Why Buy Antique Style Wedding Rings?
Many couples opt to buy an antique style ring, rather than an actual antique or vintage wedding ring. There are many reasons for this, however one of the most common is that it is actually quite difficult to find an old wedding ring that is in good condition. Wedding rings by their very nature are worn day in day out – perhaps for many decades. The constant wear and tear results in the ring becoming worn and thin. Often the wedding and engagement rings that are worn by people that have been married for a long time have become worn on one side and uneven. This is more typical in very old rings, as the metals used then were often purer than can be found now, meaning they were more prone to wear. At the turn of the last century, for instance, many wedding rings were 22 karat gold, which wears much quicker than 14 or 18 karat gold that is so popular today. Wedding rings are often passed through the family and if the ring is very worn, the family may opt to get it remade into a new ring. As
