1950s Inspired Wedding Rings
Diamonds… diamonds… I don’t mean rhinestones… but diamonds… are a girls best… best friend.
In the 1953 film ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’, Marilyn Monroe famously sang that ‘Diamonds really are a girl’s best friend’, and that is certainly true if you’re a fifties inspired bride!
I have been wanting to do a post on 50s inspired wedding rings for a while now. I am certainly no professional though, so I asked a true expert to guest post today – the wonderful Jon of Jon Keith Diamonds.
Jon is a Diamond Dealer based in London’s Hatton Garden, who specialises in bespoke engagement rings and wedding bands. He is the second generation of the business, with over 45 years experience in rough and polished diamonds. He definitely knows what he is talking about then!
This is an integeral part of the wedding planning process. These rings are something you plan to wear for life and should be given careful time and consideration to when making a purchase. Wedding rings in the 1950s were understated. Plain, matching bands for both the bride and groom. Generally made in yellow gold. This is a classic look and something that would suit any modern bride. However, people are leaning towards diamond wedding rings now and the ‘simple’ look can still be achieved with this. We suggest you need to give some thought towards the bride-to-be’s engagement ring, as ultimately these are going to be a set which need to look right together. For instance, if you have a princess cut (square) engagament ring, you should be looking for a wedding band encorporating the same stones and steer clear of other shapes of diamonds. This is, of course, if you plan to go for a diamond set wedding band.
I have offices in Hatton Garden, the heart of the UKs jewellery trade. I offer an appointment only service, giving one on one time to my clients specific needs and finding the best design that works for them, giving advice along the way. It is a very personal experience. I can be contacted on jon@jonkeithdiamonds.co.uk or 07904123297. You can also find my work on my FB page and blog.
My products are bespoke, and therefore no two pieces of jewellery are the same. We use the finest craftsmen to achieve spectacular pieces of one off jewellery. I offer a CAD design service (computer aided design), allowing our clients to see the jewllery from all angles in 3D before work is started, giving ultimate piece of mind. Every budget is catered for and receives the same level of service. As i am ‘Trade’ based, we are able to offer individuals trade prices. Not only do we offer in house appoiuntments, we also visit our clients in the comfort of there own home, within the London and Essex area. For those based out of these areas, we are able to do the whole process via telephone and email. So no one misses out!
Grace Kelly with her 1950s engagement ring
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I really like the finger print inside the ring – you have your husband with you all the time – very interesting idea! XxX
I found your blog very good because in your blog not only the rings are display but also the wedding dress and shoes which help me to make a choice in one place.