Increasing Importance Of Antique Sapphire Rings (Vishnu Batwara)

Blue is the color of mystery, imagination and vastness and that is why a blue gemstone or a sapphire attracts attention whenever it is worn. Sapphire rings have lately become immensely popular and although earlier it was only used for special gifting and anniversaries now these rings are also finding their importance in the engagement and wedding ceremonies. Generally, a sapphire is blue in color, but it also comes in myriad shades of purple, pink, violet, green, orange and yellow. These varying shades and colors of sapphire are decided by the composition of various minerals such as iron, chromium and titanium. A yellow sapphire engagement ring looks glorious when set in the white metal-either sterling silver or platinum. This ring is also used by many for increasing financial status and bringing peace and love in life, especially after marriage.

Wearing Antique Sapphire Rings

Lately, the trend has been more towards wearing antique jewelry pieces as these items have some history or a story attached to them. During the Victorian and the Edwardian period many new styles were introduced in jewelry and royal ornaments and these pieces of jewelry became very famous and were adapted later on by many women from noble and rich families. Most of the antique sapphire rings which now you see in the market belong to these two periods. Before buying an antique ring, be it a diamond, sapphire or an emerald ring, you have to do some research. All the eras have their own special features and you should choose something that will also match the current trends in jewelry and rings.

An antique engagement ring has lot of inherent charm and also a sense of individuality as it is associated to a totally different period. They also exhibit special appearance as over the times, their look has gone considerable amount of change. Generally while selecting a particular era you should start looking for periods that dates back to at least 50 years. There are the rings and jewelry times which in real sense are antique pieces.
Once you have decided a particular era for selecting your antique ring, you should start searching for a dealer who has a good collection of antique rings. Always ensure that the dealer has good credibility in the market and has been in this business for quite some time. Before going to the dealer make sure that you have made up your mind as to which color of sapphire you would be interested in. This will narrow down the selection process and will save your time. Yellow sapphire engagement ring is also in vogue and you can search for an antique ring with yellow sapphire for the purpose.

So, the next time you think of buying an antique ring for any type of ceremony ensure that you have made good amount of research and are buying an authentic antique sapphire ring from an established dealer. Most of the rings of yesteryears were mounted and cased in yellow or rose gold. They look lovely and have special appeal.

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