Top Unique Vintage Engagement Rings - Estate Diamond Jewelry (2024)

As opposed to modern jewelry, which is mass-produced, vintage jewelry was made by hand. Vintage engagement rings, which were made between 1920 and 1970, are all one-of-a-kind. If you want to get a special ring for your significant other, Estate Diamond Jewelry offers unique vintage engagement rings like no other.

Whether you’re looking for genuine, unique vintage engagement rings or unique vintage-style engagement rings, you’ll be able to find them in this article.

Top 30 Unique Vintage Engagement Rings

1. Southwell Ring

Price: $13,000

The Southwell Ring comes from the late Art Deco era, circa 1935, centering a beautiful 1.06 GIA-certified diamond. It has the classic old European cut, I color, and VS2 clarity. This ring’s vintage prong settings and under-gallery design make it unique, creating a stunning profile. There are two baguette cut diamonds on each shoulder. The ring is set in platinum, and its exact measurements are 6.33mm x 6.51mm x 4.15mm.

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2. Copenhagen Ring

Price: $5,000

If you’re looking for genuine, unique vintage engagement rings, the Copenhagen Ring is another late Art Deco-era engagement ring. This vintage engagement ring was handcrafted in the 1930s. It features a pave-set diamond and a geometric halo, which was quite popular in the Art Deco era. The diamond has 1.15 carats, an old European cut, I color, and SI1 clarity. There are hand engravings on the ring’s shoulders, which are set in platinum.

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3. Sydney Ring

Price: $8,000

For those who prefer gold unique vintage engagement rings, the Sydney Ring is worth considering. It centers on a gorgeous 1.16-carat, old European cut diamond. Around the center stone are small leaves, each adorned by round cut diamonds, which weigh 0.06 carats in total. There are three leaves on each side of the diamond. The triple-wire shank is set in 18k yellow gold, which creates an eye-catching yet elegant contrast.

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4. Metz Ring

Price: $9,500

The Metz Ring is the perfect ring for those who prefer geometric-shaped unique vintage engagement rings. A 1.28-carat diamond sits in the middle of a pave-set, pyramid-style halo. Both the halo and the shoulders feature additional, smaller diamonds. This special engagement ring comes from France during the Retro era, circa 1940. The diamond’s approximate measurements are 6.84mm x 6.90mm x 4.30mm, and the ring is platinum.

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5. Preston Ring

Price: $19,500

For those who like bold vintage unique engagement rings, check out the Preston Ring. This beauty was handcrafted in the 1950s and has a distinctive design. At the center of the ring is a 1.90-carat transitional-cut diamond, surrounded by rows of baguette cut and round cut diamonds. It has a dome shape and would look best on wide fingers. The approximate measurements of the center stone are 7.45mm x 7.42mm x 4.10mm.

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6. Clarksville Ring

Price: $11,000

Fans of cluster unique engagement rings, vintage or not, should take a look at the Clarksville Ring. It’s a 1935 Art Deco era ring with French hallmarks. The center stone is a large, 1.37-carat old European cut diamond with K color and VS1 clarity. Its flower-style halo is made up of bezel-set single cut diamonds, which sit on top of a detailed under-gallery. This vintage engagement ring is set in platinum.

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7. Kent Ring

Price: $45,000

For those who like bold color combinations, the Kent Ring is one-of-a-kind. What makes this engagement ring special is its black, buffed onyx square halo. At the center of the onyx halo sits a 4.30-carat cushion cut diamond. Delicate milgrain can be seen from the side. This ring measures 9.71mm x 9.67mm x 6.83mm and is a great fit for those with larger, thicker fingers.

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8. Chard Ring

Price: $12,500

The Chard Ring is truly unique and an excellent choice for those who like large, shiny jewelry. This cluster ring features 11 diamonds of different sizes. The center stone is a 1.00-carat, GIA-certified diamond, surrounded by two small and eight larger old European cut diamonds. All the diamonds together weigh 3.60 carats. The mounting is 18k yellow gold, handcrafted in France in the 1980s. Since this is a large ring, it would look best on someone with larger-sized fingers.

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9. Mildred Ring

Price: $8,500

If you like minimalistic unique vintage engagement rings, the Mildred Ring is a delicate combination of yellow gold, white gold, and diamonds. The stunning center diamond has 1.26 carats, an old European cut, L color, and VS1 clarity. Four yellow gold prongs hold the center diamond, while the bullet-shaped bezels decorate the ring’s shoulders. The top of the ring is 14k white gold, which is set on top of 14k yellow gold.

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10. Redstone Ring

Price: $2,800

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly option, the Redstone Ring is a unique vintage engagement ring you can buy for an affordable price. It’s a two-tone ring with box prongs and a single cut diamond halo. This ring comes from the Retro era, circa 1940. Its mounting combines 14k white gold and 14k yellow gold, complementing the old European cut center 0.50 carats diamond.

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11. Boucheron Ring

Price: $20,000

For those who want unique vintage-inspired engagement rings, the Boucheron Ring will take your breath away. It’s a sophisticated 18k yellow gold halo-style engagement ring featuring a 1.06-carat, E color, VVS1 clarity diamond. Smaller round cut diamonds decorate the round halo and the ring’s shoulders. This ring has a low profile, and features Boucheron’s signature. Its exact measurements are 13.60mm x 13.55mm.

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12. Woodbine Ring

Price: $10,500

The Woodbine Ring is perfect for those who like to combine diamonds with colored gemstones. This ring features six French-cut natural sapphires on both sides of the center stone, a 1.15-carat emerald cut diamond. The ring has an east-west design, so it would look most flattering on wide fingers. This vintage engagement ring is from the 1930s and was handcrafted in platinum.

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13. Lenoir Ring

Price: $4,000

Hailing from the French Art Deco era, this platinum ring centers a 0.85-carat old European cut diamond set in prongs. Open-work decorates the under-gallery with a single cut diamond set on each shoulder. This ring also features French Assey marks and maker marks.

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14. Enola Ring

Price: $14,500

The Enola Ring offers a colored gemstone vintage engagement ring option. It’s a cluster ring that features a lively 1.30-carat cushion-cut ruby. A cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds surrounds the ruby, making its red hue stand out. There are two baguette cut diamonds on each shoulder of the ring, which is set in platinum. This ring comes from the 1950s but is reminiscent of the Edwardian era.

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15. Weybridge Ring

Price: $60,000

The Weybridge Ring is a one-of-a-kind vintage engagement ring made in 1945. Many elements make it unique, starting with the tank scroll motifs and retro style. The center diamond is GIA-certified, and it has 2.15 carats and an emerald cut. The mounting features a row of baguette cut diamonds, round cut diamonds, and caliber cut natural sapphires. Together, the diamonds weigh 2.81 carats. The center diamond has F color and VVS1 clarity.

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16. Glassboro Ring

Price: $5,700

If you like elongated unique vintage engagement rings, check out the Glassboro Ring. It’s an intricate vintage diamond engagement ring from 1925. All the diamonds together weigh 1.91 carats, and each comes with different color and clarity ratings. They also all have the old European cut. This ring features a north-south-style ring, so it’s best suited for long fingers. Four onyx accents are on the ring’s shoulders, making it even more visually appealing.

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17. Lafayette Ring

Price: $5,500

One of our most unique pieces, this French engagement ring hails from the Victorian era and features a prong-set 0.60 carat antique cushion cut center diamond. The Lafayette Ring showcases a beautiful floral motif diamond cluster, with a double halo of old mine cut diamonds and black enamel accents. Additional hand engraved fleur-de-lis motifs and rose cut diamonds decorate the shoulders. Handcrafted in 18k yellow gold, this ring dates to circa 1880.

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18. Quebec Ring

Price: $3,000

If you want an engagement ring with lighter colors, take a look at the Quebec Ring. This beautiful engagement ring features a 2.06-carat cushion cut aquamarine, ideal for those who want a colored gemstone as the center stone. Three pave-set round cut diamonds are on each shoulder, making the delicate aquamarine the star of the show. This vintage ring comes from the Retro era circa 1940 and has French hallmarks.

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19. Berge Ring

Price: $4,000

For those who want a combination of simple and impressive, the Berge Ring might be the perfect option. This 1940 Retro ring has an east-west orientation, centering a 0.60-carat old European cut diamond. The two rows of rose cut diamonds sit on each side of the center stone and fine milgrain decorates the mounting. The exact measurements of this ring are 5.32mm x 5.38mm x 3.22mm.

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20. Milton Ring

Price: $6,000

For those looking for unique vintage engagement rings from the Art Deco era, you might like the Milton Ring. This ring has a thin wire and a wide mounting with a cluster of diamonds. At the center sits a 0.90-carat old European cut diamond, while the single cut diamonds decorates the frame. This ring was made in the late Art Deco era, circa 1930. It’s set in platinum.

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21. Highbridge Ring

Price: $6,500

The Highbridge Ring would suit anyone who loves unique vintage engagement rings. It features a dome-shaped mounting with floral openwork and a prong-set diamond. The diamond weighs 0.93 carats, and it has the old European cut. What makes it even more special are the intricate hand engravings, which run along the platinum ring’s shoulders. This is a genuine vintage ring, handcrafted in the Art Deco era in the 1930s.

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22. Charlton Ring

Price: $14,000

For a unique mix of materials take a look at the Charlton ring. This ring centers an approximately 1.50 carat old European cut diamond bezel-set in buffed onyx. Openwork decorates the shoulders and under-gallery of the handcrafted platinum mounting. Moreover, this antique ring is signed by Charlton, and was handcrafted circa 1920.

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23. Salford Ring

Price: $16,000

Few rings can compete with the Salford ring. This antique engagement ring features a 1.89 carat old European cut diamond, with additional diamonds set along the shoulders and sides. Openwork filigree and milgrain in the under gallery further decorate the setting, adding to the ring’s unique design. This handcrafter ring hails from the Art Deco era, circa 1930.

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24. Medford Ring

Price: $22,000

Another geometric vintage engagement ring, the Medford Ring offers a beautiful one-of-a-kind halo design from circa 1935. It features a brilliant 1.75-carat old European cut diamond, surrounded by a square halo. Antique carre cut diamonds make up the halo, while trillion-cut diamonds decorate the ring’s shoulders. This ring has intricate details no matter where you look. You’ll find hand engravings and floral motifs on the ring’s mounting, shoulders, and even along the shank. This is a platinum ring that comes from 1935.

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25. Bloomburg Ring

Price: $32,000

If you would like a vintage engagement ring that will draw more attention, take a look at the Bloomburg Ring. This original Edwardian engagement ring features a prong-set GIA-certified 2.13 carat old European cut diamond. French-cut sapphires accent the center diamond and shoulders of this ring with additional single-cut diamonds on the outer border of the ring. A bow motif decorated with single-cut diamonds and French-cut sapphires further accents this ring. Handcrafted in platinum, this ring hails from the Edwardian era, circa 1910.

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26. Fontana Ring

Price: $8,000

The Fontana Ring is a geometric box-prong vintage engagement ring made in 1925. This Art Deco ring centers on a 1.13-carat old European cut diamond, with several single cut diamonds framing the center stone. The same diamond types decorate the ring’s shoulders. Its elongated east-west design makes it more suitable for wide fingers. The exact measurements of the center diamond are 6.52mm x 6.60mm x 4.26mm. It’s handcrafted in platinum.

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27. Califon Ring

Price: $3,800

If you like unique vintage engagement rings with simple designs, the Califon Ring is a minimalistic solitaire ring with beautiful details. It hails from the 1940s Retro era and is set in 14k white gold. The center diamond has 0.75 carats, an old European cut, J color, and VS2 clarity. It’s set in box prongs, flanked by two single cut diamonds on each shoulder. The smaller diamonds are pave-set inside a bullet-shaped bezel. This ring would look the most flattering on thin or short fingers.

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28. Allentown Ring

Price: $4,000

This unique vintage Retro era engagement ring features a 0.50 carat old European cut diamond set in box prongs. Single cut diamonds flank the center diamond, set inside geometric bezels. The curved mounting was handcrafted in 18k white gold circa 1950.

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29. Morrison Ring

Price: $10,500

If you like unique vintage engagement rings, the Morrison Ring stands in a class of its own. It has unique elongated features, set with numerous old European-cut diamonds. At the center sits a 0.55-carat old European cut diamond with I color and VS2 clarity. This is a handcrafted platinum vintage engagement ring from the Art Deco era. Since it has a north-south orientation and measures 29.50mm x 10.75mm, it would look best on long fingers.

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30. Boonton Ring

Price: $68,000

If you would like an engagement ring that will capture the attention of everyone in the room, the Boonton Ring will do just that. The stunning 9.59-carat antique pear-shaped sapphire is the star of the show. It is a Ceylon natural sapphire, which makes it even more special. There are two 0.50-carat diamonds with D color and VS1 clarity on the ring’s shoulder. The exact measurements of the sapphire are 12.95mm x 11.35 x 7.70mm.

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The beauty of vintage rings is that each is 100% unique. Since engagement rings were handcrafted until the 1950s, each has special features that set it apart from the rest. Getting a vintage engagement ring for that special someone means they’ll have something no one else has.

If you liked any of the unique vintage engagement rings from this guide, or if you have any questions, feel free to contact us. We’ll help you find a vintage unique engagement ring for your significant other.

Top Unique Vintage Engagement Rings - Estate Diamond Jewelry (2024)

FAQs

Are vintage diamond rings worth more? ›

Rarer cuts like the old mine and European cuts found in antique engagement rings have a higher value and make them more expensive. It's all supply and demand. A hallmark is a stamp or engraving, which is quite common in modern-day engagement rings.

How to identify antique and vintage jewelry that will only get more valuable over time? ›

Scarcity is key: Designers who only release a limited number of pieces a year—like JAR—tend to always hold their worth, if not dramatically increase over time.

How old is a vintage diamond ring? ›

WHAT IS A VINTAGE RING? Vintage rings usually are at least 20 to 50 years old not as old as antique rings. Antique jewelers consider these eras to include retro and late Art Deco era, and the mid centuries, the Fabulous 50s, the 1960s , 1970s and 1980s.

How can you tell if a vintage diamond ring is real? ›

Examine The Ring's Gemstones. The gemstones of a ring can be a great indication of its vintage authenticity. The quality, cut, shape, and wear of the stones can all help verify its age. Because of changes in how diamonds have been valued, older stones may have warmer color tones than modern gems.

Are estate diamonds cheaper? ›

Estate jewelry is pre-owned and because of this, it is often sold at a more advantageous price than newly manufactured pieces. The product is the same, but estate jewelry allows for even the most contemporary of items by high end designers to frequently be priced well enough for the most modest of consumers.

Are 100 year old diamonds worth more? ›

Old diamonds may be more valuable for a variety of reasons, such as their historical significance, rarity, and unique characteristics. However, the age of a diamond alone does not necessarily determine its value.

How to determine the value of estate jewelry? ›

Factors to Consider When Determining the Value of Estate Jewelry
  1. Maker. The maker of estate jewelry is an important factor to consider when determining its value. ...
  2. Materials. ...
  3. Demand. ...
  4. Market trends. ...
  5. Identify jewelry stamps. ...
  6. Test the metal. ...
  7. Examine stones and settings. ...
  8. Seek assistance from a jewelry expert.
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How do I find out how much my vintage jewelry is worth? ›

We recommend taking the piece to a jeweler to be tested. They will have professional tests that will determine whether your jewelry is real as well as the purity of the metal itself. A certified appraiser will be able to provide the value of the piece as well.

What vintage jewelry is valuable? ›

One such piece to look for is Art Deco jewelry from the 1920s or 1930s. “Pieces from this era, especially those with geometrical designs and vibrant gemstones, can fetch high prices,” said Claver. “For example, an authentic Art Deco diamond bracelet might sell for several thousand dollars.”

What is considered a vintage engagement ring? ›

"Vintage" refers to anything at least 20 years old, while "antique" refers to anything at least 100 years old. When it comes to engagement rings, "vintage" usually signifies the ring's style rather than its age.

What is an estate engagement ring? ›

An estate engagement ring is simply pre-owned and could have been bought as recently as last year. A vintage engagement ring doesn't have a clearly defined meaning. “Vintage” sometimes describes a new ring made in an antique style, but the correct term for this is an antique reproduction.

Are diamonds worth more now than 40 years ago? ›

Diamond prices increases about 14% each year since 1960! Past performance does not guarantee the performance of the future.

How to tell if a diamond is real with a flashlight in a ring? ›

A real diamond will reflect light easily, and provide you with a disco ball or rainbow-like display. You can use a flashlight or lamp to do this and it will work best with white light rather than yellow. If the stone absorbs the light, then there's a chance that it's a fake.

How can you tell if a diamond ring is real with a mirror? ›

Glass is rated a 5.5, and diamonds, the hardest mineral, are a 10. So, genuine diamonds will scratch a mirror. On the other hand, so will quartz (7), moissanite (9.25), and cubic zirconia (8). Moissanite and cubic zirconia engagement rings are almost as hard as their diamond counterparts.

How to identify vintage rings? ›

Vintage pieces may show slight signs of tarnish, scratches, or fading, which can add to their charm and authenticity. Style and Design Elements: Pay attention to the overall style and design elements of the jewelry. Look for specific motifs, patterns, and shapes that are indicative of certain eras or designers.

Are diamonds worth more now than 50 years ago? ›

There's also the issue of inflation. Yes, the average diamond price has increased from 1960 to today. However, there's also been cumulative inflation of more than 700% over the same time period, meaning that the true appreciation in value of a diamond is very small.

Is an old diamond worth more than a new diamond? ›

The worth of old diamonds compared to new or lab-grown diamonds depends on various factors, including rarity, quality, and ethical considerations. Old diamonds can be exceptionally rare and unique, making them valuable to collectors and enthusiasts.

Does vintage jewelry increase in value? ›

That said, aspects of both antique and vintage jewelry indicate it will hold its value and probably even appreciate, becoming more valuable over time. These factors include: Age. Quality.

Do diamonds get more expensive with age? ›

There is a widespread misconception that diamonds are rare and become more valuable over time. But the vast majority of diamonds are not an investment as their resale price is lower than their retail price. In fact, when selling a diamond you can expect to receive 25% to 50% of its retail price.

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