Vintage engagement rings are really pretty, but not many people know where to find them. If your fiancee is interested in antiques, then it's a good idea to find the best vintage rings in the market that will impress her and her family. But where do you find such rings? And how do you make sure that they are authentic? Let's find out.
Several sources are available to find vintage engagement rings:
Thousands of stores sell vintage t rings that have come from reliable sources. You will get accurate cartage, gold and metal value, and even a provenance certificate if you buy from a certified dealer. But please be advised that buying from a dealer are expensive rings will cost you much more than newer engagement rings.
Flea markets are the best places to find really great vintage engagement rings. You will find that several stores at flea markets such as Hells Kitchen in LA, West 25th Street between Broadway and 6th Avenue, 112 West 25th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues) and also 20 E. 4th St. in Manhattan will have thousands of weird, quirky and really delicate estate jewelry that also includes vintage rings. And of course, shopping for these rings is fun and really great. If you take your beloved along, she could choose her own ring and save you time too!
Online stores that sell estate jewelry are another source of really great vintage rings. You will find that they usually have a wide collection of really great jewelry, but you will have to be really careful about the sites that you choose to shop at. A few sites have a no-return policy, and you might not be able to return these rings that you thought were really pretty online but happen to look really odd in real life!
Thrift stores where you can buy consignment goods in local markets are also good places to buy vintage engagement rings. However, you have to be careful here also: you might think that the vintage rings are made of gold, but they may be brass-filled as they used to be in the old days. And not every thrift store will have all kinds of rings. Thrift stores also have sales during which they put everything they have outside for you to pick and choose from, and they are not all vintage items
Pawn shops are another good source to find really interesting vintage rings. You might even find jewelry that has been combined to be sold with the rings. Please inquire about the reputation of the store before you try to find good vintage engagement rings at a pawn shop.
Vintage rings are relatively easy to find; you will find that there are several stores where you can pick and choose to find the perfect design that is just right for you and your fiancee. We guarantee that she will like the design that you choose; after all, she chose you, right?
i am curious about a vintage ring i have. it is gold, with 4 opals, 5 diamonds and it is signed. the signature looks like spativ but it is hard to tell. can anyone give me any information?
suggest you go to an appraiser of antique jewelry for an accurate quote. don't take it to a pawn shop but to an established reputable jeweler. If the appraisal seems to low in your personal opinion suggest a second opinion be obtained and the two estimates averaged together.
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