Shopping for an engagement ring is more than buying a piece of jewelry, it symbolizes a lifelong promise and commitment you are making. More and more couples today are looking towards antique engagement rings to signify their special relationship because of the uniqueness of each piece.
If you are looking to purchase an antique engagement ring, here are a few retailers and websites with very beautiful collections to choose from.
Kentshire Antique and Vintage Jewelry
Kentshire specializes in antique jewelry and period pieces, with a wide selection of rings in each of the popular period styles. If you are looking for an antique engagement ring of a specific style Kentshire is one of the best retailers to contact for quality pieces that they acquire from collectors and estates all over the world. Several of their pieces have been used in museum exhibits, worn by leading ladies and used in films and shown on television, attesting to the quality and authenticity of the collection.
Kentshire has both a showroom in New York and an online website where you can view the collection for purchase. Price for the antique engagement rings from Kentshire really vary, starting at one thousand dollars and going all the way up to the fifty thousand and up price range. For easy searching the website uses a color coded system that places the rings into price brackets, I did notice that several retro pieces which tend to be more popular made it into the highest bracket. www.kentshire.com
Fay Cullen Antique Engagement Rings
The Fay Cullen collection of antique engagement rings specializes in Art Deco engagement rings, but several other types like Edwardian, Victorian and Georgian are well represented. The availability and variety of Art Deco rings is actually very impressive, and constantly growing. New rings are added to the collection every month, to get priority viewing before the rings are available to the public on the website sign up for the free priority emails.
Fay Cullen is mainly an online wholesale retailer of antique jewelry, but has recently opened up its offices to those shopping for an engagement ring on weekends only. www.faycullen.com
Sylvia’s Antiques
On the website for Sylvia’s Antiques you will find a small collection of carefully chosen antique wedding rings and antique wedding ring mountings. The majority of the pieces are antique or come from estate sales, and platinum jewelry. Each of the rings is one of a kind so you know you are picking a unique ring that you will not be able to find anywhere else. www.sylviasantiques.com
All jewelry is available on the website and prices begin at one thousand dollars and go up for each ring.
Circa 1930s
If you or your bride likes the style of antique engagements rings but you cannot afford the additional cost that is associated with one, or want a new ring made in the style of an antique ring, browse the selection from Circa 1930s. Each of the engagement rings is designed in the style of period pieces ranging from Edwardian to Art Deco.
Engagement rings are priced starting at four hundred dollars and go up into the thousand dollar range. www.circa1930s.com
Antique Jewelry Mall
The antique jewelry mall really is an online warehouse of antique and vintage pieces for you to choose from. Both antique engagement rings and antique mountings are available for you to choose from. Every period and style is available and the selection and variety among them is very good. www.antiquejewelrymall.com
Topazery
Topazery is an online only retailer of antique jewelry with pieces available from the 1800’s to the present. Each antique and vintage piece is hand selected for its uniqueness and romantic design, so you are sure to find some of the most beautiful pieces. This exceptional collection of rings starts at four hundred dollars and goes up depending on the stones and metal of each ring. www.topazery.com
Masterpiece Jewels
Masterpiece Jewels has antique and antique inspired engagement rings available on their website for you to browse. Antique settings are also available, and Masterpiece will help you select gemstones to personalize your engagement ring. Prices of engagement rings are equivalent to other sites and an art deco piece averages about two thousand dollars. www.masterpiecejewels.com
The Marlene Harris Collection
The Marlene Harris Collection is a small antique jewelry shop located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that carries a beautiful selection of fine antique engagement rings. Several pieces from the stores collection are featured on the website, and if you have anything special in mind the store is willing to work with you to find that special ring. www.marleneharriscol.com
