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Rings To Celebrate Your Marriage
For centuries, rings have been used as symbols of betrothal and marriage. Early rings were not always made of metal, such as when one would be woven of grass or reed to signify an engagement. Engagements in those days were often quite brief, so the rings usually lasted until the marriage ceremony. At that time, they were often replaced with a plain iron band. As time passed, gold and silver replaced the iron, and with even more time, gems were sometimes added. Seldom, however, were diamonds used, since they were so rare that the expense meant that royals were about the only ones who could afford them. With the discovery of large diamond fields in the 1800s, the supply increased even with the tight regulations enacted by diamond mining companies.
The expense and scarcity of diamonds is often reflected in antique engagement rings. Amethysts, rubies, and sapphires were more commonly used. The metal settings, however, could be extremely ornate, and many fine examples of filigree can be found. By definition, an antique only needs to be more than five decades old, but they can also be five centuries old. Therefore, you will find a great range of styles and gems used in antique rings and there is not a simple definition for one.
Many brides consider the diamond cut as a major factor in the selection. Most of the traditional cuts have flat tops. The current overwhelming favorite is the round cut. These are often found in solitaires. The faceted sides add to the brilliance of even smaller stones as they reflect the light better. Princess cut engagement rings have a square shape which can be mounted flush with the metal bound. However, this style is frequently used for a solitaire as well, with the mounting prongs placed to cover the corners.
If the rings do not match, the mountings can scratch or catch on each other. You can avoid this by checking the rings together for fit or by purchasing them as a set. Designers make sure they will fit well, and also offer such designs as interlocking rings.
At some point, you may decide to wear an eternity ring with or instead of your engagement or wedding ring. Eternity styles are an unbroken circle of stones set into a channel on the band. Some variations only have gems around half of the ring. Diamonds are frequently used, either alone or with other types of gems, such as the children’s birthstones. These rings usually denote a specific milestone, such as the twenty-fifth anniversary. All three rings can be worn together if compatible.
Most women wear their rings around the clock, so it is necessary to make sure they fit properly. Sizing metal bands is an easy task for a jeweler, and is usually free when you purchase the rings. If you plan to use heirloom rings you have inherited, it is still not an expensive service to have done. However, rings with gems set completely around the metal, like eternity styles, are not normally sized. That would require removing at least one stone, which could detract from the appearance of the ring.
When shopping for an engagement ring, consider whether you plan to wear it all the time or only for special occasions. A large, elaborate ring can prove troublesome when performing normal activities during the day. Having to remove it many times daily can not only be annoying, but could lead to loss. A less ornate mounting may be preferable for a ring that will seldom be removed.
KI-117096 18k Filigree princess cut diamond halo engagement ring semi-mount
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3.52CT Princess Cut & 0.83CT Diamond Filigree 18K Ring $120,000 EGL $34,000.00 |
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1920′s 1.82 D SI1 ART DECO OLD EUROPEAN CUT ROUND DIAMOND PLATINUM FILIGREE RING $22,520.00 |
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Art Deco Filigree Platinum Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring $19,900.00 |
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ESTATE DECO ASSCHER CUT 4.02CT CEYLON SAPPHIRE DIAMOND PLATINUM FILIGREE RING $19,129.00 |
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ANTIQUE OLD MINE BRILLIANT CUSHION CUT DIAMOND FILIGREE PIERCED PLATINUM RING $18,920.00 |
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ANTIQUE 2.85CT EURO MINE CUT DIAMOND 14K WHITE GOLD FILIGREE COCKTAIL RING 21231 $15,600.00 |
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ROUNDS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING 18K WHITE GOLD FILIGREE ANTIQUE 2.80CTW $14,000.00 |
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ROUND CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING FILIGREE PRONG SET 2.43CTW $12,925.00 |
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14KWG Round Older Cut Diamond Stud Earrings 2.85ctw with Filigree Settings $10,999.00 |
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1.82CT ROUND CUT ANTIQUE STYLE DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING FILIGREE R10 $9,125.00 |
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ANTIQUE 3CTW OLD EURO MINE CUT DIAMOND PLATINUM FILIGREE HAMILTON WATCH $9,000.00 |
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ANTIQUE LARGE 2.50CT OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND FILIGREE 14K WHITE GOLD NECKLACE #2561 $8,900.00 |
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1.41CT OLD MINE CUSHION CUT & ROUND DIAMOND ENGRAVED PLATINUM FILIGREE RING $8,015.00 |
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1.66CT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING FILIGREE 14 $7,999.00 |
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ANTIQUE 4.60CTW EURO MINE CUT DIAMOND 18K GOLD FILIGREE PIN BROOCH E/F VVS 21159 $7,800.00 |
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200-1583 Art Deco Platinum Filigree Twin Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Ring $7,620.00 |
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Antique Edwardian Era Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum Filigree $6,949.00 |
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1.90CT CUSHION CUT ANTIQUE STYLE DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING W FILIGREE C5 $6,945.00 |
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1.80CTW ROUND CUT ANTIQUE STYLE DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING WITH FILIGREE R6 $6,899.00 |
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1.52CT ROUND CUT ANTIQUE STYLE DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING FILIGREE R10 $6,799.00 |
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Antique Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Bar Pin Brooch Solid Platinum Filigree $6,599.00 |
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2.00CT CUSHION CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING & BAND WITH FILIGREE C5 $6,430.00 |
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11ct Rose Cut Diamond Bangle 14K Gold Filigree Bracelet Sterling Silver Jewelry $6,399.00 |
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1.41CT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING FILIGREE 14 $5,856.00 |
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18k White Gold 1.25ct Old European Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring $5,850.00 |
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Filigree Shield Designed Diamond Ring – 1.50 CTTW – Old European Cut Diamond $5,795.00 |
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889-73 Art Deco Platinum Filigree Twin Old European Cut Diamond & Sapphire Ring $5,800.00 |
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ANTIQUE OLD EURO MINE CUT DIAMOND 14KT WHITE GOLD FILIGREE ENGAGEMENT RING #1563 $5,800.00 |
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1.5 ct Solitaire Rose Cut Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Filigree Ethnic Style Ring $5,799.00 |
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1.5 ct Solitaire Rose Cut Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Filigree Ethnic Style Ring $5,799.00 |
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2.20 Carats VS F Princess Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring 14k White Gold $5,798.32 |
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Antique 14K White Gold Filigree European Cut Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring $5,795.00 |
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1.85CT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING W FILIGREE $5,742.00 |
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ANTIQUE .77CT OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND PLATINUM FILIGREE SQUARE COCKTAIL RING #19922 $5,720.00 |
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1 Ct Pear Shaped Diamond Filigree Vintage Engagement Ring CUT:VERY GOOD SI1 GIA $5,699.99 |
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Antique Vintage Rose Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring Platinum D-1.00CT $5,675.00 |
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ANTIQUE 2.97CTW EURO MINE CUT DIAMOND PLATINUM FILIGREE GLYCINE WATCH 8″ #2063 $5,560.00 |
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Cut Diamond Eternity Bangle 14k Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Filigree Bracelet $5,450.00 |
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ANTIQUE WIDE PLATINUM FILIGREE OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND WATCH 18K GOLD BRACELET 2033 $5,450.00 |
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Antique Diamond Filigree Bar Pin D-3.50CT Platinum Vintage Art Deco European Cut $5,325.00 |
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ANTIQUE 1.50ct EUROPEAN CUT DIAMOND BIRDS FILIGREE ENGAGEMENT RING 1920 $5,196.00 |
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Vintage 18k W.G. Filigree Ring w/ 1.01 Carat H-VS2 Antique Marquise Cut Diamond $5,200.00 |
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.80 Ct Round Ideal Cut Diamond Vintage Filigree Solitaire Engagement Ring VVS2 $5,099.99 |
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ROUND CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING 14K WHITE GOLD ANITUQ STYLE FILIGREE 1.80CTW $5,099.00 |
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LARGE ANTIQUE 60CT OLD CUT AMETHYST 14K YELLOW GOLD FILIGREE COCKTAIL RING #2201 $5,000.00 |
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ART DECO FILIGREE PLATINUM EUROPEAN TRANSITIONAL CUT .57CT E, VS1 DIAMOND RING $4,915.00 |
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ANTIQUE 1.35CTW OLD MINE EURO CUT DIAMOND 14KT GOLD FILIGREE COCKTAIL RING #1039 $4,800.00 |
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Platinum TACORI Princess Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring 0.90ct Center $4,795.00 |
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18K WHITE GOLD ROUND CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING ANTIQUE STYLE FILIGREE 1.32CTW $4,738.00 |
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1 Ct Asscher Cut Diamond Vintage Style Filigree Engagement Ring W Milgrain SI1-F $4,559.99 |
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5ct Rose Cut Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Filigree Bangle Sterling Silver Bracelet $4,470.00 |
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5ct Rose Cut Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Filigree Bangle Sterling Silver Bracelet $4,470.00 |
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1.69 CARATS E/F-VS1 ROUND CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING FILIGREE STYLE $4,407.92 |
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ANTIQUE .75CTW OLD EURO MINE CUT DIAMOND PLATINUM FILIGREE WATCH #2115 $4,400.00 |
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ASSCHER CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING 1.40CTW FILIGREE $4,389.00 |
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Antique 14k White and Yellow Gold European cut Diamond Filigree Ring $4,350.00 |
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1900 VICTORIAN 0.80CT OLD EUROPEAN CUT DIAMOND I, SI3 PLATINUM FILIGREE RING $4,270.00 |
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1.40CTW ROUND CUT SEMI TENSION DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING R174 WITH FILIGREE $4,250.00 |
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ART DECO .50CT OLD EUROPEAN CUT DIAMOND PIERCED FILIGREE PLATINUM SAPPHIRE RING $4,232.00 |
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1.04ct EUROPEAN CUT VS2 DIAMOND FILIGREE HEART ENGAGEMENT RING LADIES PLATINUM $4,099.00 |
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Paper Orchid Cupcake Wrappers in Sets of 12 Were proud to bring you this exquisitely laser cut decoration for your baked goods.Cupcake wrappers can be used around glass votive holders, wrapped around a cup for a candy holder, and even to present muffins or other cup-shaped goods.Cake Wraps are new this year. Use one six-pack to wrap up to a 15 diameter cake plate, or use one strip to wrap around a cupcake holder.All of our products are lase… |
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David Tutera Collection Package of 24 White Laser Cut White Paper Cupcake Wrappers $7.02 These cupcake wraps from the David Tutera Bridal Collection tastefully highlight cupcakes for placing on tiered servers, mini trays, and other displays. Beautiful scroll and hearts pattern is created by laser cutting a lovely white pearl finished cardstock. Tab lock closures at ends make for easy assembly. These cupcake wraps fit standard cupcakes. Finished, they measure approximately 1-7/8 inch i… |
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Snowflake White Cupcake Wrappers – Set of 12 – Perfect Wrapper for an Elegant Wedding, Bridal Shower or Anniversary Celebration $7.95 The Simply…Wrappers solid color cupcake wrapper collection includes many widely used colors from any artist’s pallet, and incorporates them into easy-to-match cupcake wrappers that will coordinate with just about any event. With almost every color in the rainbow, the solid color cupcake wrappers are perfect in order to color match for weddings, themed parties, bridal and baby showers, graduation… |
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Karina Renaissance Filigree Bobby Pins, Silver $6.40 Rhinestone accents give these Bobby Pins by Karina some extra flash and glamour. Choose from flower-styled accents, straight pin or curvy pin styles…. |
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Alyse’s Pearl Flower Headband – Gold – Final Sale Vintage style pearl flower headband (gold) brings an air of elegance to your formal attire. Freshwater pearls form the petals of five large flowers and two small flowers set along the band. Flowers alternate with filigree style leaf outlines formed from beaded gold tone metal with inlaid rhinestone accents. Larger prong set faux diamond rhinestones rest in the center of each freshwater pearl flowe… |
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Caravan Wide Handmade Filigree Cut Tumbled And Polished Tokyo Headband $60.00 Wide Handmade Filigree Cut Tumbled And Polished Tokyo Headband… |
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Womens Miss Me Jeans Brand NEW Design Black/Silver Metallic Fabric with Fleur De Lis & Filigree Design Boot Cut Designer Jeans Medium/Vintage Wash/Distressed – Crystal Accents Open Pocket $109.99 98% cotton, 2% elastane. Machine wash cold, tumble dry low. A fresh take on quality denim at an affordable price. Miss Me embodies the edgy, glam rock style of youth, while maintaining premium fits and fabrics. Denim features include contour waistband, custom hardware and abrasive detailing. This is authentic indigo wash, boot leg, Miss Me denim…. |
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Lois Hill Women’s 9164-8201-06 Sterling Silver Round Chronograph Green Face Watch $855.00 Lois Hill adds an artistic touch to this precise chronograph watch. It features a sterling silver box weave band with cut-out pattern accents, stainless steel housing, a date function, and a shimmery green dial background. A commanding presence on any wrist, the round sterling silver bezel is also etched with Roman numerals The sterling silver watch band is created from a box weave pattern, which… |
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La Preciosa Sterling Silver Diamond-cut Filigree Necklace $18.49 This pendant from Divine Silver features a diamond-cut filigree design with an open circle. An 18-inch cable chain completes this beautiful sterling silver pendant. |
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14k Yellow Gold Diamond-cut Filigree Dangle Earrings $240.99 This diamond-cut pair of earrings features a delicate butterfly design at the center of each. Crafted in Italy, these 14-karat yellow gold earrings secure with leverback clasps. |
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La Preciosa Sterling Silver Round Diamond-cut Filigree Earrings $24.99 These earrings from Divine Silver feature circular filigree designs dangling from hook findings. A diamond-cut finish completes the look of these beautiful sterling silver earrings. |
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14k Two-tone Gold Diamond-cut Filigree Heart Dangle Earrings $219.99 This dangling pair of earrings features a series of dainty hearts with a teardrop at the bottom, all adorned with a delicate filigree design. Crafted in Italy, this pair of earrings secures with butterfly clasps. |
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Sterling Silver Filigree Flower Dangle Earrings (Mexico) $50.59 Stand out in a crowd with a striking pair of sterling silver earrings. These handmade earrings feature round cut filigree flower dangles on hooks. |