The 1920s-1930s was a faced paced decade. Everything was constantly changing, and this included jewelry clothes and art. Looking back today it is easy to identify the connections between the items we refer to today as vintage rings art and fashion.
As well as being the birthstone for January, the Garnet is also the stone that celebrates the second year of marriage. A Garnet vintage ring is sure to be a gift to make any second anniversary really special.
If you have your heart set on buying vintage antique wedding rings for you and your partner, be prepared to do some leg work and some homework! There certainly are sets out there to be found, but it will be bit of a hunt. Here are a few tips to help make the search a little easier.
Vintage wedding rings changed often between 1920 and 1950. Depending a lot on the fashions and financial health of the decade, they were either very simple or sophisticated and ornate.
Obviously if you are going to invest your hard earned dollars on a real vintage diamond ring, you want to be sure it is indeed real. There are stones such as cubic zirconias and quartz that so closely resemble diamonds, it would be easy to mistake one for the other.
We are all familiar with yellow gold and white gold. But if you’ve been searching for a vintage ring, and you love the color pink, you may want to look for a vintage rose gold ring.
The Roaring Twenties was the age of the Flapper and Jazz, of The Model “T” and the first Movies. It was often called the most outrageous of decades. One of the most sought after gemstones of the day was the ruby. If you find yourself the proud owner of an authentic ruby vintage ring, you will surely have yourself a little piece of history.
If you love all things vintage, and you think you would like to own vintage wedding rings, there is an alternative to EBay and antique stores. You can design your own set! Not only will this give you the look you love, but it will also mean that your “vintage” rings are brand new and sure to last you a lifetime. Before beginning the designing process, though, there are a few things to know. Here are a few tips to get you started.
If you are not interested in selling your vintage rings on Ebay or on your own in any way, another option is to sell to a dealer. While this method of selling is fine, keep in mind that you may not get as high a price from a dealer because they have to make a profit too. When you sell your pieces yourself, the profit is all yours. It does take a bit more time and patience, however to sell the pieces yourself. If you are considering selling to a dealer, here are a few helpful hints.
While owning a genuine vintage ring is the dream of many, there are also a lot of people who are just as happy to own a vintage style ring. In fact, some people actually prefer to collect the vintage style costume jewelry. For them it is equally impressive and intriguing but not nearly as hard on the pocketbook. And for some that translates into being able to buy more!
If you like vintage jewelry and an engagement ring is in your future, chances are you’ve spent some time looking at vintage diamond rings. Even if you haven’t considered it, maybe your fiancé has. Quite often a family heirloom is handed down for just this purpose. If such a ring is in your fiancé’s family, he may be secretly planning to surprise you with it.
A Victorian style vintage engagement ring is one that was designed to look like jewelry from the Victorian Era. As with all vintage rings, the designs vary from very simple to very elegant. They are traditionally set in yellow gold. Many Victorian designs also include the use of pearls as they were very popular as well during this period. The very classic “Tiffany” style of six prong solitaire setting is an example of a Victorian style ring.
Contrary to the way we clean most items, you do not want to clean your antique vintage ring with soap and water. Soap may leave a residue on the metal, dulling its shine as well as on the stones causing them to lose their luster. Be particularly careful of this if you ever want to have your ring appraised as a soapy residue may prevent your ring from achieving its true value.
If you have a favorite outfit that needs a bit of spicing up, why not try wearing it with a vintage art deco ring? Many of these pieces were designed during the Art Deco Movement which was taking place in the art world between 1920 and 1930. It had a strong influence on the jewelry making of that time period, and the results were some very luxurious pieces.
It is so much fun to look back and see what things cost in the past. Vintage ring prices back in the day were cheaper than a cup of coffee is today in some coffee shops. Let’s take a little stroll down memory lane and look at what a vintage ring might have cost.
Most collectors agree that Eisenberg jewelry was the finest costume jewelry ever made. Vintage rings and other pieces from this long lasting designer are highly sought after.
No matter the time period, fashion and jewelry go hand in hand. As clothing styles change, jewelry designs always change to match. Here is a look at what fashion was like during the period of vintage gold rings.
Almost everyone knows what a cameo is, but fewer people have ever heard of the word Intaglio, even though it is a similar style. A very unique vintage deco ring was created using this design in the early 1950s.
The vintage rings you buy are a valuable investment. It is important to care for your collection or even your one special purchase very carefully.
Most antique vintage rings can be sized without difficulty. The very first thing to do if you are considering sizing your rings is find an experienced Master Jeweler to do the work. Most of these jewelers will have had plenty of experience working with the stones and metals of older pieces, and will work diligently to preserve the quality and workmanship of your rings.
Part 1 of our series on vintage ring designers features the rings of jewelry designer Miriam Haskell.
So you’ve decided you want to delve into the world of jewelry collecting. Now you need to know where to look for those vintage style rings you want to own. There are actually quite a few places to look for these treasures. As always, before you go shopping, you need to educate yourself on the subject so you’ll know a treasure form a trinket when you find it!
Everyone loves to watch celebrities. We are intrigued by their lavish lifestyles, homes and fashions. We also love to drool over the jewelry they wear as well. Although antique vintage rings of this caliber are most likely not in the average persons budget, I thought it would be fun to do a post on a few of the most fashionable, as well as some of the most outrageous and glamorous rings that have been exchanged in the celebrity world.
Here is a cute story about the curious case of a “missing” vintage engagement ring. Great Grandma has recently passed away. The family is greatly saddened by her passing for she was what everyone in the family called a “character” She was quite outspoken, did as she pleased and was a real prankster. You were never quite sure with Great Grandma, is she was pulling your leg or not.
When searching for a vintage ring, it will sometimes be helpful to understand how some of the most common types of vintage ring settings were designed.