{"id":409004978,"date":"2018-12-21T09:05:22","date_gmt":"2018-12-21T15:05:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/?p=409004978"},"modified":"2019-10-25T04:55:21","modified_gmt":"2019-10-25T09:55:21","slug":"lab-grown-diamonds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/lab-grown-diamonds\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Put a Modern Twist on your Vintage Engagement Ring"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-409004984 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Vintage-Engagement-Ring.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Vintage-Engagement-Ring.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Vintage-Engagement-Ring-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Vintage-Engagement-Ring-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Vintage-Engagement-Ring-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Vintage-Engagement-Ring-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Vintage-Engagement-Ring-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We all love the classic designs of vintage rings but we also want the quirks and features of today\u2019s jewelry, so why not have the best of both? Today, we\u2019re talking about <strong>how to put a modern twist on your vintage engagement ring<\/strong> so sit back, relax, pull out your handy-dandy notebook and jot down these reliable considerations.<\/p>\n<p>Keeping vintage aesthetics in a new canvass is often known as refurbishment, but there\u2019s more to it than plainly giving your family heirloom a modern makeover. When planning the modernization of your vintage ring, here\u2019s a few things that you must consider!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-409004981 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Ring-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Ring-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Ring-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Ring-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Ring-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Ring-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Ring-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Put_a_Modern_Twist_on_your_Vintage_Engagement_Ring\"><\/span>How to Put a Modern Twist on your Vintage Engagement Ring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-64911fa91b7b5\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 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to Put a Modern Twist on your Vintage Engagement Ring<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/lab-grown-diamonds\/#Upgrading_a_family_heirloom_with_a_lab-grown_diamond\" title=\"Upgrading a family heirloom with a lab-grown diamond\">Upgrading a family heirloom with a lab-grown diamond<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/lab-grown-diamonds\/#Modern_Ring_Band_Options\" title=\"Modern Ring Band Options\">Modern Ring Band Options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/lab-grown-diamonds\/#Resizing_and_Customization\" title=\"Resizing and Customization\">Resizing and Customization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/lab-grown-diamonds\/#How_to_keep_the_vintage_charm_of_your_ring_the_modern_and_more_practical_way\" title=\"How to keep the vintage charm of your ring the modern and more practical way\">How to keep the vintage charm of your ring the modern and more practical way<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/lab-grown-diamonds\/#Buying_a_ring_from_a_Vintage_Collection\" title=\"Buying a ring from a Vintage Collection\">Buying a ring from a Vintage Collection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upgrading_a_family_heirloom_with_a_lab-grown_diamond\"><\/span>Upgrading a family heirloom with a lab-grown diamond<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This may sound a bit contradictory for the purpose of restoration but that doesn\u2019t mean that it\u2019s not something you mustn\u2019t consider especially with gemstones that have lost their color or worse- went missing. When choosing the best gemstone for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/engagement\/vintage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vintage ring<\/a>, nothing fits the vintage charm better a diamond, particularly lab-grown diamond! Aside from the fact that lab-grown diamonds are chemically, physically and optically the same as mined ones, they are more ethical, environmentally-friendly and far more budget friendly. You wouldn\u2019t keep something with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/international\/archive\/2015\/02\/how-an-ad-campaign-invented-the-diamond-engagement-ring\/385376\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">appalling backstory<\/a> wrapped around your finger, right?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-409004982 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Ring-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Ring-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Ring-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Ring-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Ring-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Ring-2-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Ring-2-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_Ring_Band_Options\"><\/span>Modern Ring Band Options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your heirloom ring is damaged beyond usual repair, changing its ring band becomes the most practical solution. While tungsten and titanium ring bands are becoming popular among modern rings, platinum and gold ring bands are still the best option if you are going for the vintage appeal. This will not only restore your ring but also gives a fresh feel to it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resizing_and_Customization\"><\/span>Resizing and Customization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is a common issue when it comes to heirloom rings being used as engagement gifts as they tend to fit a bit different and ware out or get damaged over time. The best option would be to resize and restore it! And while you\u2019re at it, why not punch in a couple customization options to have that perfect fit. A few of the possible customization options would be refitting the prongs from your rings setting, as it wears down the most. You don\u2019t want your precious stones to fall out, do you? You can repair possible damages and worn-out areas and make your heirloom anew.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-409004983 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Ring-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Ring-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Ring-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Ring-3-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Ring-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Ring-3-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Ring-3-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_keep_the_vintage_charm_of_your_ring_the_modern_and_more_practical_way\"><\/span>How to keep the vintage charm of your ring the modern and more practical way<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your vintage ring is perfectly fine and all you want to do is bring its genuine shine back, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0h_P1tY2KCc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cleaning your ring<\/a> with a soft cloth would be the practical and most efficient approach. While some metals (like gold and silver) require a specific cleaner, most vintage rings shine pretty well after cleaning it with toothpaste. Yes! Toothpaste! Just wash it with water, apply a pea-size amount of cheap toothpaste and brush it with a soft bristle toothbrush. Rinse it after and finish with a decent soft cloth rub.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buying_a_ring_from_a_Vintage_Collection\"><\/span>Buying a ring from a Vintage Collection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are already established jewelers such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clean Origin<\/a> that offer a wide variety of vintage engagement rings from their vintage collection that are readily available for you to choose from. Vintage rings, like the ones from Clean Origin, have both the quirks and features of vintage and modern rings that you\u2019ll surely love for generations!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all love the classic designs of vintage rings but we also want the quirks and features of today\u2019s jewelry, so why not have the best of both? 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