For a look that is timeless and different you can’t go wrong with the various designs of antique diamond engagement rings and jewelry. Generally rings, necklaces brooches and pins are very popular.


The attention to detail is second to none when it comes to Antique jewelry this combined with the stunning visual appearance of the Antique jewelry pieces from the Edwardian. Georgian and Victorian era make for very interesting pieces. Antique jewelry is sometimes known as Estate or Vintage jewelry. Vintage jewelry should be at least 100 years old generally it doesn’t fit the criteria.


Designer jewelry is made to look like Estate jewelry when in fact it is designed today. The ideal thing about modern styled antique jewelry is that it has never been worn before.
It is possible to find authentic antique jewelry in antique stores the diamond and coloured gems are beautiful cut and presented in rose gold or platinum. The design inspiration is dictated by the era whether its filigree leaf flower insect or geometrical shapes from the


Art Deco inspired era. Vintage jewelry is uniquely designed and crafted to look individual and inspirational. The shapes of diamond we wear today like the cushion cut marquis or princess cut are all designed in the late 1800,s to early 1900, s. the cushion cut diamonds are raised and show the diamond facets off to its fullest and sparkle beautifully. Today the cushion and oval cut diamonds are very popular in platinum settings with accented diamonds or channel set with invisible setting for a bling of a ring.


The square cut diamonds are very popular and have taken over from the round more traditional diamond. The rectangular diamond cuts are suitable for all ring fingers and complement matching wedding bands perfectly. Square cut diamonds are also stunning in coloured combinations or with a single coloured or fancy stone with accented baguettes of similar style and design. The choice of diamond shape is a personal one for every woman and is their own style and fashion influences will dictate the kind of ring they choose.


The Asscher cut diamond is very popular today. The Asscher cut is popular but is very unforgiving in terms of showing imperfections or flaws. The look of the Asscher is one of a square shape with rounded edges sometimes known as the hall of mirrors cut as it resembles a hall of mirrors. There are many kinds of vintage or estate jewelry namely the Victorian, Edwardian Georgian and Art Deco.


The Victorian Era (1840- 1900) is probably the most popular recognisable and most talked about era for jewelry. The pieces are said to be quite romantic with flower, hearts with inspiration from nature with filigree and lace inspirational jewelry. The Edwardian jewelry is more nature inspired with butterfly’s insects and plant inspired jewelry.


The Art Deco Era (1880- 1910). This era was bolder and forward thinking with big brash bold geometrical shapes along with the Art Nouveau design with Japanese landscape for inspiration. These Arty jewelry pieces are much sought after and can command high prices so it is important to shop around for reasonable prices. This kind of jewelry is often seen on soap operas or movies and can set off an out fit perfectly.


Brides to be who want a ring that stands out from the crowd of engagement ring that depicts their since of style and taste will choose from the coloured gem stones or fancy stones in Asscher and Cushion cut shapes with stunning accented diamonds or baguettes of a similar style and shape. For the stylish among you an antique engagement ring is the perfect demonstration of love and undying devotion.


So whether you choose an original antique engagement ring from the 1900,s or a replica from the days of the decedent Art Deco Era the Elaborate Edwardian times or exact replica matching earrings you will stand out from the crowd of women who are slaves to fashion and the latest trendy jewelry look. The difference between genuine antique jewelry and look- alike jewelry pieces is the attention to detail and the fact that al antique jewelry is hand made not and is reproductions.


As time progresses it will be more and more difficult to find Estate or Antique jewelry as it is known. Antique jewelry has a timeless beauty and screams historic romantic overtones and humanity. Over the years stone cutters diamond setters watchmakers and goldsmiths painstakingly sweated blood and tears to produce their fine weirs this doesn’t happen today with mass produced jewelry pieces. When people find gems belonging to their relations from generations past it is very important to find a jeweler that is expert in this field.


If you shop around it is possible to find wholesale prices for antique jewelry whether authentic or reproduced. The ideal thing about antique reproduced is that the ring is yours alone and hasn’t been worn by another bride. For some brides to be the off putting thing about buying authentic jewelry is that the story behind the ring isn’t always a happy one with a happy ending, especially in the late 1900,s when times were hard and the life expectancy of women was quite short with a high percentage of women falling fatally ill due to childbirth and diseases.


With reproduced rings the rings are replicated down to the smallest detail with the added options of today’s available gem stones and settings with the stylish Asscher and the more rectangular cut diamonds popular today. Side stones a single stone solitaire in an antique design or a 3 stone with baguettes in accented similar stones will look stunning in the antique timeless gems of yesteryear. Enjoy choosing your perfect engagement ring from the romantic decades of the past and taking time to find the perfect ring for you.