Style April 1, 2016

Expert Tips on Choosing a Classic Vintage Engagement Ring

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You hear a lot about diamond engagement rings and it’s mostly the mass produced ones instead of the truly valuable ones like vintage engagement rings. Before it all gets too overhyped, we thought we might share with you some tips on how to shop for a vintage engagement ring.

It doesn’t matter whether you are shopping in secret without your lady knowing or you’re looking around for rings together, this guide will talk about all the factors that you need to consider when shopping for a vintage engagement ring.

  1. Durable

Vintage engagement rings come with their own set of durability levels ranging from ultra-sturdy to fragile. The choice between choosing a sturdy or a fragile one depends on where and how often you will wear the ring.

If you’re only going to wear it on special occasions, there’s an abundant selection of vintage engagement rings for you to choose from as most of these rings come in light and flowery styles. But if you plan to wear it often, even while doing household chores, you’re better off getting one with a sturdy construction.

 

  1. Stone setting

If the stones on the vintage ring make a noise when you shake it, it means they’re loose; in which case, you can get it fixed by the jeweller or just find a completely different one with sturdier stones. Another test you can do to see if the stones are loose is to poke each one with your fingernail making sure it doesn’t move.

You can also check out Kalmar Antiques for vintage engagement rings that won’t require you to do these tests as they offer antique and vintage items with the only best quality.

  1. Stone cut

Vintage rings were made at a time when the diamond process wasn’t as sophisticated as it is today. We didn’t have the precision technology back then. The ones we have today allow us to produce a ring with the best cut and clarity which often is a determining price for many diamond engagement rings.

If you’re shopping for a vintage engagement ring, you can skip all of those qualities and look at the overall visual impact of it. The cut and clarity of vintage engagement rings are often just an estimate so if you’d like to get the accurate characteristics of your ring, you can get it valuated by an independent appraiser. For a start, you can try www.kalmarantiques.com.au. On top of their wide selection of antique and vintage engagement rings, they also offer valuation services for clients who would like to get their jewellery appraised.

 

  1. Wedding bands

Most vintage engagement rings will look better by themselves when worn on your finger so if you’re considering pairing it with a wedding band, it’s important to pick one that won’t look awkward or out of place beside the vintage engagement ring.

You may want to get the wedding band together with the engagement ring or take your time picking one later. Make sure it’s in a metal and design that complements the look of the engagement ring. You can also skip this dilemma altogether and just wear your engagement band separate from your engagement ring. That way, you’re not compromising the style of one ring just for the other.

 

  1. Return policy

Some vintage engagement rings may come at a size different from yours so it is possible that you may get it resized or modified depending on your needs. In this case, it’s important to be aware of what the return policy is for items like this that have already been specially modified for you. This is especially important if you’re planning to purchase your vintage engagement ring online. You don’t want to end up with a ring that wasn’t what you expected.

What other factors should one consider when shopping for a vintage engagement ring? Let us know in the comments!

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