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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, Diamond Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Diamond Cluster RingSold
  2. Early 20th Century Platinum, Unheated Burma Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring
    Early 20th Century Platinum, Unheated Burma Ruby & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  3. Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum, Jade Ring with Diamond Set Shoulders
    Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum, Jade Ring with Diamond Set ShouldersSold
  4. Edwardian 18ct Gold Diamond Cluster Ring with Diamond set Shoulders
    Edwardian 18ct Gold Diamond Cluster Ring with Diamond set ShouldersSold
  5. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum Target Ring set with Rubies & Diamonds
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum Target Ring set with Rubies & DiamondsSold
  6. Early 20th Century 18ct Gold and Platinum Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
    Early 20th Century 18ct Gold and Platinum Emerald and Diamond Cluster RingSold
  7. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Green Garnet & Diamond Three Stone Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Green Garnet & Diamond Three Stone RingSold
  8. Edwardian 18ct Gold Diamond & Two Natural Split Pearls Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold Diamond & Two Natural Split Pearls RingSold
  9. Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum Double Snake Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum Double Snake RingSold
  10. Art Deco Platinum, Green Tourmaline & Diamond Octagonal Shaped Ring
    Art Deco Platinum, Green Tourmaline & Diamond Octagonal Shaped RingSold
  11. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Diamond & Opal Heart Shaped Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Diamond & Opal Heart Shaped RingSold
  12. Early 20th Century 14ct Gold Snake Ring with a Diamond in it's Head & Emerald Eyes
    Early 20th Century 14ct Gold Snake Ring with a Diamond in it's Head & Emerald EyesSold
  13. Art Deco Platinum, Old Mine Cut Diamond & Calibre Cut Sapphire Ring
    Art Deco Platinum, Old Mine Cut Diamond & Calibre Cut Sapphire RingSold
  14. Art Deco 18ct Gold Cabochon Sapphire Rub Over Set Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold Cabochon Sapphire Rub Over Set RingSold
  15. Edwardian 15ct Gold Ring That Spells Adore
    Edwardian 15ct Gold Ring That Spells AdoreSold
  16. Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum, Water Opal Ring with Diamond set Leaf Shoulders
    Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum, Water Opal Ring with Diamond set Leaf ShouldersSold
  17. Early 20th Century French Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring
    Early 20th Century French Platinum Diamond Cluster RingSold
  18. Edwardian 18ct Gold Keeper Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold Keeper RingSold
  19. Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring with Diamonds Above & Below
    Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring with Diamonds Above & BelowSold
  20. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Sapphire Solitaire Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Sapphire Solitaire RingSold
  21. Art Deco 18ct Gold, Square Cut Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold, Square Cut Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone RingSold
  22. French Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Ring
    French Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond RingSold
  23. Art Deco Ceylon Sapphire & Hexagonal Diamond Ring
    Art Deco Ceylon Sapphire & Hexagonal Diamond RingSold
  24. Art Deco Diamond Diamond Shaped Ring
    Art Deco Diamond Diamond Shaped RingSold
  25. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond & Ruby Cluster Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond & Ruby Cluster RingSold
  26. Art Deco 18ct Gold, Platinum & Peridot & Diamond Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold, Platinum & Peridot & Diamond RingSold
  27. Art Deco Lozenge Shaped Burma Sapphire & Diamond Ring
    Art Deco Lozenge Shaped Burma Sapphire & Diamond RingSold
  28. Art Deco Platinum, Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Ring
    Art Deco Platinum, Cabochon Emerald & Diamond RingSold
  29. Gold Georgian Opening Hands Fede Gimmel Ring
    Gold Georgian Opening Hands Fede Gimmel RingSold
  30. French 19th Century 18ct Gold Double Snake Ring with Diamond Eyes
    French 19th Century 18ct Gold Double Snake Ring with Diamond EyesSold
  31. Edwardian 9ct Gold Double Snake Ring
    Edwardian 9ct Gold Double Snake RingSold
  32. Early 20th Century 18ct Gold & Platinum, Black Opal & Diamond Cluster Ring
    Early 20th Century 18ct Gold & Platinum, Black Opal & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  33. Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Crossover Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Crossover RingSold
  34. Victorian 18ct Gold, Three Stone Almandine Garnet & Diamond Gypsy Ring
    Victorian 18ct Gold, Three Stone Almandine Garnet & Diamond Gypsy RingSold
  35. Platinum & Diamond Large Cluster Ring
    Platinum & Diamond Large Cluster RingSold
  36. Edwardian 15ct Gold & Platinum Marquise Shaped Ring set with Diamonds
    Edwardian 15ct Gold & Platinum Marquise Shaped Ring set with DiamondsSold
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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