Celebrate Your Love with a Vintage Engagement Ring

One of the newest trends in engagement rings is to buy something old. More and more vintage engagement rings are becoming a popular option instead of something new. This is a great option if you want a ring with a little history, or if you want your fiancé’s ring to be one of a kind. The first place to look for a vintage engagement ring is your own family or the family of your fiancé-to-be. But if a family heirloom isn’t in the cards, don’t worry; there are several places to find vintage engagement rings. Your local antique shop is a great place to look for a vintage engagement ring. This is a good option because you know who you’re buying from, and prices are often negotiable. If you’ve already popped the question, picking out a ring together can be a romantic endeavor, so throw together a picnic basket and make a little day trip out of it.

A popular place to find vintage engagement rings is ebay.com, among other online auction sites. One thing to consider when buying a ring from an auction website is to bid on one that comes with an appraisal certificate, or you can take it to a reputable antique store or jeweler and have it appraised. If you don’t want to risk buying your vintage engagement ring online, auction houses and estate sales are other options. When buying at an auction the ring will most likely come with a certificate, but estate sales can be a little riskier. Some auction houses will host estate sales or auctions, and if the auction house has a good reputation you can usually trust them. Buying vintage can actually save you a lot of money, but if you’re really short on cash, flea markets can actually be a good source for vintage engagement rings. You are going to take a little more risk when it comes to the quality of the ring, but you also might find a real steal. Don’t forget to haggle, too.

Picking the Right Ring

Vintage engagement rings aren’t for every bride-to-be. Most vintage rings have more ornate metal work, like filigree and milgrain, than modern rings. Make sure the ring you pick fits the style and personality of your mate. If she likes modern, sleek furniture and wears a lot of tailored black suits, a vintage ring may not be the right choice for her. But if she likes art deco architecture and shops at second-hand stores, a vintage engagement ring may be the perfect choice.