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Popular Vintage Engagement Ring Styles & Designs

If you read our last blog post, then you know that vintage engagement rings and wedding rings are BIG in 2017. One reason they are trending is that they come in a wide variety of popular engagement ring styles and designs. With so many styles to choose from—not to mention the rich character and history of these treasures—you’re bound to find the perfect ring to express your love for each other. If you’re not sure where to start, here are some of the most popular vintage engagement ring styles and designs that you’ll find in our vintage collection.

February 22, 2017

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Engagement Ring Trends of 2017: Going Vintage Is IN!

Vintage and antique jewelry has been a must-have in celebrity circles during recent years. It’s no surprise that going vintage is one of the biggest engagement ring trends of 2017! Let’s take a look at some of the factors that have led to this trend spreading throughout the world.

February 20, 2017

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3 Ways to Gauge How a Ring Will Look on Your Hand

When buying an engagement ring online, it can often be difficult to gauge what a ring would look like on your hand. There are a few ways to solve this dilemma! Here...

January 09, 2017

Keep your Proposal a Surprise with Little Bird Engagement Ring Consultants!

An all too common problem that occurs in the engagement ring world is men trying to pick out a ring s-o-l-o. We understand he wants to pick something special for...

November 17, 2016

Once Wed Shared our Rings!

The lovely people over at Once Wed were kind enough to feature our rings from our photoshoot by Rachel Red Photography! See the original piece on Once Wed! Ladies and gentlemen,...

September 23, 2016

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Congrats to Alex & Annie!

In my personal opinion, there are two things that make a proposal EXTRA special: 1) Having something that is highly personalized to the two of you, and 2) Showing that you...

May 02, 2016

Antique Details that are Jaw Dropping!

1. All that metal work! There is millegrain surrounding each diamond and throughout as well. We also love the open details that make all those old cut diamonds really pop!...

April 14, 2016

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Everything You Need to Know about Old European Cuts

This blog post was originally featured on GemHunt.co. Follow the link to see this post and much more diamond-related information! What is an Old European Cut? Old European Cuts (or...

April 13, 2016

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Old European Cut Vintage Engagement Ring

How to Properly Photograph your Engagement Ring using an iPhone

Updated for 2022 - Before you snap and post, here are some quick tips and tricks that will ensure your ring looks as good on your Instagram as it does in real life.

February 02, 2016

Best Places to Get Married in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina is one of the top wedding destinations in the country and rightly so as there are so many wonderful places here to say your I-dos! Here are...

November 13, 2015

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GIA vs EGL

In your search for a diamond ring you are most definitely seeing the letters GIA and EGL everywhere! You may be wondering what they are, what they mean, and what...

October 15, 2015

What's So Great About Vintage?

Vintage rings (and vintage everything) seem to be gaining in popularity these days, and rightly so. There are so many wonderful reasons to choose vintage jewels over freshly made pieces...

September 03, 2015

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