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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 14ct Gold & Platinum, Moonstone, Rose Diamond & Onyx Octagonal Shaped Ring
    Art Deco 14ct Gold & Platinum, Moonstone, Rose Diamond & Onyx Octagonal Shaped RingSold
  2. Art Nouveau 18ct Gold & Peridot Ring by Murrle Bennett & Co
    Art Nouveau 18ct Gold & Peridot Ring by Murrle Bennett & CoSold
  3. Art Deco Platinum & Five Stone Baguette Diamond Ring
    Art Deco Platinum & Five Stone Baguette Diamond RingSold
  4. Victorian 18ct Gold Snake Ring with Old Mine Cut Diamond in His Head & Ruby Eyes
    Victorian 18ct Gold Snake Ring with Old Mine Cut Diamond in His Head & Ruby EyesSold
  5. Art Deco Platinum, Transitional Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring with Step Cut Shoulders set with Baguette Diamonds
    Art Deco Platinum, Transitional Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring with Step Cut Shoulders set with Baguette DiamondsSold
  6. Early 20th Century 18ct White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring
    Early 20th Century 18ct White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  7. Art Deco 18ct White Gold Target Ring set with Sapphires & Diamonds
    Art Deco 18ct White Gold Target Ring set with Sapphires & DiamondsSold
  8. Art Deco Platinum, Three Stone Diamond Ring with Engraved Floral Shank
    Art Deco Platinum, Three Stone Diamond Ring with Engraved Floral ShankSold
  9. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond Emerald & Sapphire Target Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond Emerald & Sapphire Target RingSold
  10. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Ruby & Diamond Target Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Ruby & Diamond Target RingSold
  11. Art Deco 18ct White Gold Emerald Cut Three Stone Diamond Ring
    Art Deco 18ct White Gold Emerald Cut Three Stone Diamond RingSold
  12. Art Deco Solitaire Ring with Diamond Set Scroll Shoulders
    Art Deco Solitaire Ring with Diamond Set Scroll ShouldersSold
  13. Art Deco Platinum Diamond Solitaire Ring with Calibre Sapphire Detail
    Art Deco Platinum Diamond Solitaire Ring with Calibre Sapphire DetailSold
  14. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Diamond & Topaz Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Diamond & Topaz Cluster RingSold
  15. Georgian 15ct Gold, Foiled Green Aquamarine & Rose Diamond Ring
    Georgian 15ct Gold, Foiled Green Aquamarine & Rose Diamond RingSold
  16. 18ct Gold & Platinum Three Stone Diamond Ring
    18ct Gold & Platinum Three Stone Diamond RingSold
  17. Edwardian 18ct White Gold & Platinum, Black Opal & Diamond Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct White Gold & Platinum, Black Opal & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  18. Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum Three Stone Diamond Rub Over Set Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum Three Stone Diamond Rub Over Set RingSold
  19. Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum, Black Opal & Diamond Ring
    Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum, Black Opal & Diamond RingSold
  20. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum Geometric Ring set with Sapphires, Diamonds & Rose Diamonds
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum Geometric Ring set with Sapphires, Diamonds & Rose DiamondsSold
  21. Early 20th Century 18ct Gold, Diamond Cluster Ring
    Early 20th Century 18ct Gold, Diamond Cluster RingSold
  22. Art Deco 18ct White Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring with Baguette Diamond Shoulders
    Art Deco 18ct White Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring with Baguette Diamond ShouldersSold
  23. Arts & Crafts 18ct Gold Ring set with a Star Sapphire
    Arts & Crafts 18ct Gold Ring set with a Star SapphireSold
  24. Early 20th Century Platinum & 18ct Gold, Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring
    Early 20th Century Platinum & 18ct Gold, Emerald & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  25. Art Deco Platinum Target Ring set with Onyx & a Diamond
    Art Deco Platinum Target Ring set with Onyx & a DiamondSold
  26. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum Diamond & Ruby Marquise Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum Diamond & Ruby Marquise RingSold
  27. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond Solitaire Ring with Decorative Platinum Shoulders
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond Solitaire Ring with Decorative Platinum ShouldersSold
  28. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond & Ruby Target Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond & Ruby Target RingSold
  29. Art Deco 18ct White Gold Ring set with an Emerald with Step Cut Diamond Shoulders
    Art Deco 18ct White Gold Ring set with an Emerald with Step Cut Diamond ShouldersSold
  30. Art Deco Platinum Seven Stone Baguette Step Cut Diamond Ring
    Art Deco Platinum Seven Stone Baguette Step Cut Diamond RingSold
  31. Art Deco 18ct Gold, Sapphire, Diamond & Rose Diamond Bow Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold, Sapphire, Diamond & Rose Diamond Bow RingSold
  32. Edwardian Platinum & Diamond Three Row Ring
    Edwardian Platinum & Diamond Three Row RingSold
  33. Early 20th Century 18ct Gold & Platinum, Five Stone Emerald & Diamond Ring
    Early 20th Century 18ct Gold & Platinum, Five Stone Emerald & Diamond RingSold
  34. Art Deco Platinum Ring set with a Large Colombian Emerald with Diamond Baguette Shoulders
    Art Deco Platinum Ring set with a Large Colombian Emerald with Diamond Baguette ShouldersSold
  35. Edwardian 18ct Gold Opal & Diamond Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold Opal & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  36. Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum Five Stone Emerald & Diamond Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum Five Stone Emerald & 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