Are you looking for a vintage engagement ring for your future spouse?
Let me ask you. Why are you looking to go vintage and do you want a vintage looking engagement ring or an actual ring that came from the 1930s-1980s? I ask this question because the answer itself can lead you down many different roads and choices.
There are several different reasons why you might be looking for a vintage engagement ring. Many individuals believe that a vintage engagement ring will bring an aura of history and timelessness to the proposal. Others like the idea of vintage engagement rings because they can be more unique and have a certain style to them that modern rings are lacking. The remaining individuals buy vintage engagement rings because they like collect tradition and see it as a worthwhile investment
Whichever your reasoning may be, you aren't looking to buy another engagement ring. You are looking to make a statement with the vintage engagement ring and hopefully this statement echoes into the proposal and into the marriage.
The problem is how do you find a vintage engagement ring and how can you recognize one?
Engagement rings from the 20's and 30's had a unique style to them that makes them clearly recognizeable. They were much more elaborate and creative than the minimal ones of today. The ring itself varied from white or yellow gold and many times contained a mixing of the two throughout the ring. It was ornamented along the top with various precious stones in shapes like flowers, hearts and leaves that symbolized the proposal atmosphere. In the very center of the ring, was a beautiful square-shaped diamond. The illusion and square-shaped diamond settings were the center pieces of this era in diamond engagement rings.
Vintage engagement rings from circa 1930's are beautiful to everyone, but they aren't for every girl. You might be wanting to make a statement with the ring, but you need to make sure that this particular era ring fits within the style of your future spouse. After all, you want her to enjoy wearing this ring at all times.
Vintage engagement rings are perfect for creative and fun women. A woman with a minimal or classic taste in her jewelry will not appreciate this art deco inspired ring as much as the girl who has an eclectic style of jewelry. Take the time and notice the style of jewelry that your future spouse likes to wear. If it is only 1 or 2 pieces and it simply enhances her natural beauty then this is not the ring for her. On the other hand, if she likes her jewelry to pop out and make a statement then you have found her dream engagement ring