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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 Ring with Central Faceted Rectangular Cut Diamond
    Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Ring with Central Faceted Rectangular Cut DiamondSold
  2. Art Deco Platinum, Ruby & Diamond Rectangular Ring
    Art Deco Platinum, Ruby & Diamond Rectangular RingSold
  3. Art Deco Platinum & Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
    Art Deco Platinum & Old Mine Cut Diamond RingSold
  4. Georgian 15ct Gold & Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
    Georgian 15ct Gold & Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster RingSold
  5. French Art Deco 18ct White & Yellow Gold, Oval Cluster Ring set with Sapphires & Diamonds
    French Art Deco 18ct White & Yellow Gold, Oval Cluster Ring set with Sapphires & DiamondsSold
  6. Edwardian 18ct Gold , Platinum & Diamond Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold , Platinum & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  7. Victorian 18ct Gold & Silver Double Heart Ring set with Diamonds, a Sapphire & a Ruby
    Victorian 18ct Gold & Silver Double Heart Ring set with Diamonds, a Sapphire & a RubySold
  8. French 19th Century 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Ring
    French 19th Century 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond RingSold
  9. Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum, Diamond Solitaire Ring with Diamond Set Shoulders
    Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum, Diamond Solitaire Ring with Diamond Set ShouldersSold
  10. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond Shaped Ring set with Diamonds
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond Shaped Ring set with DiamondsSold
  11. Art Deco Platinum, Three Stone Square Cut Sapphire & Diamond Boat Shaped Ring
    Art Deco Platinum, Three Stone Square Cut Sapphire & Diamond Boat Shaped RingSold
  12. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum Diamond & Onyx Oval Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum Diamond & Onyx Oval RingSold
  13. 18ct White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
    18ct White Gold Diamond Cluster RingSold
  14. Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Octagonal Shaped Ring
    Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Octagonal Shaped RingSold
  15. Art Deco Diamond Shaped Diamond Set Ring
    Art Deco Diamond Shaped Diamond Set RingSold
  16. Art Deco Lozenge Shaped Burma Sapphire & Diamond Ring
    Art Deco Lozenge Shaped Burma Sapphire & Diamond RingSold
  17. Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Marquise Ring
    Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Marquise RingSold
  18. Victorian 18ct Gold,Three Stone Rub Over Set Diamond Ring
    Victorian 18ct Gold,Three Stone Rub Over Set Diamond RingSold
  19. Art Nouveau 18ct Gold & Platinum, Two Stone Diamond Crossover Ring with Rose Diamond Detail
    Art Nouveau 18ct Gold & Platinum, Two Stone Diamond Crossover Ring with Rose Diamond DetailSold
  20. French Belle Epoque 18ct Gold, Platinum, Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring with Diamond Set Shoulders
    French Belle Epoque 18ct Gold, Platinum, Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring with Diamond Set ShouldersSold
  21. Victorian 18ct Gold Solitaire Ring with Foliate Shoulders
    Victorian 18ct Gold Solitaire Ring with Foliate ShouldersSold
  22. Platinum & Three Stone Diamond Ring
    Platinum & Three Stone Diamond RingSold
  23. Victorian 18ct Gold, Carved Half Hoop Three Stone Diamond Ring
    Victorian 18ct Gold, Carved Half Hoop Three Stone Diamond RingSold
  24. Victorian 18ct Gold, Five Stone Ruby & Diamond Rub Over Set Ring
    Victorian 18ct Gold, Five Stone Ruby & Diamond Rub Over Set RingSold
  25. Victorian 18ct Gold, Emerald & Diamond Three Stone Carved Half Hoop Ring
    Victorian 18ct Gold, Emerald & Diamond Three Stone Carved Half Hoop RingSold
  26. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Ruby & Diamond Three Stone RingSold
  27. Edwardian 18ct Gold Colour Change Sapphire & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring with Diamond Set Shoulders
    Edwardian 18ct Gold Colour Change Sapphire & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring with Diamond Set ShouldersSold
  28. Early 20th Century French Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring
    Early 20th Century French Platinum Diamond Cluster RingSold
  29. Art Nouveau 18ct Gold & Platinum Diamond Twist Ring
    Art Nouveau 18ct Gold & Platinum Diamond Twist RingSold
  30. Art Deco Platinum Diamond Shaped Ring set with Emeralds & Diamonds
    Art Deco Platinum Diamond Shaped Ring set with Emeralds & DiamondsSold
  31. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Three Stone Sapphire & Diamond Gypsy Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Three Stone Sapphire & Diamond Gypsy RingSold
  32. Regency 15ct Gold Regard Ring
    Regency 15ct Gold Regard RingSold
  33. Art Deco Platinum, Flower Ring set with a Diamond with Sapphire Petals
    Art Deco Platinum, Flower Ring set with a Diamond with Sapphire PetalsSold
  34. Early 20th Century 18ct & Platinum, Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring with Diamond set Shoulders
    Early 20th Century 18ct & Platinum, Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring with Diamond set ShouldersSold
  35. Art Deco Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Ring
    Art Deco Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond RingSold
  36. Early 20th Century 14ct Gold & Platinum Giardinetti Ring
    Early 20th Century 14ct Gold & Platinum Giardinetti 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