Inspired by the charm of the past, vintage style engagement rings are heirlooms in the making.As for what defines a ring as a “vintage”, it’s truly all in the details. Engraved metals, floral motifs, triple-set stones, even gem stones like sapphires and emeralds give a ring an old-world feel. In the debate on vintage vs. modern – we provide insights to help you make your choice.
Vintage Pink Diamond Engagement Ring
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Vintage Style Designer Engagement Ring
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Awesome Diamond Engagement Ring
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Vintage engagement rings and modern engagement rings both typically feature different diamond shapes. Vintage engagement rings are likely to feature emerald, asscher or rose-cut diamonds. These diamonds are normally less brilliant than the princess-cut or the round-brilliant diamonds of modern engagement rings but far more romantic.
Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring
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Amazing Vintage Style Opal Ring
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Beautiful Vintage Engagement Ring
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Vintage Blue Diamond Engagement Ring
![vintage blue diamond engagement ring](https://images.designtrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/14131115/Vintage-Blue-Diamond-Engagement-Ring.jpg)
Pear Diamond Engagement Ring
![pear diamond engagement ring](https://images.designtrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/14131807/Pear-Diamond-Engagement-Ring.jpg)
Vintage Style Best Engagement Ring
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Pretty Vintage Ring
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Lovely Diamond Engagement Ring
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Colored diamonds have gained popularity in recent years, even though most modern engagement rings still feature only white diamonds. Many vintage engagement rings have colored diamonds or gemstones integrated into their designs. Emeralds, sapphires, rubies and yellow diamonds are often found on vintage engagement rings.Yellow gold and platinum are also popular metals used in vintage jewelry along with rose gold. Modern engagement rings follow trends to feature white gold.
Gorgeous Princess Cut Engagement Ring
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Vintage Emerald Cut Engagement Ring
![vintage emerald cut engagement ring](https://images.designtrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/14133431/Vintage-Emerald-Cut-Engagement-Ring.jpg)
Vintage Oval Engagement Ring
![vintage oval engagement ring](https://images.designtrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/14133543/Vintage-Oval-Engagement-Ring.jpg)
Purple Color Vintage Diamond Ring
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Vintage Ruby Engagement Rings
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Flower Shape Vintage Engagement Ring
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Fabulous Vintage Style Engagement Ring
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Cushion Cut Vintage Engagement Ring
![cushion cut vintage engagement ring](https://images.designtrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/14125635/Cushion-Cut-Vintage-Engagement-Ring.jpg)
Vintage engagement rings are more ornate than modern engagement rings, which have cleaner lines. Vintage rings are more likely to have accent stones and scrolling on the ring band than the modern ones which tend to be sleek and straightforward, with minimal accents.
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