Diamonds Are Forever
M.J. Prest | July 2010
Call it Twilight engagement fever. In the latest installment of the vampire franchise, the heroine receives an Edwardian-era (seriously!) engagement ring that bears little resemblance to the classic solitaire. And now for only $1,979, die-hard fans can seal their own commitments to their human life partners with a copy of the ring that Edward gives Bella.
However, if you’re hankering for something a little more authentic and less mass-produced, there are plenty of genuinely vintage baubles in the marketplace. Your first stop should be to your local estate-jewelry shop so you can acquaint yourself with the different styles throughout the years, but feast your eyes on the following slideshow for a little lesson in antique jewelry.
- 1910s: This Edwardian-era ring is a contemporary of the one featured in the Twilight movies, featuring a European-cut diamond in the center (a unique cut that is no longer used on modern diamonds). $7,496.25 at Ross-Simons.com.
- 1920s: Art Deco influences can be seen in this geometric diamond ring from the Jazz Era. Author’s own.
- 1930s: A bezel-set marquise sapphire is surrounded by 16 rose-cut diamonds in this 80-year-old engagement ring. $400, FayCullen.com.
- 1940s: Synthetic star sapphires were popular as soon as they became available during the post-war era. $175, AffordableVintageJewelry.com.
- 1950s: A .36 carat diamond is nestled into an illusion setting to fake the appearance of a larger size, surrounded by lovely filigree accents. $971.25, Ross-Simons.com.
- 1960s: The hallmarks of modern art trickled down into jewelry design, like in this minimalist white-gold ring. $935 at AntiqueJewelryMall.com.

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