When selecting an
antique style
diamond ring from a jeweler, the most important thing would be to check whether it is actually
antique style
ring or an
antique ring.
An
antique style
ring is a new
ring that replicates the age-old designs, whereas
antique rings truly date from the past. The size of the
stone is a noteworthy thing to consider in such
rings, especially if you are gifting it to your partner.
The
cuts used in most
antique style
diamond engagement rings are different, and hence, it would be difficult to find out their true quality using normal grading methods. It is better that you take the ring to a gemologist specialized in
antique jewelry to find out the cut and quality of the
diamond used.
Usually,
antique style
rings contain the three prominent old
cuts such as the
European
cut, mine
cut, and ideal
cut. You can choose from any of these
cuts, which have their own characteristic sparkle and glow, giving the ring a unique appearance. It is also important to consider whether the
ring can be resized. This is important if you wish to scale up or down the
size of the
ring in the future.