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Antique Wedding Rings: 5 Tips for Choosing Yours by C.F. Kearns
The tradition of antique wedding rings started back in the days when an heirloom wedding ring was passed down from generation to generation. When the groom placed his grandmother’s ring on his bride’s finger, it was a token of her marrying the groom’s family and of the family accepting his new bride.
For couples looking for something different in the way of wedding rings, there are several options. Professional jewelers can design any style of ring you want with any kind of metal or stones. Something that’s becoming popular in wedding ring trends is antique vintage wedding rings.
Vintage antique wedding rings give a newlywed couple a link to old-fashioned romance that newer styles of bands and settings don’t reflect. Today’s rings are mass produced, and they tend to all look alike. Whereas the rings of yesterday have a lot of custom details that you won’t find in the new mass-produced rings.
There are a number of ways that you can obtain antique wedding rings — it doesn’t have to be the traditional family heirloom that’s passed down through generations. In fact, you can buy heirloom quality antique wedding rings from estate sales, and some professional jewelers have actual antique wedding rings in their inventory that were taken in as trade or through jewelry auctions. They can also design antique replicas from anything you want.
Tip One: Research the Ring Sellers You’re Considering
This should go without saying, but there are several ways to buy antique wedding rings, including online at websites, from jewelry stores, or from Antique Stores. Sometimes, an individual will be selling a family heirloom or you might find them at estate sales. If you’re looking for an authentic antique, you may want to consult a professional jeweler or antique dealer before purchasing antique wedding rings.
Tip Two: Take Your Time and Find the Style of Vintage Ring You Want
Keep in mind that jewelers can also design the antique ring you want — it just won’t be an authentic antique. Some couples just like the looks of antique wedding rings and don’t care whether it is really antique, so this is a great option for those couples. Don’t rush into purchasing a ring until you have decided exactly what you want. Also, determine if it matters whether they are real antiques or not.
Tip Three: Take A Good Look At the Ring You’re Considering
Take a good close look at it under magnification to see that the diamonds or the stones are all well secured by the prongs. Also make sure that the shank, which is the bottom part of the ring, is thick enough to be worn for many many more years.
Tip Four: Get An Antique Jewelry Appraiser
An antique appraiser or jewelry appraiser can give you a detailed appraisal of the rings you’re looking at and verify whether the stones are real and if they are really antique. Many couples who are looking for authentic antique wedding rings will want to have a reputable antique dealer look for them or appraise any rings they find. You will want to get an appraisal for insurance purposes anyway, so this is a necessary step to protect yourself and get a good idea of what the rings are worth.
Tip Five: Consider Designing Your Own Vintage Wedding Ring
If you’re lucky enough to have the choice of antique heirlooms, you may want to decide whether you want new stones added or if you want to opt for designing your own antique wedding rings, even though they’re not authentic. There are many replicas on the market that will give you that vintage appearance you’re looking for without the wearability problems of older rings. Depending on whether you’re looking for the traditional heirloom quality can determine which route you prefer for selecting your antique wedding rings.
Antique wedding rings are symbols of old-fashioned romance, and they can be expensive when you purchase them at local stores. After all, these stores had to pay a lot to get these antique rings and now you’ll have to pay more to buy it from them. That’s just how local stores work. So if you want to find vintage wedding rings at a good price, your best bet is to get them online.
The important thing is that you’re satisfied with whatever option you choose. Antique wedding rings are a wise alternative if you’re looking for wedding rings that are unique and also have history behind them. Of course, a replica can serve the purpose if you prefer to design your own, and if you don’t care that much about the antique quality as much as getting the appearance of antique wedding rings.
About the Author
Written by C.F. Kearns, freelance writer and internet marketer.
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