Vexing Vintage Engagement Rings
March 21, 2009 by Yelena Jenkins · Leave a Comment
There’s something incredibly appealing about vintage jewelry. The bygone eras of intricate craftsmanship created beautiful designs that still enchant the stylish modern woman. One of the most popular types of vintage jewelry is the vintage engagement ring. The delicate swirls and filigree Victorian patterns evoke a beautiful, romantic time when love was expressed with a single stolen glance, and a kiss on the lips was the ultimate seal of devotion. Sweeping gestures, aching love letters and binding love characterized the era, which is likely why vintage jewelry has such an intensely romantic connotation.
Though many brides-to-be desire a true vintage engagement ring, an authentic vintage piece can be costly and hard to come by. The notion of happening upon the ideal vintage ring seems glamorous and romantic, but the reality is that searching through flea markets, websites and antique dealer stock can be exhausting. In the end, finding the perfect vintage engagement ring can be incredibly difficult.
The Vintage Style Engagement Ring
For brides who love the intricate design of vintage rings but aren’t set on purchasing an original, antique style engagement rings are a brilliant alternative. Using Victorian designs and intricate craftsmanship, vintage-inspired engagement rings have the same timeless allure without the hassle and price of a true period piece. To mimic the look of a true vintage ring, Apples of Gold avoids rhodium plating our Victorian-style white gold rings to retain an authentic period look. Rhodium plating naturally wears off of white gold over time, which is why this special touch makes our vintage engagement rings that much better.
Our Favorite Vintage Engagement Ring Styles
Victorian-era engagement rings were usually characterized by their intricate filigree patterns and a smaller, modest diamond. The traditionally smaller size of the diamond enables the vintage rings to look just as they would over a century ago, and also makes them an affordable option for stylish couples on a budget. Here are two vintage engagement rings we love:
¼ Carat Vintage Flower Diamond Ring
This floral-embedded beauty (shown at top) is vintage perfection. The delicate filigree pattern has a whimsical nod to nature in its design that is ideal for nature lovers. 
¼ Carat Vintage Filigree Diamond Ring
Less girly than the above design, this vintage vixen (at right) is just as art-deco as it is Victorian. Geometric shapes and intricate patterns create a truly stunning, unique engagement ring. It has all of beauty of vintage at a truly reasonable price.
Top 5 Diamond Engagement Rings of 2009
January 11, 2009 by Afshin Yaghtin · Leave a Comment
Apples of Gold has handpicked the top 5 engagement rings of 2009 from 1/4 Carat Diamond Rings to a full 1 Carat Diamond Ring.
Victorian Princess Cut Three Stone Diamond Ring, from $875 – $2,550
Breathtakingly reminiscent of the Victorian Age but with a modern flair, the Three Stone Princess Cut “Floret” Design Diamond Ring has proven to be one of the most beautiful and timeless pieces available for brides-to-be.
Available in 1/2 Carat and 1 full Carat versions, the “Floret” ring is also available as a Platinum Princess Cut Three-Stone Diamond Ring.
The 1 Carat versions come with GIA Diamond Grading Reports in high quality H Color, SI1 Clarity stones (F-G Color or VS1-VS2 Clarity diamonds available upon request). 1/2 Carat versions also available with a GIA diamond by request.
The Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring, from $575 – $3,975
A gold lotus flower set atop an etched paisley-flower and petal motif–the Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring has become our signature piece. Available in 1/4 Carat Art , 1/2 Carat, and 1 Carat Art diamond versions.
The Art Deco Diamond Ring is also available with colored diamonds, including the Black Diamond Art Deco Ring and the Blue Diamond Art Deco Ring available from 1/4 Carat to 1 Carat.
All of our Art Deco Diamond Rings are set with high quality, H-I Color, SI1-SI2 Clarity diamonds. Do you prefer a GIA graded diamond instead, in any diamond color and clarity? Simply contact us!
Do you prefer a platinum setting, all white gold, all yellow gold? We can also customize it for you!
0.90 Carat Channel Set Diamond Engagement Ring, $1,799
Affordably priced for lots of “bling”, the 0.90 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring comes in at $1,799 for almost a full carat of diamonds set in 14k white gold. And it’s set with high quality, white diamonds of G-H Color and SI1-SI2 Clarity.
Set with a 1/2 Carat diamond center stone and 0.40 carats of channel-set side diamonds. And like most of our high-end engagement rings, this ring can be custom made in either yellow gold or a platinum setting.
Rose Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, $1,425
This is one of our most beautiful, classic ring-styles with a modern twist. 14K Rose Gold is fast becoming the hot new metal for engagement and diamond rings.
Set with a 1/2 Carat GIA Graded Diamond (also available in 3/4 Carat or 1 Carat by request), you can truly wow her with this rose gold diamond ring and 14k white gold settings.
Set with high quality, H Color, SI1 GIA Graded Diamond. You may also request any color or clarity from our exclusive diamond stock of thousands of diamonds.
Rose Gold is the hottest new trend in 2009.
0.65 Carat Art Deco Diamond Wedding Ring Set, $825
A 0.65 Carat Diamond Wedding Ring Set for under $900! How can you go wrong with that?
This 2-piece set boasts 0.65 carats of diamonds in square-mounted design and quality white diamonds in 14k white gold.
Diamond quality is high also with H-I Color, SI1-SI2 Clarity diamonds.
Diamond wedding ring and diamond band can be worn together as a set or can be worn separately.
View all Apples of Gold Diamond Engagement Rings to choose from hundreds of 1/4 carat diamond, 1/2 carat diamond, and 1 carat diamond rings!
The Art Deco Engagement Ring
October 27, 2008 by Tierra Wilson · 2 Comments
Art Deco was a ground-breaking design style fashionable in the 1920s and 1930s characterized by sleekness, streamlined forms, geometric shapes, bold colors, and elegance. Apples of Gold Jewelry has a stunning Art Deco styled diamond engagement ring that encompasses all of the attributes above plus the security of high quality and authentic jewelry.
The Art Deco Diamond Ring in 14K two-tone gold highlights the Art Deco period with meticulous motifs and intricate designs. The 1/4, 1/2 or 1 carat diamond is held captive by a elegant gold lotus flower encompassed by a flowing flower and petal motif engraved in a 14k white gold band.
The round cut diamond held so delicately by the lotus flower is of the highest quality including certified technical specifications such as a H-I diamond color and SI1-SI2 diamond clarity. This rare Art Deco design is also available in Black Diamond Art Deco Ring and a Blue Diamond Art Deco Ring, as shown below.
Recently, Bruce Willis and model girlfriend Emma Hemming were spotted shopping for an engagement ring in Beverly Hills. A witness told Contactmusic that “Emma seemed to like one that had a very art deco feel to it… It was a smaller diamond set in platinum, and it was very feminine and unique”. That one statement has brides to be around the globe asking, what exactly is Art Deco and where can I find the perfect Art Deco ring?
For that special day in your life choose an Art Deco engagement ring from Apples of Gold that combines the spirit of the Art Deco period and the unique style of your everyday life.
