Hirsch M. Klusner operated the Belle Epoche jewelry shop in the seaside district of Russia. Provider of rare gems & watches, he plants a seed that will span the next five generations of his patrimony. Amidst the Bolshevik revolution, Hirsch & his son, Meir, set up shop in their new home, supplying much of the city's fine jewelry. With the rise of the 3rd Reich, Meir & his son Stanley carve out the pages of books & fill them with jewelry.
Jared Klusner is born. He soon spends weekends in his father's shop, captivated by the intricacies of precious stones and their settings. He develops an ability to spot the exotic & unique amidst the dross of metals & gems, laying the foundation for his future expertise. Before long Jared is scouring the world for rare one-of-a-kind pieces.
He specializes in eras of bygone times - 19th century Victorian, turn of the century Edwardian, French Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Retro 40s, All while honing an eye for vintage engagement rings.
Jared Klusner is born. He soon spends weekends in his father's shop, captivated by the intricacies of precious stones and their settings. He develops an ability to spot the exotic & unique amidst the dross of metals & gems, laying the foundation for his future expertise. Before long Jared is scouring the world for rare one-of-a-kind pieces.
He specializes in eras of bygone times - 19th century Victorian, turn of the century Edwardian, French Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Retro 40s, All while honing an eye for vintage engagement rings.
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It was with the transitional cut diamond that the industry was perfecting that would give rise to the modern round brilliant.
The engagement ring has evolved over generations.
Some things changed dramatically but some things stayed the same, like the love of diamonds.
While diamonds in and of themselves have changed quite a lot.
Let us take you on a journey of fine jewelry through the ages using our collection of vintage engagement rings starting in the 1860s and ending in the 1960s.
The engagement ring has evolved over generations.
Some things changed dramatically but some things stayed the same, like the love of diamonds.
While diamonds in and of themselves have changed quite a lot.
Let us take you on a journey of fine jewelry through the ages using our collection of vintage engagement rings starting in the 1860s and ending in the 1960s.
Vintage engagement rings hand-picked by our experts, who scour the world for the unique and charmed.
Our collection spans 100 years from the mid 19th century to the 1950s.
Shop online or visit our NYC showroom.
The term "vintage" is not a regulated industry term.
Often anything 20 years or older can be classified as vintage but at Erstwhile we refer to vintage rings as rings that were made between 1919 and 1950.
Antique refers to something over 100 years old.
The US customs law holds to this 100 year mark as a legal definition.
Our collection spans 100 years from the mid 19th century to the 1950s.
Shop online or visit our NYC showroom.
The term "vintage" is not a regulated industry term.
Often anything 20 years or older can be classified as vintage but at Erstwhile we refer to vintage rings as rings that were made between 1919 and 1950.
Antique refers to something over 100 years old.
The US customs law holds to this 100 year mark as a legal definition.
Our namesake collection of engagement rings set with antique cut diamonds hand crafted in our NYC workshop.
By Erstwhile engagement rings are hand crafted in New York City using antique diamond cuts in recycled metals, a fully sustainable and eco-friendly collection.
Our diamonds are better than conflict-free - they are up-cycled having been mined over 100 years ago.
By Erstwhile engagement rings are hand crafted in New York City using antique diamond cuts in recycled metals, a fully sustainable and eco-friendly collection.
Our diamonds are better than conflict-free - they are up-cycled having been mined over 100 years ago.
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