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Antique engagement rings often have gorgeous detailing with delicate precious stones that are stunning lower cost options. Below are a few lower cost, antique ring options from Brilliant Earth.
     
In it’s most basic definition, milgrain is raised, beaded metal that appears on the edge of jewelry. The word milgrain is translated from French to mean “a thousand sands”, which accurately depicts the delicate texture the engraving style creates. However outside of it’s technical definition, milgrain is a jewelry accent or decoration that gives the ring an antique and feminine style. It was a very popular accent, appearing on many antique rings, and is now making comeback. These adorable rings from luxedeluxe on etsy are a an example of pronounced milgrain on antique rings.
     
I was out the other day with a girlfriend of mine trying on dresses. As we neared the end of our pile, she came upon an emerald green dress that stood out from the rest. Both of us lamented the fact that emerald green is very under-worn and is often forgotten, which is also the case in jewelry. After, Kate Middleton, sapphires are back, but what about the emeralds? Here are a few little pieces from Lang to jog your memory about this fabulous precious stone!
     
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