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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. 18ct White Gold Ballerina Ring set with a Large Unheated Ceylon Sapphire & Baguette Diamonds
    18ct White Gold Ballerina Ring set with a Large Unheated Ceylon Sapphire & Baguette DiamondsSold
  2. Victorian 18ct Gold, Emerald Paste Three stone Ring
    Victorian 18ct Gold, Emerald Paste Three stone RingSold
  3. Early 20th Century Platinum, Ruby, Diamond & Natural Pearl Catherine Wheel Ring
    Early 20th Century Platinum, Ruby, Diamond & Natural Pearl Catherine Wheel RingSold
  4. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Onyx & Diamond Octagonal Shaped Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Onyx & Diamond Octagonal Shaped RingSold
  5. Art Deco Swedish 18ct White Gold Aquamarine & Diamond Cluster Ring
    Art Deco Swedish 18ct White Gold Aquamarine & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  6. Early 20th Century Platinum, Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
    Early 20th Century Platinum, Diamond Daisy Cluster RingSold
  7. Art Deco Platinum Hexagonal Shaped Ring set with a Sapphire & Diamonds
    Art Deco Platinum Hexagonal Shaped Ring set with a Sapphire & DiamondsSold
  8. Art Deco 18ct White Gold Ring set with Diamonds & Calibre Sapphires
    Art Deco 18ct White Gold Ring set with Diamonds & Calibre SapphiresSold
  9. Early 20th Century 18ct Gold & Platinum, Calibre Ruby & Diamond Scallop Shape Ring
    Early 20th Century 18ct Gold & Platinum, Calibre Ruby & Diamond Scallop Shape RingSold
  10. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Three Stone Diamond Rub Over Set Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Three Stone Diamond Rub Over Set RingSold
  11. 1930s 18ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring
    1930s 18ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Oval Cluster RingSold
  12. Art Deco Platinum, Diamond & Ruby Rectangular Shaped Ace of Hearts Ring
    Art Deco Platinum, Diamond & Ruby Rectangular Shaped Ace of Hearts RingSold
  13. Art Deco Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring with Ornate Shoulders
    Art Deco Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring with Ornate ShouldersSold
  14. French Art Deco Platinum Octagonal Shaped Diamond Ring
    French Art Deco Platinum Octagonal Shaped Diamond RingSold
  15. Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond Double Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond Double Cluster RingSold
  16. Art Deco Burma Sapphire & Diamond Ring
    Art Deco Burma Sapphire & Diamond RingSold
  17. Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring
    Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Oval Cluster RingSold
  18. Edwardian Diamond Cluster Ring with Diamond Shoulders
    Edwardian Diamond Cluster Ring with Diamond ShouldersSold
  19. Art Deco Platinum, Emerald & Diamond Target Ring
    Art Deco Platinum, Emerald & Diamond Target RingSold
  20. Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum Diamond & Emerald Crossover Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum Diamond & Emerald Crossover RingSold
  21. Early 20th Century French Platinum Solitaire Diamond Ring
    Early 20th Century French Platinum Solitaire Diamond RingSold
  22. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl & Diamond Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  23. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Five Stone Diamond Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Five Stone Diamond RingSold
  24. Art Deco 18ct White Gold, Large Ceylon Sapphire Ring with Old Mine Cut Stepped Shoulders
    Art Deco 18ct White Gold, Large Ceylon Sapphire Ring with Old Mine Cut Stepped ShouldersSold
  25. Edwardian 14ct Gold & Platinum Snake Ring set with a Diamond
    Edwardian 14ct Gold & Platinum Snake Ring set with a DiamondSold
  26. Edwardian 18ct Gold & Diamond Triple Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold & Diamond Triple Cluster RingSold
  27. Art Deco Platinum Large Emerald & Diamond Ring
    Art Deco Platinum Large Emerald & Diamond RingSold
  28. Art Deco Platinum, Green Tourmaline & Diamond Octagonal Shaped Ring
    Art Deco Platinum, Green Tourmaline & Diamond Octagonal Shaped RingSold
  29. Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring
    Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum, Emerald & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  30. Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
    Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire RingSold
  31. Art Deco Oval Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring
    Art Deco Oval Sapphire & Diamond Cluster RingSold
  32. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Platinum, Diamond & Sapphire Cluster Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Platinum, Diamond & Sapphire Cluster RingSold
  33. Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Catherine Wheel Design Ring
    Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Catherine Wheel Design RingSold
  34. Art Deco Platinum, Diamond Solitaire Ring with Diamond set Shoulders
    Art Deco Platinum, Diamond Solitaire Ring with Diamond set ShouldersSold
  35. Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Three Stone Diamond Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum, Three Stone Diamond RingSold
  36. Edwardian 18ct Gold, Emerald & Diamond Three Stone Ring
    Edwardian 18ct Gold, Emerald & Diamond Three Stone 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