Antique diamond ring is a ring of 50 years old or more. The best-known antique ring styles are Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian, Art Nouveau and Art Deco. Edwardian antique diamond ring represents the “garland style” dating back to the epoch of French Louis XVI. Such rings commonly had platinumsettings, decorated with bows, ribbons, garlands and stars. Art Nouveau antique diamond ring is characterized by a gold or silver setting and incorporation of opals and moonstones which highlight the beauty of diamond. The most widespread motifs are leaves, animals, birds, insects and flowers. As for Art Deco, this style is famous for its variety of gemstones being mounted. Along with elegant diamonds many different gems are used, like sapphires, rubies, onyx, emeralds and topaz. Among ornamental patterns geometric shapes prevail.
If you think an antique diamond ring is well worth buying, you should understand it's a serious investment, as antique jewelry can't be inexpensive, unless it is a fraud. So, before you start spending your three-month salary, make sure the antique diamond ring you've chosen is professionally appraised. A quality natural diamond should come with certificate, in addition, you can ask for diamond ring insurance. If it is really antique diamond ring it should have a photo with a hallmark or a signed interpretation indicating when the ring was launched. Don't forget about money back guarantee and warranty. If you buy diamond rings online it becomes more difficult to see whether a ring has no cracks or scratches. That is why the Internet isn't the best place for buying such items, you'd better visit pawn-shops or auctions.
Of course, you should use the services of a reputable jeweler, however, some basic knowledge of history and gemology wouldn't be out of place. The better you know the subject the more chances you'll get truly antique diamond ring. |
