Antique Engagement Rings

There will be no engagement without an engagement ring. This is why the ring is the most important part of an engagement. Instead of choosing an ordinary engagement ring for your wedding, why not consider an antique engagement ring. With an engagement ring,that is antique, it offers inherent uniqueness and charm while being rather cheap and are instant heirlooms.

This type of ring is different from an estate engagement ring. This is because the antique engagement ring is usually over fifty years old while the estate ring is less than 50 years old or even be a used ring that was bought the last year. To get a typical antique engagement ring, ask for rings that were made before 1950.

Antique engagement rings are also called vintage engagement rings. Sometimes the antique ering will also be a ring that looks like it belongs from another era, like the ring made in 1940, but having the filigree look of the Edwardian era. The most widely recognized eras are the Victorian, the Edwardian and the Art Deco eras.

If and when you go looking for an antique engagement ring, it is better and easier for you to be an informed shopper. For the engagement, an antique ring of the Victorian period is from the years 1835 to 1900 and is made of yellow or rose gold. Its design varies from simple to elaborate designs. The Tiffany of the Victorian era was introduced in the year 1886.

Antique engagement rings belonging to the Edwardian era refers to rings of the 1900-1920s. This is the era when platinum engagement rings were the popular and were cut with rose cut diamonds or sapphires. This was also the period when delicate scrollwork, milgraining and filigree details grew more popular.

The Art Deco antique wedding bands began in the 1920 – 1930s. This was a very exciting and exotic time in the history of United States where its excitement was reflected in the jewelry and art of this time period. The rings of this era have numerous themes that range from Egyptian, Asian and Native American cultures. In fact, there are some rings that have contrasting gemstones in a single setting. A diamond ring with platinum highlights and many diamonds became very popular towards the end of the era. Presently, newly engaged couples prefer antique engagement rings from the Art Deco era.