Vintage Engagement Rings

Vintage-style engagement rings draw on Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco design. Instead of a plain modern setting, you get milgrain edges, filigree, hand-engraved detail and geometric or lacy halos. The result is a ring with the character of an heirloom. Explore the eras through our Art Deco rings and Edwardian rings.

Yes. Moissanite is a lab-grown gemstone composed of silicon carbide (SiC) with exceptional brilliance and a hardness of 9.25 on the Mohs scale, so it handles everyday wear well. It also costs far less than a mined diamond of the same size, which leaves more of your budget for the setting. If you prefer a diamond, browse our lab-grown diamond rings.

Edwardian rings (about 1901 to 1915) are delicate and lacy, with fine filigree, milgrain, and soft curves. Art Deco rings (1920s and 1930s) are bolder, with strong geometry, symmetry, and sharp lines. Compare them in our Edwardian and Art Deco collections.

The Old European cut is an antique round cut from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. It has larger facets and a smaller table than a modern brilliant, which gives a softer, warmer sparkle. Our Old European cut rings bring that look to moissanite.

Milgrain is a row of tiny beads along the edge of a setting, a signature of antique jewelry. Filigree is fine, openwork metal detail, often in scrolls or lace-like patterns. Together, they give vintage rings their intricate look. Read our guide to milgrain, or shop milgrain rings and filigree rings.

It comes down to the look you want. Round is the timeless classic, oval looks elongated and elegant on the hand, and cushion adds a soft, romantic feel. For something more distinctive, try emerald or radiant cuts.

Measure the finger you will wear the ring on in the evening, when fingers are at their largest, then match it to a size chart. Our international ring size chart converts between US, UK, and other standards.