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Antique Engagement Rings- Using The Past To Ensure The Future
Over the years many men have chosen to surprise the love of their life with an antique engagement ring as oppose to the contemporary ones that are common nowadays. The charm and elegance that they exude makes them a very popular choice, as well as they can often find a high quality gem for a lot less than a new ring.
If you are thinking of looking at antique Engagement Rings for your special person, there are some things that you will need to know. These will help you make a decision that will satisfy you both.
* Making sure you are aware of the 4 c’s for evaluating the quality of a diamond is an essential that you need to know when buying this type of ring. If you do not know what the 4 c’s are, they stand for color, clarity, carat, and cut. These are the things that diamond experts look at when it is time to appraise a ring, or assess its value.
* Antique rings are rings that are 50 years old or more. When looking at antique engagement rings there are differing styles that coincide with different eras. A few of the eras that we will look into are the Victorian era, Edwardian era, and the Art Deco era.
* Antique engagement rings of the Victorian era (1835-1900) were generally set in yellow or rose gold. Most of them were diamonds or pearls and could be found in a variety of designs from the very simple to some very complex.
* The Edwardian era (1900-1920) type of antique engagement rings brought the use of torches to the creative styling of rings. This is when platinum became the metal of choice for many. The rings of this era were of high calibre detail. Most of the rings of this era were set with diamonds or sapphires, sometimes a combination of the two.
* The last era we will mention is the Art Deco (1920-1930). These rings were found to be more geometrical in appearance. Many of them also were seen as replicas of other cultures around the world, like Egyptian, and Asian. Most of these rings were also made of platinum, but would be set with colourful gems as well as diamonds.
These are just some of the more popular eras that people seem to look at regarding antique engagement rings. There are other styles that are out there and there is a lot of information that people can find out about them by looking around the internet.
There are a lot of places that a person can go if antique engagement rings are what they are looking for. Check out antique stores, estate sales, pawn shops or vendors that are online. When you do purchase this type of ring it is wise to get all of the information regarding it in writing. Check into return policies as well before making such a large purchase.
Antique engagement rings can be the perfect choice for people that are looking for something special. The beauty that was created many years ago is something that you both will be sure to cherish over the years.
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