Yes – Christmas invokes warm feelings of Love, Endearment and Family Bonds- it is also the peak proposal period of the year! Between Christmas and the romance of Valentines Day, we see 40% of the loved-up couples committing to a forever life together!
What could be more perfect than a romantic candle-lit proposal in this special time of year? Not surprisingly, modern couples are leaning towards left-hand proposals- and left hand- weddings! The exorbitant expectations of glitzy engagement rings and expensive weddings are being shunned by the newly present and conscious crowd.
“I LOVE YOU FOREVER” now includes a consciousness of the environment, recycling, non- material things and a move back to the deeper values of personal life enjoyment- one where we can say our time with loved ones, time to travel, time to be and reflect, is more important than the likes we gain on social media!
Enter the wonderful tribute to antique rings! Previously loved, marked with history, stories, provenance and above all, craftsmanship and value for money!
This year, there is a trend towards the much loved Gypsy Ring! Much like today, many of the Victorian well- to- do citizens and upper classes, would shirk ostentatious ring designs, preferring the simple, more robust and sturdy Gypsy design.
Gaining its favorable naming for the fact that the very simplistic design of the ring, was actually to conceal individual wealth. The travelling Gypsies designed rings with thick gold bands, sinking the setting of their gemstones and diamonds to a flush setting- in so doing hiding their wealth from thieving bandits. This specific ring made for such a comfortable fit, it could not compromise your daily work ethic! The heavier gold band made for durable wear.
Today, these lovely, understated rings have been modernized by allowing for a wider variety of gemstones of all colours to be set- still remaining true to a bold but understated look with a heavy gold band. Sunken gemstones remain protected from knocks and scratches. What’s not to be adored about more diamonds and more gold?!
For the more traditional at heart, the wide selection on the market of pretty antique Gypsy rings leave much to covet and choose from. Often featuring glorious old cut diamonds, they glimmer and tease in the candlelight. These rings make for beautiful family heirlooms and can easily be worn by both sexes.
At 1077 Atelier, the understated elegance and rebellious heart of the Gypsy ring will always draw us in- and we quite honestly find adding another one to our collection impossible to resist!
