{"id":409000417,"date":"2018-04-10T11:21:33","date_gmt":"2018-04-10T16:21:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/?p=409000417"},"modified":"2020-03-25T13:21:14","modified_gmt":"2020-03-25T18:21:14","slug":"vintage-engagement-rings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/vintage-engagement-rings\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Look for in a Vintage Engagement Ring"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">If you\u2019re considering proposing to your girlfriend and are struggling to decide which type of ring to buy, a vintage <a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspiredbride.net\/5-beautiful-engagement-rings-james-allen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">engagement ring<\/a> can be an ideal choice.\u00a0 Not only do vintage rings often have a long history attached to them, but they are also an ecologically sound choice that won\u2019t cost the earth.\u00a0 However, if you want your ring to stand the test of time, and suit the girl you are buying it for, there are a number of things you will need to consider.\u00a0 Keep reading to find out more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/vintage-engagement-rings\/attachment\/ring-1198732_1280\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-409000418\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-409000418\" src=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ring-1198732_1280-e1469560362134.jpg\" alt=\"vintage ring\" width=\"540\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ring-1198732_1280-e1469560362134.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ring-1198732_1280-e1469560362134-500x324.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/en\/ring-jewellery-jewel-jewelry-woman-1198732\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Royalty free photo<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Durability\"><\/span>Durability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-64911caeb5971\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/vintage-engagement-rings\/#Stone_Settings\" title=\"Stone Settings\">Stone Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/vintage-engagement-rings\/#Stone_Quality_and_Size\" title=\"Stone Quality and Size\">Stone Quality and Size<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/vintage-engagement-rings\/#Sizing\" title=\"Sizing\">Sizing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Because vintage is such a broad category, you will find that there are both fragile rings and super sturdy rings available.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The flowery, light styles that are often associated with being vintage are the more fragile types and probably won\u2019t be suitable unless your girlfriend works as a hand model.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>So, you\u2019ll want to look for a sturdy ring that she can wear in her everyday life.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Durability usually comes down to how the ring was constructed, so this is what you\u2019ll want to pay close attention to.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Check out the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.berganza.com\/antique-vintage-diamond-engagement-rings.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vintage rings from Berganza <\/a>for some great, durable options.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stone_Settings\"><\/span>Stone Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Not all vintage rings <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gemselect.com\/other-info\/gemstone-list.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contain gemstones<\/a>, but if you are considering buying one that does, you\u2019ll want to take a look at how the stones have been set.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The stones should be set firmly in place; you can see how firm they are by shaking the ring \u2013 if you hear a noise, the stones are loose.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Additionally, you can also run your finger over the stones to ensure they don\u2019t move.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stone_Quality_and_Size\"><\/span>Stone Quality and Size<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">The gemstones in vintage rings were often cut during a time when the technology was less precise and when the trade in gems like diamonds was less efficient.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Although this may not matter to you, if you\u2019re interested in the visual impact of the ring, you will want to pay close attention to how the gems look.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Consider the four C\u2019s: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jewelrywise.com\/engagement-wedding\/article\/how-do-i-prioritize-the-4cs-to-fit-my-needs1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cut, color, clarity and carat<\/a>, and consider having an independent appraisal of the ring done, especially if you are buying a ring containing diamonds.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sizing\"><\/span>Sizing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">When buying a vintage ring, you won\u2019t have the same choice available to you as you do with modern rings.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>A good rule of thumb is to only look for rings that are within two sizes, larger or smaller, of your girlfriends current ring size.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>It is relatively simple for a jeweler to increase or decrease the size of a ring by two sizes, but anything else is going to be a struggle.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This will also prevent you from falling in love with a ring that you won\u2019t be able to buy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Finally, before purchasing a vintage ring for your girlfriend, take the time to look at the current jewelry that she has and ensure that you are fully aware of the styles that she does and doesn\u2019t like.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This is the best way to find a ring that she will love.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re considering proposing to your girlfriend and are struggling to decide which type of ring to buy, a vintage engagement ring can be an ideal choice.\u00a0 Not only do vintage rings often have a long history attached to them, but they are also an ecologically sound choice that won\u2019t cost the earth.\u00a0 However, if 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