Affordable Engagement Ring

It seems to me, that any time is a wonderful time for a list of affordable engagement rings . Engagement rings are one of the biggest purchases in a persons life, and one of life's biggest commitments. Now comes the easy part! At VintageDiamondRing.com we own all of the antique engagement rings on our site. This means that our customers will receive the lowest price possible. Our collection of solitaire and filigree engagement rings are never computer simulated and are always ethical and conflict free. Once you decide on a budget, never go over that budget! Antique rings are not an investment. You found that perfect ring you want to give to that special someone. It is a beautiful piece of jewelry you want to give to someone to enjoy for the rest of their life. Times are changing, and so is our blog. That's why we give our readers fresh content with every blog! With that being said, here are five affordable rings you will love!

Solitaire Engagement Rings
Solitaire engagement rings are elegant and classic. This affordable engagement ring features a bright white european cut diamond, residing in a 14 kt Art Deco setting. This setting is completed with one of a kind filigree engravings.

Gemstone Engagement ring
If your significant other has a May birthday, then this emerald engagement ring will do the trick! This gemstone engagement ring features a .35 carat Columbian muzo square cut emerald, residing in a 1970's 14 kt white gold setting. We understand that our customers want ethical engagement rings, so we will never source new emeralds. We only offer emeralds residing in vintage engagement rings.

Victorian Engagement Rings
If you love antique engagement rings this Victorian ring is for you. It features three mine cut diamonds residing in a 14 kt rose gold ring from the late 1800's. Fun Fact: Queen Victoria loved the rose gold color!

Aquamarine Engagement Rings
If you love Aquamarine rings , then this vintage ring is a perfect choice. This sky blue ring is features a 1.25 cushion cut Aquamarine residing in a 1930s white gold setting, completed with filigree engravings.

Halo Engagement Rings
Halo engagement rings are stunning. This vintage diamond ring features a glittering GIA diamond surrounded by 50 round cut diamond accents, all residing in a 1980's 14 Kt gold setting. Our collection of vintage rings is conflict free and always ethical.

Sapphire Engagement Rings
Many of our customers want unique engagement rings . The September birthstone, the sapphire, is stunning as a center gemstone, or as an accent. This antique ring features a bright white european cut diamond, flanked by two heart shape sapphires, all residing in a 1930s filigree ring. Sapphires also come in many other beautiful colors, including yellow and pink!
Final Thoughts:
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Antique Engagement Rings in Rose Gold

Antique engagement rings are lovely. One of our favorite types of antique rings are ones crafted in rose gold. Rose gold is such a warm and inviting color, and has become the choice of many couples looking for Art Deco and vintage engagement rings. Rose gold is simply a mixture of gold and copper, and was extremely popular in the Victorian and Art Deco eras, as well as during the 1940's. When a beautiful antique diamond, or precious or semi precious gemstone, is paired with rose gold it's like a match made in heaven. Antique rose gold engagement rings are stunning, ethical and conflict free. Here are 5 beautiful rose gold engagement rings we think you'll adore.

Art Deco Engagement Ring

Art Deco engagement rings are simply one of a kind. This engagement ring features a beautiful 4.00 carat sky blue aquamarine, surrounded by seed pearls, residing in an Art Deco setting with rose gold florets. All of our antique rose gold engagement rings , from eras such as Victorian and Art Deco, are conflict free.

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Bezel Set Engagement Rings

One of our favorite types of antique engagement rings , which arguably is overlooked, is the bezel set engagement ring. Bezel set engagement rings were popular throughout many decades, including Victorian, Art Deco and the Mid Century. Mine cut and old European cut diamonds look beautiful when bezel set. Precious and semi precious gems, such as aqua, emerald, aquamarine , and garnet also look stunning when bezel set. A bezel setting surrounds the gem with a thin piece of metal which looks beautiful, and also supports the gem completely. A vintage bezel engagement ring is classic, and elegant. Here's some of our favorite bezel set engagement rings!

Vintage Bezel Set Aquamarine Engagement Ring

This beautiful vintage ring features a bezel set, pear cut aquamarine, weighing approximately 1.25 carat and is surrounded by twelve european cut diamonds, all residing in a 1970's white gold setting. All of our vintage engagement rings are conflict free . We never source any semi precious gemstones!

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Petite Engagement Rings

There's something about sweet, petite engagement rings that makes them so special. Antique petite rings may focus on beautiful handmade filigree embellishments, and mine cut diamonds, where the diamonds reside in a geometric two tier square frame. Or it can be a petite Victorian rose gold ring that has be worn for decades, that has an antique look that is coveted. Beautiful engagement rings do not have to cost lot of money, or have the largest center gemstone. They can be delicate and feminine. Our unique collection of petite diamond rings , and gemstone rings is quite unique. They come from all of the different eras throughout history, including Art Deco and Victorian. Here are 7 petite engagement rings you'll love.

Antique Promise Rings

Antique promise rings are lovely, and Coke with a promise, and commitment, to a true love! Size doesn't matter in this sweet antique engagement ring. It features a .13 carat old european cut diamond, residing in an elegant 18 kt two tone geometric square frame of white gold atop rosy yellow gold. This is a 1940's setting, completed with a beautiful handcrafted milgrain embellishment.

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Alternative Engagement Rings for the Alternative Bride

You love the classics, including antique engagement rings, but want something a little bit more unique, maybe even "alternative." You've come to the right place, because VintageDiamondRing.com has wonderful "alternative" engagement rings for the unique, or alternative, bride today. There are so many choices, including beautiful gemstone and semiprecious gemstone rings, and vintage rings with antique diamond cuts, including French cut diamonds, European cut diamonds, mine cut diamonds and the beautiful rose cut. No matter what you desire, there are no rules! Enjoy our list of alternative rings for the one and only unique, alternative bride.

Antique Cocktail Rings

Diamonds are a girl's best friend, but why not a beautiful antique diamond shape such as old European and mine cut diamonds!? These classic, beautiful, and less stated diamonds will make any unique engagement ring special.They are showcased in this antique dinner ringsigned by "Jabel."

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Art Deco Emerald Rings

The summer is flying by. One of our favorite summer colors is green, and the gorgeous precious gem, the Emerald, is green. Emeralds have been a wonderful choice for engagement rings for decades including eras such as Victorian, Art Deco, and the Mid Century. Today couples are opting for emeralds as the center gemstone in their art deco engagement ring, rather than a center diamond. Our collection of emeralds are ethical and always conflict free. Here are 5 fantastic art deco emerald rings you'll love!

Emerald Education:

Emeralds are part of the Beryl family, where the popular color is green. Emeralds will come from mines in Africa, yet the most sought after emeralds are from the Columbian Muzo mines. The emerald is known for curing illnesses, and it is a gem of riches and wealth. Emeralds are a soft gemstone with a 7.5 in mohs hardness scale. We always recommend to use a master jeweler that specializes in emeralds when, or if, you ever want to reset an emerald.

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Five Stunning Art Deco Sapphire Engagement Rings

"A special non treated Kashmir or Burma sapphire may be more coveted than a diamond," is what I was first told in the antique jewelry business over thirty years ago. It still holds true today. The sapphire is truly a precious gemstone, but not all sapphires are non-treated Kashmir, or of Burma origin. VintageDiamondring.com has a wonderful collection of unique Art Deco sapphire engagement rings . We travel constantly looking for antique sapphire rings that are rare, and beautiful, that you'll be able to treasure. We also have beautiful sapphires from Ceylon. All of our estate sapphire engagement rings are conflict free, and we will never source any sapphires. Here are five stunning sapphire engagement rings we think you'll love.

Art Nouveau Sapphire Engagement Ring

Sapphire engagement rings are truly coveted. This original Art Nouveau engagement ring features a Burma sapphire, and pink sapphire, weighing approximately .50 carat. These sapphires are flanked by mine cut diamonds, all residing in a 14 kt yellow gold setting, circa early 1900's. Our one of a kind Art Nouveau engagement rings use metals such as yellow and rose gold.

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Five Stunning Vintage Halo Engagement Rings

One of the finest antique engagement ring settings, and one of our favorites, is the halo engagement rings. Halo engagement rings first gained popularity during the Art Deco era, featuring beautiful old european and mine cut diamonds. Not until the 1960's-1970's, during the mid century, did halo engagement rings became ever so popular, and has continued this popularity today. Halo engagement rings showcase a glittering center diamond, or gemstone, with beautiful diamond accents surrounding it. We love halo engagement rings from every era, and here are 6 dazzling halo engagement rings.

Vintage Halo Engagement ring

Halo engagement rings are wonderful. This vintage engagement ring features a bright white .54 carat GIA round cut diamond, surrounded by thirty seven round cut pave set diamond accents. View our selection of art deco halo rings which features beautiful bold designs.

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Vintage Engagement Rings with Beautiful Side Accents

We love beautiful dresses, yet where would we be without a beautiful pair of shoes. That's exactly what an antique engagement ring is without an antique diamond, or gemstone accents? We love antique solitaire rings, yet when rose cut, mine cut, or european cut diamond accents are paired with a vintage engagement ring, well then we have a match made in heaven! Here are six of our favorite vintage engagement rings with sweet antique, or vintage, cut accents

Victorian Moonstone Ring with Rose Cut Accents

We love moonstones.This beautiful rose gold antique moonstone ring is so elegant with rose cut diamond accents surrounding a wonderful moonstone. Our collection of moonstone engagement rings are from all eras including the Victorian and 1940's!

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8 Inexpensive Victorian Engagement Rings

We want to thank Queen Victoria for her strong personality, and giving us beautiful Victorian jewelry, specifically Victorian engagement rings. Victorian engagement rings are one of a kind, and timeless. They feature beautiful mine cut diamonds, precious and semi precious gemstones, and antique settings made in many different metals, including our favorite rose gold. Victorian engagement rings are petite and lovely. Here are six affordable engagement rings you can treasure for a lifetime!

Victorian Solitaire Engagement Ring

This stunning Victorian solitaire ring features a bright white mine cut diamond, weighing .35 carat. It resides in a 14 Kt rose gold knife edge Victorian setting, circa late 1800's. Distinctive, eye catching and simply one of a kind!

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Ethical Antique Ruby Engagement Rings

If you're searching for that perfect ruby gemstone ring, there are a few important thoughts to keep in mind. Our exclusive collection of antique ruby rings are estate, and come from different eras such as the Victorian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Retro. It is of utmost importance to VintageDiamondRing.com to be ethical and conflict free. All of our Burma ruby engagement rings are estate, and conflict free. We will never source any ruby, or for that matter, any gemstones. Our antique ruby rings were produced before any modern conflicts, and no underage children were used to dig up gold, or mine rubies!

Vintage Burma Ruby Engagement Ring

A beautiful Burma ruby is featured in this wonderful vintage ruby ring , circa 1960's. Our wonderful collection of antique ruby rings are ethical and conflict free.

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Green Engagement Rings

One way to be ethical, and conflict free, is by "Going Green." It seems this is the latest way to help our environment, and we fully agree. Recycling paper, glass, and plastics and using less plastic bags will save our beautiful earth. Couples are now choosing to go with "green" engagement rings and eco friendly engagement rings.

What are Green Engagement Rings

To VintageDiamondRing.com really going green is by choosing a vintage engagement ring. You can never be 100 % sure that the new gold you purchase is really recycled, or the new diamonds and precious and semi-precious you may chosen were not financed in modern conflicts. Antique engagement rings are ethical and eco friendly. There has been no digging of the earth's surface, and you are guaranteed antique diamond cuts are 100 % conflict free.

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Why We Love Antique Engagement Rings

Antique engagement ring are beautiful, but why do we feel a connection to these beautiful works of art? Is it the sweet hand crafted filigree and milgrain embellishments? Could it be the ethical precious and semi precious gemstones? Maybe it's the beauty of antique cut diamonds. Yet, there is still something that draws us closer to these rings from the past. I am always drawn to the 1970's song, "Hello it's me," by Todd Rundgren. Wearing vintage engagement rings really shows us who we are. Antique rings are just an extension of your unique self. All antique engagement rings have a history, a glorious past, and now it's time to make your own memories. Memories you can pass on to future generations. Take the journey with VintageDiamondRing.com, and enjoy these antique treasures which you and your family will enjoy for a lifetime!

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Vintage Eternity Bands: What's Right For You!

Marriage, and the commitment we make to our special partner, is so sacred. We all have anniversary dates, whether we are married 5, 10, 20, or hopefully 50 years! Vintage anniversary bands are so personal, with either beautiful mine cut diamonds, precious or semi precious gemstones, with beautiful filigree embellishments in any type of metal you prefer, including platinum or gold. Left hand or right hand, there aren't any rules! Enjoy your beautiful eternity ring for a lifetime!

Anniversary Rings

As we said, there aren't any rules with vintage anniversary rings ! Just pick a vintage ring you love. You do have to consider if you'd like to wear the ring with your antique engagement ring. Or, do you want to wear your eternity band separately on your other finger. Single row anniversary bands, or a beautiful double row bands from the 1930's, could be a fabulous choice.

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Antique Jewelry and Diamond News of 2016

There's good news and bad news on the state of current diamond prices in the world. With most of the world in an economic recession, or very small growth, it seems like the price of round diamonds has halted. In some cases, it has declined. Diamonds, specifically in the the Far East, has declined. China's diamond buying, for GIA colorless, and flawless to VVS1-VVS2 clarities, has stopped. Therefore, the prices for these diamonds has declined. India's diamond buying has also declined for near colorless diamonds of I-J-K colors and VVS1-VVS2 to VS and VS2 clarities has also declined. Our friends from the middle east have also stopped buying larger fancy colors, yet fancy blues, fancy yellows and fancy pinks prices still are very strong. This is due to the decline in oil prices. With Europe in such a transition, buyers from Europe have also declined. Yet, even though the United States has achieved low growth, colorless and near colorless diamonds with SI2-I1 clarities, with GIA diamond reports , has actually risen. Demand is up for these specific diamonds.

Fancy Shape Diamond Prices

Fancy shape diamonds with GIA diamond reports have much better news. With princess cut diamonds leading the way, oval cut and many square shape diamonds such as asscher, emerald, and radiant cut diamonds are in demand. The prices for these diamonds have stayed strong. Pear shape and marquis diamonds have also seen a resurgence in popularity, and are still in demand.

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Let's Defeat Breast Cancer

VintageDiamondRing.com loves antique jewelry, and we have a special place in our heart for antique engagement rings. We also have a special place in out heart for social causes. One near to our heart affects many women throughout the world, and this is breast cancer. Specifically metastatic breast cancer .

Metastatic breast cancer is a disease that affects us deeply, and we want to see this horrible disease eradicated. That is why we have donated thousands of dollars to a specific metastatic breast cancer vaccine fund in NYC. We promise to continue on our fight to defeat this terrible disease. Breast cancer, and metastatic breast cancer , must be defeated. We call on everyone to join in this fight until we all defeat this disease.

If you want more information on helping VintageDiamondRing.com fight metastatic breast cancer , please email Suzane@VintageDiamondRing.com, and we will give you specific information on the vaccine fund. Thank you very much

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The Rising Demand for Art Deco Engagement Rings

There's something brewing in the world of art deco engagement rings and it's just not my morning coffee. There's a tremendous demand for our beloved art deco diamond rings, and antique gemstone rings. Why the sudden demand for these beautiful engagement rings? Could it be that couples throughout the world are deciding they want a beautiful vintage engagement ring with original engraved workmanship, sparkling european cut diamonds, gorgeous conflict free gemstones and beautiful art deco geometric designs that simply cannot be replicated!? Simply said, we adore art deco rings and know you love them too. Here are 5 amazing Art Deco rings and gemstone rings we know you'll love!

Art Deco Engagement Ring with Sapphires

This one of a kind art deco engagement ring features a bezel set european cut diamond, surrounded by twenty Burma sapphires and thirty european cut diamonds, all residing in a beautiful art deco platinum setting with stunning milgrain embellishment. Our collection of antique sapphire engagement rings are rare and breathtaking!

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Antique Engagement Rings with Milgrain Embellishments

Antique engagement rings are beautiful! They're gorgeous for many reasons, including beautiful center european cut diamonds and precious gemstones. Yet what would these beautiful vintage rings be with out milgrain embellishments ? Milgrain is the handmade beaded design used by master jewelers, which surrounds the diamond in antique and vintage rings. It gives an antique ring that unique look.Our antique engagement rings come from all different eras of history, such as Edwardian and Art Deco, which have beautiful migrain designs.Today's jewelers cannot replicate the milgrain artistry of yesterdays master artisans.Here are five amazing antique rings with milgrain designs that we adore. We think you will too!

Antique Engagement Ring with Milgrain Design

This beautiful antique engagement ring features a bright white european cut diamond, weighing .79 carat, accompanied by a GIA diamond report. This diamond is surrounded by eight european cut diamonds. The ring is completed with a beautiful platinum handmade milgrain design. Master jewelers sat behind benches for hours on end producing beautiful handcrafted vintage rings with one of a kind milgrain desig

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5 Sweet Antique Diamond Rings

"Sweet" is a term used to describe vintage and antique jewelry. Antique jewelers will say "I have a such sweet ring," or "this antique necklace is so sweet." We love antique diamond engagement rings! There is nothing as special as a lovely antique engagement ring with beautiful filigree and milgrain embellishments. Vintage rings all have a history, and they are yearning to have a new history. We guarantee you will enjoy wearing every day. It is our pleasure to introduce to you 5 "sweet" engagement rings from the many different eras you love, that you can treasure for a lifetime!

Antique Engagement Ring

This dazzling antique engagement ring is just so sweet. It features a .40 carat glittering old european cut diamond. What makes this vintage ring just so sweet, is the one of a kind filigree embellishments. This setting is platinum, circa 1930's.

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Antique Engagement Rings in Gold

Gold has been a favorite metal of jewelry lovers for thousands of years, and is still a "go to" metal for so many customers today. Thousands of years ago in ancient Egypt slaves were looking for this beautiful mineral. In California during the mid 1800's there was a tremendous gold rush where thousands of people were rushing to find gold. What is the appeal that gold has to so many? Is this a favorite metal for antique engagement rings ? Here are 5 beautiful gold antique diamond rings you'll love.

White Gold Engagement Rings

White gold has been a been a go to metal for jewelers for hundreds of years. White gold with diamonds is a beautiful combination. White gold, specifically 14 Kt and 18 Kt, also looks beautiful with precious gems such as sapphires, emeralds, and rubies, and also semiprecious gems such as aquamarines, zircons and garnets. White gold is a wonderful metal that wears very well and is a bit more cost effective to platinum. An Art Deco white gold engagement ring , or vintage white gold engagement ring , is a wonderful choice and will wear well for many years to come

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