Vintage Engagement Rings

For a man who wants to get married, he needs to properly ask the hand of the women he loves and this includes offering an engagement ring. But aside from worrying about how to propose, men usually have to fret about what type of engagement ring to buy.

There are countless varieties of engagement rings to choose from in the market today. All are pretty while some are more extravagant and luxurious than others. If you want to make your girlfriend say “Yes!” to your marriage proposal, you need to find out what she likes in terms of jewelry to be able to make a sound decision. If you noticed your girl wearing mostly heirloom and vintage jewelry, it would be a great idea to get her a vintage engagement ring.

Vintage engagement rings are the entire rave right now that even famous celebrities adore it. When picking out this type of engagement ring, it is best to ask the jeweller about the particular ring’s age and wearability. Closely examine it under magnification to ensure that the diamonds or stones are still properly secured by the prongs. Additionally, see to it that the ring’s shank (bottom part of the ring) is still thick and could be worn for many years to come.

In reality, most vintage engagement rings could cost you a small fortune. If you prefer something that’s priced lower, you can choose to buy new engagement rings that features a vintage look.

Traditionally, marriage was not only the union between a man and woman. It was a union of entire families. This was especially true with the royals who married off their sons and daughters to those of other monarchs to form alliances. While there are not many parents today who would compel their children to marry a partner of their own choosing there is no denying that husbands and wives become a part of their spouses' families. And what better way to symbolize the entry of a betrothed into the family than with a gift of an antique or vintage engagement ring that was handed down from earlier generations.

The line between antique and vintage engagement rings is often nebulous. Dealers sometimes use the terms interchangeably. Others consider antique rings to be vintage but not vice versa. Still others think of antique as any ring older than a hundred years, while vintage does not refer to a specific point in time, but to specific eras in time. According to this view, it does not matter if an engagement ring is 50 or 100 years old. What makes it vintage is if it belongs to a period during which there was a distinct and dominant jewelry design. These eras include Georgian, Victorian, Art Noveau, Arts and Crafts, Edwardian, and Art Deco.

In spite of this confusion, one thing is certain –vintage engagement rings are works of art. They were painstakingly created by craftsmen working only with their simple hand tools. Indeed, it is a marvel how they came up with such intricate and delicate designs. And because they were handmade, no two rings were ever exactly alike.

Perhaps more important than the ring's design and physical value is its pedigree. Grandparents or great-grandparents remain important in most persons' lives. This means that if your beloved offers you a vintage engagement ring that was worn by his grandmother and mother, you can be pretty sure about how much he loves you.

Not everybody, however, can offer an authentic, family-owned, vintage engagement ring. Elder brother may have already given it to your sister-in-law. There are also many other ways to lose a ring.

If you are bent on having a vintage engagement ring, you can still purchase one from jewelry stores and auction houses. You may need to consult experts on jewelry to determine if what you are buying is truly vintage.

Authentic vintage engagement rings, however, can be expensive. In such a case, you can have a copy made of the design you want. You will save a bundle and still have at least what looks like a vintage engagement ring on your betrothed's finger.