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Investigate
the wide choice of vintage engagement rings for that magical moment
when you’ve
decided to ask the woman of your dreams to marry you and you want to
purchase something extra special and meaningful as an expression of
your love and commitment. Vintage engagement rings embody classic elegance
and romantic individuality for the discerning jewelry shopper. Alternatively,
consider classic diamond promise rings, very popular as a handed down
familygift in the last century.
A vintage
engagement ring versus an antique ring
A vintage engagement
ring is not actually an antique engagement ring; it is in the style
of an antique. Essentially it is a reproduction. An antique
engagement ring is only classified antique if it is at least 50 years’ old (purists insist it should be at least
100 years’ old). But, there is nothing lost in the beauty,
style and design of a carefully crafted vintage engagement ring,
except age. You will find the same attention to detail, the unique
style, old-fashioned settings and unusual choice of precious or
semi-precious gem stones, like diamonds, rubies, emeralds and turquoise,
lovingly set in hand-styled patterns, as you would with an antique.
In many cases you will find that the quality of the gem stone or
stones is superior, having been cut using modern laser equipment
and techniques. In addition, some gems don’t wear that
well over time, for instance, opals and pearls may discolour,
so, combining the style of vintage rings with new stones
is a another alternative to consider. And, of course, you
will find that you pay a lot less than you would for a very
old ring.
Practically romantic
It is, however,
very important that you buy from a reputable dealer and that you
aren’t conned into believing your vintage ring
is an antique when it isn’t. You should insist on a
valuation certificate for insurance purposes as well. Even
though you are walking on cloud nine, you need to be as practical
buying an engagement ring as you would be when purchasing
any other costly item. Setting up a new home is an expensive
business and you will need to budget carefully and consider
practicalities as well as romance.
Having said that,
make this fleeting moment memorable and evoke the romance of bygone
times by offering your loved one an unbreakable promise in the
form of a diamond promise ring or letting her choose her favorite
from a special selection of beautiful vintage engagement rings.
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