Surprise Her With An Antique Engagement Ring

Spark off the Romance in an Old Fashioned Way

The day a girl meets the dream man of her life, she starts dreaming about the day when he will slip onto her finger the most emotion-evoking jewelry - the engagement ring!

As for the boys - they always find it confusing to obtain the most appropriate piece that is going to be the proof of his love and commitment for her girl.

If you are not confident enough in measuring up what will excite your beloved most, trust the classic-go for the antique engagement rings; they are often less expensive, but exemplify the height of efficient craftsmanship of heirloom quality jewelry!

What is antique engagement ring?

When you hit the market with an intention of buying an antique ring, you will invariably encounter a host of confusing terms such as estate jewelries or vintages wedding rings etc. When all of them broadly refer to "old" pieces, you have to look for something more in your antique engagement ring.

To be termed as antique, they must have been manufactured before 1950.

The unique designs of different era

The antique jewelries belong to different era and jewelries of different era come with their unique characteristics.

As for example Victorian Antique Engagement Rings are renowned for their intricate and elegant designs and extensive use of yellow or rose gold.

Edwardian Engagement Rings are known for their intricate milgraining, scrollwork, and filigree details. Sapphire is the stone that used to be hugely used in the rings of this period.

Then came the Art Deco era and that brought forward a design emphasis on the geometric shapes and use of colorful, contrasting gemstones. One can easily find the influence of Egyptian, Asian, and Native American cultures in the design of Art Deco engagement rings.

Where can you find your dream antique engagement ring?

As your common sense will tell you-the antique stores and pawn shops are the most likely place to find an antique engagement ring.
If you are inexperienced in the matter of jewelries, the best option is to enquire at a renowned jewelry shop. They have sections that specialize in antique jewelries and they will never put their repute at stake by cheating on you; on the contrary they will guide you to find what you are looking for.
If you are confident enough then you can also check with estate sales, where you can make a good deal of bargain.
If you want to choose from a large variety of selection, online shops are best place to look at.

Your check list prior to purchase

Wherever you buy the engagement ring from, keep the following points in mind:


Thoroughly examine the condition of the ring including the prongs and shanks.
Make sure the gemstones have no cracks.
Before you hand over the check, ask for the descriptions of the piece in black and white. The written description of the ring should include age, size, condition, color, carat, clarity, and cut.

Your relationship is special; so should be your engagement ring. Stage a little research and find out the most exquisite piece for your sweet heart; start your conjugal life with a classic charm.

Tania Penwell provides information on antique engagement rings and other engagement rings for The Wedding Blogger - your guide to weddings online.

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Romantic Proposals - Surprise Her With A Beautiful Engagement Ring

I've sold thousands of engagement rings during my 20 year career in the jewelry business and with that I've gained intimate knowledge of what works when creating a memorable proposal. Most men think that a women's only concern is the ring - how big it is, what shape, precious metal type, etc. While every woman wants their engagement ring to be something they'll always cherish, they do want a proposal story to tell their grandchildren. After you propose, your girlfriend's family and friends will ask two questions - "Can I see the ring?" & "How did he propose?" Now that's pressure but it doesn't need to be if you follow some rules of engagement, no pun intended.

Surprise Her

Men have a hard time picking an engagement ring for their future fiancé and rightfully so. After all, how many times in your life have you purchased an engagement ring? With that being said, 50% of guys thinking about popping the question will bring their girlfriends with them to help pick the engagement ring. This can be helpful in finding out what she really is hoping for but sometimes it really hurts the romanticism of the event. The women that are most excited always seem to be the ones that were completely surprised when receiving the ring. There's no substitute for getting down on one knee in front of your unsuspecting bride and presenting a ring that you've selected on your own. It shows that you're excited enough about getting married to do it without help and that you want it to be a special time for her.

It's not always easy for you to decide which ring is the one she'll fall in love with but you can get the job done a lot easier than you think. First thing you should know is that there's tons of information at your fingertips and you don't even know it. Look to her lifestyle choices, clothing, and her shopping habits to determine what she would like for a ring. Ring styles are created with the wearer in mind just like clothing; some people are bold and outgoing and prefer clothing & jewelry that matches.

This type of person would hope for a ring that's a unique style and has a bold fresh look. You can get ideas for ring styles at www.rokstok.com. An active person would want a ring that won't be obtrusive or get caught on things. Traditional women tend to choose classic designs like round solitaire engagement rings.

If you still can't decide what she would like then ask her friends or family for their help. Women spend time discussing jewelry choices with one another, especially when people in their circle of influence become engaged. Another good approach is to look for opportune times to discuss the ring without tipping her off. When you see an advertisement in a magazine, the internet, or on television; comment on the rings and then ask her for what she thinks about them. Women's magazines are a wonderful tool to do this because there many jewelry advertisements in them.

Style Choices:

Classic/Traditional

Round Solitaire

Tiffany Style

3 Stone Settings

Bold/Contemporary

Tension Set

Thicker Settings with Multiple Diamonds

Designer Diamond Shapes

You'll also need her ring size before going to the jewelry store to begin shopping. There are a couple of things you can do to get her size without tipping her off. First, find a ring that she wears on her ring finger and bring it with you to the jewelry store. The jeweler can measure the size of the ring to determine the right fit for her engagement ring. If you're concerned that she'll become upset because her ring is missing, then you can trace the inside of the ring with a pen and take the inside measurement to the jeweler. In some cases you won't get the perfect fit on the first try, so be sure to ask the jeweler if the ring you choose can be sized in case it doesn't fit properly.

Your engagement will be magical and memorable if you take the time to prepare for the engagement ring purchase. Take it from someone who has worked with thousands of engaged couples, do it on your own for the most romantic proposal possible.

Andy Moquin has spent 20 years in the jewelry business buying and selling over $20,000,000 in diamonds, engagement rings and custom designed jewelry. He as traveled to Belgium and Israel to work with international diamond dealers and works as an advisor for DBC Diamonds an international consortium of diamond dealers. His experience in the jewelry business has become invaluable to consumers and business owners. He can be contacted at 716-630-7091, www.andrewsjewelers.com, learn about diamonds

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