Antique Engagement Rings

The tradition of engagement rings began in the 1400s and many couples today prefer heirloom or antique engagement rings to mark their special occasion.

A groom seeking an heirloom engagement ring should inquire both within his own family and his potential fiancé’s family for a ring with sentimental value and personal connections.

If no heirloom ring is available, there are several sources from which to obtain antique engagement rings.

Not all antique engagement rings are the same. Different eras have distinctly different styles, including Victorian (1835-1900), Edwardian (1900-1920), and Art Deco (1930). If the bride-to-be has an artistic or historic hobby, a nice touch is to find a ring that matches what she is interested in. Antique wedding rings can be either real antique rings made in the past or custom made rings that model the style of rings made in the past. Either one is relatively easy to find on the internet or off. It's simply a matter of doing some research and double-checking to make sure that you're buying a real antique ring and not a remake.