Its got soul.  A modern diamond may sparkle like the perfect gem it is, but an antique ring tells a story. These rings have history—decades, maybe even centuries, of romance, adventure, and mystery wrapped around them. Imagine all the love stories they’ve witnessed.   A modern cut diamond just doesn’t have that same magic.

Its one of a kind.  If you're looking for something unique, antique and vintage rings are the way to go. No cookie-cutter designs - just intricate craftsmanship, hand-cut diamonds, and designs you won’t find on every other social media engagement post.

Its the ethical, green choice.  Antique rings are the ultimate in sustainable jewelry.

Its got that certain intangible je-ne-sais-quoi.  There’s just something incredibly romantic about a ring that has lived through history. Decades and decades of being fiercely loved has given it character, charm, and that certain intangible quality that is hard to put into words.  Its history.  On your finger.

Yes! This is actually becoming more and more common as more women choose to become involved in the process.  This ensures that she gets the ring she wants, and at the same time, gives him the confidence to shop for an choose a ring he knows she will love, making the process stress-free for all both giver and receiver.

Antique and vintage engagement diamonds are conflict-free because they were mined and cut long before modern diamond controversies even existed. These gems predate the whole "blood diamond" issue, making them the ultimate ethical choice.  Choosing vintage means recycling a piece of history instead of fueling new demand.

For decades, DeBeers led everyone to believe that a "respectable" number is the equivalent of 2 month's salary.  Let's not buy into that please.  Please feel free to spend what feels right to you.  It's not necessarily what you can afford, but what you and your intended (if this discussion has been had) feel is the right size and budget.

Simple and understated solitaires, mostly in yellow gold, are very very popular.  Most women are opting for rings that have cleaner, almost fluid lines. Rings with wider shanks are also being requested more and more.

Art deco engagement rings rank very high on the popularity scale.  The beautiful, intricate and mostly geometric-themed motifs from the era also remain sought-after. This is followed closely by the Edwardian era with its romantic leanings, and rare pieces from the Victorian era. Having said all that, mid-century era rings are slowly getting notice as well.

Where we can unmount a diamond without causing damage to both diamond and setting, we will send the diamond to the Gemological Institute of America for a diamond grading. In those cases where this is not possible, a third party qualitative is instead included with the listing.

Our engagement and bridal collection spans original vintage and antique rings to antique and vintage diamonds set in our original designs manufactured here in Los Angeles.

Absolutely!  Men deserve to wear something beautiful and sentimental as well as a sign of commitment.

The ancient Romans believed that the "vena amoris" (a.k.a. the vein of love) ran directly from the left ring finger to the heart.  While that sounds very romantic, science has later proven this to be untrue but by then, the tradition had already stuck.

Fast forward a few centuries, and now slipping a ring on that finger is the universal symbol for being spoken for.

Tradition says the band goes closest to the heart, symbolizing eternal love and commitment.  By stacking the wedding ring first, followed by the engagement ring, the wedding band stays closest to that romantic symbolism. Today, however, it’s not just about history—it’s also about personal preferences and lifestyle and we find many of our clients wearing them on their right hand as well. SEE OUR BLOG ON THE HISTORY OF WEDDING BANDS HERE

While its not easy to damage gold, platinum, and most especially diamonds, a certain level of care needs to be taken.  When doing heavy physical activities (gardening, working out, working with heavy machinery), it would be best if you take your ring off.  I would also suggest that you don't wear your ring in bed, nor in the shower (most especially swimming).  You can whack your hand on a hard surface while asleep, and when you bathe or shower with your ring on, it accumulates soap, lotion etc which would impact how the diamonds sparkle.  In addition, grime, over time, can cause prongs to lift (and the diamond to loosen).

Yes! We work with clients worldwide to create custom, bespoke jewels.  More info on our custom policies here

We can place a ring on hold for 48 hours without a deposit.

We source our rings and diamonds from a variety of sources - from local wholesalers to sellers from the East Coast to European dealers.  We occasionally acquire pieces directly from the public as well.

Before any ring is posted on the site and made available to purchase, they undergo a full inspection and refurbishment, including a full buff and polish.  Where applicable, central diamonds are also sent to the GIA for a full lab report. The rings in our collection are ready to be worn, and in very good condition.

No.

For the most part, yes!  However, there are some exceptions to this:  shanks with pave set diamonds rings, with intricate shanks (engravings, filigree, etc.), or essentially any ring where sizing can pose a risk to the ring's overall appearance or structure.

The best way to do this is really to be sized by a professional.  This can be done at a mall jewelry store, or your local jeweler. For those who are unable to do this with their partner, you can also perhaps "borrow" a ring she wears on that finger and get that ring measured for size.

In cases where a diamond does not come with a certificate stating its weight, and we are unable to weigh a gemstone, we avail the services of a third party appraiser to perform this service for us, including calculating diamond weights.

We use both a digital tester and acid tester. In most instances, we also use the services of a 3rd party appraiser to confirm this.

Yes - absolutely!  We ship via Fedex and/or UPS and all our shipments are covered by a 3rd party transit insurer.  Your orders are covered from the second they are scanned into the carrier's system to the second the recipients sign for it.  As such, a signature is REQUIRED and the carriers are forbidden to leave them at your doorstep.  Additionally, parcels cannot be re-routed to another address unless this is requested by us, the shipper.

• Should you be local, we offer pickup at our office located in DTLA . Otherwise, we ship through UPS & FedEx Next-Day/2-Day Air. ALL deliveries require an adult signature, or the carrier will not leave the package. Additional information provided in our Shipping Policy here.

• Please refer here for our Return/Refund Policy.

We accept all major credit cards. Orders placed by paying via wire transfer or equivalent. (Venmo, Zelle, Etc.) get an additional 5% off. Simply choose "Wire Transfer" during the payment option in checkout. You will receive a separate email with instructions for the Wire transfer, Venmo, or Zelle, along with a reflection of the 5% off.

We have a 90-day layaway program with zero interest.  A 25% deposit is required to place a jewel on layaway, with the balance payable before the end of 90 days.

We perform a full in-house inspection and minor repairs (as needed) prior to listing a jewel to make sure its in a secure, wearable condition. We are also happy to offer our repair services should you require it. For rings which were designed and manufactured by our team, we offer a full 6-month warranty.

Yes - most definitely!  Much like a vintage car, your vintage and antique ring also requires regular maintenance to make sure that it's in good working order. We offer a lifetime care warranty for all our rings, free of charge to you while you own the ring.  More info on that program HERE

We recommend Jeweler's Mutual or Chubb's - both offer stand-alone policies for jewelry.  You may also include a jewelry rider on your homeowner's policy or renter's insurance. I cannot stress how important it is to insure your jewelry - you simply cannot say what might happen (theft, damage, loss, etc.).