You can buy an antique ring from some dealer who has a second hand store or you may acquire it through a family heirloom. A person always wants this antique piece to be given to the sweetheart of his dreams. From both the ways whatever you choose to do the antique engagement ring would certainly bring in a lot more happiness in your life for the years to come.
It is indeed the most fabulous time in a person's life when you are about to get out with your partner to choose a ring for your engagement. The couples who want something unique the best thing to look in for is the antique ring. Well antique rings are distinguished because of their setting of diamonds and cut of the stones. Diamond setting come in and vanish out like anything so couples who are not so concerned to the latest trends will be well satisfied to have an antique ring
Many of the dealers would put the rings in antique category which are bit late in years but this is not what actually antique rings mean to be. They refer to certain periods in history like the great Victorian period and the Georgian period and then are the Art Nouveau period and from recent days it is the Art deco period which starts from 1918 and ends up into 1925. These all had their own unique value and designs with styles and these all are still available in the market.
If you do not have an antique ring that is from your family heirloom than you must go to a reputable dealer who must have the knowledge from which period did this ring came from and ether this is a genuine antique or not. Once you have selected and bought the ring your engagement ceremonies are on the go and you are there to enjoy your rest of the lives together happily.