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Ring | Solitaires | 14k White Yellow Gold Diamond Settings | Filigree
Hand Engraved Rings | Sapphire Ruby Emerald Three Stone Rings |
Anniversary Bands | Wedding Bands | Ideal Cut Diamonds
Metal engraving
started as a decorative technique around the 5th century B.C. It
predates acid etching and was often used with techniques such as
chasing and repousee. The latter methods employ a shaped metal rod
hammered against the metal to make an indentation. Hand engraving was
particularly popular in Greece during the 3rd and 4th centuries B.C. Hand
engraving
is different from other decorative techniques in the sharpness of the
lines and its permanence. Machine engraving cannot cut as deeply as
the hand technique. Stamping and etching are sometimes confused with
hand engraving, but the result is not as sharp. Lasers and die
cutting can also be used to cut into metal but the results look
machined rather than finely crafted. Our jewelry is designed for
those who love the style of antique engagement ring and wedding
bands. The intricate carving, delicate details and lacelike filigree
of such rings are the epitome of refinement and grace. Antique
engagement ring have graced the fingers of many modern-day starlets,
including Madonna, Kate Hudson, Reese Witherspoon and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Engagement
Jewelry Education: Read about ideal cut diamonds and look for
discounted GIA certified loose diamonds to be set in rare vintage
antique estate diamond engagement settings in platinum and white
yellow gold. Read about different types of ring settings like
channel, prong, bezel, pave and flush. Find your correct ring size,
select the polish like satin or regular polish, view your options
about engraving inside. Always make sure there is a option for
matching wedding bands and diamond rings. Make sure rings are
manufactured crafted as promised and look for platinum gold stamping
to ensure correct metal is used.
We
have added around 50 new engraved filigree links on a new page. To
view our new filigree vintage antique collection click
here.
These hand
engraved rings are offered in two different diamond grades (side
diamonds only): GH Color/VS Clarity and H Color/SI1 Clarity unless
otherwise specified. Learn about the differences between diamond
colors and clarities. Center diamond is not
included in any of the settings eventhough rings might be pictured
with center diamond. Details.
Ring
Settings Guide
Once you
recognize these differences, you'll be prepared to analyze each ring
at a glance and make a choice based on those elements that best
please your taste. Details.
Ring Style Guide
What
setting style is best for your stone? To answer this question,
you will need to know what styles there are to choose from and what
advantages each has to offer. Here, the choices are as varied as ring
designers. Details.
Prong Setting
This is the
most common type of setting, especially for ladies' solitaire diamond
rings. Prong setting is the one most often used to hold a solitaire.
Prong setting puts the emphasis on the stones and not the metal. It
involves fitting the diamond in a metal head or basket and securing
it with a minimum of three prongs or metal claws Details.
Channel Setting
This style is
often used for wedding bands, but it may also be used to accent
center stones. The diamonds are suspended in a channel of vertical
walls with nometal separating the stones. Details.
Shipping Questions
Can these rngs
be shipped for next day? No. Normally engagement setting
are made to order and takes anywhere from 2 to 7 days. In special
cases we can ship it it in a day or so. Details.
Looking For Diamonds
If you're
interested in buying loose diamond for tension set rings, you can
browse through our extensive collection of GIA diamonds. Details.
Return
Policy Questions
If you decide
for any reason that it is not right for you, you can return it to us
within 30 days for a no-hassle refund or replacement. Details.
White Gold Questions
Can all
these rings be made in 14K White
or Yellow Gold? Yes.
Normally for around $300 less. How do we order? Please call 1-800-871-1066
to order. Details.
