Antique Rings
Antique Jewelry
Executive summary about Antique Jewelry by Alison Cole
Antique Ring
Antique jewelry means old-fashioned jewelry. There are different types of antique jewelry. The most common ones are estate antique jewelry, Victorian, Edwardian, Art deco and Art nouveau.
Estate antique jewelry pieces are recent pre-owned ones. The pieces are generally low priced compared to new jewelry. Some of the most popular pieces are engagement rings, wedding rings, necklaces, bracelets and pendants.
The elegance of the Victorian era is captured in antique Victorian jewelry. A unique type of Victorian jewelry was hair jewelry. Locks of hair were saved and later on turned into ornate hair jewelry such as watch chains, bracelets and rings. Today antique hair jewelry is valued at hundreds or thousands of dollars depending on the condition of the piece.
Long earrings were a popular part of Art deco jewelry. The antique Art deco jewelry is studded with emeralds, sapphires and rubies. Art nouveau jewelry was popular in the years between 1890 and 1919. Motifs used in this jewelry were inspired by nature. Widespread usage of precious and semi-precious gemstones, horn, copper shell, tortoise shell, ivory and shells was the norm.
Edwardian jewelry had diamonds and pearls set in platinum, creating intricate filigree patterns.
Antique Wedding Rings – Symbols of Old-fashioned Romance
Executive summary about Antique Wedding Rings by Jen Carter
If you think that all couples wishing to get married are choosing only modern designs for their wedding rings … think again. It is precisely these couples who are choosing antique wedding rings to match the overall style of the traditional wedding they have in mind. The choice of antique style wedding bands also reflect the individual personality and taste of the couple. It’s true that searching for the perfect antique wedding rings, or for that matter, antique filigree wedding rings, can be a daunting task given the enormity of the range of antique style wedding rings available online, in jewelry stores or advertised. However, it is quite possible to get antique wedding rings to match your old-fashioned romance as well as the old-world style of the wedding you’ve planned.
If both of you are lucky enough to possess family heirlooms in the form of antique style wedding rings, you could end up with authentic antique wedding rings and what’s more, for free. The beauty of heirloom, antique style wedding bands and even antique filigree wedding bands is that they have the ability to exude an antique look yet appear as good as new when thoroughly cleaned and polished.
To cater to the special segment of couples looking for antique wedding rings, several jewelry stores and retailers have separate sections where you and your partner can find matching antique style wedding rings. Apart from such jewelry stores, there are many specialized, mail order jewelry catalogues and online jewelry stores which feature a wide range of antique wedding rings as well as antique filigree wedding rings.
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