6 Vintage-Inspired Engagement Rings For A Modern Bride
Whether you are planning a grandiose gesture or a low-key proposal, one aspect that you need to allot major time and planning to is the engagement ring and by extension, the wedding ring (if you plan for your fiancé to have a bridal set - a matching engagement ring and wedding band). The planning is even more difficult if you want the ring to be a surprise and so don't involve your partner in the process.
Rings are an essential part of wedding culture. While there are lots of different looks to contemporary wedding bands, the plain gold band is still the world's most favorite but when it comes to engagement rings, the choice is vast. The most popular choice for many decades now is a white gold diamond engagement ring but that is as about a loose description as you can get.
The market for rings suitable for a proposal is as wide and varied as you might expect to be with a massive range of styles to suit any taste. Jewelers can be inspired by anything when they design a ring and as is the want with anything, fashions and trends arise at any time. In recent years, we have seen an increase in vintage-style engagement rings. People have also become more accepting of antique engagement rings as these are the antithesis of fast fashion as well as having unique style and appeal. Vintage rings, an Edwardian engagement ring for example, evoke a romantic idea that has a different feel and appeal to modern engagement rings.
There is so much choice that it can often be hard to know where to begin your search, but a vintage engagement theme is rather marvelous. Modern wedding rings will always have mass appeal but there is just something about vintage engagement rings, antique rings and vintage-inspired rings that can't be captured by modern design.
Reasons to Choose a Vintage-Inspired Engagement Ring
If you don't want to buy an antique ring, which is of course going to be a preowned ring, you can buy a modern ring of vintage design. A new ring inspired by antiquity will still have the look and feel of a vintage piece.
If you want a ring with a non-traditional setting or a ring with an intricate design, to make the perfect engagement statement and become a future family heirloom, you'll find it among antique-style engagement rings.
Antique-style engagement rings are as equally capable of making a statement as traditional engagement rings - some would argue they are more of a showpiece. Certainly next to a solitaire diamond ring, engagement ring styles based on Edwardian rings or Victorian rings are going to look different and have unusual features. It's hard to imagine an art deco engagement ring that does not make a statement.
Presenting your fiancé with a diamond engagement ring in a classic vintage style demonstrates shows how considered you have been in making your choice and is a clear indication of how well you know them and their personal style.
Reflecting inspiration from important artistic and cultural movements like Art Deco, Art Nouveau and time periods like Edwardian, Victorian (all periods to qualify for antique rings) and even the 1960s for its geometric shapes (for vintage rings), we have put together a selection of antique style and vintage inspired rings from our engagement ring collection.
Danhov Tension Diamond Ring In 14K White Gold
If you are looking for a diamond ring that features a stunning center stone, then look no further than something like this beautiful ring. It is a relatively simple ring that is the perfect choice for a fiancé with a relatively simple personal style, even though the craftsmanship that has gone into the design is of incredibly high quality.
In this sense, you get the best of both worlds in terms of minimalism and extreme quality, and this is something that was very much an ethos of the Art Deco movement. Simplicity turned into masterful art.
As rings with a center stone go, this one really is one of the best and most beautiful of the bunch.
Norme de Danhov Ring For Women In 14K White Gold
The antique aesthetic of this ring is undoubtedly Art Deco. The shape lines of the geometric cut are such a recognizable element that defined this particular period of the 20th Century.
You can choose a different shape of diamond but we think the table form of the ring setting really does showcase an emerald cut or baguette cut, especially in a bigger carat size (this ring can accommodate up to 2.5 carats.)
The clean design and stunning white gold and colorless diamond combination really feels like a piece of history even though it isn't authentically vintage, but rather vintage-inspired. A ring like this is ideal for a person who has long, slim fingers, as the large center stone will look even bigger and more impressive.
Norme De Danhov Ladies Ring in 14k White Gold
If you know your fiancé would like a large, opulent piece look to the styles of the Edwardian period. A time of grace and elegance, Edwardians liked their rings not only with center stones but with diamond-encrusted surfaces for additional shine and brilliance.
This stunner fits that bill in every way. A center stone which may be a round brilliant or a cushion cut diamond is surrounded by a double halo of smaller diamonds and there are more diamonds on the shoulders.
The elevated open setting allows maximum light to make this a true piece of bling.
Danhov Eleganza Ring in 14k White Gold
Another ring that calls on the design elements so redolent of the Edwardian era.
Though there is plenty of ornamentation in the twisted shanks that are set with diamonds, the center stone truly stands out. This ring can take a center stone of up to 6.5 carats so if you really want a whopper, this would make a stunning heirloom ring. Equally though, it looks fantastic with a 1-carat stone.
Danhov Solo Filo Pink Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
The defining feature of Victorian rings is that they were ornate. Intricate designs were very popular and more so if they incorporated sentimental symbols of love such as hearts and flowers. Yellow and rose gold were far more prominent than white gold and there was an explosion in the inclusion of colored gemstones alongside the traditional white diamonds.
Taking its cue from those design ethics, this Victorian-inspired ring features three halo settings of pink and white diamonds to evoke flowerheads. A picture of romance!
Danhov Couture Platinum Vintage Inspired Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
One of the favorite rings in our collection, it doesn't fit any particular era but draws upon the elements that make up vintage beauty. It takes the idea of a halo but transforms it by being strands rather than a circle and it still conveys a floral sense.
A wonderful combination of traditional and non-traditional settings and unconventional shapes, the intricate details of antique wedding rings are brought bang up to date in this contemporary design that not only looks stunning but is sure to be a conversation starter.
At Danhov, we have a stunning selection of diamond rings crafted by a team of jewelry masters. There are rings that are ready to wear but we also present many rings with alternative stone options and a variety of metals that you can customize to make your perfect choice.
We offer every style you can think of minimalistic designs, victorian designs, beautiful flower designs, geometric designs, architectural designs et al .... If you can't find exactly what you're looking for, contact our customer care team.