Friday 9 December 2016

Engagement Rings with GIA Certificates

Vintagediamondring.com has a wonderful selection of engagement rings with GIA diamond reports. GIA diamond reports give our customers the color, clarity, table size, depth, cut grades, polish and symmetry of a diamond. We have a wonderful collection of antique engagement rings , solitaire engagement rings, three stone engagement rings, and estate micropave engagement rings that are accompanied by GIA diamond reports. Many of our vintage gemstone engagement rings will also be accompanied by GIA gem lab reports which tell us if if there has been any type of heat or oil treatment. Here are four classic engagement rings that are accompanied with GIA certificates.
Antique Engagement Rings with a GIA Certificate
This treasure from the 1930's features a bright white european cut diamond, weighing exactly .39 carat. This diamond is accompanied by a GIA certificate stating F color and SI2 clarity, and resides in a beautiful 14 kt white gold setting.

Source Link:https://vintagediamondring.com/blog/Engagement-Rings-with-GIA-Certificates/

Jewelry Stores, Diamond Prices, and Antique Engagement Ring Prices 2016

With the worlds economy in a state of flux, and the jewelry industry struggling,the only area of the jewelry business that we see growing is with antique jewelry, specifically antique engagement rings . According to "rappaport news," many jewelry stores are starting to close in the U.S. Since consumers are flocking to internet jewelry stores, physical stores are having a very hard time keeping up with the internet demand.
Chow Tai Fook
China's large jewelry store announced a decrease in sales this year, with their profit declining almost 50 percent! While they are not closing stores, we see this as a trend throughout the world.

Source Link:https://vintagediamondring.com/blog/Jewelry-Stores-Diamond-Prices-and-Antique-Engagement-Ring-Prices-2016/

Thursday 8 December 2016

Four Stunning Ruby Engagement Rings

As you may know, we love Bloglovin. Bloglovin is where you can find the best array of bloggers in the world. One of my favorite things to do is have my cup of coffee, and read the great blogs. A great blog last week was by Michelle Madsen. It was about how the color red is being seen everywhere. We couldn't agree more. Ruby engagement rings are stunning, and nothing is as beautiful as a conflict free Burma ruby. Burma Rubies, or as they say pigeon blood rubies, are one of a kind. Finding a Burma ruby, or an antique ruby ringwithout heat treatment, is like finding a "needle in a haystack". Our collection of Burma Ruby engagement rings are always estate, which means they are ethical and conflict free. We will not source any rubies. We will only offer Art Deco ruby rings that were produced before any civil wars in Burma. We will never buy, or sell, any new lab sourced ruby, any gemstone, or any synthetic diamonds. Our entire collection of antique engagement rings, and gemstone engagement rings, are always conflict free and never sourced. That is our promise! Here are 4 beautiful ruby engagement rings you will love!
Vintage Ruby Engagement Ring
This vintage treasure from the 1960's features a .50 carat emerald cut Burma Ruby. This ruby is flanked by four round diamonds, all residing in a 14 kt two tone bow ring. Our ruby engagement rings are classic and conflict free.
Source Link: https://vintagediamondring.com/blog/Four-Stunning-Ruby-Engagement-Rings/

Wednesday 7 December 2016

Ethical Vintage Diamond Pendants

You've met your soulmate and picked out a beautiful vintage engagement ring that you can enjoy for many years to come. Now with the holidays quickly approaching, maybe you want a piece of jewelry that is different. One that is stunning, ethical, and conflict free.Vintage diamond pendants with center gemstones such as mine cut and European cut diamonds are lovely. How about a beautiful antique pendant with a precious gemstone as your focal point, like a ruby? Our collection of vintage pendants are set in metals including platinum, white gold, and silver. They are always ethical and conflict free. That is a guaranteed. Here are four ethical pendants you will love!
Art Deco Engagement Ring
This lovely vintage diamond pendant is vintage and ethical. It is signed by the one and only "Cartier." This pendant features a stunning .82 carat round cut diamond, accompanied by a GIA diamond report stating E color and SI1 clarity. This diamond resides in a platinum setting signed "Cartier". Our collection of Vintage Cartier engagement rings and Cartier diamond pendants are conflict free.
Source Link : https://vintagediamondring.com/blog/Ethical-Vintage-Diamond-Pendants/

Monday 28 November 2016

4 Eco Friendly Ethical Engagement Rings

The holiday season is here and what better way do show your commitment to your partner than with an ethical engagement ring. Vintage engagement rings are always conflict free as they were produced decades before any wars in Africa. No underage children were used for digging dirty gold, or digging up our precious earth. We all want to make sure that we treat mother earth with tender loving care. With vintage rings you can rest assured that this is the case. Vintage engagement rings are beautiful, designed by master jewelers from the greatest eras in history, including Art Deco and Retro. All of VintageDiamondRing.com's antique rings are ethical and conflict free. Here are 4 ethical, and affordable, rings for this Christmas holiday season you will love!
Vintage Engagement Rings
Show your commitment to you partner with this stunning 1.25 carat conflict free moonstone. This moonstone is surrounded by six synthetic sapphires and six transitional diamonds, all residing in a 14 Kt white gold setting. Vintage engagement rings are always conflict free and have never financed any wars in Africa.

 Source Link: https://vintagediamondring.com/blog/4-Eco-Friendly-Ethical-Engagement-Rings/

Friday 25 November 2016

Traveling The World For Antique Engagement Rings!

What does getting out of our chair have to do with antique engagement rings ? Well, that's what we've been doing for the past thirty years. We travel extensively looking for the finest antique and vintage engagement rings .Antique jewelry is one of a kind. In some cases they are really like works of art! Consisting of filigree and lattice work, beautiful precious and semi precious gemstones, these vintage rings are mesmerizing. We travel to different cities, antique shows, and vintage shops looking for that one of a kind needle in the haystack vintage ring that you can love for a lifetime. We never take any antique rings on consignment! So, here's to getting out of our chair, looking for the finest, pristine antique rings you will love! Here are four of our latest antique engagement rings you will love!
Antique Engagement Ring with Aquamarines
Antique engagement rings are one of a kind. This antique aquamarine ring features two stunning bezel set, natural, rectangular cut aquamarines weighing approximately 2.10 carats. These aquamarines reside in a 1930's white gold setting completed with an open work design. Our collection of aquamarine engagement rings are ethical and always conflict free!

Source Link: https://vintagediamondring.com/blog/Traveling-The-World-For-Antique-Engagement-Rings/

Art Deco Diamond Rings in Platinum


One of our favorite combinations is the fabulous Art Deco era with our favorite metal platinum. For vintage and antique lovers throughout the world, this is a must have combination. We all know that Art Deco diamond rings are bold, and exhilarating, with designs including geometric and hexagonal frames embellished with hand crafted milgrain and filigree designs. All of these beautiful designs were done by master craftsmen. They created rings in platinum, which allowed jewelers to do work they couldn't produce in gold. This is because platinum is a softer metal than gold. Art Deco diamond rings, and Art Deco jewelry, can not be replicated today with computer simulations, molds, or models. We love art deco diamond diamond rings, and here are 4 antique rings you can treasure for a lifetime.
Art Deco Diamond Ring
This stunning Art Deco diamond ring features three dazzling european cut diamonds, residing within a one of a kind filigree embellished setting. This stunning Art Deco engagement ring has beautiful bold and geometric designs that are simply one of a kind!

Source Link:https://vintagediamondring.com/blog/Art-Deco-Diamond-Rings-in-Platinum/

Friday 18 November 2016

Antique Diamond Rings For Under $2,500

Time flies, and before we turn around the holidays are going to be here. If you're like me, with 2 kids and a job, you don't even know what today's date is! But if you've found your partner who you want to spend the rest of your life with, or just want to give your wife or significant other a beautiful holiday gift, Vintagediamondring.com is here to help you! We can help you find a stunning antique diamond ring that is ethical, conflict free, and will fit within your budget. If your budget is $2500.00 or under, then you've come to the right place. We have a wonderful collection of antique promise rings, and gemstone rings including antique sapphire and diamond rings with beautiful handcrafted filigree embellishments, and geometric square and hexagonal frames with stunning mine cut diamonds. Here are 5 stunning antique diamond rings you will love!
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Antique Diamond Ring
This classic, and elegant, antique diamond ring dates back to the 1930's. It features a glittering mine cut diamond residing in a geometric square frame. This diamond is flanked by two single cut diamonds with a beautiful milgrain embellishment. A breathtaking beauty, and conflict free.

Source Link: https://vintagediamondring.com/blog/Antique-Diamond-Rings-For-Under-2500/


Wednesday 9 November 2016

How Can I Tell If My Vintage Engagement Ring is Authentic

We love when customers ask questions. The most popular question we receive is, "how can I tell if my vintage engagement ring is actually decades old, and a true antique?" Well we're here to answer all of your questions, and give you a few sure fire tips to help when purchasing an vintage or antique ring to make sure you are purchasing a true vintage engagement ring.
Art Deco Engagement Ring
All Art Deco diamond rings will have an old european cut, transitional cut, rose cut or mine cut diamond as the focal point of their engagement ring. That is the first indication that the ring is old, or antique. Some antique rings may have antique asscher cuts or antique cushion cut diamonds also.

SourceLink:https://vintagediamondring.com/blog/How-Can-I-Tell-If-My-Vintage-Engagement-Ring-is-Authentic/

Happy Birthday Citrine!

The leaves are changing to red and brown, there's a chill in the air, and before you know it Thanksgiving will be thrust upon us. Wasn't it just summer? Well, we know time flies, and another birthday is here. We must wish citrine, a beautiful semiprecious gemstone, happy birthday. Citrine is a proud member of the quartz family. It comes in hues of yellow, with its most popular being a golden honey color. Citrine's legend is one of inspiration, and was supposed to be a gemstone that would help heal many illnesses. This lovely gemstone was popular during the 1940's retro area, and used for beautiful art deco engagement rings . As with many of our favorite precious and semi precious gemstones, when cleaning citrines use a little luke warm water and soap, and brush gently with a toothbrush. Please never do this over a sink! Here are a few beautiful vintage art deco engagement rings, with citrines, you will love.
Art Deco Citrine Engagement Ring
This beautiful art deco engagement ring showcases a 2.50 carat emerald cut citrine. This gemstone resides in a vintage 14 kt white gold art deco engagement ring setting, circa 1930's. This ring is completed with a beautiful filigree design. Our collection of antique citrine rings are ethical and conflict free.

Source link:https://vintagediamondring.com/blog/Happy-Birthday-Citrine/

Monday 7 November 2016

Top Antique Engagement Ring Problems and Solutions

We adore antique engagement rings! Who wouldn't!? Antique engagement rings are 50-100 years old, from eras such as Victorian, Art Deco, and Edwardian. These rings were created by master jewelers, who were artists and superior craftsman. Antique diamond rings feature beautiful embellishments, and glittering antique diamonds that simply can not be reproduced today. If you are considering purchasing antique jewelry, or have already, you may have noticed some problems with your antique engagement ring and/or vintage jewelry. Here are a few problems you may, or may not, experience. Yet, if you notice them, you will be able to fix it and enjoy your antique jewelry for years to come.
Antique Engagement Rings Are Delicate
Many antique engagement rings were handmade and, therefore, are extremely delicate. If you have an antique ring, take it off before you play tennis. If you love to garden, take the ring off or wear gloves to protect your ring. This will go a long way in protecting your engagement ring. This holds true if you have a precious sapphire engagement ring as well.

Source Link: https://vintagediamondring.com/blog/Top-Antique-Engagement-Ring-Problems-and-Solutions/

How Do We Come To The Price Of an Antique Engagement Ring?

Antique engagement rings are truly one of a kind, and timeless. Yet a question we are always asked by couples is, "what do antique engagement rings cost, and what factors add to this?" There are many factors that go into the pricing of an Antique or . Art Deco engagement rings , and we will list them. However, most importantly, is buying a unique antique engagement ring you will love. One that shows who you are, and you can enjoy for a lifetime!
Metal
One of the most important factors in pricing an antique engagement ring is what metal the ring is made out of. Platinum the most popular metal, will always be the most expensive metal. It is the softest metal, and the easiest metal that master jewelers worked with decades ago.

Source link:https://vintagediamondring.com/blog/How-Do-We-Come-To-The-Price-Of-an-Antique-Engagement-Ring/

Monday 31 October 2016

Cheap Diamond Rings for Under $2,000.00

A chill is in the air, and that means that Fall is here. It also tells me that, yes, the holidays are just around the corner. Yeah, I love the holidays! With the economies of the world struggling a bit, couples are opting for clarity enhanced diamonds. They know that clarity enhanced dimamnds are real diamonds, from Mother Earth, and will save them at least 50 percent from non enhanced diamonds, yet you really can't tell the difference. You've met that special partner, now how about a special engagement ring for under $2,000.00!? Here are four of our favorite engagement rings!
.50 Carat Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
This stunning round diamond engagement ring features a bright-white clarity enhanced diamond, weighing exactly .50 carat. This diamond resides in a 14 kt white gold six prong setting. Our collection of clarity enhanced diamonds are guaranteed conflict free.
 
Source Link : http://www.thecheapdiamonds.com/blog/Cheap-Diamond-Rings-for-Under-2000/

Friday 28 October 2016

Antique Engagement Rings with Beautiful Latticework Embellishment

Antique engagement rings are simply stunning. Decades ago, master jewelers designed these unique rings with beautiful designs. One of our favorite embellishments is latticework. Websters dictionary definition of latticework is, work consisting of crossed strips usually arranged in a diagonal pattern of open spaces. Antique engagement rings with latticework are beautiful works of art that were produced with the finest platinum metals from the Art Deco and Edwardian eras. Antique engagement rings with latticework cannot be reproduced today. Here are four (4) stunning antique engagement rings you will love!
Antique Engagement Rings
Master jewelers, from the 1920's and 1930's, sat behind benches for weeks on end handcrafting one of a kind engagement rings. These rings are truly works of art! This antique engagement ring features a bezel set mine cut diamond, weighing approximately .60 carat. This diamond is surrounded by four mine cut diamonds, all residing in a platinum setting circa 1920's, and completed with a latticework finish. Our selection of antique engagement rings feature original, beautiful mine cut and old european cut diamonds

Mixed Metal Engagement Rings

A funny trend is starting to happen! Yellow gold is starting to make a comeback, and now we see people wanting mixed metal engagement rings. Mixed metal engagement rings, or two tone engagement rings, have been popular throughout many eras in history including the Art Deco, Victorian and the 1940's. Two of our favorite jewelers from the 1940's and 1950's are J.E. Caldwell and Jabel. They loved mixed metal engagement rings, and mixed metal wedding rings. These included metals such as platinum, 14 and 18 kt white gold, 14 and 18 kt yellow gold, and our favorite rose gold. You can be guaranteed that whichever vintage ring is your favorite, all of our rings are estate and conflict free. Here are five mixed metal engagement rings you will adore!
Antique Bezel Set Engagement Ring
This sweet antique engagement ring features a sweet bezel set european cut diamond, weighing approximately .20 carat. This diamond resides in a 1920's 14 kt white gold setting atop 14 kt rose gold. White gold brings out the beauty of this original antique diamond, while the rose gold gives this vintage ring its warm beautiful look!

Friday 21 October 2016

Happy October Birthday Opal and Tourmaline!

With every changing month, and time flying by, there is now a chill in the air. Fall is here, and we have come to another birthday. October's birthday is, our friend, the beautiful semi precious gemstones opal and tourmaline. The opal is a chemical compound of silica. Opals most popular shape is the cabachon. This gemstone comes in different colors, including gleaming white, black, blue and the breathtaking fire opal. Fire opal consists of many different colors, including red, yellow, brown and orange. The opals legend is one of creation and inspiration. Another favorite semi precious gemstone is the wonderful tourmaline. Tourmaline is also a compound of silica, and includes composites such as magnesium, aluminum and potassium. Tourmaline has beautiful hues as well, including pink, green and blue. The tourmaline legend is one of thought and inspiration. Let's wish our beautiful semiprecious gemstones a wonderful birthday. Here are 4 opal and tourmaline antique engagement rings you will love!
Antique Opal Engagement Ring
Beautiful, classic, and elegant is how we describe this one of a kind antique opal ring . It features a 2.00 carat opal, surrounded by fifteen rose cut diamond accents. This Victorian ring was crafted in the late 1800's, or early 1900's, in 14 kt rose gold. A show stopper!

Engagement Ring Layaway Program

A promise, according to Websters dictionary, is a statement telling someone that you will definitely do something, or that something will definitely happen in the future. That promise, or commitment, happens when you meet that person that you want to spend the rest of your life with. To show that commitment, many couples want that extra special engagement ring, or vintage engagement ring. Maybe you're not ready to get engaged yet, but want that special antique promise ring. Maybe you want to save up more money for an even better ring. Whatever your situation, don't worry. VintageDiamondRing.com offers a one year engagement ring layaway programfor our collections of GIA certificate engagement rings and art deco promise rings. Our engagement ring layaway program covers allGIA engagement rings , including solitaire and three stone rings, and shapes such as round cuts, and fancy shapes like princess cuts ,oval cuts , radiant cuts and pear cuts. Antique engagement rings and art deco jewelry are included too. Our engagement ring layaway program does not have a minimum deposit requirement, and if you need 1 year, not a problem! We will never charge any interest and that's a guarantee. Our layaway program can include paypal payments, credit card payments, google checkout and wire transfer.

Source Link:https://vintagediamondring.com/blog/Engagement-Ring-Layaway-Program/

Friday 14 October 2016

Military Engagement Ring Discount Program

We are so happy to live in the United States of America. There is no country like the U.S.A! VintageDiamondRing.com does not mix into politics, but one thing we do acknowledge, is the importance of our military, and the service that they offer to our country. We are so proud to offer a 5 % military engagement ring discount for all of our engagement rings , GIA certificate diamond rings , vintage engagement rings , and art deco jewelry. Many people in the military are out of the country, and want to wait until they finish their service to become engaged. Or, maybe, they want a vintage promise ring to show their commitment to their special partner. That is why we have a wonderful 1 year engagement ring layaway program for all of our GIA certificate diamonds and antique engagement rings , with no interest ever charged. Need extra time on your layaway? We will gladly extend some extra time for that special ring. Whatever your reason, VintageDiamondRing.com wants to be there every step of the way. We will include our 5 % discount for all police and firemen who do such a wonderful job for us!

Source Link:https://vintagediamondring.com/blog/Military-Engagement-Ring-Discount-Program/