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 Antique Vintage Art Deco Victorian pan light chandelier Vintage Glass Shades $149.00 Time Remaining: 6d 13h 47m Buy It Now for only: $149.00 |
 Vintage Antique Art Deco Metal with Glass Light Wall Bathroom Fixture $36.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 11h 6m |
 35cm 14 Art Deco Frosted Glass Plafonnier Ceiling Light Original Hanging Chains $31.59 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 8h 18m |
 Antique Art Deco Period Crystal Wedding Cake Chandelier $350.00 Time Remaining: 2d 10h 26m |
 Awesome Cast Metal Art Deco Slip Glass Light Fixture Antique 5 Shade Chandelier $259.99 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 7h 18m |
 Antique Vintage Art Deco Victorian 2 light ceiling fixture Restored Flush Mount $129.00 Time Remaining: 6d 13h 52m Buy It Now for only: $129.00 |
 Vtg ART DECO Antique MARKEL Chandelier FLOWER Ceiling Fixture 5 Light Unique VR $74.33 (14 Bids) Time Remaining: 14h 8m |
 vintage antique lantern light iron rare early 1900s ornate art deco fixture $28.25 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 14h 29m |
 Antique Art Deco 5 Light Chandelier Original Polychrome finish $49.99 Time Remaining: 1d 17h 7m |
 VINTAGE ANTIQUE ART DECO BUTTERSCOTCH SWIRL 3 SOCKET CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE NOS $46.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 15h 20m |
 Antique Vintage Art Deco Victorian 1 light ceiling fixture Restored Flush Mount $89.00 Time Remaining: 6d 13h 49m Buy It Now for only: $89.00 |
 Vintage Antique Art Deco Pink Glass Ceiling Light Fixture Floral Scalloped Edges $19.99 Time Remaining: 10h 47m |
 Antique Vintage EAGLE Gooseneck Desk Light Lamp Art Deco Retro Steampunk 50s $26.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 12h 22m |
 Vintage Antique Art Deco Chandelier Glass Balls Lot Set Light Fixture $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 12h 23m |
 Vtg ART DECO Antique MARKEL Chandelier SLIP SHADE Ceiling Fixture 5 Light Pole $31.00 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 13h 37m |
 Antique Architectural Art Deco Black Metal Wall Grates Basement Window Air Vents $49.99 Time Remaining: 27d 8h 36m Buy It Now for only: $49.99 |
 Antique Vintage Western Ranch Bull Art Deco Architectural Cast Metal Salvage $18.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 14h |
 VINTAGE ART DECO CAST IRON PORCELAIN DRINKING WATER FOUNTAIN N R $20.50 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 13h 41m |
 30s antique victorian glass art deco light fixture ceiling chandelier tan $145.00 Time Remaining: 4d 9h 3m |
 Antique 1930s Vintage Gold Art Deco Glass Ceiling Light Fixture $139.00 Time Remaining: 13h 30m |
 4 Antique Victorian French Deco Sandwich Glass Opalescent Curtain Tie backs $98.00 Time Remaining: 29d 14h 16m Buy It Now for only: $98.00 |
 ANTIQUE DOOR HARDWARE Face Plate with Deadbolt Tapered ART DECO $9.99 Time Remaining: 14h 16m |
 Antique Five Light Slip Shade Hanging Chandelier Light LampFlower Pattern Deco $61.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 13h 34m |
 antique art deco polychrome hanging light fixture steel $59.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 14h 28m |
 Old Vintage Antique Deco Circle Window Door Leaded Glass with mail slot $250.00 Time Remaining: 1d 34m Buy It Now for only: $275.00 |
 Antique Vintage Art Deco Victorian chandelier ceiling light fixture JC Vierden $179.00 Time Remaining: 6d 13h 40m Buy It Now for only: $179.00 |
 6 OLD VINTAGE ANTIQUE ARTS CRAFTS DECO NOUVEAU VICTORIAN GLASS DOOR KNOB PLATES $39.95 Time Remaining: 1d 15h 1m |
 ANTIQUE ART DECO 5 BLACK GLASS DRAWER HANDLES PULLS MANY FACETS PERFECT $14.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4h 2m |
 Pair antique vtg Art Deco center post shade light fixtures old restored rewired $19.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 14h 58m |
 Antique 1910 Brass Light Fixture Chandelier Restored Art Deco Influence 219ZA9 $275.00 Time Remaining: 6h 28m |
 C30s 3 Chain Vintage Art Deco Antique Chandelier Ceiling light fixture lamp $129.00 Time Remaining: 4d 2h 23m Buy It Now for only: $129.00 |
 Antique Brass Ceiling Deco Light Fixture Chandelier with Gorgeous Shades $24.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 5d 14h 10m |
 12 OLD ANTIQUE ARTS CRAFTS DECO VICTORIAN DOOR KNOB SHAFTS SPINDLES NO SCREWS $17.95 Time Remaining: 8h 26m |
 5 OLD ANTIQUE ARTS CRAFTS DECO VICTORIAN DOOR KNOB SHAFTS SPINDLES WITH SCREWS $17.95 Time Remaining: 8h 26m |
 Lovely Antique Victorian Deco Reverse Paint Sweet Glass Brass Chandelier Pendant $129.99 Time Remaining: 1d 11h 48m |
 Antique Vintage Art Deco Victorian pan light chandelier Vintage Glass Shades $179.00 Time Remaining: 6d 13h 47m Buy It Now for only: $179.00 |
 3 OLD ANTIQUE SHABBY ORIGINAL ARTS CRAFT DECO VICTORIAN CAST IRON DOOR STOPS $8.95 Time Remaining: 1d 4h 43m |
 antique brascolite art deco opaque chandelier hanging glass shade dated 1913 $49.00 Time Remaining: 1d 13h 8m |
 Pair antique vtg Art Deco slip shade boudoir lamps alumiunum fixture old light $49.95 Time Remaining: 3d 11h 41m |
 LARGE VINTAGE ART DECO CRYSTAL GLASS CHANDELIER ANTIQUE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE $247.50 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 15h 20m |
 C30s 3 Chain Vintage Art Deco Antique Chandelier Ceiling light fixture lamp $129.00 Time Remaining: 4d 11h 36m Buy It Now for only: $129.00 |
 Vintage Antique GLASS LAMPSHADE GLOBE with Metal Fitting Flame ART DECO $1.56 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 6h 35m |
 Pair of Antique Art Deco Porcelain Bathroom Wall Sconces For Restoration $24.95 Time Remaining: 1d 16h 37m |
 Wood Framed Big Large Vintage Antique Old English Stained Glass Window Art Deco $485.00 Time Remaining: 1d 51m Buy It Now for only: $550.00 |
 GENUINE ART DECO LIGHT FITTING VERY STYLISH ORIGINAL SHADES VERY RARE $3.84 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 11h 11m |
 ORIGINAL 1920s ART DECO MATCHED PAIR SLIP IN GLASS SHADES WALL SCONCES NICE $250.00 Time Remaining: 29d 14h 27m Buy It Now for only: $250.00 |
 VINTAGE ANTIQUE BRASS ANTIQUE HANGING LIGHT FIXTURE CHANDELIER ART DECO $20.70 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 9h 5m |
 VINTAGE ANTIQUE METAL ANTIQUE HANGING LIGHT FIXTURE CHANDELIER ART DECO $10.99 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 9h 10m |
 Antique Art Deco Cast Iron Wrought Iron Bird Cage with Stand Over 5 feet $199.00 Time Remaining: 11h 6m |
 Antique Art Deco Custard Vaseline Clam Shell Glass Task Industrial Lamp Shade $112.50 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 9h 47m |
 Antique Vintage Art Deco Victorian chandelier ceiling light fixture Restored 20s $219.00 Time Remaining: 6d 13h 50m Buy It Now for only: $219.00 |
 2 OLD VINTAGE ANTIQUE ARTS CRAFTS DECO VICTORIAN EGG DART STEEL DOOR KNOBS $9.95 Time Remaining: 1d 15h 30m |
 5 OLD ANTIQUE ARTS CRAFTS DECO VICTORIAN DOOR KNOB SHAFTS SPINDLES WITH SCREWS $17.95 Time Remaining: 1d 4h 26m |
 Vtg retro Art Deco cup toothbrush holder brushed finish old $5.00 Time Remaining: 4d 11h 19m |
 2 Antique Art Deco Cast Iron Ceiling Wall Light Fixtures w Glass Shades GREAT $11.50 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 14h 15m |
 ANTIQUE ESTATE ART DECO AMERICANA 5 ARM HEAVY BRONZE FINISH CHANDELIER EAGLES $350.00 Time Remaining: 2d 10h 30m Buy It Now for only: $350.00 |
 Antique vtg Art Deco center post shade aluminum light fixture old cool $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 14h 48m |
 ORNATE VINTAGE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ART DECO BRASS CEILING DROP LIGHT FIXTURE $42.00 Time Remaining: 1d 15h 39m Buy It Now for only: $75.00 |
 Antique Vintage Crystal Chandelier Art Deco Glass Celing Fixture $239.99 Time Remaining: 1d 18h 21m |
 Hard to Find Antique Art Deco Threaded Milk Glass Shade $39.99 Time Remaining: 1d 9h 14m Buy It Now for only: $54.95 |
 Antique Cast Art Deco 5 Light Fixture Chandelier $125.00 Time Remaining: 5d 13h 18m Buy It Now for only: $125.00 |
 Large Antique Cast Stone Curved Garden Bench Art Deco c1920 $950.00 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 53m |
 8 VINTAGE ANTIQUE HAMMERED CAST IRON SWING CURTAIN RODS BRACKETS ART DECO $149.99 Time Remaining: 1d 9h 40m |
 antique art deco hanging light fixture w curved amber glass hall foyer spelter $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 13h 52m |
 4 Antique Art Deco Hand Carved Mahogany Wood Round Panel Ceiling Boss Finial $75.00 Time Remaining: 5d 13h 54m |
 Antique Vintage Art Deco Victorian chandelier ceiling light fixture JC Vierden $179.00 Time Remaining: 6d 13h 41m Buy It Now for only: $179.00 |
 Antique Art Deco Milk Glass with Green Strip Task Industrial Lamp Shade $19.99 Time Remaining: 1d 9h 50m |
 Antique 2 Shelf Hardware Brackets Cast Iron Art Deco Design $79.99 Time Remaining: 1d 12h 40m |
 A Delightful and Rare Antique Art Deco SPANIEL Dog Door Knocker c1930s $9.01 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 9h 7m |
 Antique vtg Art Deco bare bulb oval brass light fixture tassle finial $29.95 Time Remaining: 2d 14h 42m |
 Vintage Pendant Light Chandelier Brass Glass Art Deco French Antique Lantern Old $395.00 Time Remaining: 23d 6h 55m Buy It Now for only: $395.00 |
 2 OLD VINTAGE ANTIQUE ARTS CRAFTS DECO VICTORIAN STEEL DOOR KNOBS $8.95 Time Remaining: 1d 4h 39m |
 2 OLD ANTIQUE ARTS CRAFT DECO VICTORIAN STEEL WIRE WALL HAT COAT HALL TREE HOOKS $3.50 Time Remaining: 1d 4h 44m |
 1 ANTIQUE SATIN ART DECO DESIGN GLASS SHADE $9.98 Time Remaining: 1d 13h 23m |
 Antique Ornate Art Deco Brass Door Knob Door Handle 1F $14.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 10h 37m |
 Vintage Towel Bar Art Deco Rod Holder Brackets Antique 145 Retro Steampunk $8.50 Time Remaining: 6d 15h 28m Buy It Now for only: $8.50 |
 12 OLD ANTIQUE ARTS CRAFTS DECO VICTORIAN DOOR KNOB SHAFTS SPINDLES NO SCREWS $17.95 Time Remaining: 1d 4h 26m |
 Pair ANTIQUE PRIMITIVE ART DECO Double LAMP CEILING FIXTURES CAST METAL PAINTED $4.99 Time Remaining: 5d 10h 41m |
 1 ANTIQUE FROSTED ART DECO GLASS SHADE $9.98 Time Remaining: 1d 13h 24m |
 Antique Ornate Art Deco Brass Door Knob Door Handle $14.99 Time Remaining: 1d 10h 37m |
 ANTIQUE ART DECO PERIOD GLASS LAMP CHANDELIER SLIP SHADE $16.00 Time Remaining: 19d 17h 39m Buy It Now for only: $16.00 |
 Antique Ornate Art Deco Brass Door Knob Door Handle 1G $14.99 Time Remaining: 1d 10h 37m |
 Antique Ornate Art Deco Brass Door Knob Door Handle 1D $14.99 Time Remaining: 1d 10h 37m |
 Antique Ornate Art Deco Brass Door Knob Door Handle 1B $14.99 Time Remaining: 1d 10h 37m |
 Antique 1920s Light Sconce Vintage Glass Shade No Wiring Art Deco Fixture $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 15h 33m |
 1930s pedal sunflower light fixture art deco vintage antique $299.00 Time Remaining: 18d 12h 56m Buy It Now for only: $299.00 |
 A Delightful and Rare Antique Art Deco PEKINGESE Dog Door Knocker c1930s $7.89 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 9h 4m |
 Antique Art Deco Keg Barrel Pendant Fixture Chandelier 2 Part HTF 1920s Cased $175.00 Time Remaining: 3d 5h 54m Buy It Now for only: $195.00 |
 A Delightful and Rare Antique Art Deco SEALYHAM TERRIER Dog Door Knocker c1930s $7.89 Time Remaining: 1d 9h 6m |
 Antique Art Deco Signed Mathieu Chandelier w Cherub Putti Decoration New Wiring $1,750.00 Time Remaining: 2d 10h 30m |
 Antique Vintage Art Deco Victorian chandelier ceiling light fixture Restored 20s $199.00 Time Remaining: 6d 13h 38m Buy It Now for only: $199.00 |
 Architectural Art Deco Brass Fireplace Andiron 12 Pieces $29.99 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 35m |
 OLD ANTIQUE ARTS CRAFTS DECO VICTORIAN DOOR LOCK STRIKE PLATE CATCH $4.95 Time Remaining: 1d 16h 13m |
 OLD ANTIQUE ARTS CRAFTS DECO VICTORIAN DOOR LOCK STRIKE PLATE CATCH $4.95 Time Remaining: 1d 16h 14m |
 OLD ANTIQUE ARTS CRAFTS DECO VICTORIAN DOOR LOCK STRIKE PLATE CATCH $4.95 Time Remaining: 1d 16h 14m |
 Art Deco Victorian Antique Brass Flush Ceiling Fixture 3 light Pullchain Elegant $225.00 Time Remaining: 28d 7h 10m Buy It Now for only: $225.00 |
 Antique Art Deco Period Pair of Wall Sconces w Ribbon Decoration $599.00 Time Remaining: 2d 10h 23m |
 Antique Deco Yale All Brass Door Handles with Door Latch Insert Un Keyed $19.99 Time Remaining: 3d 14h |
 Antique Art Deco 1920 1940 Era Ceiling Fixture ready for you to restore $49.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 17h 5m |
 Antique Brass Art Deco Barrel Skeleton Key $17.50 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 55m Buy It Now for only: $19.50 |
An Antique Engagement Ring Provides an Instant Family Heirloom
Searching for the perfect engagement ring for your girlfriend? Is she “that” one-in-a-million, deserving something that is as unique as she is? Perhaps an antique engagement ring is just what you need for that special moment when you “pop the question”. The gift of an antique engagement ring will say, with quiet subtlety, that she is the one for you, unique above all others. It will say that she is the one that you have been waiting your lifetime to find. Antique engagement rings typically refer to a ring that is over 50 years old. They are typically less expensive and yet, the craftsmanship is often much better than rings made today. An added bonus, it becomes an instant family heirloom for generations to follow. When searching for a unique antique engagement ring or “vintage engagement ring” as they are often called, request to see rings made prior to 1950.
Most Popular Eras of the Antique Engagement Ring
There are three widely recognized eras in antique engagement rings, the Victorian, the Edwardian and the Art Deco. It is best to be an informed shopper when buying antique jewelry. The Victorian period is classified between the years of 1835-1900. These rings are made of yellow or rose gold and vary from simple to elaborate designs. It wasn’t until 1886 that the classic style called the “Tiffany” was introduced. The Edwardian era generally refers to the 1900-1920’s. During this era, platinum became a popular metal choice, often set with rose cut diamonds or sapphires. It was also during this time that the use of delicate scrollwork, milgraining and filigree details gained in popularity. Art Deco began in the 1920-1930’s, an exotic and exciting time in the history of the United States and this is reflected in the jewelry and art created during this time span. The rings of this era have a wide variety of themes ranging from the Egyptian, Asian and the Native American cultures. Many contain a variety of contrasting gemstones in one setting. At the conclusion of the era, a diamond encrusted platinum setting boasting a multitude of diamonds became extremely popular. The Art Deco antique engagement ring is currently the most popular choice for newly engaged couples.
Become an Educated Shopper
It is a true fashion statement when a young couple purchases an antique engagement ring. However, it is important that they not do so without observing caution, as there is a considerable amount of information one must know prior to making a final purchase. Be cautious when buying a ring that contains a soft stone such as a pearl, emerald or opal, which may have internal damage that is not visible to the naked eye. Also, these stones will not hold up as well as a diamond for the intense damage that may occur from day-to-day wear. In addition, it is important to look closely at the craftsmanship of the antique engagement ring to insure that it is genuine and not a poor replica. In addition, if you are purchasing your ring on a budget, consider looking specifically at each ring band as many are designed to make a smaller diamond appear larger in size. When purchasing, look carefully at the written description of the piece, making sure that the details including condition, color, clarity, cut, carat, age and size are clearly stated and if possible, ask for a gemologists report. It is important to make educated decisions when buying an antique engagement ring, as it will be a significant statement on your big day.
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About the Author
Brian Welsch, born in New York, USA, 1974. He is part time jeweler a regular writer for www.ringsforengagement.com site. Lives in NY with his wife and two children.
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