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Your Engagement Ring can be more than beautiful; can also tell a story. Each engagement ring is an iconic and tangible symbol of a couple's love.
Your love is perfectly modern, but that doesn't mean you can't marry vintage. If you like to bring a bit of retro chic to your personal aesthetic, you can choose an engagement ring with a vintage touch.
We all love the charm of vintage rings, but finding the right Vintage Engagement Ring can be tricky. Even if you find the right design, the ring may be worn, the wrong size, or different diamond size, shape, or quality than you really want. As with anything worn, there will be minor imperfections that are the marks of the person who wore it before you.
A vintage engagement ring is a slang term with no defined meaning, although some use the term vintage to refer to a new ring designed to look like a ring from an earlier era. The real name is a reproduction.
What Is the exactly Meaning Of a Vintage Engagement Ring?
Vintage-style engagement rings are modern reproductions of authentic vintage rings from decades past. These rings are made by creating computer-simulated copies of past artwork from specific eras throughout history. To make them even more authentic, antique diamonds are used as center stones instead of today's brilliant cuts. If you are reviewing a specific engagement ring, ask the website or store to confirm the authenticity for that specific time period.
Vintage Engagement Rings are usually between 20 and 50 years old, but not as old as Antique rings. Another specialty of a vintage jeweler is identifying pieces from the retro era, the fabulous 1950s and mid-1960s and 1970s.
You can divide vintage engagement rings into two different categories. The first category is that of vintage or authentic rings. These handmade rings date from the Victorian, Edwardian, or Art Deco periods. In many cases, these engagement rings stay in families and are passed down from generation to generation. They can also be found at antique shops or pawnshops.
The second category is vintage-style engagement rings. Jewelers intentionally handcraft these pieces to look like vintage rings. All gems, settings, and rings are contemporary but look like vintage rings. Many people actively seek out vintage-style jewelry because it suits their aesthetic or because they personally love vintage jewelry. Find these contemporary pieces at your local jewelry store or even online.
Value
Antique and vintage jewelry is worth more than the sum of its parts because each piece is unique and cannot be replicated with modern manufacturing methods. In general, antique and vintage jewelry costs less than new jewelry and is always worth more. It's like buying a car.
Most of the time, buying Antique and vintage engagement rings offers more value than buying a new ring. As beautiful and unique as they are, these rings are still considered pre-owned, with a few exceptions. Some styles, like the Edwardian pump, are considered rare and, like all rare antiques, are more expensive when sold by people who know what they are selling.
Unique Settings For Vintage Rings
There are many other different configurations of vintage engagement rings, all with different identities which mentioned below.
THE CLUSTER:
Originally used since at least Georgian times. And it continued to be worn and loved throughout the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Clusters can also be found in the Art Deco era, but the halo configuration was more popular at that time, a simpler and more modern version of the Cluster.
THE BEZEL:
Bezel setting was used as early as the Middle Ages and is still used today.
THE THREE STONE:
The stage of the three stones is also omnipresent. Rings have been made in this environment from Georgian times to the present day. Often set with diamonds, but sometimes a colored stone in the center was set with two diamonds on each side. Typically, a bezel or prong setting is used to create the three-stone style.
THE BOX SETTING:
The Box Setting, a sleek, modern design made popular during the Art Deco era. Preferred for its simple design and the way the design allowed light to flow through the sides of the frame into the diamond.
THE FOUR PRONG:
The one with four prongs, the most popular and the most modern of the decor. Its rise to fame began during the Art Deco period and continues to this day. This type of setting exposes the largest surface area of the diamond, giving light many entry points.
A Unique Aesthetic
Vintage style engagement rings are coveted for their unique aesthetic. In a world full of halo-filled engagement rings, cuts and fashion styles that mirror much-loved celebrity rings, it's refreshing to see something that stands out from the crowd. With a vintage ring, you opt for a style characterized by Victorian romance, sparkling decorations and beautiful earrings. You'll be turning heads all day, every day. If you love unique and classic styles, vintage wedding rings are best for you. This unique and most popular wedding comes in fantastic forms.
Antique Cuts
Everything 'gets better' over time and today diamonds are cut to maximize brilliance (hence the term brilliant cut), with 58 facets and machines that do the job with precision, unlike manual cutters (also impressive as they are), the imperfections of which caused the diamond to bend and coarsen the chop, meaning you would sometimes see a large black hole right in the center of your stone. Back then, people didn't care much for dark spots, and instead these diamonds were cut to maximize their sparkle under the gaslights of the day. Of course, every stone is different, but today diamonds are cut to minimize dead spots and black holes. In short, if you like the serious sparkle of modern bling, you might not like vintage diamonds.
However, these cuts are unique, personal, and cuts like Old European, which feature thicker facets, make candlelight appear to be dancing across this diamond. Those old cuts (if done right) could be the deal-seal factor on an old diamond.
Durability
While diamonds last forever (although people don't), ring details (especially intricate Victorian pieces) can wear out and fall apart. The metals show signs of age and wear, and it's important to see if the ring you'll be wearing every day is functional.
A friend of ours recently got engaged with a 1903 diamond ring (pearls and diamonds) and as beautiful as she was, she had to have the whole ring redone soon after the engagement because the side diamonds started falling off. Our friend bought another ring to wear every day and now only wears the 1903 beauty on special occasions.
Vintage Engagement Ring As Great Heirlooms
An heirloom ring is a previously worn piece of jewelry from your family tree.
Each family has vintage engagement rings that have been passed down to them from their ancestors and previous generations. These treasures usually come in the form of collectibles, charms, journals, photographs, clothing, paintings, coins, recipes, crafts, and/or jewelry. We call these treasures heirlooms. They remind us of our history and that of the people who are no longer with us. They may have a price, but they are priceless in terms of sentimental value.
When you choose an engagement ring, you are choosing a piece of jewelry that will stay in your family for generations. When you buy a vintage engagement ring, you are not just buying a piece of jewelry. You are also investing for a family heirloom. Vintage engagement rings can be passed down from generation to generation and each time they are worn they tell the story of your love. If you are looking for an engagement ring that will stand the test of time, a vintage ring is worth considering.
One of the best things about vintage style is that it's timeless and never goes out of style. Unlike trends that come and go, vintage style is always in style. So when you buy a vintage engagement ring, you can be sure that decades from now it will be as beautiful as it is today.
Popularity Of Vintage Style
Each vintage ring reflects you: your history, your relationships, your style, your elegance and it is an honor to have the opportunity to help you show your style in a unique and exquisite way.
Vintage diamond engagement rings still remain popular and is associated with a special essence of love for your loved one. This is what makes the selection of vintage engagement rings so unique and premium.
The beauty of Vintage Engagement Ring is in their uniqueness, but what makes each engagement ring special is how unique it is to the person wearing it. We offer soft and delicate, bold and flashy, colorful and unique, and everything in between, so you can discover the style that's truly right for you. By purchasing these modern versions, you can create your own story with your new engagement ring.
Vintage Style rings are prized not only for their beauty but also for their exquisite attention to detailing and design. If you’re looking for a ring with a sense of glamour, Classic, sophistication, and vintage charm, explore our Stunning collection of vintage engagement rings today!
If you know your girlfriend wants to wear your ring every day, always check the "worn status" of the ring itself.