Vintage & Estate Engagement Rings for Sale
A person who is getting engaged surely wants everything to be perfect; from the proposal, the engagement and on through to the wedding celebration.
One of the most important of these, which must be at its best, is the engagement ring.
Many of today’s weddings are truly unique…as unique as the bride-to-be or the one-of-a-kind engagement rings that hold the promise.
Whether you want your wedding to be modern, traditional or themed, why not look at Estate Vintage Engagement Rings for something truly unique.
Difference Between Estate and Vintage Engagement Rings
The two most common terms associated with period engagement rings are vintage engagement rings and estate engagement rings.
Vintage Engagement Rings are those that date from the Georgian era of 1714-1837, up until the early 20th century (sometimes even up to the Retro era of the 1960’s). Virtually all vintage engagement rings were handmade and previously owned at some point. They may have been worn by multiple owners over the generations.
Authentic vintage engagement rings are notable for their vibrant, gallant and detailed designs. Most are set in either yellow gold or rose gold but some can be found in platinum as well, adding up to the color of the vintage engagement ring designs and stones.
Not all estate vintage engagement rings can be considered antique however.
Estate Engagement Rings are previously owned engagement rings that may be part of an estate sale. One can find some exquisite estate vintage engagement rings that are indeed antique (considered over 100 years old), but in general, when one thinks of estate engagement rings the reference is to those made and owned within the last century.
How to Buy Estate Vintage Engagement Rings
Some of the same criteria used for buying modern engagement rings can be applied to your purchase of estate vintage engagement rings.
The most important of these are design, size (carat weight of the gold and/or stones in the estate engagement rings), quality and price.
Estate Vintage Engagement Rings – Designs
These will vary depending on the period the ring was made; Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco Engagement Rings, Art Nouveau or Retro. Talk to our experts at Dover Jewelry and Antiques to learn more about how to recognize these period engagement rings.
Estate Vintage Engagement Rings – Size & Quality
This can refer to the size and quality of the precious stones and the carat weight of the gold. Many estate vintage engagement rings from the 18th and 19th centuries used 9 or 18 carat gold while later pieces used lesser carat weights. Estate vintage engagement ring stones should also be individually assessed for cut, clarity and size.
Estate Vintage Engagement Rings – Price
While this area can be very grey, in general estate and vintage engagement rings can be significantly lower in price to similar quality modern day engagement rings. At Dover Jewelry, we are committed to giving you not only the absolute best price (most at wholesale prices) but also the absolute best quality. Over time estate vintage engagement rings will show some wear. We make sure that all stones are securely set and that our estate vintage engagement rings are properly repaired and in wearable condition before we sell you our products.
Ask Us About Our Estate Vintage Engagement Rings for Sale
Shop Dover Jewelry online and you’ll find that all our online estate vintage engagement rings are affordable priced. Our selection includes Engagement Rings Under 5K and Engagement Rings Over 5K.
We are confident you will be able to find authentic estate vintage engagement rings that you will simply fall in love with.
To learn more about purchasing estate vintage engagement rings or Antique Rings at Dover Jewelry call us toll free at 1-877-777-6111 or use our Estate Jewelry Information contact form.
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