Looking for something little older in an engagement ring? Well here is our collection of antique diamond solitaire engagement rings for you to choose from. As you can see we have quite the selection.

Is there any better way to make your proposal stand out from the crowd, than by asking with an antique diamond solitaire engagement ring? It may be a priceless family heirloom or one you buy online; just because you know she loves the style. No matter how you get one, it can make for the perfect choice when popping the big question.

Unlike other diamond rings, antique rings have certain unique advantages and disadvantages. Let’s start with the advantages to choosing an antique instead of a modern ring. As mentioned above an antique ring is a unique and special way to ask the one you love to marry you. There are many design features found in antique rings that aren’t found in modern ones.

For example, diamond cuts have changed somewhat over the years. Today not only do we have more shapes and cuts to choose from but even cuts that have been around for centuries like the cushion cut have changed over time. In the past, diamonds were designed to be shown-off using gas lamps or even candles. Today, they are designed to be seen under our brighter electric or fluorescent lights.

Jewelers and diamond manufacturers have achieved this by either inventing new cuts like the princess, or by subtly changing how the older cuts are performed. Most people prefer the new way of doing things, but not everyone and I suspect that’s why you are here. You don’t want what everyone else has instead you want something that is one-of-a-kind. Nothing says this more than an antique ring.

Nevertheless, there are a few pitfalls you need to be aware when selecting an antique diamond engagement ring. The first of these is the quality and size of the diamond itself. Unlike today, many antique rings won’t have proper certification or documentation when they are sold. Therefore, you should always have your ring inspected after you buy it to make sure it is what it was sold to you as.

This in turn means you should only shop at jewelry stores (both online and offline) that offer a money back guarantee. Any legitimate seller will offer this, so if they don’t, think long hard about whether or not this is someone you want to do business with. When getting it inspected be sure to find out not only about the carat weight of the stone, but also its clarity and color rating.

If you can, try to get a certificate when you do this. This will help should you ever need to sell the ring down the line. (And I sincerely hope this never happens) Related to getting the stone inspected and certified is getting the band and setting inspected and certified. If you buy a platinum band you want to be sure you are buying platinum and not something else. Most often this can be done at the same time as the general inspection of the stone itself.

Finally, make sure the diamond is set properly in its setting. Over time diamonds and setting can come loose. It would be terrible for you to lose your ring so be careful and make sure it is fastened securely.

So please go ahead and have a look at our antique diamond solitaire engagement rings above. Our collection is constantly changing so please come back if you don’t find something you like today. With a little patience the perfect ring is out there for your perfect woman.