The definition of antique and vintage wedding rings is often the same. Beginning with the romantic period of the 1800's with the advent of Queen Victoria, bands became influenced by Egyptian and Greek carvings as well as those of other exotic countries. The jewelry that is a result of this time period are rare and have an exquisite old world charm.
With her highly romantic marriage to Prince Albert, the interest in jewelry swelled. It is reported that she gave out 60 rings at her ceremony. The public caught her spirit and new designs in gold, platinum and rose gold became the rage. The Romantic Age was in full bloom and it still grabs the hearts of women today. The Queen was also known to have worn a serpentine band to represent the past and the future, which became very popular at the time.
Rose gold was extremely well loved during this age. It resulted from adding copper to gold. The more copper added, the pinker the result. Rose gold coupled with the intricate filigree work made a lovely union and was very beautiful. The hand-crafted, meticulous work of filigree that was done during these periods are very hard to duplicate today without enormous expense. Women who have their heart set on vintage wedding rings of filigree will not settle for anything else.
Diamonds were not used at the time due to the lack of supply. The gems most seen in antique jewelry were sapphires, rubies, emeralds and seed pearls, for instance. These performed beautifully for the delicate, lovely hand-made creations of the Victorian era. However, the opening of the South African mines around 1872 changed the landscape of the jewelry.
Another era considered vintage is the Edwardian age influenced by the son of Queen Victoria, King Edward. Samples from this period show more of a leaning towards band carvings of nature and birds.
Blending with the Victorian and Edwardian eras, the Art Nouveau period brought delicate flowers and vine creations to the table. Often replicating a veneer of stained glass, a process known as Plique a'jour, bright colored stones began to take over the market.
When the advent of the 1920's and the Suffragette movement, trends began to change. Beginning with the start World War II, the housewives headed off to work. Along with their new found freedom came confidence and changes in style, including their jewelry.
Geometric shapes and bright shiny gems were the items of the period. Even hexagons were made with diamonds, emeralds and banquettes. This became known as the Art Deco Age. Many women love the history of the Art Nouveau and Art Deco eras with their geometric shapes and the applications used with the gems of the period and will not settle for anything else.
The 1800's through the 1920's is characterized by its meticulous, hand-crafted work. Except for the cost, if you just must have something that represent these unique styles, finding one from the rare vintage wedding rings available, definitely be a reason to celebrate.
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