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The Engagement Rings Archive

The ones that got away... If you see anything you like let us know, and we can help you source something similar

Art Deco Engagement Rings Art Deco Engagement Rings
Edwardian Engagement Rings Edwardian Engagement Rings
Victorian Engagement Rings Victorian Engagement Rings
Georgian Engagement Rings Georgian Engagement Rings
Mid-Century Engagement Rings Mid-Century Engagement Rings
Art Nouveau Engagement Rings Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Retro Engagement Rings Retro Engagement Rings
Modern Engagement Rings Modern Engagement Rings
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  1. Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Emerald & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  2. French 18ct Gold & Platinum, Art Deco Emerald & Diamond Octagonal Shaped Ring with Diamond Set Leaf Shoulders
    French 18ct Gold & Platinum, Art Deco Emerald & Diamond Octagonal Shaped Ring with Diamond Set Leaf ShouldersSold
  3. Art Deco Platinum, Baguette Cut Sapphire & Diamond Ring
    Art Deco Platinum, Baguette Cut Sapphire & Diamond RingSold
  4. Art Deco 18ct White Gold Ring set with a Half Carat Diamond with ornate Small Diamond set Detail
    Art Deco 18ct White Gold Ring set with a Half Carat Diamond with ornate Small Diamond set DetailSold
  5. Edwardian 18ct Gold Double Snake Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold Double Snake RingSold
  6. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Green Garnet & Diamond Crossover Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Green Garnet & Diamond Crossover RingSold
  7. Edwardian 9ct Gold Heart Shaped Opal & Diamond Ring
    Edwardian 9ct Gold Heart Shaped Opal & Diamond RingSold
  8. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Rose Cut Emerald & Rose Diamond Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Rose Cut Emerald & Rose Diamond Cluster RingSold
  9. Edwardian 15ct Gold & Platinum, Citrine & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 15ct Gold & Platinum, Citrine & Diamond Oval Cluster RingSold
  10. Edwardian 18ct Gold Moonstone & Diamond Heart Shaped Ring by Henry Barnett Joseph
    Edwardian 18ct Gold Moonstone & Diamond Heart Shaped Ring by Henry Barnett JosephSold
  11. Edwardian 14ct Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 14ct Gold Diamond Cluster RingSold
  12. Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring
    Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Oval Cluster RingSold
  13. Edwardian 18ct Gold & Diamond Triple Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold & Diamond Triple Cluster RingSold
  14. Edwardian Platinum, Diamond Cluster Ring with 1.25 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond
    Edwardian Platinum, Diamond Cluster Ring with 1.25 Carat Old Mine Cut DiamondSold
  15. 18ct Gold & Platinum Large Three Stone Diamond Ring
    18ct Gold & Platinum Large Three Stone Diamond RingSold
  16. Victorian 18ct Gold Oval Diamond Cluster Ring
    Victorian 18ct Gold Oval Diamond Cluster RingSold
  17. Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Rectangular Ring with Diamond Shoulders
    Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Rectangular Ring with Diamond ShouldersSold
  18. Edwardian Five Stone Cabochon Ruby Ring
    Edwardian Five Stone Cabochon Ruby RingSold
  19. French 18th Century Table Cut Diamond Ring
    French 18th Century Table Cut Diamond RingSold
  20. Georgian Diamond Cluster Ring
    Georgian Diamond Cluster RingSold
  21. Art Deco 18ct Gold, Emerald & Diamond Square Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold, Emerald & Diamond Square RingSold
  22. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum Three Stone Diamond Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum Three Stone Diamond RingSold
  23. Edwardian 9ct Gold Snake Ring set a Garnet & Rose Diamond Eyes
    Edwardian 9ct Gold Snake Ring set a Garnet & Rose Diamond EyesSold
  24. Early 20th Century 18ct Gold & Platinum, Three Stone Diamond Ring
    Early 20th Century 18ct Gold & Platinum, Three Stone Diamond RingSold
  25. Early 20th Century Platinum, Flower Cluster Ring set with Sapphires & Diamonds
    Early 20th Century Platinum, Flower Cluster Ring set with Sapphires & DiamondsSold
  26. Victorian 18ct Gold, Five Stone Old Mine Cut Diamond Boat Shaped Ring
    Victorian 18ct Gold, Five Stone Old Mine Cut Diamond Boat Shaped RingSold
  27. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Citrine & Diamond Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Citrine & Diamond RingSold
  28. 1930s 18ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring
    1930s 18ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Oval Cluster RingSold
  29. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone RingSold
  30. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Three Stone Diamond Ring with Diamond Set Shoulders
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Three Stone Diamond Ring with Diamond Set ShouldersSold
  31. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum Diamond & Onyx Oval Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum Diamond & Onyx Oval RingSold
  32. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond & Ruby Target Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond & Ruby Target RingSold
  33. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Columbian Emerald & Diamond Rectangular Ring with Diamond Set Shoulders
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Columbian Emerald & Diamond Rectangular Ring with Diamond Set ShouldersSold
  34. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum Oval Diamond Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum Oval Diamond RingSold
  35. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Emerald & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  36. Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
    Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire RingSold
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An 'antique' engagement ring is a ring that is at least 100 years old — so anything made around 1920 or before. Our Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and Art Nouveau engagement rings are all antique.
A 'vintage' engagement ring was made between 50 and 100 years ago — broadly 1920 to 1970. Our Art Deco, Retro and Mid-Century engagement rings fall under the vintage banner.
Yes. We only sell 100% original, one-of-a-kind engagement rings, handmade by master craftsmen up to 200 years ago. We do not sell modern reproductions or mass-produced rings made in an 'antique style'. Every ring is the real thing, with its own story to tell.
Generally very good, especially given their age — we select only the finest examples. In the rare case a ring shows notable wear or damage, we say so in its description. You are always welcome to ask for more images or video, or see a ring in person at our London showroom.
Yes. Our antique engagement rings predate modern diamond mining, so they are inherently conflict-free — buying one adds no new demand for mining and contributes nothing to the problems that come with it. Read our ethical policy →
The old "one to three months' salary" rule is unromantic and, for many people, unrealistic — and it is not something we believe in. Decide on a budget you are comfortable with and find a ring you both love within it.
The classics: cluster, solitaire, three stone, five stone, marquise and crossover rings. Diamonds, sapphires and rubies remain the most sought-after stones for their beauty and durability, with emeralds and semi-precious stones such as aquamarine increasingly popular. Don't be afraid to use your imagination.
Victorian (1839–1901), Edwardian (1901–1914) and Art Deco (1920–1935) — a golden age for jewellery, when style and technical innovation converged. Rings from these eras are increasingly hard to find in good condition, which is why they hold their value so well.

Almost all of them, yes — and your first sizing is free, carried out by one of the best jewellers in the trade. The small minority of rings that cannot be sized (intricately carved shanks, stones running the whole way round) are clearly marked on their product page.

If you don't know your partner's size, print our ring measurer and check one of their existing rings against it. If that's not possible without giving the game away, propose first and use your free sizing afterwards — send the ring back to us and we'll size it and return it within a few working days.

Any more questions? Contact Us