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Antique Rings Based on Time Period

Hey, are you interested to buy antique rings, may be for your engagement or wedding? Great! That will be a unique idea, we guess and much more valuable too. Isn't it? No matter how much the modern diamond engagement ring is customized, at a time it will not remain unique. But an antique ring will remain antique and unique no matter what happens. Well, if you are interested to buy such rings, you must know what are the different types of antique engagement ring available in the market.

Antique rings can be classified into 6 categories based on its evolution in a particular era. Let us have a look what are they.

1. Georgian Period: The Georgian period is referred to time span 1714-1837. This was the era of the four kings of England- George I, to George IV. This will be something extremely unique, as the jewelries of this time period are over 100 years. They were handcrafted by the efficient craftsmen and were manufactured at the time when no mass production techniques were prevalent. What were the features of these rings? They were mainly influenced by nature. Means, these rings were often featured with natural effects like leaves, birds, insects and so on. Are you a nature lover? Then these antique pieces will definitely give you a smile on your face.

2. Victorian Period: This period is an era of Queen Victoria of England. All of us know her right? The time span of her reign was approximately 1836-1901. You will find these rings overloaded with love and romance. Queen Victoria was a person who used to love her family and show her romance creatively on her jewelries and rings. What was the speciality of these rings? Opal was the gemstone that the queen used to admire and loved to form her engagement rings studded with these precious stones. Whereas, in the early Victorian era, the picture was totally different. You will be surprised to know that snakes were the symbol of eternal love in this time period. Mostly they were the styles used in fashionable motifs, prevalent in this era. Returning back to the medial victorian era, these rings were engraved with shapes of flowers, hearts, bows and birds. And later on these rings were engraved with crescents, horseshoes, moons, trefoils; double hearts with crowns or knots; bows and ribbons. Isn't it amazing? In the mid-way of this era, huge diamond mines were discovered in the heart of South Africa. Thus the diamonds came into existence. This was the time period when platinum was discovered in Russia, and Gold in California in the year 1849. Thus the engagement rings during this reign, featured a classic romantic look and diamonds became the symbol of romance.

3. Art Nouveau Period: The Art Nouveau period spans the duration of 1890 to 1919, or you can say the advent of the modern age. Female form and asymmetrical lines define the architectures of most of the rings during this era. And specially, plique-a-jour was a popular technique to define a motif. Well, if you are looking for delicate designs and craftsmanship, then the Art Nouveau period can bring out that you want. Want to be the witness of artistic designs and creations, rather than gemstones? Then you must check out the antique collection of this time period.

4. Edwardian Period: The Edwardian period was approximately from 1895 to 1914. This was encompassed by the Art Nouveau period. Then where lies the difference? This era was the reign of King Edward of England. Compared to the Art Nouveau period, the open wire designs were more elegant, fine filigree, and more delicate and in addition to this, gemstones, diamonds and platinum were paramount in the engagement rings.

5. Art Deco Period: Looking for bright colours and sharp straight lines? This period of 1920 to 1935 marked a huge change in the style and designs of the engagement rings. Emeralds, sapphires, and rubies were the most prominent gemstones used to create engagement rings. Bold geometric patterns and colours, and filigree work were the features of the rings in this era. This was the period defined by the liberation of the jazz era. Are you looking for a jazz look? Then this Art Deco Period defines the same for you.

6. Retro Period: The Retro Period was defined by the Great Depression and World War II. Synthetic rubies and sapphires became popular in this era and square and illusion settings were prominent for the engagement rings. Turning the pages in the history, Tiffany & Co, Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels marked the beginning of this era in the jewelers world. Are you love to have a retro style? Or is your engagement party has a retro theme? Then you must check out the collection of this Retro period, lasted from 1935 to 1950.

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However, buying an antique ring piece may scare you at once. Due to having lack of knowledge and untrained eye, the dealers find their way to cheat on you by selling the wrong product at a high price rate. To avoid such risks, you should be cleared with some points before purchasing such products. Want to know how to buy an antique ring? Click on the above link and have a happy shopping

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In comparison to a wedding dress, a wedding ring is the best and perfect gift for her at your wedding. If you are confused between these two, then we will suggest, go for a diamond wedding ring. It will be expensive but its value will be much more than that.

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Diamonds are the Precious Gemstones.

Diamonds are considered as the most precious gemstone in the earth. Due to its utmost beauty and characteristics, trading of diamonds is done at a very high market rate. Real diamonds are formed in the mantle of the earth surface and thus is obtained by mining. These diamonds possess their own natural property that makes these diamonds unique from other gemstones. As a result, people specially the women, are fond of such precious stones.

                   Diamond has primitive four characteristics which are collectively known as the four C's of a diamond. These four C's are Cut, Colour, Clarity, and Carat. These prime factors are the reason for its undefined beauty. Diamonds which are just mined does not possess that much brightness as that of rough stones. Its beauty and dazzling behaviour are exhibited only when it is cut and polished. Thus cut of a diamond determines its brightness. More the cut is finer and sharper, more will be its sparkling beauty. The diamond shapes are depended on these cuts. Plenty of shapes are available in the market. They are; round brilliant cut, pear shaped diamond, oval shaped diamond, marquise cut diamond, heart shaped diamond, Asscher cut diamond, Radiant cut diamond, Emerald cut diamond, Cushion cut diamond, and Princess cut diamond. Diamonds which are colourless are graded as D, E, and F. These diamonds are more expensive than the coloured diamonds. Coloured diamonds are white, red, blue and green and are graded as G, H, and I. Pure Diamonds contain no flaws or inclusions. And this property is determined by the clarity of a diamond. A diamond is considered as the hardest substance on this earth. It is measured in carats. 1 carat = 0.20 gm. Due to of its hardness, diamonds are used for multitasking. Besides decorating jewelries, these stones are used for polishing, cutting, and drilling in industries. Diamonds can also be used as an antinode and engraving stones of granite.

                  Diamonds are available for decades. From ancient history, many fictitious stories or myths along with many superstitions are prevailing from thousands of years. It was the time of kingship but today these myths are still there. People believe wearing a diamond engagement ring symbolizes the love, commitment, and emotions that are directly connected to the heart. These beliefs somehow also contributed to the rising value of a diamond.

                 However, real diamond is always rare to obtain. This is the reason why today's market is filled with exclusive lab grown diamonds. Cubic Zirconia is the best example of man-made diamonds which are mainly used replacing real diamonds. These diamonds contain the same chemical and physical properties as that of real diamonds but are not considered as duplicate diamonds. But the advantage is that they are less expensive than the real diamonds. Due to a unique and exceptional characteristic of diamond and its less availability in nature, diamonds are so precious.