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The Top-Rated Antique Style Engagement Rings
Friday, November 27, 2020If you are on
the hunt for an engagement ring to take someone’s breath away, you are advised
to look at some of the stunning antique diamond engagement rings that are
available from the antique dealer. The range of styles and designs is wide, as
there are many so called eras, and with that in mind, here are some of the most
popular engagement rings that can be classed as antique.
Art Deco
The Art Deco period began after
the end of WWI and was first displayed to the world at a design exhibition held
in Paris, with bold geometric shapes and straight lines that signaled the end
of the austerities that war had forced upon the people. Sapphires, emeralds and
rubies were used to create stunning rings with a lot of colour and were often
combined with diamonds.
The Victorian Era
This was very much the time when jewelry found the masses, as up until that time, jewelry was the exclusive domain of the rich and wealthy aristrocrats, and with antique engagement rings for sale at Kalmar Antiques, who happen to be one of Australia's leading dealers in fine antique jewelry, you can source the perfect engagement ring. Colorful gem stones and intricate craftmanship were the order of the day, with flower and cluster diamond arrangements, while Victorian diamond cluster rings are very much sought after. The Victorian era consisted of 3 periods: the early, the grand and the aesthetic periods, each with its own unique style. The early period was when Queen Victoria met Albert, married and they had 9 children together, while the grand period was the time for Victoria's children to set the jewelry trends, which they did so well. Finally, the aesthetic period was largely taken up with Queen Victoria's 60th Jubilee and that influenced engagement rings.
The Retro Period
The post-WWII world saw the
emergence of the Retro period, and larger stones were used after years of
austerity during the war, with creative designs that reflected the happiness to
finally be at peace once more. In some ways, the Retro designs were similar to
Art Deco and Edwardian designs.
Edwardian And Art Nouveau
This was a time when platinum
met diamonds, with stunning engagement rings with raised prongs and the arrival
of the brilliant cuts empowered jewelry makers to understand how to set the
stone in such a way to create maximum sparkle. If you are looking to contact a reputable dealer, an online search will direct you to a dealer’s website.
There
are many reasons antique jewelry is very popular: the craftsmanship is not in
any doubt and the designs are very appealing, while buying antique jewelry is
very much regarded as an investment. Whether you prefer the romantic designs
from the Victorian period, or the bold, rich designs of Art Deco, the online
antique dealer has you covered.
If you
want to impress your future bride, make sure you buy an antique engagement
ring, which will be a truly unique symbol of your love.
2 Comment
I love antique rings - so much character!
ReplyDeleteJenna ♥
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It's so stunning
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