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Are you planning to get engaged? Do you want to wear something unique like a vintage jewelry? Antique engagement rings often have better craftsmanship and are much cheaper than the normal ones. Antique rings usually refer to something really old but the estate rings are those bought just a year back.
Antique designer jewelry is very much in demand amongst the rich class of people. People having affiliation towards old things and designs often buy antique jewelry. In fact having an antique ring is in fashion these days. These traditional styles are also the favorite of celebrities who want to make a special section for antique jewelry in their jewelry box.
Many a time’s couples choose antique engagement rings because they want to make this moment really a memorable one. Some also feel that they bring alive the old love with them and make their engagement as special as an antique ring. Some want to show that their relationship will last long like an antique ring.
People have their own set of ideas to make their engagement function an unforgettable moment. Antique rings are rare and may be 50-100 years old. You will only get these exclusive and unique rings in pawn shops, internet, jewelers and antique stores. However, people having less knowledge about antique jewelry must buy them from a reputed store.
Styles of Antique Engagement Rings
- Victorian Antique Engagement Rings – This style was popular in the period 1835-1900. The intricate designs of the rings made it looks elegant and royal. There were simple designs as well which was liked by the people during that time. This style of antique jewelry is very much in fashion nowadays as well.
In this era, new discovery of diamond mines in South Africa changed the whole scenario of jewelry designing. There was an extra facet in the diamonds which was known as the mine cut. In the year 1886, six-prong diamond solitaire was introduced to the global market.
- Edwardian Engagement Rings – These types of designs were available from 1900-1920. Platinum was used for making these antique engagement rings. Jewelers began crafting filigree details on the mounting which was highly appreciated by the people.
Lacy and pierced shapes, scrollwork and milgraining were other works that was done by the jewelers. Popular stones in the Edwardian style rings were rose-cut diamonds and brilliant sapphires.
- Art-Deco Engagement Rings – This style came during 1920-1930s when machines were used to give the jewelry a geometric look. It had the blend of Asian, Egyptian and Native American cultures. It had more colored gemstones in the rings and in other jewelry items which looked quite different from the Edwardian style.
Art-Deco styles are till date very popular amongst all the antique engagement rings available in the market.
These days there are replica rings available in the market which you may avoid purchasing. You might have to pay quite a large amount for these replica rings instead of the original piece of that time. Remember the antique rings will not have the best diamonds because there were no heavy and computerized equipments to cut this hardest mineral.
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