http://jewelry.savvy-cafe.com/how-to-buy-an-edwardian-antique-engagement-ring-2007-04-22/ Jewelry information and buying guide Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:06:59 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 http://jewelry.savvy-cafe.com/how-to-buy-an-edwardian-antique-engagement-ring-2007-04-22/comment-page-1/#comment-484 Aawsomblei Antique Jewelry Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:30:35 +0000 http://jewelry.savvy-cafe.com/how-to-buy-an-edwardian-antique-engagement-ring-2007-04-22/#comment-484 Yes, an antique piece can be so much more romantic than something sold through a retailer today. In all actuality, stones tend to be of higher quality on average than diamonds and gems found at popular retail stores and chains. The main difference is going to be that the stones have antique faceting, which decrease the brilliance but increase the light sparkling off of the facets in modern day lighting. Edwardian jewelers had extremely high standards, thus reflected in their work. Definitely find the right jeweler to work with before handing over your antique piece. Yes, an antique piece can be so much more romantic than something sold through a retailer today. In all actuality, stones tend to be of higher quality on average than diamonds and gems found at popular retail stores and chains. The main difference is going to be that the stones have antique faceting, which decrease the brilliance but increase the light sparkling off of the facets in modern day lighting. Edwardian jewelers had extremely high standards, thus reflected in their work. Definitely find the right jeweler to work with before handing over your antique piece.

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