Finding the perfect vintage engagement ring is more than just selecting a piece of jewelry—it’s about choosing a timeless symbol of love with a story to tell. In this guide, Benjamin Khordipour, celebrated author, celebrity jeweler, lecturer, and gemologist, shares his top picks for vintage engagement rings in 2025, offering expert insight and unparalleled inspiration.
Important Note: It was tough to choose from so many beautiful rings, but this list highlights the ones with stellar craftsmanship, high-quality gemstones, and the best “wow factor.”
1. Antique Pear-Shaped Diamond Ring
This exquisite ring features a 1.07-carat antique pear-shaped diamond of K color and SI1 clarity as its centerpiece. Encased in a double halo of French-cut blue sapphires and old European-cut diamonds, the design extends to openwork shoulders with additional diamonds and an intricately crafted heart motif under-gallery, all set in platinum and 18k yellow gold.
2. Cushion-Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
This magnificent ring features an antique cushion-cut diamond of approximately 0.91 carats, J color, and VS1 clarity, set in elegant prongs. Surrounded by a double halo of old European-cut diamonds totaling 2.72 carats in a floral motif, this silver-on-18k yellow gold creation is a testament to timeless craftsmanship.
3. Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Ring
A stunning 1.93-carat old European-cut diamond, graded K color and VS1 clarity, takes center stage in this Edwardian-era masterpiece. Set in prongs within an octagonal bezel, the 14k white-on-yellow gold mounting showcases intricate hand-engraved details, a testament to its circa 1910 craftsmanship.
4. Edwardian Diamond Engagement Ring
This antique engagement ring showcases a 1.53-carat old European-cut diamond, graded J color and VS1 clarity, held by prongs within a square bezel. The platinum mounting features intricate floral openwork adorned with approximately 0.85 carats of additional old European-cut diamonds, including triangular-set shoulders and an under-gallery embellished with a delicate openwork heart motif, epitomizing Edwardian craftsmanship circa 1910.
5. Edwardian Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
This exquisite Edwardian-era engagement ring, crafted circa 1910, features a GIA-certified 1.61-carat old mine cut diamond, graded I color and VVS2 clarity, set in elegant prongs. The platinum mounting showcases intricate openwork filigree, fine milgrain, and hand-engraved details, with ribbon-designed shoulders set with single-cut diamonds. A diamond-set leaf motif adorns the under-gallery, and additional diamonds totaling approximately 0.20 carats complete this timeless masterpiece.
6. Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Halo Ring
This remarkable Art Deco engagement ring, circa 1935, features a 1.75-carat old European cut diamond of K color and VS2 clarity, encircled by a halo of antique carré-cut diamonds. Adorned with trillion-cut diamond shoulders, intricate floral openwork, and hand-engraved details, this 4.29-carat masterpiece epitomizes the elegance of the Art Deco era.
7. Mid-Century Buccellati Old European Cut Diamond Ring
This exquisite Buccellati creation, crafted circa 1960, features a GIA-certified 2.23-carat old European cut diamond of E color and VVS2 clarity, set in an intricately detailed dome-shaped 18k white gold mounting. Adorned with approximately 0.36 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds and Buccellati’s signature hand-engraving, this masterpiece exemplifies timeless mid-century elegance.
8. Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
This delicate Edwardian-era cluster ring, circa 1910, features a bezel-set 1.52-carat old European cut diamond of I color and VS2 clarity, surrounded by a floral halo of old mine cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.65 carats. The platinum mounting is adorned with an openwork under-gallery, intricate hand engravings, and fine milgrain detailing, exemplifying the craftsmanship of the period.
9. Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Halo Ring
This vintage Art Deco ring, circa 1920, features a GIA-certified 0.90-carat old European cut diamond of H color and SI1 clarity, set within a square bezel. Accented by additional old European and single-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.50 carats, the handcrafted platinum setting showcases the geometric elegance characteristic of the era.
10. Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Swirl Ring
This antique Edwardian-era ring, circa 1900, features a 0.65-carat old European-cut diamond of H color and VS1 clarity, bezel-set at its center. The platinum on 18k yellow gold setting showcases a ribbon motif adorned with approximately 0.20 carats of pavé-set rose-cut diamonds, exemplifying the intricate craftsmanship of the period.
11. Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Ring
This Art Deco engagement ring, handcrafted circa 1925, features an approximately 0.40-carat old European cut diamond of I color and VS2 clarity, set within a square bezel. The platinum mounting is adorned with geometric openwork designs along the under-gallery and shoulders, exemplifying the era’s architectural elegance.
12. Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Halo Ring
This Art Deco ring, handcrafted circa 1930, features a 3.07-carat old European cut diamond of K color and VS1 clarity, set within a raised square bezel. The platinum mounting is adorned with a geometric halo of single-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.59 carats, and showcases fine milgrain detailing and an openwork under-gallery.
13. Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Ring
This antique Art Deco ring, handcrafted circa 1925, features a 2.08-carat old European cut diamond of L color and VS1 clarity, set in prongs and flanked by baguette-cut diamonds. The platinum mounting is adorned with fine milgrain and a border of old European cut diamonds along the outer edge and shoulders, totaling approximately 0.51 carats.
14. Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Ring
The Kent Ring is an elegant Art Deco creation, circa 1930, featuring a GIA-certified 1.10-carat old European cut diamond of J color and SI1 clarity, set in a hexagonal bezel. The platinum mounting showcases intricate openwork, milgrain detailing, and single-cut diamonds along the shoulders, exemplifying the era’s refined craftsmanship.
15. Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Ring
The Chelsea Ring, an Art Deco piece circa 1920, features a GIA-certified 4.00-carat old European cut diamond of K color and SI2 clarity. Handcrafted in platinum on 18k white gold, the ring is adorned with hand engravings and fine milgrain detailing, epitomizing the elegance of the era.
16. Retro Era Transitional Cut Diamond Ring
The Preston Ring, crafted circa 1950, showcases a 1.90-carat transitional cut diamond of H color and SI1 clarity, set in box prongs. The platinum dome-shaped mounting is embellished with two rows of round brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds, bordered by single and carré-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 3.03 carats.
17. Retro Era Old European Cut Diamond Ring
The Berge Ring, from the Retro era circa 1940, presents a 0.60-carat old European cut diamond of K color and SI2 clarity, set in a box prong setting. The center diamond is flanked by two rows of rose-cut diamonds on each side, pavé-set in an east-west orientation, with fine milgrain adorning the geometric platinum mounting.
18. Vintage Mauboussin Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
This vintage Mauboussin ring, handcrafted during the Retro era circa 1945, features a GIA-certified 3.05-carat antique cushion cut diamond of J color and SI2 clarity. The platinum setting is geometrically designed, with two vertical rows of round brilliant cut diamonds set on either side of the center stone, totaling approximately 0.77 carats, and is signed by Mauboussin.
19. Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
The Berwick Ring, an antique Georgian-era piece circa 1810, features a round rose cut diamond weighing approximately 0.50 carats, J color, and VS2 clarity. The center stone is surrounded by a halo of additional rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.55 carats, with openwork fleur-de-lis motifs on the shoulders, handcrafted in silver on 18k yellow gold.
20. Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring
The Aldoma Ring, an Art Deco engagement ring circa 1925, features a GIA-certified 1.01-carat old European cut diamond of I color and VS2 clarity, set in box prongs. The center stone is bordered by additional diamonds and emerald accents in a geometric platinum setting, with hand engravings decorating the shoulders of the shank.
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