Antique Engagement Rings - A Growing Trend!

An engagement is a wonderful time. You are getting ready for a new life with your spouse, and you know that eventually you will have a wonderful new life with the woman of your dreams. The entire process of getting engaged starts with you and your fiancée choosing the perfect ring! And this is a really important step! You have to remember that she will be wearing your ring for the rest of your lives, and your fiancée will be showing it off to her friends and relatives until you actually get married.

Choose the best one that you can afford, and find a style that is timeless and elegant. We do know that modern, sleek designs can be really alluring; but timeless designs can be really chic. Moreover, they will suit any style of dress and any environment. We recommend that you take a serious look at antique engagement rings as the best and first choice for when you get engaged.

Why do you need antique engagement rings?

Buying antique rings is like buying a piece of furniture with a lot of history attached to it. You already know that someone has used those antique rings to show their love. The designs of antique rings are classic, and they can be easily passed down in the family as a family heirloom. These rings may cost a little more than normal, but they are well worth the smile that your fiancée will have on her face when you propose.

How do I choose and buy antique engagement rings? There are a few tips that you should be aware of when you buy these rings:

Find an era that your fiancée will like. Edwardian era rings are large and intricate, while Victorian era rings are pretty and simple with large stones. The Art Deco age produced some of the best designs in rings. But you need to choose something that your fiancée will like.

Use a reputable dealer who works with antique rings. Don't get fooled by jewelers who will tell you that the design is antique; you have to have proof in the form of the quality of the stones and the wear and tear that is on the piece. Most rings will also have the original owner's name and engagement date inscribed on them.

Check the quality of the stone. Diamonds stand the wear and tear of time easily, but softer stones such as pearls, emeralds and rubies can literally break down and wear away with time.

Ask for certification from the jeweler. Most high quality antique engagement rings dealers will have certification to prove the provenance of the piece. They will have the original owner's name and the history behind the piece too.

If you cannot afford really expensive antique engagement rings, you can also try flea markets where antique dealers sell ancient rings that can be used as engagement rings. For example, claddagh rings are really popular as rings that are used to signify love between a man and a woman. They can be made of gold or silver but they are typically rings that signify love and loyalty. We hope that you find the ideal antique engagement rings to make your fiancée happy.

By Darryl Parker