How to Select an Antique Engagement Ring

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Selecting an antique engagement ring can be quite the task because there are many styles to choose from. An antique ring is not just a fashionable piece to wear on your finger– it is a fine work of art, a beautiful and timeless piece of craftsmanship. An antique engagement ring has unmatched character that displays the taste of the owner.

According to the FTC custom guidelines, any ring that is over 100 years old is considered an antique. In the jewelry industry Art Deco style and earlier is officially known as antique jewelry. But, many younger rings are classified as antique because of the heritage that they represent. Antique rings on the market today range in age– some of them were produced as late as the 1950s, but other rings date back into the 1800s. Many engaged couples prefer to select a ring from the Victorian Era because the styles are classic, they represent love in it’s truest form. There are many styles of antique engagement rings to choose from, browse through our Engagement Rings By Jewelry Period section of the website to learn about all the styles that are available.

Current Antique Engagement Rings on eBay:

Antique $15,000 2ct Pink Heart Diamond Platinum Ring
280559798178_0 How to Select an Antique Engagement RingUS $781.00 (12 Bids)
End Date: Saturday Sep-18-2010 19:27:01 PDT
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ANTIQUE DECO FILAGREE PLATINUM DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING
220665819770_0 How to Select an Antique Engagement RingUS $405.00 (9 Bids)
End Date: Tuesday Sep-14-2010 19:04:30 PDT
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!ANTIQUE 18K GOLD TIFFANY & CO. TURQUOISE/DIAMOND RING
390234576696_0 How to Select an Antique Engagement RingUS $539.99 (17 Bids)
End Date: Thursday Sep-16-2010 18:53:25 PDT
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Antique 1.6ct Diamond Emerald Platinum Engagement Ring
200514905894_0 How to Select an Antique Engagement RingUS $580.00 (15 Bids)
End Date: Thursday Sep-16-2010 18:35:05 PDT
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Antique 1.10ct Pink Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
360296306286_0 How to Select an Antique Engagement RingUS $621.99 (15 Bids)
End Date: Thursday Sep-16-2010 18:30:08 PDT
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VTG 18CT GOLD ANTIQUE 6CT EMERALD 1CT DIAMOND RING
230522887858_0 How to Select an Antique Engagement RingUS $866.60 (16 Bids)
End Date: Thursday Sep-16-2010 13:50:25 PDT
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Vintage antique art deco european diamond platinum ring
190440517481_0 How to Select an Antique Engagement RingUS $690.00 (33 Bids)
End Date: Sunday Sep-12-2010 18:00:52 PDT
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18CT GOLD ANTIQUE 2 CARAT DIAMOND ETERNITY RING 1920S
230503840753_0 How to Select an Antique Engagement RingUS $789.23 (13 Bids)
End Date: Wednesday Sep-15-2010 13:20:43 PDT
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Antique $8000 2ct Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
230518914132_0 How to Select an Antique Engagement RingUS $560.00 (14 Bids)
End Date: Saturday Sep-11-2010 18:39:01 PDT
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IMPORTANT 18K EMERALD DIAMOND ANTIQUE CLUSTER RING
280557869800_0 How to Select an Antique Engagement RingUS $442.00 (10 Bids)
End Date: Tuesday Sep-14-2010 17:15:01 PDT
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ANTIQUE ESTATE DECO PLATINUM 11 DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING
370428141268_0 How to Select an Antique Engagement RingUS $460.00 (3 Bids)
End Date: Friday Sep-10-2010 11:13:08 PDT
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