If you’re shopping for an antique engagement ring, Edwardian engagement rings are among the most collectible.
Those in the market for a platinum engagement ring — or an antique engagement ring featuring a platinum setting — should look no further than to jewelry of the Edwardian period (1901–15). Platinum jewelry, and a white-on-white look, were very popular during this time (this preference continued to gain steam during the Art Deco era). The invention of the oxyacetylene torch enabled jewelers to use platinum in their work, a material that had previously been too challenging to work with. Edwardian jewelry featured diamonds and pearls, and the era’s engagement rings were also quite ornate, with exquisite milgrain work characteristic of the period and filigree or lace-like details around the bezel, in addition to floral and feminine motifs, like bows.
After Queen Victoria died, in 1901, her son took the throne as King Edward VII, ushering in a period of refined luxury in Britain that was mirrored in America and Europe (in France, it was known as la Belle Époque, “the beautiful years”). His short reign served as a bridge between the mores of the past and the ideals of a modern era, as Victorian notions of propriety and femininity began to change. The suffrage movement went mainstream, and women started to make forays into the worlds of higher education and work.
Jewelry design evolved, too, but there was some overlap with late Victorian styles. Nature, for instance, continued to be a major theme in Edwardian engagement rings and other accessories, thanks to the influence of the Art Nouveau movement and the tastes of Queen Alexandra, King Edward’s wife. In fact, flowing and floral garland motifs were so popular that the Edwardian period is sometimes called the “garland era.”
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Edwardian 0.40ct Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Twist Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This charming Edwardian twist ring features a 0.40 carat, oval cut ruby at it’s centre, highlighted by two flanking diamonds. The diamonds are eight cut stones, weighing 0.05 carat a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Era Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This exquisite Edwardian-era diamond ring features a timeless old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.45 carats. The diamond, graded H color and VS2 clarity, is beautifully...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.00 Carat Edwardian Oval Cabachon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: 14Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.5 grams Center Stone Details: Weight: 2.00carat Cut: Oval, Cabachon Color: Mixed Color Play Finger...
Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 1.75ct Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, Circa 1920's
Located in London, GB
This incredible engagement ring is beautifully set with an old mine cut diamond weighing 1.75 carats mounted in a six claw open back setting. The centre stone is wonderfully designed...
Diamond, Platinum
1.01 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 14K Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.01 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: Q-R Clarity: VS1 Fing...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Estate Edwardian 14K Gold .70cttw Old Mine Diamond Ring - VHK#969
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Edwardian 14K Gold .70cttw Old Mine Diamond Ring - VHK#969 Item Details: Year: 1900s Ring Size: 6.75 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold and White Gold Top [Hallmarked, and...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.53 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant platinum ring from the Edwardian era, centers a sparkling GIA certified old European cut diamond that weighs 1.53ct. and is graded J color with VVS2 clarity. The top of ...
Diamond, Platinum
1.62 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: 1.62 carat Color: N Clarity: VS1 Finger to T...
White Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 0.51 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Dating to 1910, this solitaire highlights a 0.51 carat old cut diamond. It has been claw set within platinum and graded as a H colour. The clarity is VS1 and the diamond is hand cut....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.00 Carat Edwardian Oval Cabachon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 14Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Center Stone Details: Weight: 1.00carat Cut: Oval, Cabachon Color: Mixed Colors Type: Opal, N...
Yellow Gold
.75 Carat Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.2 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .75ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: J Clarity: VS Sapphire Deta...
Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.31 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 2211152880 Weight: 1.31 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Colo...
White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
An early 20th Century ruby and diamond three stone ring, the central cabochon-cut ruby weighing 1.72 carats, accompanied by GCS Report stating to be of Burmese origin with no indication of heating, flanked by two old brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 1.28 carats in total, all claw set to a gold mount with tapering shoulders, marked 18ct, circa 1910, head measuring 0.7x1.6cm, gross weight 2.85 grams. Finger size O This ring is in very good condition. This elegant three stone ring comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III. It features a central pigeon’s blood red cabochon cut ruby flanked by two dazzling diamonds that complement the central stone wonderfully. The cabochon cut is one of the oldest stone cutting techniques, and cabochon cuts were popular in jewellery of the ancient world and the medieval and Tudor eras...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an Edwardian 18ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond ring. The sapphires are a medium to dark blue hue and the diamonds are lovely white old cuts. The deep blue of the sapphire...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.41 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.9 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 5191170343 Shape: Round Brilliant Carat Wei...
White Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Two Diamond Bow Shaped Dress Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
This unique ring features two old cut diamonds, each weighing 0.15 carat set within a bow shaped pattern. The setting work surrounding the old cuts is made in platinum and highlights...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian GIA Cert 2.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This breathtaking platinum engagement ring from the Edwardian era, centers a GIA certified round brilliant diamond that weighs 2.20 carats. The color of the diamond is I with VVS2 cl...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Platinum Engagement Ring with 1.00cttw Old European cut Diamonds VEG #78
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Description: Here we have an amazing engagement ring, which is very unique. It has two center stones which are approximately .35cts each. It is then surrounded by a halo of dia...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 0.55ct Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
A stunning oval cut ruby sits centre stage in this halo cluster ring from the Edwardian era. The ruby is 0.55 carat and has been rub over set into platinum. Surrounding the ruby we f...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Edwardian Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 1216552059 Weight: 1.03 carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.09 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 18 karat Yellow Gold Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate #5201058531 Shape: Circular Brill...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.01 Carat Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: Approximately 8.95 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.7 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape: Old European Cut Carat Weight: 1.01carat Color: O-P Clarity: VS1 ...
White Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 1.25ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This classic solitaire ring dates to the Edwardian era. A single 1.25 carat old cushion cut diamond takes centre stage, double claw set within a platinum collet. The diamond is of H ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 0.45 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Bow Basket Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.45 carat - G color with VS2 clarity Bead set in an octagonal form head with an ornately pierced openwork gallery Depic...
Diamond, Platinum
1.34 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 4.0 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Carat Weight: 1.34 carat Color: K Clarity: S...
White Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 0.40ct Diamond Two Stone Twist Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful two stone twist ring dates to the Edwardian period. It features a pair of 0.25 carat round brilliant diamonds at its centre, rub over set into platinum. The pair match...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.49 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: Approximately 4.65 Metal Type: 18 Karat White Gold Weight: 1.8 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 5181672021 Shape:...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Floral Flower Edwardian Style 14K White Yellow Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This stunning diamond cluster ring celebrates nature’s beauty and the brilliance of diamonds. This ring features a unique flower design where the delicate petals are formed in round ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
.55 Carat Edwardian Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1915s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.0 grams Center Natural Diamond Details: Weight: .55ct Cut: Old European brilliant ...
Diamond, Platinum
.20 Carat Total Weight Edwardian Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8 Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.3 grams Details: Ruby, Sapphire & Pearl center stones (.50ct each stone) Type: Natural, no treatments. D...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
.73 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.2 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Carat Weight: .73 carat Color: J Clarity: VS1 Side Stone Details: Shape: Antique S...
White Diamond, Platinum
.50 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold & Plat [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .50 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: I Clarity: ...
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
J.E. Caldwell sapphire and diamond three stone ring, American, circa 1910.
Located in London, GB
J.E. Caldwell sapphire and diamond three stone ring. Set with a cushion shape cabochon natural unenhanced sapphire in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 1.20 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.37 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.37 carat Cut: Old Mine / Antique Cushion Color: K-L Clarit...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Burmese ruby and diamond cross over ring, circa 1910.
Located in London, GB
Edwardian Burmese ruby and diamond cross over ring. Set with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 0.70 c...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
An elegant three stone ring dating back to the Edwardian era. The centre old cut diamond weighs 0.40 carat and the two set adjacent weigh 0.20 carat each. All match in quality, estim...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Blue Topaz & White Opal Halo Set Vintage Style Floral Halo Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A vintage style dress ring containing an approx. 0.42 carat oval sky blue topaz center stone, accented with a timeless halo of twelve white opal petals. Finely crafted in yellow gold...
Opal, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold and Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extra ordinary 18 carat yellow gold custer ring, set with a beautiful, oval-cabochon cut sapphire (16 carats) held by eight spall gold claws. Surrounded by an entourage of rose-cu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian Five-Stone Diamond Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Dating to approximately 1910, this Edwardian ring is a five stone with graduating diamonds. The transitional cut diamonds start with a 0.35 carat in the centre and the two adjacent o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 1915 1.15 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut Diamond weighing approximately 1.15 carat, K color, SI clarity. The ring features accenting Single cut Diamonds weighing a total o...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Edwardian Daisy Floral Style Engagement Ring in Two Tone Gold
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Antique style diamond engagement ring in a daisy flower design. A six petalled flower is set with diamonds in each petal shape with center diamond, approximately total 0.10 carat. On...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
.40 Carat Total Weight Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.20 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.6 grams Stone Details: Shape: Antique Single Cut Carat Weight: .40 Carat Total Weight Color: F Clarity: SI Finger to...
White Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful ruby and diamond ring dating back to the Edwardian period. This antique piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold and showcases a trio of perfectly match...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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1.05 Carat GIA Certified Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Custom Made Sebastien Barier Platinum Ring Designed in France. The GIA graded F color SI1 clarity 1.05ct round brilliant cut center stone, with excellent symmetry, is bead set in a 1...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cross over Ring
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian natural pearl and diamond cross over ring, the natural pearl weighing 1.54 carats, accompanied by GCS Report, set in cross over style with an old brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 0.94 carats, to curved diamond-set shoulders, all set in platinum to a yellow gold mount, circa 1915, the head measuring 1.1x1.2 cm, gross weight 2.80g. Finger size K 1/2 This ring is in very good condition. Tested as 18ct gold and platinum. This graceful Edwardian cross...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certifed .94 Carat Oval Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.7grams Center Diamond Details: GIA LAB REPORT #:5221523422 Weight: .94ct Cut: Antique Oval Color: L Cl...
Diamond
1910 Edwardian Platinum GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.25 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.3 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate #5181221870 Shape: Old European Brilliant Ca...
White Diamond, Platinum
Blue Sapphire Red Ruby Diamond Double Heart Vintage Style Crown Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A vintage style sapphire and ruby double heart ring, set with oval shaped blue sapphire weighing .25 carats and ruby weighing .20 carats, both set to the center of round cut diamond ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
.20 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 18 Karat White Gold Weight: 2.2 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape: Old European Carat Weight: .20 carat Color: L Clarity: SI1 Side Ston...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
.50 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat YG Pearl Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8 Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Center Details: Pearls, Natural .75 carat, total weight Side Diamond Details: Weight: .50 c...
Diamond, Pearl
GIA Certified .91 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.9 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 5202187359 Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: .91 ...
White Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 0.52 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
This Edwardian engagement ring features a lovely old cut diamond with sparkling diamond shoulders. The centre diamond is 0.52 carat, and is H colour and VS1 clarity. Two old cut diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
.81 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.6 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA LAB REPORT #:2225823832 Weight: .81ct Cut: ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 0.70 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
This beautiful solitaire is a classic Edwardian engagement ring. The ring features an old cut diamond within a claw setting, weighing 0.70 carat. It has been graded as an I in colour...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
.25 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 18 Karat White Gold Weight: 1.9 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape: Old European Carat Weight: .25 carat Color: F Clarity: VS1 Finger to T...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Emerald in Double Halo Diamond Ring 14k Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This is a beautiful ring featuring an oval-shaped emerald center stone showcasing a deep green hue. It is surrounded by a double halo of diamonds set in white gold. The second halo h...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1.05 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 3.80 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 2.6 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: 1.05 carat Color: I Clarity: VS1 Side Sto...
White Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Platinum and 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Knuckle Duster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Edwardian-era platinum and 14K yellow gold diamond knuckle duster ring is a true statement piece. Designed with intricate craftsmanship, it features a bold arrangement ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 1910s 1.17 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with a GIA certified Transitional cut Diamond weighing 1.17 carats, I color, VS2 clarity, GIA #2151214984. Circa 1910s Size 6 1/4, resizable
Diamond, 18k Gold
1910 Edwardian GIA Certified .74 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 18 Karat White Gold Weight: 3.1 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate #2185227183 Shape: Circular Brillian...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.