Passing Down Engagement Rings

Passing down engagement rings is a tradition that been around for quite some time. The perfect engagement ring for your future fiancé might have been in your possession before you even met her. While passing down an engagement ring is a fabulous tradition, there are a few things you may want to consider before popping the question.

1. Making sure the diamond you are presenting to your loved one is sparkling and gleaming is key for the big day. While the shabby chic look of a passed down ring can add character, make sure you bring your ring to your local jeweler for a little sprucing up so when you present it on the big day, it is more than perfect!

2. Always consider the history behind a passed down piece of jewelry, especially an engagement ring, before handing it off. While the ring your grandmother left you might be beautiful, does your fiancé want a ring from a marriage that ended in divorce? While some may not mind, for all those superstitious girls out there this might be a big deal. Find out her feelings on jewelry with a history before popping the big question.

3. In love with the stone, but not the setting of the ring that was passed down to you? Not a problem. Designing your own engagement is the perfect way to make your engagement personal. Taking the stone or setting from your old ring and turning it into your own creation is the perfect way to mix old and new.

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Thanks to Tiffany & Co., JewellryTif, Best Vintage Engagement Rings, & Wiki How for the pictures.