The difference between ‘Vintage’ and ‘Antique’.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
By comparison, “Antique jewellery” applies to jewellery over 100 years old. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In fact, many new jewellery designs replicate antique and vintage elements to give jewellery the look and feel of a much older piece. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stacking diamond ring with baguettes and round diamonds from our fusion range. <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Most true antique jewellery items feature a natural patina<\/a> on the surface of the ring. The patina gives antique jewellery its charm. In contrast, new designs feature a brand-new shiny finish. For example our Vintage engagement rings<\/a> are available via our main website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Most of the rings sold (including ours) come under the New Vintage classification. Such brand-new rings feature vintage-inspired details. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Inspiration comes from Antique designs, including Edwardian and Victorian Periods. Rings are then styled with precious metals and diamonds where applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Elizabeth, features many of the vintage styling details used in modern antique style ring designs. <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n True vintage jewellery will develop a patina over time. Both metal type and markings often suggest the age of an item of jewellery. Vintage jewellery experts can relate materials to the age of a piece. Any item created in 18ct White Gold, and described as Art Deco, will be a more modern reproduction and not true Art Deco. <\/p>\n\n\n\n True Vintage jewellery is about heritage, design and quality, not intrinsic value. Only about 20 per cent of true vintage jewellery is of a quality and heritage where dealers will compete at auction. Owing to both the rarity and cost, ‘New Vintage’ tends to prevail in popularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Certain diamond styles feature in true Vintage jewellery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Vintage details often appear faithfully replicated in newer pieces of jewellery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, Rose Cut diamonds (24 triangular facts on a flat base). Old Mine Cut diamonds also play a distinctive role in vintage-style jewellery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In fact, many Art-Deco items of jewellery feature baguette-cut diamonds. At the same time, Cushion-cut diamonds appear in some vintage jewellery designs. Cushion-cut diamonds<\/a> merge the beauty of square Princess cut diamonds with softer, rounded ‘pillow-shaped’ corners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Filigree jewellery is an ancient technique that twists and bends thin metal wires into intricate, lace-like designs. The delicate and complex patterns create lightweight and graceful jewellery designs, making filigree jewellery a popular choice for elegant styles. Antique engagement rings match beautifully to such designs. The video below shows a shaped ring combining Edwardian and Art Deco style elements and a section to accommodate the ring setting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Baguette-antique-style-fusion-ring.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nNew Vintage vs True Vintage. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nStyle elements of antique and vintage wedding rings.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Antique Cuts of Diamonds – Baguettes, Cushions and Old Mine Cut Diamonds. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Filigree Detail. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n