Vintage Engagement Rings: Top Rings For Your Inspiration

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Brides often ask

What type of wedding ring will match my vintage engagement ring?
Because each vintage engagement ring is unique, there is unfortunately no simple answer to this question. It depends on the shape and size of the ring. Many modern-day engagement rings are often accompanied by a wedding band that matches, but that is not the case with vintage engagement rings. We recommend approaching a jeweler to get a bespoke wedding ring made for you.
Why vintage engagement ring is special?
Vintage engagement rings have a soul to them that new mass-produced rings simply can't compare to. Antique and vintage rings have been hand-finished, giving them that indefinable quality that sets them apart. This artistry, in addition to being beautiful, makes each piece unique, so you can be sure of having an engagement ring that draws the eyes and envy of your friends.
How to choose the right gemstone?
If you plan on wearing your engagement ring every day, you should choose a harder gemstone that can withstand the occasional knocks that can occur. If you work with your hands, you should also choose a harder gemstone.
Amazing Vintage Rings With Diamonds
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Vintage rings encompass antiques from certain historical eras. From Edwardian times to the Retro age, and Victorian years, rings in this category will feature the style and settings appropriate for each period. An antique is valuable because of the history it brings with it, not only the generations that it has transcended but the stories that it has gone through. Moreover, an antique ring is a rarity, certainly a one-of-a-kind piece, and there is even more value in the fact that you will be carrying one of those pieces with you until the end of time.

Prettiest Dazzling Halo Engagement Rings
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Halo and cluster rings are very common on vintage engagement rings. Firstly, a halo is a type of setting that encircles a center gemstone in a collection of pave diamonds. Secondly, a cluster ring is a setting where smaller diamonds are set close together to resemble a larger diamond. The commonality between these two settings is size and sparkle, and they became popular during the Art Nouveau period. The pros of having a halo and a cluster ring are the appearance of a larger size. Including this type of setting in your design will provide a bigger look to your overall ring with an added dose of shine.

Art Deco Vintage Engagement Rings
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The Art Deco era was all about glamour and sophistication. When comes to jewelry, it was characterized by geometric patterns and abstract designs. Following the geometric motif, Art Deco engagement rings include rectangular and triangular diamonds, often paired with colored gemstones such as blue sapphire. If you are into that style, vintage rings from the Art Deco era are definitely for you! Fun, bold, and definitely out of the ordinary.

Yellow And Rose Gold Rings
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Colored gemstones are very popular among vintage engagement rings. That being said, many use light pink and yellow stones, and metals were combined with them to create a uniform look. With a touch of color in the metal and the stone, diamonds were added to the setting strategically to bring a pop of sparkle into the overall design. Rose and yellow gold rings are beautiful because they are extremely unique and usually have one-of-a-kind designs. Moreover, they provide a very subtle color without affecting the beauty of the main stones, which many brides search for.

Amazing Vintage Rings With Gemstones
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Vintage rings not only were made with diamonds. Antique rings are popular for their use of colored gemstones in their designs. Blue sapphire, rubies, and emeralds lie among the favorite stones to use as a center stone in past eras- in all of their presentations. The best characteristic of colored gemstone engagement rings is that they are even more unique, and usually tell a story just by the way it was cut and mounted. The vintage engagement ring with colored gemstones is a great decision.
Antique Style Engagement Rings
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Nothing is more romantic than an antique-style engagement ring. The meaning behind each piece becomes so much more important when you think about the craftsmanship and eras that the ring has gone through. From intricate bands to geometric designs, halo settings, and old diamond cutting styles, an antique engagement ring will become a selection like no other.

Vintage Oval Cut Engagement Rings
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Oval-cut engagement rings were used in past eras with the addition of a halo. From colored gemstones to diamonds, the signature vintage oval-cut engagement ring features a collection of stones around the main stone of the ring. The pros of this design are that it provides an elongated look, even bigger with the addition of a halo.
Round Cut Rings In Vintage Style
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Round-cut engagement rings have been popular since the beginning of time. Because of advances in technology, today we use what we call round brilliant diamonds in modern designs. Vintage-style round-cut engagement rings usually carry an Old European cut, which is a diamond cut by hand. It is amazing to think of the craftsmanship and time that jewelers in those times took to make engagement rings- I would say that is the biggest value in buying a round-cut engagement ring in vintage style.

Vintage Rings In White Gold
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Many vintages rings come in rose and yellow gold given the style in past eras. However, when vintage-style rings were designed with diamonds, many jewelers preferred using platinum or white gold. This latter color will be a more timeless selection as an engagement ring, it is not that flashy and will never go out of style. However, it truly depends on what you like and the era that you are going for!
Vintage Wedding Bands
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Vintage wedding bands usually carry cluster designs or an antique style called milgrain. If you like the antique look but prefer a modern engagement ring, this is the best way to complement your style! Go for an antique wedding band design.

Vintage Style Engagement Rings
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Vintage rings are usually from the 1980s or 1970s and older. This is what makes vintage-style engagement rings so special. They have designs and craftsmanship that are almost impossible to replicate today because they were made using completely different methods and tools from modern rings. Vintage-style engagement rings are also statement pieces that become family heirlooms.
Vintage Engagement Rings the 1920s
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Art Deco vintage engagement rings of the 1920s were all about gentle but bold geometric designs and symmetry. Hand-crafted architecture-inspired designs with accents of colored stones and milgrain. These unique vintage engagement rings are for the modern woman who likes a touch of romance and the classics.

Vintage Emerald Engagement Rings
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One of the trendiest types of rings out there, vintage emerald engagement rings have that extra edge that comes with a precious gemstone from another era. Its alluring appeal and gorgeous color make it a perfect engagement ring for a bride looking for her storybook happy ever after.
Bohemian Vintage Engagement Rings
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A bohemian-inspired celebration would be a great place to show off bohemian vintage-inspired engagement rings. With colorful, feminine, and free-spirited options from the 1960s and floral patterns from the Edwardian era, and bold, colorful pieces from the Art Deco era, there's definitely a lot to choose from.

Vintage Sapphire Engagement Rings
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Vintage sapphire engagement rings are exquisite and perfect to wear daily, fitting for any type of event. Signifying loyalty, sincerity, and faithfulness, vintage sapphire engagement rings set in rose gold or any other suitable metal, are a great way to begin a journey of a lifetime.
Vintage Opal Engagement Rings
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With vintage opal engagement rings, you get trendy and gorgeous pieces with the best detailing and enchanting designs. Opals are known to have a calming energy and are associated with the eyes. The vintage opal engagement ring is the perfect choice for the woman looking to create her own unique history with a ring that has one of its own.

Unique Engagement Rings
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Every single vintage engagement ring is unique in its own way, however some more unconventional than others. So, if you have no problem coloring outside of the lines and want truly unique vintage engagement rings, you might want to consider the ornate platinum filigree and floral patterns of Edwardian engagement rings.
Moissanite Engagement Rings
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Moissanite has long been an alternative to diamonds, being the enduring and sparkly stones that they are. Though moissanite vintage engagement rings are a cheaper option for a couple on a budget, unlike diamonds and other stones they do not hold as much value and are rarely passed on from one generation to the other.

Old Fashioned Rings
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Call them old, but old-fashioned vintage engagement rings are in and trendy these days. Heirloom engagement rings from the 1950-1980s Mid Century period to Victorian vintage engagement rings from before and more. You can't beat the history that comes with vintage pieces, and love stories, each unique in its own way.
Simple Vintage Rings
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If you like simple and conservative engagement rings in vintage, you can rest assured that you won't be sacrificing beauty in any way. Simple vintage engagement rings are stylish in a way that others are not. From the simple vintage solitaire ring to the minimalist slim band infinity ring, there are many designs that embrace the 'less is more slogan tastefully.

Black Diamond Rings
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Black is an edgy and daring color, and vintage black diamond engagement rings have an appeal that is cherished by a unique set of people. Diamonds capture a simpler time in history, about the Mid-Century era of the 1950 and 1960s. Black and classy vintage engagement rings represent subtle strength and silent opulence.
Pear Shaped Vintage Rings
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A stylish and proper stand-out type of vintage ring is the pear-shaped vintage engagement ring. Its unique shape is suitable for all types of stones and gems. The exquisite shape of this type of ring can be found in different eras from the 1980s and before.
From vine-engraved designs to eternity bands, solid metal rings, and milgrain settings, you can find just about anything within the vintage wedding band category. The good part is that if you already have an engagement ring you can narrow it down to something that truly complements it- be it with the same gemstone or in the same metal color. Inspired by the older and more romantic eras, your vintage wedding band will be stunning and timeless either way.