What is a Vintage Style Engagement Ring? (2022)

THE BASICS --

If you desire a true vintage engagement ring it will be advantageous in understanding the difference between vintage and vintage style engagement rings. Having this knowledge will help in your process of picking a vintage or an antique ring from your favorite era. Understanding the difference between vintage and vintage style can help you make the best choice when purchasing a vintage ring.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW--

What is a Vintage Engagement Ring?

Vintage engagement rings are generally at least 20-50 years old, but are not as old as antique rings.  Another area of expertise of an vintage jeweler is the determination of pieces from the Retro era, fabulous fifties and the mid centuries 1960s-1970s.

What is an Antique Engagement Ring?

An authentic antique engagement ring has to be more than 100 years old to be considered antique, though some estate jewelers do include rings from the 1930s and 1940s as antique.  One area of expertise of an antique jeweler is the ability to establish the origins of engagement rings from eras such as Georgian, Victorian, Art Deco, Edwardian, Retro, or the Mid-Century.

What is a Vintage Style Engagement Ring?

Vintage style engagement rings are modern reproductions of authentic vintage rings from decades past. These rings are made by making computer simulated copies of bygone works of art from particular eras throughout history. To make them even more authentic, vintage diamonds are used as the center stones rather than the brilliant cuts of today. When examining a specific engagement ring, please ask the site or store to confirm the authenticity from that particular specific era. 

 • Conflict Free and Eco-Friendly

Determining whether a ring is a true piece of vintage jewelry is of utmost importance whether it is conflict free.  Antique pieces honors the environment and promotes social justice. When purchasing "style" jewelry, reusing antique diamonds and gemstones will help ensure that no additional resources are required for them to be enjoyed again. Even if the stones are remounted into new pieces, it is still recycling and reusing.

• Estate Jewelry

Estate jewelry is defined as jewelry that has been previously worn or owned. Estate jewelry comes from many different eras throughout history, and can be contemporary or antique. With estate jewellery you can still be confident you are being ethical. 

What Does Circa Mean?

A circa date will give an approximate date which gives the person viewing the piece of vintage jewelry, a date of the time span for that period. Jewellers will look for key specific markings on an antique ring that may give indication of the designer or a hallmark to determine the time period.

Vintage Engagement Rings For Everyone:

No matter which era is your favorite, these time-honored rings have a rich history and individualized character and will continue to have a timeless beauty and elegant appeal that is part of a legacy to pass on to future generations.

Find The Perfect Engagement Ring:

Antique rings are prized not only for their beauty but also for their exquisite attention to detailing and design. If you’re looking for a ring with a sense of glamour, sophistication and vintage charm, explore our collection of vintage engagement rings today!

Suzanne Sachs

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