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How do you feel about diamonds as a tradition for engagement rings?
I don’t think people realize that a diamond engagement ring wasn’t a tradition until the early 1900′s invented by a world wide jewelry producer called "DeBeers." You may have heard of them? Although diamonds had been given in the past, it wasn’t until DeBeers got a hold of the market that now more then 90% of women expect diamonds. Now it’s supposed "custom" or "tradition" and women EXPECT a diamond ring! I have a hard time wearing something on my finger that supposedly symbolizes love that was more of a marketing invention.
What kind of engagement ring would you… Continue reading How do you feel about diamonds as a tradition for engagement rings?
Read MoreBuying antique engagement ring and wedding band?
So my boyfriend and I went shopping and we found in an antique store a .78 carat european cut engagement ring with side stones and a matching wedding band. It was made in the 1930′s.
I love it and it fit perfectly, size 6 all other jewelry stores had rings in size 7 and would have to be refitted. It is way below his budget for an engagement ring and it is the whole engagement and wedding set.
He wanted to get it for me right there, but he was concerned that I would have reservations about it… Continue reading Buying antique engagement ring and wedding band?
Antique engagement ring and diamond certification?
In order to avoid any regret or ethical dillemma in supporting the diamond industry, I am opting to buy an antique diamond engagement ring from an antique jewelry dealer. I have found a gorgeous 1920s filligree solitaire, and would like to purchase. The diamond is an old european cut. The return policy is "no returns", so I want to be as careful as possible. Question is, are old diamonds like this often certified? How much does it cost to certify them? Also, the ring is 14k white gold (nickel alloy) with recent rhodium plating. Could the rhodium plating cover up… Continue reading Antique engagement ring and diamond certification?