Learn About Antique Jewelry, Vintage Wedding Traditions, Wedding Bands and Diamond Engagement Rings

"Let us not be too particular. It is better to have old second-hand diamonds than none at all." ~Mark Twain

Unique rings can be one that substitutes perhaps a pearl, tanzinite, aquamarine for a diamond, or it can be an antique, heirloom or estate sale ring.



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FINDING AN ANTIQUE ENGAGEMENT RING

Not all antique engagement rings are the same. Different eras have distinctly different styles, including Victorian (1835-1900), Edwardian (1900-1920), and Art Deco (1930). Any ring over 50 years old is considered an antique.

Almost daily you can find a site that offers very unique and different rings. They can range from Etruscan influences to modern and some of everything in between. You can find celtic, native American and antique.

Mokume translates from Japanese as "wood eye" which looks like wood grain. The beautiful and unique patterns in mokume make definitely one of a kind ring. Even a mixture of titanium and 24K gold makes an unusual ring. You might want to look at the unusual vintage estate jewelry and fine reproductions. The vintage can include Victorian, Edwardian filigree, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Art Modern, Retro, l950's, Replica and Reproduction jewelry. Victorian and vintage make a very special item and can be adapted to make one of a kind.

Brides can choose to add gemstones into the design of their wedding ring. You might make note that the darker the stone's color the more expensive. The following colors and stones give you something to think about to make an even more unique ring:




 



 

Red: Ruby, Garnet, Alexandrite
Pink: Ruby, Sapphire, Garnet, Topaz, Kunzite
Orange: Sapphire, Garnet, Topaz, Fire Opal, Tourmaline
Purple: Amethyst, Garnet, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Jadeite
Green: Emerald, Sapphire, Nephrite
Blue: Sapphire, Aquamarine, Topaz, Lapis
Yellow: Sapphire, Gold Beryl, Amber, Garnet


The Top 10 Reasons to Buy an Antique Ring

1. Timeless beauty
2. Intricately detailed
3. Unusual gemstones
4. Rose cut, old mine cut or old European cut
5. Non-traditional
6. Filigree settings
7. Unique and unusual design settings
8. Special appeal to nostalgia buffs
9. Honors and appreciates the past
10. Remarkable craftsmanship






 

 

 

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