My fiance and I were looking for an engagement ring, and I was thinking about a vintage ring since many modern rings I had tried on felt too large on my petite hand. We made a special trip from Eugene to Portland to check out the selection at Antionette's, based on a few reviews I had read about good prices. We found a beautiful opal, pearl, and diamond ring from the 20's for around $550 that perfectly suits our eclectic style and minimal budget (opal is my birthstone as well). We were in love with the ring and bought it the same day. At the time, I felt like we may have rushed into such an important purchase without really looking around to other places, but I haven't regretted it yet and still love how unique and pretty my ring is. Antoinette's selection was varied in stones and styles, and I appreciated her history on the progression of ring and stone cutting styles through the decades. I greatly recommend visiting Antoinette's for anyone looking for not-a-cookie-cutter ring at affordable prices.
Pros: Interesting selection, good quality
Cons: Hours, if you are coming from out of town
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