Antique style engagement rings allow buyers to produce a flawless ring with the technology available today, yet maintain the craftsmanship and elegance of the rings of the antique eras. They also allow buyers to side-step the tedious process of finding the perfect ring from the specific antique era they desire, hoping that turns up at the jewelry shop the buyer happens to frequent. When the ‘luck’ needed to find the perfect antique ring seems to much to bear, having an antique style engagement ring created is the next best option.

Three Main Eras, Many Options

The most recent era is from 1920-1930, which is called the Art Deco era. Re-creating rings from this era is a lot of fun, since it is full of geometric shapes, with sleek lines and a lot of ‘glam’. Antique style engagement ring artists can also have a lot of fun with the Egyptian, Native American and Asian themes that are also common during this era.

Finally, there is the ability to play with platinum, diamonds as well as accenting the entire look with other color-packed gems. Just like the clothing of that era, antique style engagement rings are full of life and fun! If the look desired is a little more formal, yet still having use of a more modern metals such as platinum, then the Edwardian engagement rings are the ones to re-create.

This is the era running from 1900-1920. There were some technological advances during this era that allowed artisans to use platinum for the first time. They were also able to pierce the bands, allowing for more intricate patterns in the bands and settings. This gives a buyer a lot of options in an antique style engagement ring mimicking this era. In addition to the intricacy of the bands and settings, sapphires were also a stone of choice along with diamonds, which also had the ability to be rose cut during this era.

Finally, the oldest era is the Victorian era from 1835-1900. This era really takes an antique style engagement ring buyer back in time, since even the type of gold used isn’t commonly seen in modern engagement rings. Further, diamonds were not the only stones used in this era, as pearls, opals and emeralds were also used, which are softer and not as commonly used in engagement rings today.

However, the uniqueness of the stones and metals of this era create a plethora of possibilities in creating an antique style engagement ring. In addition, the rings created in all of these eras also may come in an antique engagement ring set so that the engagement ring and wedding band flow together into one complete artistic work, thus giving the antique style artisan an assortment of choices.

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You don’t have to be of Irish or Scottish descent to appreciate the beauty and symbolism of Celtic wedding rings. Celtic wedding rings have been adorning wedding fingers for hundreds of years. There are many, many patterns and styles to select from when considering Celtic wedding rings.

Many couples associate a Celtic wedding ring’s continuous patterns with eternal love. Many of the knots and designs are believed to symbolise the coming together of two halves into the one whole.

Metals. Celtic wedding rings can be made from from white, yellow or pink metals. Due to the intricacy of the patterns and knots, these wedding rings can look absolutely stunning when incorporating more than one color metal. Titanium and tungsten are generally regarded as being too hard to work, carve, and engrave into these ornate and intricate pieces.

Patterns and Designs. There are dozens of basic Celtic knots to select from, these choices can then be multiplied indefinitely when the knots are doubled or trebled, or woven with other patterns and designs. Celtic wedding rings can also utilise Claddaghs, hearts, leaves, vines, circles, braids, crosses, dates, names, Gaelic words, and initials. With descriptions such as lover’s knot, eternity, eternal love, along with Celtic heart and infinity, the names speak for themselves.

Patterns and designs can range from deceptively simple to complex and ornate. Wedding rings can feature Celtic scrolls, knots, and designs in several ways. Simple bands can be carved or engraved with the design. Alternatively the knots and swirls can be woven from various strands of metal to create a three dimensional effect. These braided style wedding rings can either be left to stand alone with scalloped and patterned edges, or enclosed top and bottom with a band of metal for a more substantial ring.

Celtic wedding rings are a perennial favorite for those seeking matching wedding rings. Generally the groom’s ring may be made with the same design, but to a more generous width to accommodate a bigger finger. Another popular option is to have the bride’s wedding ring decorated with carefully placed diamonds or gems, leaving the groom’s wedding ring bare.

Due to the often very ornate nature of Celtic wedding rings, many of them, particularly those that are woven from separate strands of metals, may not be able to be re-sized too dramatically in the future.

Celtic wedding rings are available in a huge variety of patterns, and styles, from simple to highly complex. The never ending patterns make for highly symbolic wedding rings.

Andy Moquin has spent 20 years in the jewelry industry with much of his experience in polished diamonds, Engagement Rings, Wedding Rings, Rings and custom jewelry design. He is an accomplished business consultant and is available for advice on topics such as marketing, advertising, merchandising and business turnarounds.

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