Are you planning to buy an antique ring for your wedding? There are many who choose to go with the romance of an antique wedding ring. These wedding rings are of at least 100 years or more. These rings not only have stood the test of time but also are believed to be the perfect symbols of the eternal relation called marriage.
However, these wedding rings are slightly hard to find. The antique or vintage rings are not very common. That is why you would have to hunt out for the ring and this would take you some time. You would also be required to be careful that you are not falling for a fake or an imitation.
So how do you shop for an antique wedding ring? Of course the first thing that you would have to consider while judging a wedding ring, antique or not is the stone of the ring. The best way to judge the stone is by the cut. However this becomes slightly difficult for someone who does not have much idea in jewelry design, when dealing with an antique ring. The cuts that were applied on the vintage ring were slightly different from the modern cut. Make sure you have adequate knowhow about these cuts. The mine cut was a very common cut in those days.
When you are examining these cuts, just ensure that you use a magnifying glass for it. Rose cuts, European cut and the single cut were other common designs used then. Back then the rose cut was a hot favorite amongst a lot of people. Many couples wanted their wedding ring to have a rose cut. The stone was cut in such a way that the aerial view of the stone resembled the bud of a rose. However these stones were generally flat on the underside. That is why the stones tend to come off easily. If you are getting a rose cut ring, ensure that the stone is really secure in its place.
The mine cut was preferred by those who were looking for rings that were simple without much intricate detailing. The stone with mine cut resembled a simple square from the top. This was called the crown of the ring and it looked quite neat and grand. These cuts are not so prevalent today. However, if you are going for an antique wedding ring, then a thorough knowledge about the cuts of the rings are quite important.