Toi et Moi (You & Me) Two-Stone Engagement Rings

Top Ten Ways to  Say Toi et Moi 

Senior Editor Tanya Dukes proposes toi et moi (you and me) two-stone engagement rings may one day rival the

ever popular halo engagement ring. Dukes reasons that in addition to the “symbolism,” two-stone engagement rings

can, “deliver the sparkle and generous size - even with two smaller stones - that contribute to the popularity of the halo”

(October 9, 2015).

Just as Napoléon did for Josephine and John for Jackie, let the brilliance and presence of these two-stone engagement

rings say toi et moi together forever always.

Top Ten Ways to Say Toi et Moi:

One

One toi et moi platinum art deco ring C.1925. One princess cut diamond (0.45 carats: VS1 clarity: F-G colour).

One sapphire (0.60 carats). The ring has hand engraved scroll design. 

Two

One toi et moi 18 karat white gold Art Deco C.1925 pink sapphire ring with filigree work. Two pink sapphires (0.20 carats).

Twenty-two round brilliant cut pink sapphires (0.35 carats).

Three

One toi et moi 18 karat rose gold and silver top vintage ring C.1950. Two emeralds (0.48 carats). Sixteen round brilliant cut diamonds

(0.24 carats: SI clarity: K-M colour).

Four

One toi et moi Custom made Art Deco inspired platinum ring with 1 half-bezel-set emerald cut diamond, est. 1.05ct. (colour: G-H & clarity SI1);

1 half-bezel-set emerald cut emerald, est. 0.63ct (Colour: medium green & clarity:MI) and 6 channel-set, baguette cut diamonds, est. 0.90ct

(colour: G-H & clarity: V VS-SI)

Five

One toi et moi 14 karat white gold ruby and pearl Edwardian ring C.1915. One ruby (0.79 carats). One natural pearl.

Six

A stunning modern toi et moi custom made 18kt white gold ring, featuring 1 claw-set cushion cut medium intense blue aquamarine,

est. 3.42ct; 1 claw-set cushion cut medium intense purple iolite, est. 2.00ct and 22 claw-set round brilliant cut diamonds,

est. 0.18ct (clarity: I1 & G-H colour).

Seven

A beautiful toi et moi Victorian platinum engagement ring, circa 1890,  with 2 old European cut diamonds, est. 0.68ct(clarity: VS-I1 

& F-G colour) and 8 single cut diamonds, est. 0.07ct (clarity: SI-I1 & G-H colour).

Eight

One toi et moi Edwardian platinum diamond ring, circa 1910. One old European cut diamond (0.66 ccarats: VS1 clarity: J-K colour).

One old European cut diamond (0.40 carats: SI1 clarity: H-I colour). Six single cut diamonds (0.06 carats: SI-I1 clarity: I-J colour).  

Nine

Vintage platinum diamond toi et moi ring C.1920 with 2 claw-set, old mine cut diamonds, approx. 0.37ct. (colour: I-J & clarity: I1-I2) and 4 bead-set,

unfacetted cut diamonds, approx 0.02ct. (colour: I-J & clarity: I2)

Ten

One vintage C.1920s toi et moi platinum diamond ring. Two old Euroepan cut diamonds (0.71 carats: I1 clarity: I-J colour).

Design Editor Joel Bray and DIY “Flocking” Styling Project - House & Home November 2015

In this DIY project Joel shows readers how to apply (powdered fibres) to a vintage mirror (page 114 November 2015).

Joel then stops by Cynthia Findlay Fine Jewellery & Antiques  to pick out vintage and antique accent pieces for his newly

“flocked” mirror.

American White Ceramic Vase, C.1930s

Height 8 ¼”

$265.00

Vintage French Green Glass Bon Bon Box

Height 4 ½”

Width 5”

Depth 3 ½”

$1,695.00

Elkington Silver Plate Comport, dated 1892

Height 7”

Diameter 8”

$695.00

Are you looking for vintage and antique accent pieces for a DIY project? We have 6000 square feet of fabulous antiques

and decorative objects and would be happy to help you with all your styling needs.

Cigar Band Ring Revival This Fall!

With a helpful eye on the upcoming season, Fashion Editor Tanya Dukes suggests we can expect cigar bands to make a major comeback” this fall.

Early Cigar Band Rings

Similar in shape to the paper band of a cigar, the Late Victorian era cigar band ring was the new fashion of the day.Victorian examples were often enriched with hand carved designs of repeating panels and or motifs.

A) Late Victorian  North American 10kt. Gold Cigar Band Ring engraved with repeating X and floral pattern

Size 8

$350.00

B) Late Victorian Asymmetrical Scroll and Panel 10kt. Gold Cigar Band Ring (one panel engraved), J. R. Wood and Sons,

New York City, mark xxx with sideways w

Size 4

$540.00

C) Late Victorian 10kt. Gold Cigar Band Ring with incised repeating eleven panel leaf and trellis pattern, J. R. Wood and

Sons, New York City, mark xxx with sideways w

Size 7

$665.00

D) Late Victorian Aesthetic Movement Design Gold Cigar Band Ring with repeating floral and leaf keystone shape panels,

marked Solid Gold

Size 6

$695.00

Antique and Vintage Cigar Band Rings

Looking forward, we think the wide minimalist designs make gemstone cigar band style rings perfect for an elegant yet distinct fabulous fall look.