5 Reasons to Buy Vintage Engagement Rings

Interest in vintage engagement rings has soared in recent years. With more and more brides-to-be donning vintage engagement rings offered by prospective grooms, the style is making a comeback. Here are five reasons why you should shop for vintage engagement rings before popping the question.

Individuality

Most antique jewellery is very rare and hardly ever do you see identical pieces. Also, vintage designs are very different from modern ones. There are many eclectic styles from a multitude of eras that the trends of the present just cannot approach.

Quality

Many of the engagement rings on the market today are mass-produced in very similar and generic styles. Conversely, vintage engagement rings were generally handcrafted in distinctive and intricate designs specific to the time period in which they were created. This ensures that each old-fashioned article of jewellery received an amount of care and attention that most of the modern designs do not.

HistoryFor many engaged couples, vintage jewellery is something to cherish. There is a unique romanticism to every ring and every new owner. One can never fully know the story behind the ring’s original creation, so its meaningfulness can be left to the imagination.

Environmental Sustainability

The constant production of jewellery at the industry’s current pace takes a considerable amount of energy that has a negative impact on our environment. Raw materials and resources around the world are being depleted and exploited to sustain the mass-production of large scale jewellery manufacturers. In buying vintage engagement rings, you help recycle these materials by giving them new life, and you simultaneously make a hip fashion statement.

Return on Investment

Many consider engagement rings a costly expenditure. After all, it is commonly thought that a proposing groom should spend anywhere from one to three months’ salary on the piece. Engagement rings from past eras can be an investment. If they are kept in good condition, they will undoubtedly appreciate in value over time. Generally the rule of thumb is the older the more valuable, but there is nothing wrong in buying a later period jewel, such as an estate or retro engagement ring, and then keeping it in good condition for potential resale. These pieces of jewellery have an intrinsic worth that will never fade.

Frederick Holm is staff writer for of the F&L Designer Guides, compiled and written to help consumers choose a unique engagement ring design. From diamonds to vintage engagement rings, from a princess cut to a platinum band, we have ideas and opinions covering all the options. Offering advice, tips and suggestions on how to choose that perfect ring, F&L will accompany you on every stage of your search to find the right designer.

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