Top Vintage Engagement Ring Designs for your to Consider

Vintage engagement rings are making a comeback today. And for reasons, one may not generally suspect. The concept of ‘vintage’ alludes to something of the past. Something that was good or valued by people of a certain era, but not so much any longer. Despite this, the vintage style never really went out of fashion and today a number of variations of the classical vintage style have entered the market for engagement rings.

In this post we will provide a quick outline of what vintage engagement rings are, and provide a list of top vintage rings for new buyers to consider. So if you are in the market for a top vintage engagement ring and want to learn more about it, read on to find out.

What are Vintage Engagement Rings

Vintage engagement rings refer to ring designs of the past, generally going back two-three decades but not more than that. Vintage rings feature designs with qualities or attributes that make their characteristic of the era in which they were made, with elements of the stylistic trends in that period featured in the ring.

When it comes to actually what a vintage engagement ring is, it tends to be a bit more difficult since we are dealing with a much short time frame in terms of the past. Thus, unlike the antique engagement ring design for example, where the period of time stretches hundreds of years or more into the past and can be associated with various stylistic movements; with the vintage design, we are looking at certain design features that set it apart from the rest.

Making things more complicated (or interesting) the idea of what constitutes a vintage engagement ring might vary from jeweller to jeweller. Certain top jewellery companies extend the time period of rings that fall into the vintage engagement rings range to the period between 20 - 100 years. Essentially the smart way to determine what makes engagement rings vintage rings is to look for certain features.

Characteristics of Vintage Engagement Rings

For first-time buyers, arguably the most important question in their mind is what makes an engagement ring a vintage one. When it comes to picking a quality vintage sapphire or vintage diamond engagement ring there are a number of factors to look out for. Such as:

Nature Inspired Patterns

The vintage style knowingly or otherwise incorporates stylistic elements that tie it closely with elements in the natural world. With ring designs that feature floral-like patterns, special cuts on the ring band that resemble the creeping veins of leaves and intricate additions that mimic plant life. The connection with the natural world is a strong feature in modern stylistic concepts and the nature-inspired vintage engagement ring is a great style which captures this.

Milgrain

The miligrain is a decorative addition that is set around the borders of the ring band, that produces a unique effect where tiny beads fill up the surface of a specific area of the ring, usually in the form of tiny dots, that are either indent into the surface of the metal band or elevated areas that produce contrasting effects.

Filigree

Filigrees are arguably the most noticeable feature of vintage rings. The filigree, as their name implies refers to particular ornamental work that resembles creeping lines and metallic tracery, which is a feature in gold and silver craftsmanship. In vintage engagement rings, these designs are carefully reproduced in a tiny but visible form. The filigree is observable in features in many vintage or vintage-inspired engagement rings.

Top Vintage Engagement Ring Designs for You

Alright. With that behind us, we are not better prepared to look at some top vintage ring styles that will suit you. However, the buyer must take note that these recommendations need to be balanced with other considerations when it comes to purchasing a top engagement ring: such as the metal type, its karatage, the gemstone type, carat etc. These key factors must be evaluated first. So here is a list of top vintage engagement rings:

Country Road Diamond Rose Gold Vintage Engagement Ring

The item on our list is the characteristically vintage, country rose gold road diamond engagement ring that fully captures the vintage feel. This classic design, one of our very own, is a special addition to this range. The country road vintage diamond engagement ring features a classic diamond centre stone, with the desired cut of the buyer, with an amazing 35 accent stones set across the surface of the ring. Set with beautiful ornamental designs on the band and milgrain, producing that wonderful vintage style effect.

Claddagh Vintage Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Nothing communicates a sense of style than a ring which captures elements of nature and the metallic premium feel of the platinum metal. The Claddagh vintage engagement ring features an interesting ring setting, inspired by old Celtic styles it captures the feel of nature of the Irish regions from where it draws its inspiration. Along with the fine addition of a centre diamond stone with a total of four accent stones to support it on both sides, it produces that distinct effect that is of a different time period but stylish enough for present times, thus making a top addition to the vintage diamond rings range.

Vera Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring

Closing off the short list of top vintage engagement rings is the stylish vera yellow gold vintage diamond ring. Among the more modern-looking vintage styles, this variant features a stylish set of gemstone placements along and beneath the gold band. Unlike traditional vintage style engagement rings, this style communicates its vintage feel primarily through the placement of gemstones on the surface of the ring. This yellow gold variant features, in addition to the main diamond, a total of 66 diamond accent stones. To produce that distinct vintage effect.

In Conclusion

So there you have it. A quick overview of what vintage engagement rings are a list of some of the most accessible vintage rings in the market for modern buyers. If you are interested in learning about fine jewellery like ring designs check out our Education pages for more details and good luck with your vintage rings search.