Filigree Engagement Rings

Filigree engagement rings are among the most desired engagement rings.  Many impending brides have dreamt of the perfect engagement ring since childhood.  Most women find the filigree design very romantic and extremely attractive.  The filigree design has been created in all types of jewelry, such as rings, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces.  Filigree, basically, means a delicate ornamentation, work or design.  It is an openwork, or lacy, design formed with gold, silver, or other metal.  This design is commonly found in antique and vintage jewelry.

The finely hand crafted intricacy of the filigree design originally became fashionable between 1905 and 1915 during the Edwardian era.  During the 1920’s and 30’s, the Art Deco period, the filigree design increased in popularity.  The romanticism and intricate detail of the design have led to the modern day infatuation with filigree engagement rings.

The filigree design can be made with yellow or white gold, silver, and other metals.  Filigree engagement rings are fashioned with a variety of gemstones from diamonds to sapphires.  Antique and vintage jewelry can, usually, be reset with the gemstones of choice.  Heirloom jewelry is often made in the filigree design and could be quite valuable. 

The prices of filigree rings can vary, widely.  Pricing depends on quality, detail, intricacy, specific metal, specific gemstone, style, and vintage of the item.  Filigree engagement rings can range from under $1000.00 to tens of thousands, and more.

The internet is a good place to search for the lowest prices on filigree jewelry.  Most major jewelers can be found on the web, also.  When looking for a particular item, you can type in the name of the item and click on  “search” to bring up an extensive amount of information.  Roaming around the web will be informative and useful when making the decision to buy a ring.   Another good option, when looking for a bargain, is to check local consignment stores, pawn shops, and newspaper ads.  Many people will place old jewelry on consignment hoping to make a little extra money. Consignment shops and pawn shops are a great place to find unusual items that people have sold.  Desperate people, sometimes, do desperate things and sell beautiful, antique rings.   Newspaper ads will notify the public of estate sales which often include jewelry. 

Filigree engagement rings are classic and timeless; and will always be among the most desired type of engagement ring.  Brides-to-be will, forever, be engaged by beauty and romance which are exemplified in the filigree design.