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Engagement
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Antique Engagement Rings
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| Antique engagement rings are a very popular choice in engagement rings today. Having an inheritance full with uniqueness and charm, antique engagement rings are much cheaper as compared to diamond engagement rings. Offering a unique craftsmanship they provide an instant heirloom. |
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Selection of an Antique Engagement Ring
An antique engagement ring specifically refers to one that is over fifty years of age. For the most unique collection of antique engagement rings ask for something that is made before 1950. Antique engagement rings are also popular by the name of vintage engagement rings. These rings give you the feel of a different era with a separate style and elegance of its own.
Different Styles of Antique Engagement Rings
Antique engagement rings reflect the style and theme of a different era and have a significance of its own. Here are the different era antique engagement rings that are available for you to select from.
Victorian Antique Engagement Rings (1835-1900)
These antique engagement rings are generally set in yellow or rose gold. Victorian rings have both simple and elegant designs, with intricate artwork that takes the heart away. Victorian antique engagement rings generally have a row of diamonds, cut with an extra facet on the bottom called "mine cut". Some antique engagement rings also have pearls included.
Edwardian Engagement Rings (1900-1920)
Edwardian era introduced the platinum engagement rings. These antique engagement rings have detail work with pierced shapes, scrollwork and filigree detail on the mountings. This era antique engagement rings also have brilliant sapphires along with rose cut diamonds.
Art Deco Engagement Rings (1920-1930)
The art deco antique engagement rings are a rumination of the era of streamlined geometric look. They have a blend of the Egyptian, Asian, and Native American cultures. These engagement rings have colorful gemstones with a platinum base. Art deco engagement rings are a very popular choice amongst newly engaged couples.
So make your engagement ring look special and different with the different types of antique engagement rings. |
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