Over the past few years, there has been a remarkable surge of interest in vintage jewelry. This is particularly true where diamond jewelry is concerned, particularly vintage engagement rings.
Today’s jewelry designs tend to be very “clean” without a lot of distracting settings or metal work, vintage jewelers however wanted to frame the stones with beautiful and delicate work, and many rings had large stones with highly ornamental settings.
A couple that is considering becoming engaged will often spend time browsing through jewelry shops or sites and discuss the appeal of certain cuts, stones and designs. They should also make a point of visiting an estate or vintage shop to also get an idea of what the older styles have to offer as well.
A look at the popular looks along the “red carpet” at many celebrity events over the course of the past few years will illustrate the appeal of vintage jewelry. Long strands or simply cut diamonds or hefty rings full of ornate stones and settings appear very often. Vintage engagement rings will have that sort of “sturdiness” about them, but they can also be found in much more delicate designs as well – it just takes some shopping around to find the right ring.
What if you cannot find what you are looking for? Well, many modern jewelry designers are taking their cues from vintage engagement rings and happily offer customers new pieces that have many of the more appealing elements of the older ones. There will be engagement rings with diamonds cut in the simpler styles or set in gold and silver filigree or even in large platinum settings as well.
Like any other part of wedding planning, it is always recommended that a bride to be keep a journal or folder full of clippings and images that inspire her or appeal to her. This can help out a good deal if a couple decides to have their wedding jewelry custom designed based on vintage looks.
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