24 Vintage Engagement Rings That You'll Treasure Forever

Vintage engagement rings may technically be older (or, at the very least, inspired by an era that's come and gone), but more and more brides are looking into the past for their lifelong diamonds. Not only are antique rings one-of-a-kind, they also come with a unique history (they've been worn by many women before you!), personality, and elegance that modern rings do not. Whether you have your eyes on an Art Deco piece or prefer something Edwardian, vintage rings are an excellent choice for a worldly bride-to-be with sophisticated taste.

When choosing a vintage ring, it's all about the details. These antique pieces go way beyond your standard center stone or settings. These rings offer Old World charm and an intensely intricate design, which ultimately comes down to how they were made (true vintage diamonds were cut by hand!). Popular antique cuts include old mine and old European diamonds; the settings come with a romantic beauty, themselves, thanks to scrolls, squares, and flowers etched in filigree on the ring's shank. You'll often find that vintage engagement rings are comprised of more than one stone—in fact, a lot of vintage rings forgo one significantly larger center stone for a mosaic of diamonds clustered together. It's also not uncommon to find a diamond accented by another colorful gemstone (or two).

As for where to find certified vintage designs? Check out jewelers like Trumpet & Horn and Doyle & Doyle; major retailers like Forevermark, Brilliant Earth and Cathy Waterman offer wonderful vintage-style rings, too. The best part? No antique ring is made the same way, so if you're looking for a vintage engagement ring, you're choosing something truly unique.

Trumpet & Horn

Trumpet & Horn "Winthrop" Ring, $14,500, trumpetandhorn.com

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Queen May Jewelry

Queen May Jewelry Art Deco Platinum European Cut Diamond Ring, $14,630, queenmayjewelry.com

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Pippin Vintage

Pippin Vintage Diamond Platinum Buttercup Ring, $11,800, pippinvintage.com

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Argo & Lehne Jewelers

Argo & Lehne Jewelers Yellow and White Gold Vintage Diamond and Yellow Diamond Ring, $24,400, argolehne.com

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Victor Barbone

Victor Barbone "Marsha" Ring, $29,000, victorbarbone.com

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Croghan's Jewel Box

Croghan's Jewel Box Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring, $13,860, croghansjewelbox.com

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NY Fine Jewelry

NY Fine Jewelry Vintage Oval Engagement Ring, from $625, etsy.com

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Doyle & Doyle

Doyle & Doyle Vintage Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring, $5,300, doyledoyle.com

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Erica Weiner

Erica Weiner Midcentury Emerald-Cut Diamond Ring with Cinched Shoulders, $6,000, ericaweiner.com

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Erstwhile

Erstwhile Antique Diamond Engagement Ring, $8,500, erstwhilejewelry.com

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Brilliant Earth

Brilliant Earth "The Sedlow" Ring, $9,650, brilliantearth.com

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MS Jewelers

MS Jewelers Marquise Diamond Solitaire Victorian Engagement Ring, $3,985, etsy.com

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Isadoras

Isadoras Art Deco Three-Stone Diamond Ring, $6,400, isadoras.com

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Victor Barbone

Victor Barbone "Roxy" Ring, $38,500, victorbarbone.com

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1stdibs

1stdibs Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Engagement Ring, $4,500, 1stdibs.com

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Argo & Lehne Jewelers

Argo & Lehne Jewelers Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond Sapphire Ring, $12,200, argolehne.com

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Pippin Vintage

Pippin Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Pavé Shield Ring, $3,200, pippinvintage.com

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Queen May Jewelry

Queen May Jewelry Art Deco Platinum Three-Stone Diamond Ring, $8,500, queenmayjewelry.com

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Croghan's Jewel Box

Croghan's Jewel Box Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Ring, $8,000, croghansjewelbox.com

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Trumpet & Horn

Trumpet & Horn "Kamari" Ring, $12,500, trumpetandhorn.com

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Erica Weiner

Erica Weiner Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Ribbon Ring, $1,500, ericaweiner.com

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Erstwhile

Erstwhile Marquise-Cut Diamond Vintage Engagement Ring, $7,500, erstwhilejewelry.com

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Brilliant Earth

Brilliant Earth "The Yonce" Ring, $39,750, brilliantearth.com

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Isadoras

Isadoras Victorian Topaz and Diamond Rings, $2,800, isadoras.com

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