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Vintage Engagement Rings
Vintage engagement rings are a wonderful choice for an heirloom quality treasure. Designed to last a lifetime, our vintage style engagement rings embody various designs, from intricate and dainty pavé settings to baguette side stones or Art Deco details.
Choose from vintage inspired engagement rings with classic round brilliant cut diamonds, or swap out the center stone for a timeless step cut emerald diamond. From everlasting yellow gold to enduring platinum, all AURONIA engagement rings are generational treasures to commemorate a love story for the ages. Browse our collection below to find the glamorous vintage style engagement ring of your dreams. Read more
Vintage Style Engagement Rings
Vintage style engagement rings are a superior option for the classic bride – the one who values tradition, history, and customs. While true vintage engagement rings are over twenty years old, AURONIA's extensive collection of vintage inspired engagement rings embodies the best of these timeless styles in a brand new design.
Capturing bygone eras, vintage style engagement rings can take on all forms, from elaborate settings that include halos, pavé, or flashy side stones to more traditional options with a chunky yellow gold band and solitaire diamond.
You can further add to the vintage charm of our premade treasures by customizing it to have every single feature you can imagine. Swap out the round diamond for a pillowy cushion cut, or change the width of the band to suit the wearer's preference. The beauty of vintage style engagement rings is they're able to be modified to be exactly what you're looking for, unlike authentic antique rings that don't accommodate much change unless you reset the stone.
FAQs About Vintage Inspired Engagement Rings
What are considered vintage engagement rings?
An engagement ring is considered vintage if it's over twenty years old. This includes many mid century modern and Art Deco designs, as well as engagement rings from any year prior to 2004.
What age is a vintage ring?
A vintage ring is at least twenty years old, while an antique ring is over one hundred years old. You can find vintage and antique rings in various ages, styles, and designs.
What are modern vintage engagement rings?
Modern vintage engagement rings are those that have been made recently with a vintage inspired design. This may include retro settings, side stones, or antique diamond shapes like the Old Mine Cut, which give a modern ring a vintage style look.
What's the difference between vintage engagement rings and vintage style engagement rings?
The main difference between vintage engagement rings and vintage style engagement rings is vintage engagement rings are over 20 years old, while vintage style engagement rings have been created recently with an antique inspired design.
What are the eras for vintage engagement rings?
Vintage engagement rings cover eras such as Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, Mid Century, Retro, and beyond. Here's a quick breakdown of what to expect from each era's engagement rings:
- Victorian Engagement Rings (1835-1900): Victorian engagement rings were often made from yellow or rose gold with solitaire diamonds, double halos, and additional gems like pearls for extra opulence.
- Edwardian Engagement Rings (1900 - 1920): Edwardian engagement rings are known for their intricate band designs and artisan filigree (metalwork), often utilizing platinum. Engagement rings commonly included floral or nature inspired bands, along with Old Mine cut diamonds or colored gemstones.
- Art Deco Engagement Rings (1920 - 1940): Art Deco engagement rings are decked out to the nines with angular designs, patterned settings, and milgrain, which are tiny beads on the surface of the metal. Art Deco engagement rings popularized emerald cut diamonds, along with gemstones like rubies and sapphires for a center stone.
- Retro Engagement Rings (1940 - 1960): The Retro era marked the standardization of diamonds for engagement rings. It also popularized more simple, streamlined designs like solitaire settings in yellow, white, and rose gold. Two toned engagement rings were also common.
- Mid-Century Modern Engagement Rings (1945 - 1970): The Mid Century Modern era has some overlap with the retro years, but the rings (especially from the 1950s) are distinctly geometrical, often including baguette side stones and post-war glamour with brilliant cut diamonds.
Why choose a vintage engagement ring?
A vintage engagement ring is a wise choice for the sentimental, traditional, or history-focused bride. Vintage style engagement rings embody a timeless elegance and glamour that's rarely found in today's modern minimalist designs. Leaning into the vintage aesthetic results in an enduring treasure that will never go out of style.
What makes a ring look vintage?
Elements like baguette side stones, two toned bands, and over the top geometric designs can make a ring look vintage. While each era offers unique features, engagement rings with double halos, filigree, and milgrain have a distinct vintage appearance.