1920s Glamour

• The theme "vintage glamour" is one of the top seven wedding theme choices for the year 2011, according to the "Your Wedding Company" website. Choosing a period wedding set in the 1920s is a sure way to wow your guests and create a personalized experience on your big day. The most important piece in a vintage wedding is the ring! Finding the perfect ring to match your wedding theme can be a lifelong reminder of that special day that started it all.
  
  

1920s Ring Design

• The Roaring Twenties were a break from the strict Victorian mores of the preceding era, and art followed culture. Victorian naturalistic curves and flowing motifs were replaced with bold designs, large shapes and bright colors.
  
  Most vintage wedding bands and engagement rings from the 1920s echo the art deco style popular at the time. Bold color combinations, particularly black and white, along with a strong use of symmetry and stylized geometric shapes, add unmistakable flare to 1920s-era art. The combination of diamonds with brightly colored precious gems in 1920s engagement and wedding rings brought this bold scheme to heirloom-quality jewelry.
  
  Also in the 1920s, jewelers discovered new ways of working with platinum, allowing the creation of very precise, detailed decorative themes. New diamond cuts, such as the marquise, emerald and pear cuts, allowed the creation of completely new ring styles.
  
  

Antique Rings

• An antique ring will bring a true vintage feel to the wedding day. Purchasing an antique ring also brings a green aspect to your day, since you are basically recycling. Using an antique ring dodges the ethical questions posed by purchasing a diamond in a market fraught with crime and illegal diamond trafficking.
  
  Antique rings can be found at several online sites or occasionally at estate sales or auctions. These rings can be quite expensive due to their age and size, but if you find a vintage ring in excellent shape, it can be worth every penny.
  
  

Replica Rings

• If the search for an antique ring is out of your budget or time frame, replica rings provide another option. These rings may be more budget-friendly, depending on their design, as some use white buttons interspersed with diamonds rather than precious stones.
  
  In addition, using a replica ring means that you are the first owner of the ring and that its history is entirely yours. Let your personal tastes and preferences, as well as time and budgetary constraints, guide you in your decision to use an antique or replica ring.