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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 Platinum, Diamond Cluster Ring With Diamond & Emerald Shoulders
    Art Deco Platinum, Diamond Cluster Ring With Diamond & Emerald ShouldersSold
  2. Victorian 18ct Gold Five Stone Aquamarine Carved Half Hoop Ring with Rose Diamond Points
    Victorian 18ct Gold Five Stone Aquamarine Carved Half Hoop Ring with Rose Diamond PointsSold
  3. Early 20th Century 18ct Gold, Rose Diamond Cluster Ring with Ornate Shoulders
    Early 20th Century 18ct Gold, Rose Diamond Cluster Ring with Ornate ShouldersSold
  4. Early 20th Century 18ct Gold & Platinum, Three Stone Diamond Ring
    Early 20th Century 18ct Gold & Platinum, Three Stone Diamond RingSold
  5. Victorian 18ct Gold Three Stone Diamond Ring set with a Yellow Diamond in the Centre
    Victorian 18ct Gold Three Stone Diamond Ring set with a Yellow Diamond in the CentreSold
  6. Art Deco 18ct White Gold, Sapphire Ring with Diamond Set Shoulders
    Art Deco 18ct White Gold, Sapphire Ring with Diamond Set ShouldersSold
  7. French Art Deco Platinum, Peridot & Diamond Ring
    French Art Deco Platinum, Peridot & Diamond RingSold
  8. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Green Garnet & Diamond Three Stone Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Green Garnet & Diamond Three Stone RingSold
  9. Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Plaque Ring with Flower Motif
    Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Plaque Ring with Flower MotifSold
  10. Art Deco Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Five Stone Ring
    Art Deco Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Five Stone RingSold
  11. Edwardian 18ct Gold ​& Platinum, Diamond Starburst Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold ​& Platinum, Diamond Starburst RingSold
  12. Diamond Three Stone Ring with Diamond Foliate Shoulders
    Diamond Three Stone Ring with Diamond Foliate ShouldersSold
  13. Edwardian Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Ring
    Edwardian Yellow Sapphire & Diamond RingSold
  14. Georgian 15ct Gold & Silver, Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
    Georgian 15ct Gold & Silver, Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster RingSold
  15. Victorian 18ct Gold Fede Ring
    Victorian 18ct Gold Fede RingSold
  16. Victorian 18ct Gold Five Stone Sapphire Ring
    Victorian 18ct Gold Five Stone Sapphire RingSold
  17. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum Solitaire Diamond Ring with Diamond set Shoulders
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum Solitaire Diamond Ring with Diamond set ShouldersSold
  18. Edwardian Platinum Two Stone Diamond Fan Ring
    Edwardian Platinum Two Stone Diamond Fan RingSold
  19. Georgian 9ct Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
    Georgian 9ct Gold Diamond Cluster RingSold
  20. Georgian 18ct Gold & Blue Enamel, Three Stone Diamond Ring
    Georgian 18ct Gold & Blue Enamel, Three Stone Diamond RingSold
  21. Edwardian 18ct White Gold & Platinum Oval Diamond Starburst Ring
    Edwardian 18ct White Gold & Platinum Oval Diamond Starburst RingSold
  22. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Octagonal Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Octagonal RingSold
  23. Victorian 15ct Gold Acrostic Ring that spells Regret
    Victorian 15ct Gold Acrostic Ring that spells RegretSold
  24. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Ruby & Diamond Three Stone RingSold
  25. 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
  26. Art Deco Platinum, Fire Opal & Diamond Three Stone Ring
    Art Deco Platinum, Fire Opal & Diamond Three Stone RingSold
  27. Edwardian 18ct Gold and Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold and Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire Cluster RingSold
  28. Edwardian 18ct Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold Diamond Cluster RingSold
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. Art Deco Style 18ct White Gold, Emerald & Diamond Ring
    Art Deco Style 18ct White Gold, Emerald & Diamond RingSold
  32. Georgian Two Row Diamond Ring
    Georgian Two Row Diamond RingSold
  33. Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  34. Art Deco Emerald & Diamond Baguette Ring
    Art Deco Emerald & Diamond Baguette RingSold
  35. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring with Ornate Shoulders
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring with Ornate ShouldersSold
  36. Early 20th Century French 18ct Gold & Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring
    Early 20th Century French 18ct Gold & Platinum, Sapphire & 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 Mayfair 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. Our guide to engagement ring budgets →
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 or visit the showroom together, and we'll measure and size it within a few working days.

Any more questions? Contact Us