Finding Antique Wedding Rings and Wedding Bands

When it comes to finding antique wedding rings, you have a lot of options. With the proliferation of pawnshops, second hand shops and auctions you have limitless opportunities to find a great antique ring. When you are looking for rings, here are a few styles you should be aware of:

1.    Engraved gold bands – Engraved gold bands have been around for a long time. These are typically worn y men and can come with a variety of different engravings. One thing you will notice about these gold wedding bands is that they are a different color than modern gold rings. This difference in color doesn’t mean that the ring is not sturdy. Image via Wikipedia

2.    Jeweled wedding rings – These striking rings can be either a solid band with a jewel or they can very intricate. Bear in mind that the more intricate the ring is, the more cleaning and attention it will require on your wife’s end.

3.    Solid gold bands – solid gold wedding bands are the traditional symbol of a wedding ring. These are a true icon and will never go out of style.

When searching or antique rings, make sure you a lot your self a reasonable amount to time to look at all the options.  Make sure you have explored all possible outlets such as flee markets, online vendors, jewelry shops and more. Finding an antique wedding ring is not easy because you can’t just look in a catalog – but it is sure worth the hard work!

Related articles

• Dior Girl " Use Unique Wedding Rings for Your Wedding (diorgirl.com)

The Uniqueness of Antique Wedding Rings

Antique wedding rings have something in them that modern rings do not have. Although contemporary designs have their own niceties, they have a disadvantage in the fact that they are mass produced. This means that there is always something that looks similar in all of them. Wedding rings that were produced in the old days were made by hand. They were incorporated with customized details that cannot be reproduced in mass produced rings. An antique ring is more individualized down to its own peculiarities. Hence, if you are considering a ring that will really highlight the occasion, there is nothing more fitting than an antique ring.
Image via WikipediaBut before conducting your search for antique wedding rings, there are some things that you should consider. Foremost among these would be the price of an antique. If you purchase it from your local dealer, it could be even higher because of their overhead. This is reflected in the price they put on the rings they sell. If you really want to look for wedding rings that are antique but cannot afford an expensive price tag, search for one on the internet. Make sure that you get it from a certified jeweler and check his credibility by reading on online reviews. You should also learn if his return policy is liberal enough.
You would always get good value for your money by purchasing wedding rings that are already considered antiques. They have a character that that is incorporated in the way they are made, and the history that is in them cannot be found in modern rings. Many of the jewelers selling antique wedding rings know the history of particular rings and he can share it with you when you purchase one. Online jewelers have a selection of rings that will surely tickle your fancy, so choosing the best one for you would be easy.

Related articles by Zemanta

• A diamond is forever, an antique diamond ring is everlasting (slideshare.net)