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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 18ct Gold, Emerald & Diamond Carved Half Hoop Ring
    Victorian 18ct Gold, Emerald & Diamond Carved Half Hoop RingSold
  2. Edwardian 18ct Gold Sapphire & Diamond Slightly Oval Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold Sapphire & Diamond Slightly Oval Cluster RingSold
  3. 1920s 18ct Gold & Platinum Three Stone Diamond Ring
    1920s 18ct Gold & Platinum Three Stone Diamond RingSold
  4. Victorian Three Stone Old European Diamond Ring
    Victorian Three Stone Old European Diamond RingSold
  5. Victorian 18ct Gold Rub over Set Sapphire & Diamond Ring
    Victorian 18ct Gold Rub over Set Sapphire & Diamond RingSold
  6. William 1V 18ct Gold & Silver, Large Oval Cluster Ring set with Old Mine Cut Diamonds
    William 1V 18ct Gold & Silver, Large Oval Cluster Ring set with Old Mine Cut DiamondsSold
  7. Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Two Stone Diamond Crossover Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Two Stone Diamond Crossover RingSold
  8. Victorian 18ct Gold, Five Stone Ruby & Diamond Carved Half Hoop Ring
    Victorian 18ct Gold, Five Stone Ruby & Diamond Carved Half Hoop RingSold
  9. Georgian Gold & Silver Heart Ring set with Rose Diamonds
    Georgian Gold & Silver Heart Ring set with Rose DiamondsSold
  10. French Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Ring
    French Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Cabochon Emerald & Diamond RingSold
  11. Edwardian 18ct Gold Twist Ring set with Sapphires, Diamonds & Green Garnets
    Edwardian 18ct Gold Twist Ring set with Sapphires, Diamonds & Green GarnetsSold
  12. Victorian 18ct Gold Seven Stone Emerald Ring
    Victorian 18ct Gold Seven Stone Emerald RingSold
  13. Victorian 18ct Gold Heart Shaped Ring with Bow Above set with a Natural Pearl & Rose Diamonds
    Victorian 18ct Gold Heart Shaped Ring with Bow Above set with a Natural Pearl & Rose DiamondsSold
  14. Victorian 18ct Gold Sapphire & Opal Three Stone Carved Half Hoop Ring with Rose Diamond Points
    Victorian 18ct Gold Sapphire & Opal Three Stone Carved Half Hoop Ring with Rose Diamond PointsSold
  15. French Belle Epoque 18ct Gold, Burma Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring with Diamond Set Shoulders
    French Belle Epoque 18ct Gold, Burma Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring with Diamond Set ShouldersSold
  16. Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum Ring set with an Aquamarine with a Diamond Border
    Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum Ring set with an Aquamarine with a Diamond BorderSold
  17. Edwardian 18ct White Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring with Diamond Set Shoulders
    Edwardian 18ct White Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring with Diamond Set ShouldersSold
  18. Dutch Belle Epoque 14ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond Ring with Diamond Set Curved Shoulders
    Dutch Belle Epoque 14ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond Ring with Diamond Set Curved ShouldersSold
  19. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Emerald & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  20. Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum Diamond Cluster RingSold
  21. Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Three Stone Diamond Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Three Stone Diamond RingSold
  22. Art Deco Platinum Three Stone Diamond Ring
    Art Deco Platinum Three Stone Diamond RingSold
  23. Art Deco Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Crossover Ring
    Art Deco Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Crossover RingSold
  24. Art Deco French Platinum & Diamond Pierced Work Cluster Ring
    Art Deco French Platinum & Diamond Pierced Work Cluster RingSold
  25. Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Oval Cluster RingSold
  26. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone RingSold
  27. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Rectangular Cut Amethyst & Diamond Three Stone Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Rectangular Cut Amethyst & Diamond Three Stone RingSold
  28. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Platinum & Diamond Target Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Platinum & Diamond Target RingSold
  29. Art Deco 18ct White Gold, Solitaire Diamond Ring With Baguette Diamonds on Either Side
    Art Deco 18ct White Gold, Solitaire Diamond Ring With Baguette Diamonds on Either SideSold
  30. Art Deco Octagonal Shaped Sapphire & Rose Diamond Ring
    Art Deco Octagonal Shaped Sapphire & Rose Diamond RingSold
  31. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Ruby & Diamond Double Heart Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Ruby & Diamond Double Heart RingSold
  32. French Platinum & Diamond Bombe Cluster Ring
    French Platinum & Diamond Bombe Cluster RingSold
  33. French Platinum, Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco Ring
    French Platinum, Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco RingSold
  34. Edwardian 18ct Gold Oval Emerald & Diamond Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold Oval Emerald & Diamond RingSold
  35. Art Deco 18ct White Gold Rectangular Onyx & Diamond Ring
    Art Deco 18ct White Gold Rectangular Onyx & Diamond RingSold
  36. Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Ring
    Art Deco Sapphire & 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