Antique Engagement Ring
When we talk about antique engagement ring we mean those rings that have been at least 50 years old. Antique engagement rings have become a craze in recent years. It is like a bottle of long-preserved superb wine or a work of art. An engagement ring reflects the cultivation and refined taste of its owner. In old times, the Victorians started to use diamond rings as engagement ring. Antique engagement rings were made popular during the Edwardian period, when platinum was widely used
for intricate details. Many of the style and designs have been copied and updated by modern craftsmen. There are two reasons that have made antique engagement ring popular. First, most bride-to-be may be seduced by the style and inherent charm of an antique engagement ring. Secondly, antique engagement rings often offer purchasers a better quality diamond at a lower price than buying a brand-new ring.
Selection of an Antique Engagement Ring
When shopping for an engagement ring, ask the jeweler to show you something that is made before 1950. Many young couples are now selecting antique engagement rings to show their individuality also a symbol of love. Antique engagement rings are also well known by the name of vintage engagement rings. These rings could give you the feel of a different era with a separate style and elegance of its own.
Different Styles of Antique Engagement Rings
Antique engagement rings reflect the style and theme of a different era and have a significance of that specific era. Here are the different era antique engagement rings that are available on the market that you can select from.
1. Victorian Antique Engagement Rings
Victorian jewelry is usually made of yellow gold or rose gold, with colorful gemstones.
These antique engagement rings are generally set in yellow or rose gold. Victorian rings have both simple and elegant designs, with intricate artwork that will surely take your heart away. Antique jewelry from this time period contains antique diamonds such as rose cut, Old Mine Cut, cushion cut and Old European Cut diamonds.
2. Edwardian Engagement Rings
Edwardian era introduced the platinum engagement rings. These antique engagement rings often feature detailed work with pierced shapes, scrollwork and filigree detail on the mountings. This era of engagement rings usually adopt Old Mine Cut and Old European Cut diamonds.
3. Art Deco Engagement Rings
The twenties of last century experienced great changes. Platinum was widely used on jewelry. Egyptian and Eastern influence are conspicuous on jewelry craftsmanship. The art deco antique engagement rings are a reflection of the era’s Cubism influences. Gemologists forged a marvelous blend of the Egyptian, Asian, and Native American cultures. These engagement rings have colorful gemstones with a delicate platinum base. Colored gemstones like sapphires, rubies and emeralds are sometimes used as accents.
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