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An
antique engagement ring can be a unique and heart felt way to express
your commitment. However, you should be aware that most vintage engagement
rings do not have diamonds. This is because much vintage jewelry, including
Victorian jewelry, included engagement rings that had the woman’s
birthstone, or a stone she especially liked. Diamonds worn on the hand
to express engagement, whether cut marquise, princess or emerald, are
a relatively recent development. However, if you are one with a flair
for the unique, an antique engagement ring with a different gemstone
can be a very sentimental gift.
Antique engagement rings
To be an antique,
something must be at least 80 years old. Vintage is merely something
that comes from another time, and can be as young as 20 years old.
Either way, older jewelry can be a great gift, as it can be more
personal. Victorian era jewelry, which includes antique engagement
rings, can provide a wealth of ideas for the savvy shopper. Because
Queen Victoria ruled England for so long, Victorian jewelry actually
comes in a variety of styles. However, marquise cut gems are perhaps
among the most attractive. When you choose to give an older engagement
ring, you should have a reason for giving it. One of the most popular
reasons is that it is a family heirloom. Many women treasure the
engagement rings given them by their significant others when they
have been passed down from grandmothers or great-grandmothers.
The fact that a man’s family is willing
to let the newest member have such a piece of family history speaks
volumes about how accepted and cherished she will be.
If you like the older styles, but do not have the heirlooms to pass
on, it is possible to purchase a ring at an antique jeweler or pawn
shop. However, you should be sure that the woman likes antiques,
and would like such a ring. An engagement ring with a different gemstone
can make a great conversation piece, and set a woman apart from her
peers, as anyone can get a diamond. Additionally, the older style
is unique and often it speaks for itself. So, if you are looking
for a truly unique ring, you might consider an antique engagement
ring.
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