Most women are romantics at heart. That's why estate and antique engagement
rings have endured into the 21st Century. You are getting married with
the intent to stay that way forever. Make sure the ring you give her will
be there with you. Estate engagement rings are rings younger than 50 years
old. You'd be surprised how much damage 50 years can do to jewelry. Therefore,
it is important to only buy rings that are built to endure under normal
wear and tear.
Cut-These days, most diamonds are cut by laser to achieve the exact standards. In the old
days, diamonds were cut by hand. Therefore, with older diamonds you can expect more variation
among the individual facets. When viewing a modern day and early 50s diamond side by side,
chances are the older diamond has a softer, more romantic look.
Clarity- Since it was very time consuming mid-century to cut a diamond by hand, generally
only the highest quality diamonds were set.
Color- Color has always been a matter of taste. During mid-century, people
preferred a rainbow hue and opted for diamonds with a yellow or green
tinge. This contrasts with today's emphasize on white diamonds.
When you purchase estate antique engagement rings, always have them looked at by a certified
gemologist. It is very important that you have your estate antique
engagement ring certified because you will need the appraisal for insurance purposes.
