Antique Wedding Rings and Vintage Engagement Rings

Antique wedding rings, vintage engagement rings and vintage wedding rings are not only the preferred choice for many brides-to-be, who wish to express their hope for the future with a symbol of love from the past.

Antique jewelry dealers with their fingers "on the pulse", know that Antique Wedding Rings, Vintage wedding rings and Vintage engagement rings, hold some of the best personal investments around.

That's because the popularity of estate and vintage wedding rings is escalating, as the overall commercial new jewelry market falters. Often in short supply, filligree engagement rings and vintage wedding rings are sought after by consumers looking for unique, one-of-a-kind wedding and engagement rings.

For greater personal significance an antique gemstone engagement ring set with your birthstone, or perhaps a gemstone from a family heirloom ring, adds romance and personal meaning.

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White gold wedding rings are the lord-of-the-rings right now. So if you discover an antique white gold wedding band and the ring fits, then what are you waiting for...All Auctions

When it comes to something old, something blue.....quality and elegance, white gold and platinum wedding bands are a beautiful personal investment that you can hand down.

If you are planning to buy a new diamond ring, well.... click here and discover if your new diamond engagement ring really is an investment.

Whether your wedding is in the US, China, Penang or India, incomparable Antique Diamond Engagement Jewelry and not forgetting the more affordable, Handmade Wedding Jewelry thanks to the internet, is now within easy reach.

If you're running on economy, Bridal Costume Jewelry is outperforming manufactured gemstone engagement rings and gaining in popularity. While moissanite engagement rings are another affordable choice.

Antique Wedding Rings and Diamond Engagement Rings, are just waiting to be found.

Not to mention wedding Jewellery keepsakes for loved ones, such as antique charms and pendant jewellery. The most feminine personal ornaments on earth, has to be, Antique Jewelry from the Art Nouveau era.

And because guys wore a lot more jewelry in the past, you will find a treasure trove of mens' jewellery for the groom, best man and father-of-the-bride that has so much character.

Unusual, Amarna handmade jewelry enchantments (opens new browser window) will make your wedding day a truly unforgettable occasion for your support crew.

If your man slips an Antique Wedding Ring or (if you're really lucky) a Platinum Antique Diamond Ring, on your wedding finger, apart from acquiring a beautiful ring with distinct character, that sets it apart from most modern cuts, he will also be getting an appreciating hard asset, for his hard earned money.

You will find incomparable personal adornments from the world of Antique Jewelry. Not to forget the timelessness and pure elegance of Cultured Pearls Jewelry, a firm favorite when it comes to handmade wedding jewelry.

When you hear the sound of wedding bells, you want premier jewelry that's unique and timeless for your special wedding unique.

Lacy, Edwardian Style rings set with old diamonds, cut by hand, hold some of the finest Antique Wedding Rings and and antique engagement rings ever made in the Jewelry in Art History.

Antique engagement rings and antique wedding rings have so much personality and will out shine commercial jewelry every time and their is an increasing demand for old stones and old diamond cuts among collectors and connoisseurs of Antique Jewelry.

Quality jewels like 18th century, paste, rock crystal, and marcasite and one of my favorites, Georgian Jewelry cannot be compared to commercial mass produced jewelry of today.

And no need to be getting hitched to learn all about how to invest money in Antique Wedding Rings. An Antique diamond ring will not ask you, if you're getting married first. It's not hallmarked 'only for the bride'.

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I love the old charm of fine Antique Wedding Rings, Antique engagement rings and Bridal Costume Jewelry. If only Antique Jewelry could speak! It's a fascinating story that surrounds Antique Wedding and Bridal Costume Jewelry, join me want you, for a journey into the origins and traditions of Wedding Jewelry...........

Engagement and Wedding Ring Traditions

There are seven centuries between antique wedding rings and engagements rings of the past, and modern wedding jewelry of today. And a world of difference in style, material and craftsmanship!

They're simply incomparable. It's what I call the cake equivalent of "fluffy white bread" - no texture or flavor! You have to admit, there really is no comparison.

So, if I had to choose now between antique wedding rings or a commercial 'a facette perfette' diamond engagement wedding ring, well, I think you know what I 'm going choose, even if the brand new "fluffy" diamond engagement ring was set with one scintillating diamond cut according to Tolkowsky's "ideal" mathematical formula known as the ideal brilliant and I had never heard of Pope Innocent!

Many modern brilliant cut diamonds remind some antique jewelry connoisseurs of a dental office - clean, precise and soul-less. Flavor and texture will out perform fluffy white bread any day!

Now, back to Pope Innocent...

Pope Innocent and Antique Wedding Rings

Back in the 12th Century, Pope Innocent the Third, b.1160-1216, (who even looks innocent) decided that marriages would take place in church and that the wedding ring should be exchanged during the service. Traditional vows still include the line, "I give you this ring as a sign of our marriage".

Around 350 later, King Edward VI decided which finger the wedding ring should be worn. He decreed, that the third finger of the left hand be designated as the "official" ring finger.

And in 1549, the Book of Common Prayer sealed the deal in black and white, with the designation of the left hand as the marriage hand.

Diamond crystals look like two pyramids joined together base-to-base. From the time of the Pharaohs, the shape of the pyramid was identified with power and strength so the "pyramidal"shape of the diamond crystal itself may have added to the diamond's allure.

The very shape of the natural diamond crystal may have made it all the more attractive as the choice to symbloze the power and love of marriage.

In many European countries however, brides wear their wedding rings on the right hand. The wedding ring represents the sealing of the marriage and is a sign of commitment to one another and an obvious sign to all that you are married - properly.

And what better way to seal a marriage than by choosing an antique wedding ring and antique diamond ring that has stood the test of time!

Keeping the Flame Alive with - The Keeper Ring

Today such rings continue their popularity as wedding, eternity or anniversary bands. Eternity bands, once the privilege of only the aristocracy (until the late 1800's) quickly filtered down to the common masses.

Around this time diamond mines of South Africa were discovered meaning there was now enough supply to meet demand for diamond wedding jewelry.

Tiffany's then got in on the act with their landmark, signature, six-prong ring setting (the Tiffany setting) in 1886.

Choose your antique wedding jewelry with careful attention to the craftsmanship, style and the materials used. Make sure the antique engagemet ring and the wedding ring both compliment each other and sit together nicely.

Matching Antique wedding ring sets, (the wedding ring and matching engagement ring) and Antique Gold Jewelry and bridal jewelry of the Victorian era, were popular and makes the choice more simple for brides-to-be today. The decision of matching rings has already been made for you, hundreds if not thousands of years before.

Take your time when deciding on your antique wedding ring and antique engagement ring - the never ending circle is symbolic of eternity after-all!

Each one of us, has individual preferences concerning our preferred metal, the caratage & the gemstone. Not sure what Caratage means?

Did you say,GEMSTONES in that last paragraph? Yep, originally, Antique wedding rings were highly decorated and not plain at all.

Did you know that no gemstone is as durable and strong as a diamond?Because of they're superior strength diamonds ares difficult to scratch, however diamonds still can CHIP. Store Diamonds with care!

Size it and size it right! What's the width and the finger size of the ring? Can it be resized or not? Sure? Some complicated settings do not allow for resizing.

Now, for the best part, from which decorative period in the History of Jewelry will you choose ? Read about the History of Jewelry here!

Consider antique wedding jewelry that reflects your style and character. Antique wedding rings, gemstone engagement rings, pearl jewelry and just about all styles of antique wedding jewelry are hotspots at present for antique jewelry investors.

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