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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 Gold & Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Ornate Target Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Ornate Target RingSold
  2. French Art Deco 18ct White Gold and Platinum, Diamond Catherine Wheel Design Ring
    French Art Deco 18ct White Gold and Platinum, Diamond Catherine Wheel Design RingSold
  3. Art Deco Platinum, Diamond & Fire Opal Ring
    Art Deco Platinum, Diamond & Fire Opal RingSold
  4. Georgian 18ct Gold, Emerald & Rose Diamond Hearts Ring
    Georgian 18ct Gold, Emerald & Rose Diamond Hearts RingSold
  5. Art Deco Platinum Large Octagonal Shaped Ring set with a Large Sapphire & Diamonds
    Art Deco Platinum Large Octagonal Shaped Ring set with a Large Sapphire & DiamondsSold
  6. Edwardian 18ct Gold Three Stone Ring set with Green Garnets & Diamonds
    Edwardian 18ct Gold Three Stone Ring set with Green Garnets & DiamondsSold
  7. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Garnet & Diamond Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Garnet & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  8. Triple Cluster Diamond Ring
    Triple Cluster Diamond RingSold
  9. Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond Cluster Target Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond Cluster Target RingSold
  10. French Early 20th Century 18ct Gold, Ruby & Diamond Feather Ring
    French Early 20th Century 18ct Gold, Ruby & Diamond Feather RingSold
  11. 18ct Gold & Platinum, Natural Pearl & Diamond Cluster Ring
    18ct Gold & Platinum, Natural Pearl & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  12. Regency 15ct Gold Ring set with Three Chrysolites
    Regency 15ct Gold Ring set with Three ChrysolitesSold
  13. Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum, Jade Ring with Diamond Set Shoulders
    Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum, Jade Ring with Diamond Set ShouldersSold
  14. Early Victorian 18ct Gold Three Stone Emerald & Diamond Ring with Engraved Detail
    Early Victorian 18ct Gold Three Stone Emerald & Diamond Ring with Engraved DetailSold
  15. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum Three Stone Diamond Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum Three Stone Diamond RingSold
  16. Edwardian 15ct Gold Ring That Spells Adore
    Edwardian 15ct Gold Ring That Spells AdoreSold
  17. Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Siberian Amethyst & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Siberian Amethyst & Diamond Oval Cluster RingSold
  18. Art Deco Platinum Oval Ring set with Diamonds
    Art Deco Platinum Oval Ring set with DiamondsSold
  19. Early 20th Century French Import 18ct Gold Cluster Swirl Ring set with Diamonds & Rubies
    Early 20th Century French Import 18ct Gold Cluster Swirl Ring set with Diamonds & RubiesSold
  20. Art Deco Platinum, Burma Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring
    Art Deco Platinum, Burma Sapphire & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  21. Platinum Solitaire Diamond Ring with Baguette Diamond Shoulders
    Platinum Solitaire Diamond Ring with Baguette Diamond ShouldersSold
  22. Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Ceylon Sapphire Ring
    Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Ceylon Sapphire RingSold
  23. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum Target Ring set with Rubies & Diamonds
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum Target Ring set with Rubies & DiamondsSold
  24. Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring with Diamond Set Shoulders
    Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring with Diamond Set ShouldersSold
  25. Art Deco Platinum, Emerald Cut & Baguette Cut Diamond Ring
    Art Deco Platinum, Emerald Cut & Baguette Cut Diamond RingSold
  26. Georgian 15ct Gold & Silver, Three Stone Diamond Ring with Ornate Shank
    Georgian 15ct Gold & Silver, Three Stone Diamond Ring with Ornate ShankSold
  27. 18ct & Platinum Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Square Ring
    18ct & Platinum Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Square RingSold
  28. Victorian 18ct Gold Marquise Ring set with Old Mine Cut Diamonds
    Victorian 18ct Gold Marquise Ring set with Old Mine Cut DiamondsSold
  29. Edwardian 18ct Gold Cats-Eye Chrysoberyl & Diamond Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold Cats-Eye Chrysoberyl & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  30. Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring
    Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum, Pink Sapphire & Diamond RingSold
  31. Art Deco 18ct Gold, Platinum & Peridot & Diamond Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold, Platinum & Peridot & Diamond RingSold
  32. Art Deco 18ct Gold, Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Crossover Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold, Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Crossover RingSold
  33. Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring with Diamonds Above & Below
    Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring with Diamonds Above & BelowSold
  34. Art Deco 14ct White Gold Ring set with a Large Teal Coloured Sapphire Surrounded by Diamonds
    Art Deco 14ct White Gold Ring set with a Large Teal Coloured Sapphire Surrounded by DiamondsSold
  35. French Art Deco Synthetic Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring
    French Art Deco Synthetic Sapphire & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  36. Early 20th Century Palladium, Sapphire & Diamond Ring
    Early 20th Century Palladium, 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