Are Vintage style rings the same as Vintage rings?

For those of you who were wondering, the answer is no! Vintage rings are rings that have lasted for a minimum of twenty years due to their craftsmanship, design, and elegance. These rings can belong to any era and need not have any characteristics belonging to a specific time period. On the other hand, Vintage style rings are inspired by pieces belonging to a particular time period/era but with a modern twist.

If you are looking for vintage rings, you can check out thrift stores or renowned jewelers who might have some vintage pieces. If you want to take this up by a notch, you could ask your parents or grandparents for their rings to make this moment even special.

When you buy a vintage engagement ring, you are buying into the magical history of the ring and adding your own story to its legacy.

Unfortunately, there are not many places you can buy an original vintage ring from, and even if you do, these stores charge you an exorbitant amount. Hence, your best bet would be Vintage style engagement rings as they’re not only pocket friendly, but they also consist of a variety of styles/designs to choose from!

What are the characteristics of Vintage style engagement rings?

The devil is in the details! If you’re eyeing for modern-day, vintage-style engagement rings make sure the ring you choose has some of these qualities. For instance, the bezel should have tiny beads called milgrain and the milgrain could be slightly uneven indicating that it has received a human touch.

Then comes filigree, and this is something vintage-style rings can’t do without. Filigrees are fine threads of metal that are curled or twisted to create an intricate, yet delicate detail. Floral motifs immediately give away the fact that the rings are vintage-style engagement rings and so do butterfly motifs.

The under-gallery is the section immediately underneath the center stone. It’s a part of
the setting that sits atop your finger when you are wearing the ring. This needs to feature intricate detail, and some pieces have filigree there as well. The level of detail or the type of embellishment in the under-gallery may vary from one era to another.

Yet another important feature is side stones. These are small diamonds that surround the center diamond. Moreover, vintage-style rings hardly come as singles! You either have side stone or multi-stone (three stone, to be precise) settings. In multi-stone settings, large diamonds are surrounded by a diamond-encrusted halo. Rings with two or three bigger diamonds also fit the bill. Sometimes, halo features other gemstones such as rubies, sapphires, emeralds, etc. Halo setting comprises small accent stones, typically pavé diamonds, that encircle a larger center stone. Their color is there to accent the cut, brilliance, and clarity of the center stone. 

Why choose Vintage-style engagement rings?

Back then, rings belonging to the Vintage eras were made seeking inspiration from multiple things. Victorian-era rings represented the bond between Victoria and Albert whereas Art Nouveau rings took inspiration from nature and celestial bodies. While the Art Deco era rings reflected the beginning of modernization, the Edwardian era rings showcased the extravagance and elegance of the era.

All of these rings were made by fine craftsmen and each of these eras have a unique story entailing it. 

Pros and Cons of Vintage style rings

Of course, the first thing that catches one’s eye is the bling and the design of the ring. That is why, at Gemvy, we offer you a wide selection of Vintage style engagement rings with premium quality diamonds. These rings are made by our trained artists/designers, who are skilled enough to match the unique craftsmanship of the original rings. They are valued as family heirlooms, when passed down to the next generation, your vintage style engagement rings would then truly be vintage!

However, if you are still looking for vintage rings make sure you keep a keen eye on knock offs. These imitators not only copy vintage rings but also vintage style designer rings as well.

If at all you manage to find an original vintage ring, it is going to cost a fortune and maintaining it is going to be laborious.

Hence, choosing a Vintage style engagement ring would be the ideal option especially if you are into history, philosophy and art. 

Finding the perfect vintage-style engagement rings

These are some of the options offered by Gemvy:

1. https://gemvy.com/modern-vintage-style-pave-set-halo-diamond-engagement-ring-wist-1529-ha.html, the ultimate example of modern-day vintage style rings! It’s got it all - halo, filigree and milgrain!

2. https://gemvy.com/infinity-twist-halo-pave-diamond-engagement-ring-tend-1180-hk.html, this Victorian-style vintage ring is an ode to the romantic era.

3. https://gemvy.com/modern-vintage-style-princess-inspired-setting-prt-1470-tj.html, this 3 bezel set diamonds linked by a pavé set channel, is the perfect intermingling between modern and vintage.

Besides these, we have a myriad of options to choose from. We also customize the bands according to your preference. The setting can be modified or redesigned to fit any shape and size of diamond you select from our wide options of diamonds. We also sell diamonds separately or you can buy a semi-mount ring and we will set the center stone for you.

Brands like Tacori and Verragio also sell vintage-style engagement rings. Verragio specializes in the customization and personalization in engagement rings and wedding bands.

Tacori is a family-owned business that makes handcrafted jewelry and made-to-order engagement rings. WhiteFlash is all about ideal cut diamonds and they act as dealers for designer brands’ rings. However, these brands sell through dealers whereas in Gemvy you can buy directly from the designers themselves! You will not only be supporting proficient designers but will be buying from a brand that values its customers’ needs above all.