Vintage and antique engagement rings
Popular engagement gemstones
Art Deco, Burmese ruby & diamond three-stone engagement ring
£6,500Unit price /UnavailableArt Nouveau, diamond ring & silver
£8,950Unit price /UnavailableArt Deco, square-cut Colombian emerald & diamond cluster ring
£9,850Unit price /UnavailableVintage, sapphire & diamond half eternity ring
£1,450Unit price /UnavailableAntique sapphire & diamond five-stone ring
£6,500Unit price /UnavailableEdwardian blue sapphire & diamond five-stone ring
£6,250Unit price /UnavailableAntique royal blue sapphire & diamond cluster engagement ring
£4,500Unit price /UnavailableAntique diamond five-stone engagement ring
£3,950Unit price /UnavailableVintage, blue sapphire & diamond cluster engagement ring
£14,750Unit price /UnavailableVictorian, oval-cut Burmese ruby & diamond five-stone engagement ring
£9,000Unit price /UnavailableVintage ruby & diamond 1950s ring
£6,500Unit price /UnavailableArt Deco, 1920s, moonstone & diamond cocktail ring
£2,500Unit price /UnavailableArt Deco, sapphire & diamond daisy cluster engagement ring
£6,500Unit price /UnavailableEdwardian oval Burmese pink sapphire & diamond engagement cluster ring
£6,950Unit price /UnavailableVintage diamond half eternity ring
£1,575Unit price /Unavailable4ct ceylon blue sapphire & diamond ring, French, circa 1940
£9,500Unit price /UnavailableAntique, Victorian diamond solitaire engagement ring
£8,000Unit price /UnavailableVintage ruby and diamond engagement ring, 18ct yellow gold
£1,500Unit price /Unavailable- £3,500Unit price /Unavailable
Antique French yellow sapphire & diamond cluster ring
£8,250Unit price /UnavailableAntique, Edwardian pear cut diamond motif engagement ring
£12,250Unit price /UnavailableAntique sapphire & diamond triple daisy cluster ring
£4,750Unit price /UnavailableAntique, Belle Époque ruby & diamond ring
£4,500Unit price /UnavailableVictorian five-stone diamond half hoop engagement ring
£9,500Unit price /UnavailableArt Deco royal blue sapphire & diamond target cluster ring
£10,950Unit price /UnavailableEdwardian toi et moi diamond engagement ring
£3,950Unit price /UnavailableVintage, Art Deco garnet & diamond ring
£2,250Unit price /Unavailable- £1,850Unit price /Unavailable
ON HOLD | Engagement | diamond cluster ring, antique
£8,500Unit price /UnavailableVintage, textured diamond nugget ring
£2,850Unit price /UnavailableAntique | Edwardian, cabochon sapphire & diamond cluster ring
£10,500Unit price /UnavailablePink sapphire & diamond cluster ring
£8,500Unit price /UnavailableAntique Burmese ruby & diamond cluster ring
£8,850Unit price /UnavailableVictorian | a stunning ruby & diamond three-stone ring
£24,000Unit price /UnavailableRetro | ruby & diamond ring by Tiffany & co
£5,950Unit price /UnavailableVintage | Art Deco, large diamond three-stone ring
£19,500Unit price /UnavailableAntique | Art Deco, sapphire & diamond ring
£15,000Unit price /UnavailableEdwardian | diamond daisy cluster ring
£4,500Unit price /UnavailableBelle Époque | sapphire & diamond ring
£8,950Unit price /UnavailableArt Deco sapphire & diamond engagement ring
£5,950Unit price /UnavailableArt Deco | emerald & diamond three-stone ring
£8,000Unit price /UnavailableArt Deco, 1930s, sapphire & diamond band ring
£3,000Unit price /UnavailableVintage, 1930s ceylon cushion-cut sapphire & diamond cluster engagement ring
£8,250Unit price /UnavailableArt Deco | 1920s, diamond engagement ring
£10,500Unit price /Unavailable1920s Art Deco sapphire & diamond cluster engagement ring
£7,950Unit price /UnavailableAntique Art Deco sapphire & diamond engagement ring
£5,250Unit price /UnavailableArt Deco, royal blue sapphire & diamond ring
£15,000Unit price /UnavailableArt Deco, Burmese sapphire & diamond ring
£18,500Unit price /UnavailableArt Deco, emerald & diamond ring
£12,500Unit price /UnavailableVintage ceylon sapphire & diamond engagement ring
£6,500Unit price /Unavailable
How to buy an engagement ring
Step 1: The planning phase
Modern couples choose antique engagement rings not just for their timeless appeal and beauty, but for ethical and sustainable reasons too. From the intricate Georgian era, romantic Victorian motifs, refined Edwardian elegance and the bold geometry of Art Deco, you have plenty of options.
Finding your partner's ring size without revealing your intentions can be tricky. You can measure one of their existing rings using a sizing guide, bring it to a jeweler, or ask a friend or family member. And remember resizing is an option for many rings.
Budget is also key. The average engagement ring in the UK costs around £2,000, but spending less or more is equally valid.
Step 2: Practical questions
Think about your partner’s preferences and lifestyle. Do they gravitate toward specific gemstones or particular metals?
Setting and design need to take account of aesthetics AND practicality. Choose a harder stone like a diamond, sapphire, or ruby for daily wear. And an active person might benefit from a secure, low-profile setting to prevent damage. Protective designs like collet settings can also shield stones from impact.
Gem size is largely a matter of taste and budget. Smaller stones suit subtle styles, while larger stones make bold statements. The cut and setting also change how a stone’s size is perceived.
Step 3: Styles and metals
Classic solitaire rings focus on simplicity and elegance, while toi-et-moi rings symbolize unity. Three-stone rings highlight past, present, and future, making them a romantic choice. For vintage charm, consider five-stone or cluster rings (the latter provide added protection for softer stones like emeralds).
Metal choice is mostly a matter of taste so think about your partner's current rings.
Engagement ring arrangements
Step 4: Choose a gemstone
Diamonds are the most popular choice for engagement rings but other gems are more colourful and increasingly popular.
Sapphires come in various hues, while emeralds provide a rich green but demand delicate handling. Rubies, in shad