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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. Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Ring with Diamond Set Shoulders
    Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Ring with Diamond Set ShouldersSold
  2. Art Deco Three Stone Diamond Ring with Rose Diamond Detail
    Art Deco Three Stone Diamond Ring with Rose Diamond DetailSold
  3. Early 20th Century Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring with Tiny Sapphire Points
    Early 20th Century Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring with Tiny Sapphire PointsSold
  4. Victorian 18ct Gold & Diamond Ivy Leaf Design Ring
    Victorian 18ct Gold & Diamond Ivy Leaf Design RingSold
  5. Georgian 18ct Gold & Silver Three Stone Ruby Ring with Diamonds In Between
    Georgian 18ct Gold & Silver Three Stone Ruby Ring with Diamonds In BetweenSold
  6. Victorian 18ct Gold Double Snake Ring set with Diamonds
    Victorian 18ct Gold Double Snake Ring set with DiamondsSold
  7. Victorian 18ct Gold Three Stone Moonstone & Diamond Carved Half Hoop Ring
    Victorian 18ct Gold Three Stone Moonstone & Diamond Carved Half Hoop RingSold
  8. Victorian 18ct Gold, Unheated Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring with Diamond Set Shoulders
    Victorian 18ct Gold, Unheated Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring with Diamond Set ShouldersSold
  9. Victorian 18ct Gold, Five Stone Ruby & Diamond Carved Half Hoop Ring
    Victorian 18ct Gold, Five Stone Ruby & Diamond Carved Half Hoop RingSold
  10. Victorian 18ct Gold Three Stone Diamond Carved Half Hoop Ring
    Victorian 18ct Gold Three Stone Diamond Carved Half Hoop RingSold
  11. Victorian 18ct Gold, Emerald & Diamond Ring
    Victorian 18ct Gold, Emerald & Diamond RingSold
  12. Victorian Double Heart Diamond & Natural Pearl Ring
    Victorian Double Heart Diamond & Natural Pearl RingSold
  13. Art Deco Octagonal Shaped Sapphire & Rose Diamond Ring
    Art Deco Octagonal Shaped Sapphire & Rose Diamond RingSold
  14. Edwardian 18ct White Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Crossover Ring by Charles Green & Sons
    Edwardian 18ct White Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Crossover Ring by Charles Green & SonsSold
  15. Early 20th Century 18ct Gold,Sapphire & Diamond Crossover Ring
    Early 20th Century 18ct Gold,Sapphire & Diamond Crossover RingSold
  16. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Diamond Solitaire Ring in Openwork Setting
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Diamond Solitaire Ring in Openwork SettingSold
  17. Georgian 18ct Gold Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring with Ornate Shoulders
    Georgian 18ct Gold Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring with Ornate ShouldersSold
  18. Victorian 18ct Gold Rub Over Set Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
    Victorian 18ct Gold Rub Over Set Old Mine Cut Diamond RingSold
  19. Edwardian 18ct Gold Three Stone Cabochon Opal & Diamond Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold Three Stone Cabochon Opal & Diamond RingSold
  20. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond & Emerald Target Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond & Emerald Target RingSold
  21. Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Rectangular Ring with Diamond set Shoulders
    Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Rectangular Ring with Diamond set ShouldersSold
  22. Victorian 18ct Gold Fede Ring
    Victorian 18ct Gold Fede RingSold
  23. French Art Nouveau 18ct Gold & Platinum, Large Solitaire Diamond Ring with Ornate Rose Diamond Detail
    French Art Nouveau 18ct Gold & Platinum, Large Solitaire Diamond Ring with Ornate Rose Diamond DetailSold
  24. Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond Solitaire Ring with Diamond Set Shoulders
    Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond Solitaire Ring with Diamond Set ShouldersSold
  25. Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  26. Art Deco Platinum, Square Cut Ruby & Diamond Baguette Ring
    Art Deco Platinum, Square Cut Ruby & Diamond Baguette RingSold
  27. Regency 18ct Gold Fede Ring with Heart & Keyhole Motif
    Regency 18ct Gold Fede Ring with Heart & Keyhole MotifSold
  28. Art Deco 18ct Gold, Colombian Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold, Colombian Emerald & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  29. Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Three Stone Diamond Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Three Stone Diamond RingSold
  30. Art Deco Platinum, Emerald Cut & Baguette Cut Diamond Ring
    Art Deco Platinum, Emerald Cut & Baguette Cut Diamond RingSold
  31. Art Nouveau 18ct Gold & Platinum Diamond Twist Ring
    Art Nouveau 18ct Gold & Platinum Diamond Twist RingSold
  32. Art Deco Platinum Large Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Ring
    Art Deco Platinum Large Cabochon Emerald & Diamond RingSold
  33. Art Deco Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Octagonal Shaped Ring
    Art Deco Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Octagonal Shaped RingSold
  34. French Platinum Art Deco Square Set Diamond Target Ring
    French Platinum Art Deco Square Set Diamond Target RingSold
  35. Large Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring
    Large Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  36. Georgian 18ct Gold, Emerald & Rose Diamond Hearts Ring
    Georgian 18ct Gold, Emerald & Rose Diamond Hearts 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