Round Halo Engagement Ring

Vintage engagement rings symbolize romance, regality and timelessness for most people. It is a ring that is reminiscent of an earlier period of time but not necessarily an antique. Vintage jewelry is fairly popular among engaged couples who are looking for a special, one of a kind engagement ring. These rings come in a wide range of unique and dainty designs as well as settings thereby catering for the different needs and preferences of couples. The price range for vintage rings is from moderate to high end.

A Conventional Alternative

For the engaged couple looking for a special alternative to the conventional diamond ring, vintage style engagement rings can be a unique choice which is eye catching. It is an engagement ring reminiscent of enduring couple’s love for one another. There are some things to consider prior to making a decision on buying vintage engagement rings. It is recommended that you have the ring examined by a reputable jeweler so as to determine the necessary repair or extra maintenance costs. The older rings might have accumulated grunge built up on them which impedes on allowing their full beauty from being shown through. It is also advisable that you have the ring appraised by a jeweler and if possible, have it insured.

If you are thinking of buying vintage engagement rings for your loved one, ensure that you opt for something that she will treasure and love for many years. The collections of vintage rings include:

• Edwardian
• Victorian
• Art Deco

You can opt for an authentic vintage piece or a vintage inspired one. There are reputable jewelry stores that are capable of crafting new vintage inspired engagement rings from your choice of design. There are a variety of cuts, styles and color of stone that one can pick from at a local high-street jeweler. There are also more choices in terms of the metal from which the ring is made from. These include yellow gold, white gold, palladium, diamond and platinum. Traditionally, vintage rings came in form of a solitaire, a single round diamond, on a gold band. Vintage diamond engagement rings are now found in a variety of different cuts, including:

• Princess
• Cushion
• Asscher
• Oval
• Radiant
• Pear
• Heart

One trend that is ordered more and more frequently at jewelry stores is the round halo engagement ring. This style of ring has a distinctive element of a center stone circled by diamonds. This emphasizes and maximizes the appearance of the stone. Most designers have embraced this style. While the round halo ring is what many people generally think of when they consider this style, there are other halo settings of this style including emerald cut (rectangular diamond), cushion cut, princess cut and oval diamonds too.

The quality of diamond rings are dependent on carat weight, cut, clarity and color. The cut is normally considered as the most essential factor. The diamond cut refers to the reflective diamond quality. The quality of cut makes the difference in the appearance of diamond. A well cut diamond reflects light from one side of the diamond to another, bouncing back to the observer’s eye.