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When a couple plans to wed, the engagement ring is likely to be the one item that takes the biggest bite out of their budget. Additionally, if they are considering buying an antique ring due to its design then they may find the cost prohibitive.  However, if they are willing to take the time and effort searching then they may find affordable antique engagement rings that will fit into their pre-nuptial budget.

When you visit an antique dealer or jeweler you will probably find that the prices are at the upper end of the spectrum. Finding affordable antique engagement rings may only be possible at garage sales, estate sales or auctions and even if the person operating the sale is aware of the type of product they have, they may be willing to accept a reduced amount in order to secure a sale. Especially, at estate sales where there may be a time limit that does not offer the opportunity for a full appraisal to be done.

Another way to find affordable antique engagement rings is to buy a replica. Many designs from the Edwardian period or the Victorian era are available and while close examination may reveal the fact that they are not originals, the design will still be intricate enough to closely resemble antique jewelry from those periods.

Choosing Antique Or Vintage Ring Design

Often when looking for affordable antique engagement rings a couple may stumble across a ring from the art deco era, 1920 to 1930, and while many are not considered antique, the geometric design and contrasting color stones can offer real beauty for people who enjoy jewelry from that era. After that time period, many rings were mass-produced, removing the uniqueness of the design, so wanting an item owned only by them has many people search for affordable antique engagement rings.

In the early 20th Century, diamond rings grew in popularity with jewelry becoming more available to regular people. Previously, only the wealthy could afford diamond rings and other highly priced jewelry but the mass-production of many items brought the price down to make it affordable for regular people.

Care must be taken when choosing affordable antique engagement rings to ensure that the price charged reflects the real history of the item and value of the setting and the stone.

One of the best means of finding affordable antique engagement rings is to talk to family members. There may be someone holding onto their grandmother’s ring that would be willing to sell it since it would remain part of the family.

Visit Ross-Simons for beautiful affordable antique engagement rings.