent with age. Filigree remains intact. Diamond is secure. No major structural issues observed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The TERRA Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52021111685431,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/8889\/3239\/files\/Belais_Diamond_Ring.png?v=1780228904"}],"url":"https:\/\/theteracollection.com\/collections\/engagement-ring.oembed","provider":"The TERA Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}