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What You Should Know In Buying An Antique Diamond Ring

Buying an antique diamond ring—whether as an engagement ring, a wedding ring, or for personal satisfaction—is always an investment. Considered as "nature's perfect gemstones," antique diamond rings can be priceless and rare especially if they contain high-quality and high-grade diamonds.

If you are looking forward to buying an antique diamond ring, the first thing to consider is the 4Cs of a diamond. Knowing the elements that reveal the true value and rarity of a diamond is the first step to know if you're likely to possess an antique diamond ring for keeps.

The 4Cs comprise of Carat, which refers to a diamond's weight; Clarity, which measures the purity of a diamond; Cut, which determines the diamond's brilliance and Color, which gauges a diamond's whiteness.

An antique diamond ring for wedding

Since it signifies romance, innocence, and reverence, antique diamond rings are becoming one of the most popular choices in wedding rings today.

For a ring to be antique, it should be over than 100 years and originates from the Georgian, Victorian, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, and Art Deco. Typically ornate and detailed, antique diamond rings are usually authentic pieces or a reproductions inlaid in gold, platinum, titanium and silver.

Remember that antique diamond ring personifies character and history, which sets it apart from other modern designs. Before you purchase an antique diamond ring as a wedding or engagement ring, here are some of things you might want to consider:

1. Make sure that the antique diamond ring is professionally appraised before your pay for it. By doing this, you can be sure that all of its gems are authentic. You can also determine if the ring has been repaired or if it need repairs in case there are stone chips or cracks.

2. Look for a photograph with a hallmark or written and signed interpretation to know when was the ring authenticated.

3. In case the antique diamond ring needs a repair, get an estimated cost of before proceeding.

4. Be open-minded. There are gemstones and designs other people consider as unlucky. If you're not into these myths, you might want to consider these antique diamond rings because they might be less expensive than others.

5. Make sure that you inspect and examine closely the condition of the antique engagement ring. Take note of the prongs holding the center diamond and the shank of the ring.

6. Do some research on 10X jeweler's loupe.

7. Buy the antique diamond ring from a reputable jeweler or jewelry store.

8. Make sure that everything about the antique wedding ring is written on receipts, appraisals, and certifications.

9. Know if the stone is a genuine diamond or if it is a cubic zirconia, moissanite or other synthetic substance.

10. If possible, get a certificate from Gemological Institute of America (GIA) to ensure the authenticity of your antique diamond ring.

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