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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 18ct White Gold Rectangular Onyx & Diamond Ring
    Art Deco 18ct White Gold Rectangular Onyx & Diamond RingSold
  2. Edwardian Two Diamond Twist Ring
    Edwardian Two Diamond Twist RingSold
  3. Victorian 18ct Gold Emerald & Diamond Three Stone Ring
    Victorian 18ct Gold Emerald & Diamond Three Stone RingSold
  4. Australian 19th Century 18ct Gold Fede Ring
    Australian 19th Century 18ct Gold Fede RingSold
  5. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum Three Stone Diamond Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum Three Stone Diamond RingSold
  6. Edwardian 18ct Gold Three Leaf Clover Ring set with a Sapphire, Ruby & a Diamond
    Edwardian 18ct Gold Three Leaf Clover Ring set with a Sapphire, Ruby & a DiamondSold
  7. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Cabochon Sapphire & Diamond Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Cabochon Sapphire & Diamond RingSold
  8. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Emerald & Diamond Three Stone Carved Half Hoop Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Emerald & Diamond Three Stone Carved Half Hoop RingSold
  9. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Diamond & Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Diamond & Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Cluster RingSold
  10. Edwardian Platinum & Diamond Three Row Ring
    Edwardian Platinum & Diamond Three Row RingSold
  11. French Platinum, Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco Ring
    French Platinum, Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco RingSold
  12. Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum, Square Ring set with Diamonds
    Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum, Square Ring set with DiamondsSold
  13. Art Deco Platinum, Two Stone Diamond Ring with Leaf Detail
    Art Deco Platinum, Two Stone Diamond Ring with Leaf DetailSold
  14. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond RingSold
  15. Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum Small Daisy Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum Small Daisy Cluster RingSold
  16. Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond Cluster Target Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond Cluster Target RingSold
  17. Early 20th Century 14ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Crossover Ring
    Early 20th Century 14ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Crossover RingSold
  18. Edwardian 18ct Gold Kiss Ring set with a Diamond & Sapphires
    Edwardian 18ct Gold Kiss Ring set with a Diamond & SapphiresSold
  19. Art Deco Green 18ct White Gold & Platinum, Tourmaline & Diamond Ring
    Art Deco Green 18ct White Gold & Platinum, Tourmaline & Diamond RingSold
  20. Victorian 18ct Gold Ring set with Five Coloured Diamonds
    Victorian 18ct Gold Ring set with Five Coloured DiamondsSold
  21. Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum, Black Opal & Diamond Ring
    Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum, Black Opal & Diamond RingSold
  22. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Green Garnet & Diamond Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Green Garnet & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  23. Edwardian Pink Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring
    Edwardian Pink Sapphire & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  24. French Imported Late 19th Century 18ct Gold, Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring
    French Imported Late 19th Century 18ct Gold, Emerald & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  25. Edwardian 18ct Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold Diamond Cluster RingSold
  26. Georgian Two Row Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
    Georgian Two Row Old Mine Cut Diamond RingSold
  27. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond RingSold
  28. Early Victorian 18ct Gold, Three Stone Emerald Ring with Small Diamonds
    Early Victorian 18ct Gold, Three Stone Emerald Ring with Small DiamondsSold
  29. Victorian 18ct Gold Carved Half Hoop Ring set with a Green Garnet & Diamonds
    Victorian 18ct Gold Carved Half Hoop Ring set with a Green Garnet & DiamondsSold
  30. Early 20th Century 18ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring
    Early 20th Century 18ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  31. Retro Platinum & 18ct Gold, Emerald & Diamond Ring
    Retro Platinum & 18ct Gold, Emerald & Diamond RingSold
  32. Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond Cluster Ring with a Yellow Diamond in the Centre
    Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond Cluster Ring with a Yellow Diamond in the CentreSold
  33. Art Deco Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Crossover Ring
    Art Deco Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Crossover RingSold
  34. Art Deco Oval Shaped Diamond Ring
    Art Deco Oval Shaped Diamond RingSold
  35. Early 20th Century 18ct Gold, Rose Diamond Cluster Ring with Ornate Shoulders
    Early 20th Century 18ct Gold, Rose Diamond Cluster Ring with Ornate ShouldersSold
  36. Victorian 18ct Gold Five Stone Opal & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring
    Victorian 18ct Gold Five Stone Opal & Diamond Oval Cluster 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