Many jewelry manufacturers today are turning out more and more antique-inspired diamond rings to satisfy the growing desire for authentic vintage, estate, or heirloom jewelry. With the technology of the 21st century, jewelry producers are able to recreate the original craftsmanship look of antique rings eliminating the need for buyers to search tediously for those rare, handmade pieces. Although the genuine article may be more rare or valuable, the worlds of the old and new seem to find their place together when vintage is considered high style.
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In the 1950s, diamond rings had reached an all time high in popularity. This is when diamond rings became popularized as engagement rings; a tradition that will probably exist for rest of time. “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,†the song most associated with Marilyn Monroe in the 1953 film Gentleman Prefer Blonds, could possibly describe the theme of this bygone era. Even earlier, the Roaring Twenties produced an entire style of diamond jewelry known as the Art Deco era. With the availability of diamonds from the Victorian period through the mid 20th century, (as opposed to our ancestors from the early 19th century), we are able to find many examples of this beautiful artistry.
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We cannot, however, find machine or mass-produced ring settings. These were 100% original rings, and today if a buyer desires an elegant antique ring, it may require a talented eye, a lot of money, and luck may help. To find an antique diamond ring from even as recent as the 1950s in pristine condition may be difficult. Not all rings were designed with infinite endurance in mind, so the older the ring, the better the condition, and the more years it will continue to bring. On the other hand, we could just buy a new diamond ring that is simply modeled in the same vintage styles.
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New rings styled as antiques are perfect for those who love that old look, but want a new ring that has never been worn by another. A benefit of newly manufactured rings is that designers are able to blend time periods with a click of a mouse. Design software combined with the availability of precious stones and metals has opened the opportunity for new generations of men and women to create their own preference of antiquity, and have it shipped directly to them. If a woman designing her own engagement ring wanted the centerpiece to be an Edwardian era inspired blue sapphire with elegant lacy diamonds, flanked with boxy Art Deco-styled diamond side stones, but with the sleek unadorned lines of a contemporary band, they could have it in a matter of a couple short days!
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New diamond rings that either copy antique designs or blend vintage with modern concepts are not only catering to the year’s unique fashion statement, it’s preserving historical styles for future generations. Even if 1920 or 1950 styles become less desirable as modern designs take over, we are still assured that the classics will be found because of their popularity today.
Antiquity In A World Of Modern Manufacturing: Antique Diamond Rings Inspire Modern Design In Fashion's Demand For Vintage
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