| If you are in the market for vintage engagement | | | | you might find the prices are way too high, as |
| rings then it helps to understand the different time | | | | opposed to finding a good deal on ebay or another |
| periods and styles associated with them. | | | | auction type site where the seller might just be |
| You can look all the way back to the 1920's to start | | | | trying to make a quick buck and anything they get is |
| seeing the first of the line, which are primarily going | | | | pure profit. |
| to be art deco style. They go all the way through | | | | When you finally do get your ring you need to |
| the 1960' and you can see the styles change | | | | remember that it is antique and is still around because |
| gradually. | | | | someone somewhere took very good care of it. |
| When you decide you want one, you should know | | | | You should always be armed with knowledge when |
| that as the ages changed, the rings changed from | | | | you go out and are prepared to spend money on |
| bigger and more complex, to simple (through the | | | | something like that. |
| 1930's and the Great Depression) to the 1940's and | | | | Just remember that you should take your time |
| 50's where they started to get back to the more | | | | before you actually buy the ring, and something you |
| elaborate styles finally settling in the 1960's where a | | | | can do in real life but not online is a take a look at it |
| good balance was found. | | | | and make sure everything is working properly. |
| You can get good deals on vintage rings if you know | | | | Vintage engagement rings are beautiful and can be a |
| what you are doing. Many times if you try to buy a | | | | truly treasured gift to your loved one. |
| ring from a dealer who is only in it for strict profit | | | | |