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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. Victorian Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring
    Victorian Ruby & Diamond Three Stone RingSold
  2. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Ruby & Diamond Three Stone RingSold
  3. Edwardian 18ct Gold Pink Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold Pink Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone RingSold
  4. Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond Daisy Cluster RingSold
  5. Edwardian 18ct Gold Cluster Ring set with Green Garnets & Diamonds
    Edwardian 18ct Gold Cluster Ring set with Green Garnets & DiamondsSold
  6. Victorian 18ct Gold Fede Ring
    Victorian 18ct Gold Fede RingSold
  7. Early 20th Century 18ct Gold, Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
    Early 20th Century 18ct Gold, Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire RingSold
  8. Victorian 18ct Gold Snake Ring set with a Cabochon Sapphire
    Victorian 18ct Gold Snake Ring set with a Cabochon SapphireSold
  9. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum Three Stone Diamond Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum Three Stone Diamond RingSold
  10. Art Deco Oval Sapphire & Diamond Ring with Diamond Shoulders
    Art Deco Oval Sapphire & Diamond Ring with Diamond ShouldersSold
  11. Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Target Ring
    Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Target RingSold
  12. Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Ring
    Emerald & Diamond Art Deco RingSold
  13. Art Deco Platinum Target Ring set with Diamonds & Calibre Sapphires
    Art Deco Platinum Target Ring set with Diamonds & Calibre SapphiresSold
  14. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Diamond Navette Shaped Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Diamond Navette Shaped RingSold
  15. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond & Black Opal Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond & Black Opal RingSold
  16. Art Deco Platinum, Burma Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring
    Art Deco Platinum, Burma Sapphire & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  17. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond Shape Sapphire & Diamond Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond Shape Sapphire & Diamond RingSold
  18. French Art Deco Platinum Octagonal Shaped Diamond Ring
    French Art Deco Platinum Octagonal Shaped Diamond RingSold
  19. Edwardian Large 18ct Gold, Opal & Diamond Cluster Ring
    Edwardian Large 18ct Gold, Opal & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  20. Art Deco 18ct White Gold Rectangular Onyx & Diamond Ring
    Art Deco 18ct White Gold Rectangular Onyx & Diamond RingSold
  21. Georgian Rose Diamond Cluster Ring
    Georgian Rose Diamond Cluster RingSold
  22. Early 20th Century Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Ring by Alabaster & Wilson
    Early 20th Century Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Ring by Alabaster & WilsonSold
  23. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond Set Marquise Ring with Diamond Set Shoulders
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond Set Marquise Ring with Diamond Set ShouldersSold
  24. Edwardian 18ct Gold Kiss Ring set with a Diamond
    Edwardian 18ct Gold Kiss Ring set with a DiamondSold
  25. Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum Three Leaf Clover Ring set with Diamonds
    Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum Three Leaf Clover Ring set with DiamondsSold
  26. Art Deco Platinum Large Emerald & Diamond Ring
    Art Deco Platinum Large Emerald & Diamond RingSold
  27. Victorian 18ct Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
    Victorian 18ct Gold Diamond Cluster RingSold
  28. Victorian Five Stone Diamond Ring
    Victorian Five Stone Diamond RingSold
  29. Edwardian 22ct Gold Acrostic Ring set with Gemstones that Spell Regard
    Edwardian 22ct Gold Acrostic Ring set with Gemstones that Spell RegardSold
  30. Victorian 18ct Gold, Emerald & Diamond Heart Shaped Ring
    Victorian 18ct Gold, Emerald & Diamond Heart Shaped RingSold
  31. 1920s 18ct Gold & Platinum Three Stone Diamond Ring
    1920s 18ct Gold & Platinum Three Stone Diamond RingSold
  32. Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum, Large Three Stone Diamond Ring
    Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum, Large Three Stone Diamond RingSold
  33. Edwardian Platinum Ring set with a Peridot with Diamond Set Shoulders
    Edwardian Platinum Ring set with a Peridot with Diamond Set ShouldersSold
  34. Victorian 18ct Gold & Diamond Cluster Ring
    Victorian 18ct Gold & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  35. Victorian 18ct Gold Solitaire Ring with Foliate Shoulders
    Victorian 18ct Gold Solitaire Ring with Foliate ShouldersSold
  36. Art Deco Platinum Three Stone Diamond Ring
    Art Deco Platinum Three Stone Diamond 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