Nothing Compares to the Elegance and Beauty of the Vintage Engagement Ring

Vintage jewelry, especially the vintage engagement ring, simply never goes out of style. Kate Middleton, or Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, received the 30-year-old vintage engagement ring that Prince William's mother, Princess Diana had previously worn. The 18-carat oval blue sapphire and diamond ring is absolutely gorgeous and timeless.

Engagement is one of the most precious times in a person's life. Just ask any bride if she truly loved her engagement ring and the answer will likely be a resounding, "Yes." Her engagement ring represents the timeless love needed to sustain a successful marriage.

Vintage jewelry is as timeless as the era it represents. Experienced jewelers are not only familiar with contemporary and vintage jewelry alike; they really get to know their customers so they can recommend the perfect piece.

The 1920s saw an influx of European cut diamonds and the use of a variety of designs in silver settings. Many 1920s era vintage engagement rings have intricately designed filigree designs. The 1930s introduced more diamonds and colored precious metals such as gold and silver used together. Designs became more intricate in some cases and simpler in others, depending on individual tastes.

Each decade introduced new pieces of jewelry. Designs changed as tastes changed and jewelers began introducing more colorful gemstones as the years passed. Many people chose to give heirlooms as gifts for weddings as well as vintage engagement rings.

Expensive jewelry and family heirlooms are passed from generation to generation, making vintage pieces among the most precious types of jewelry someone can wear. Replicas are often indistinguishable from the original due to the extreme care jewelers take in recreating these impeccable pieces.

Truly authentic vintage jewelry often costs tens of thousands of dollars. Not everyone has that kind of money to invest in a piece of jewelry, even one so important. Many people choose to purchase a replica or request a replica that's slightly modified to fit the bride and groom's tastes. Replicas are just as beautiful as the original and are often modified to be even more-so.

Vintage doesn't always mean you'll pay tens of thousands of dollars. Some may be purchased for under $1,000 while many others are available for under $9,000. This is much more affordable for most newly engaged couples.

Issues that impact the price of a piece of jewelry include age and details. The age of an item usually increases the price automatically. Pieces from a specific era are often more expensive than the mass-marketed piece of jewelry just created at your local jeweler.

Details are what make each piece unique. Everything from the type and cut of stone to the types of metal used to create the piece contribute to the price. Details take time and the more time the jeweler has in a piece of jewelry, the more they can effectively charge for its initial creation and markup.

Online stores are often your best solution for vintage engagement rings. Reputable online stores make it their goal to present the best in heirloom and vintage jewelry. The perfect, timeless engagement ring represents the love and dedication of the wedding vows.

Carol is an independent author living in, Montana. Mrs. Neuwirt is an avid antique collector. Mrs. Neuwirt is a specialist in vintage jewelry and vintage engagement rings in particular.

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