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Providence | Edwardian vintage inspired handcrafted sapphire diamond halo engagement ring

5 Times You Shouldn't Wear Your Vintage Engagement Ring

1. While you're sleeping … Metals are malleable, and the weight from your body against your hand re-shapes your ring over time and can loosen stones, which can be a... Read More
4Cs of Vintage Diamonds

Beyond the 4Cs of Vintage Diamonds

If you’ve done your research, you probably know that when you’re looking for a diamond, you’ve got to pay attention to the “four C’s”—Clarity, Color, Carat and Cut. While these...
What is the difference between GIA and EGL?

What is the difference between GIA and EGL?

Purchasing an engagement ring can be daunting, we feel you. We typically don't learn the ins and outs of diamonds until we are at the point when we need to...
Ethically Sourced Engagement Rings

Ethically Sourced Engagement Rings

When you buy an antique diamond ring, you know that the stones used in the piece were mined before the mining of conflict diamonds, the importance of which cannot be...
Earth Day:  Today and Every Day!

Earth Day: Today and Every Day!

Earth Day 2020 is already upon us friends! Celebrating our beautiful planet all year long is all about conscious every day choices.  
March Women's Month: Suffragette Jewelry

March Women's Month: Suffragette Jewelry

Happy Women’s Month, #TrumpetTribe! If you watched any award shows this season, you know there’s been no shortage of political activism via statement pins and jewelry on the red carpet.... Read More
Pearls, So Hot Right Now! Here's Your Guide to Pearl Care

Pearls, So Hot Right Now! Here's Your Guide to Pearl Care

  From Cleopatra to Coco Chanel, Pearls have been an extravagant adornment for men and women throughout history! Today, Pearl jewelry is just as coveted as it was when Elizabeth... Read More
Stone Gate | Victorian antique ceylon sapphire diamond halo vintage engagement ring

How Can You Tell Something is Vintage?

Dating Antique Jewelry Each Trumpet & Horn ring includes an estimated date of original manufacture and associated decorative era in its description. These are determined to the best of our... Read More
the ultimate vintage engagement ring care guide

The Ultimate Vintage Engagement Ring Care Guide

Congrats to you, newly engaged gal! You might still be reeling in post-engagement bliss, but your ring doesn’t need that much time to accumulate dirt and grime. Gross, right? Not... Read More