While we all know and love the traditional diamond engagement ring with a solitaire diamond, many women of today are looking for something a little different and if you fall into this category, here are a few design ideas to consider.
- Black Onyx -Definitely a statement piece, a black onyx stone cut in a rectangular shape with a few small diamonds around the edges would make for a stunning engagement ring. This style was popular in the 1930s. You can find exquisite examples of black onyx and diamond engagement rings in antique shops as well as in online antique dealers.
- Single Pearl With An Assortment Of Pave Diamonds– This is a truly unique design and one for the lovers of pearl. With rose gold and a halo of small diamonds, you have the perfect engagement ring for the girl who loves pearls. Most antique dealers would be able to source such a ring and they would probably know the full history of the ring, which is an added bonus.
- Sapphire Central Stone With Pave Diamonds – Princess Diana was responsible for making the blue sapphire and diamond ring popular, and Kate Middleton carried on the trend with her amazing engagement ring. If you are looking for antique style engagement rings for her, check out the online antique dealer who would have an impressive listing of authentic sapphire and diamond engagement rings, all at affordable prices.
- Emerald Halo Diamond Engagement Ring– A large rectangular emerald surrounded by a row of diamonds set in platinum would make for an eye-catching engagement ring, which you are likely to find in an online antique engagement ring selection. Emeralds were very popular during the Victorian era and throughout the Art Deco period and with a fancy cut, the precious stone will be a real feature.
- Aquamarine & Sapphires– An aquamarine central stone surrounded by a halo of small sapphires would be a perfect design for the lover of shades of blue, plus aquamarine is less expensive than most semi-precious stones, which means you can spend more on the sapphires.
- Tanzanite Oval Set InPlatinum– A spectacular engagement ring, with an almost violet stone surrounded by pave diamonds and set in rose gold or platinum is sure to melt her heart. By visiting online antique dealers, you should find unique engagement ring designs such as this one. Buying from an established antique dealer ensures that what you are getting is genuine.
- If your partner is old-fashioned and loves antique jewellery, there are plenty of styles that do not follow the traditions for diamond engagement rings. The antique dealer has an impressive catalogue of unique diamond engagement rings that do not follow the traditional trend. A truly unique ring that was hand-crafted by an expert many years ago is a great symbol of your eternal love and all it takes to source such a ring is through a quick Google search for antique dealers.