Should You Purchase a Vintage Engagement Ring

Written By Admin on Selasa, 17 Januari 2012 | 00.42

By Terence Yates


If you're intending to surprise your sweetheart or you've already proposed and are considering the kind of ring to get her, and then why not decide on a vintage diamond engagement ring? A vintage engagement ring often has more character, charm, as well as an inherent feeling of individuality. Plus they are a little less expensive, tend to be more intricately crafted and will definitely allow for a great family heirloom.

Vintage engagement ring means that it's a ring that is 50 plus years old. Anything under 50 years old and the ring is known as an estate ring. If you'd like the most delightfully designed ring, then select one that been adapted circa 1950's. Although, you must ask your jeweler because even though most jewelers refer to antique rings as vintage gemstone, there are some who only imply that a ring has been created to look like it's from a certain era.

Before buying a vintage gemstone be sure to consider the craftsmanship before getting the ring of your choice. The quality of a traditional antique diamond engagement ring is unsurpassed by replicas, so you should be able to spot some differences in the event you you do your research. If you are within a strict budget but still desire a larger looking diamond vintage engagement ring, then pick one that's from the 1930's to 40's. Within this era the setting were completed to make the diamonds look bigger than they really were.

When it comes to antique engagement rings, the quality standards aren't the same as it is today, so they don't have as many bright white diamonds than is largely preferred today. Before, people favored yellow, slightly rose colored, or tinged green diamonds. The important thing is that you adore your vintage engagement ring.

Another thing to note is that diamonds weren't as popular before as they are today. Emeralds, Rubies, Opal, and Pearl counseled me the rage so you've to be cautious with fine cracks that may only be noticed through a jeweler's lens.

The design of an antique engagement ring usually connotes the epoch that was designed in. An average Edwardian vintage engagement ring would have filigree details, rose cut diamonds and lacy crafting. Victorian antique engagement rings are very intricate and stylish with softer tones.




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