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Go the Non-Traditional Way Today: Vintage Colored Engagement Rings

July 27, 2017

For every bride there is a ring. The options are nearly infinite, because besides the modern rings, there are also vintage and antique engagement rings. And let’s not forget custom engagement rings. Research into the style of the wearer (yourself or your fiancée) and online research into engagement rings will help make decisions you feel comfortable with. This text can help you figure out if vintage colored engagement rings would click in your case.

Why vintage engagement rings?

The global market and internet shopping have really made the jewelry market almost limitless. You may be wondering why you should consider vintage rings, when there are countless modern options available. Well, maybe that’s exactly the reason why – there are so many uniform and repetitive modern designs. A woman who likes to stand out would probably appreciate the fact that a vintage engagement ring is typically one of a kind.
White gold engagement ring centered with an emerald surrounded by a diamond halo and
diamonds in the band.
Antique engagement rings of certain eras were even handcrafted. Their design and manufacture required a remarkable level of skill, knowledge and patience. As with all handcrafted items, some vintage rings may exhibit a certain amount of asymmetry, but aficionados find this “flaw” charming.
Vintage engagement rings bring a story with them. Romantic brides-to-be enjoy the heirloom aura that these rings possess. They like to conjure up stories of how the rings came into existence and reached them.
There are also brides who hold a special appreciation for a past period. For example, they like the persona and work of Marilyn Monroe, so they like jewelry from the 1950s. Or they love disco music and the dramatic seventies. This type of bride would find a special meaning in a vintage engagement ring.

Why vintage colored engagement rings?

Colored center gemstones have been rising in popularity. Nevertheless, they are still less common as a center stone than are diamonds. Vintage colored engagement rings will garner attention and start conversations for years, not just because of their beauty, but because of the “surprise” factor.
Colored gemstones come in all shades of the rainbow. It’s beautiful that on top of their color, you can also choose them for a specific meaning. Some grooms and brides like to choose gemstones that are associated with the month of their birth (called birthstones). The symbolism can go much further. The bride’s engagement ring can feature her future husband’s birthstone or the stone for the month they started dating, kissed for the first time, etc.
White gold engagement ring centered with a ruby and diamond side stones.
Since gemstones are believed to emit some kind of energy, there is a host of meanings attached to them. You will find more information about their meaning in our post on the symbolism of birthstones. For example, topaz is typically associated with loyalty, whereas rubies stand for fiery passion.
Finally, the colored center gemstone can simply be in a color the bride prefers. The pleasure she derives from her engagement ring would only be multiplied if it featured a beautiful gemstone in her favorite color.

Find the most beautiful vintage colored engagement rings at Leo Hamel’s Fine Jewelry & Engagement Ring Store

We welcome you to browse our vast inventory of select engagement rings in our luxurious showroom and online. We are confident we will find something for you because we are the largest independent jewelry store in San Diego. But that’s not the only reason. We are prepared to go the extra mile for you. If we don’t have it, we’ll gladly look for it for you. Find out more about our exceptional personal shopper service. Visit us in our jewelry store on San Diego Avenue and in the meantime, browse our catalog of exquisite modern, vintage and antique engagement rings. We’d love to help you crown your love story with the perfect engagement ring!

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