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Vintage Wedding Rings

Vintage Wedding Rings have a romantic appeal. However, shopping for older rings can be tricky. There's some basic information you should know before even heading out the door to stores.

Antique vs. Estate Rings:

The word antique only applies to wedding rings over 50 years old, and really should only be used with rings over 100 years old. Estate rings are less than 50 years old (they can actually be brand new but simply part of an estate sale). So when you're looking for vintage wedding rings it's recommended that you ask to see only rings made before 1950.

Style File:

Each era of antique and vintage ring has some specific style points. Knowing these in advance can help you create a short list of what you really want to see, based on personal tastes.

If you like rose gold, for example, Victorian rings are lovely. They not only often have the rose colored gold (12K and 14K) you enjoy but incredible mine cut diamonds that continue to appreciate in value. Alternatively you may find Victorian rings with pearls – just be careful here. Pearls are very delicate and not the best choice for a ring you wear every day.

From 1900 – 1920 you'll find Edwardian style wedding rings, often made in platinum. The Edwardian style is typically filled with lace, filigree and scrollwork. The main gems used were diamonds (rose cut) and sapphires.

Art Deco rings start showing up in 1920 and remain on the scene for 10 years. Art deco has strong geometric lines and multi-cultural influences. A variety of gemstones show up in the rings, and platinum continued to be a favored metal.

The 1930s and 40s were the “diamonds are a girl's best friend” years and have rings with larger diamonds and intricate detailing.

Vintage Wedding Rings Buyer Helps and Hints

Antique Wedding Ring Sets can actually represent a great bargain, even though they're not cheap. If you were to get a custom piece today with the workmanship of vintage rings, it would likely cost far more than the price of the rings you've picked out.

Having said that, there are some things to be cautious about. Particularly some stones like opals don't stand the test of time as well as harder stones like diamonds. If you're considering wedding bands with soft stones, make sure you have them checked for cracks before buying.

Making the Purchase:

Thanks to online shopping, a larger selection of Vintage Jewelry is available to all of us. I recommend purchasing from eBay and paying for your purchase with PayPal. Together they protect you and they make it very easy to resolve any problems that may arise. If you are making a substantial investment, you will want to have your item inspected by a jeweler after it is received. Again, if there is a problem or the item is not as you expected, it is very easy to resolve with the seller, suing eBay & PayPal's buyer protection and dispute resolution processes.

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