Times change and so do fashions. Today’s engagement rings tend to be sleek, smooth, rounded and with clean lines. This contrasts strongly with engagement rings of yesteryear which were fuller, more embellished and influenced by art from the ancient world. Due to increasing demand and interest, antique style or vintage cubic zirconia engagement rings are modern-day reproductions that hark back to this age of Victorian romance, summers spent at stately homes, art deco design, the roaring twenties and streets filled with gentlemen speaking the Queen’s English. When describing old-fashioned rings, vintage and antique are two terms that are used interchangeably by most people, but they actually refer to two different things. Vintage refers to old-fashioned rings as a whole from any era but to be a bonafide antique, a piece of jewelry must be at least more than 100 years old.

What Makes a Cubic Zirconia Engagement Ring Vintage?

Filigree wiring, surface texture and wide bands are just some of the hallmarks that give vintage cubic zirconia engagement rings an authentic old world charm look.

Filigree is a form of decoration on metalware created by shaping fine wire into delicate or intricate designs. Its origins can be traced back centuries to the great civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt and Byzantium. This style of engagement ring reached the height of its popularity during the Victorian and Edwardian eras of British history which roughly spanned the period from 1837 to 1912.

The Victorian era was a prosperous time for the United Kingdom and it was during this time that interest in the natural world was at an all time high due to the introduction of Darwin’s theories on evolution and new botanical discoveries.

As a result, vintage-style jewelry from the Victorian era is characterized by devoted craftsmanship and intricate designs that incorporate flowers, hearts, serpents, butterflies, birds, and other elements of nature.

Queen Victoria’s serpentine engagement ring that was presented to her on her betrothal to Prince Albert in 1839 is a classic example of the kind of styling that was fashionable in those days but would be considered rather daring nowadays.

Art Nouveau and Art Deco CZ Engagement Rings

Art Nouveau began in the mid 1800s and lasted slightly beyond the Victorian era. As a result, there is overlap between the two styles, especially regarding the nature motif. Art Nouveau also embraces the curves found in nature and celebrates the feminine form. Curves and pale colors are popular as well as representations of the female head with long flowing hair.

Art Deco on other other hand saw a shift to strong angular shapes. The style was popular from the 1920s – 1960s and ushered in the modern age. During the rip-roaring 20s culture and morals were changing and the post World-War 1 generation needed a new expression.

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