Whether you are looking for a way to make a statement, or you are simply looking for jewelry that will help you stand out a little bit, you will find that vintage style engagement rings might be just what you need to take a look at. Engagement rings have been a part of history for the past 600 years, and you will find that then, as now, they have symbolized a promise to wed and potential yet to come. When searching for the perfect engagement ring, take a look and see what styles might be for you.

When thinking about vintage style engagement rings, you will find that it can be become quite “vintage” indeed; the first time a engagement ring is mentioned in history, it was during the thirteenth century in Europe. At this point, engagement rings were plain bands of gold, silver or iron. Due to the sumptuary laws at the time, there were rules regarding what class could wear what jewel, though after a time, this was relaxed and the middle classes could start to enjoy diamonds and other gems as well.

When you go shopping for vintage style engagement rings you may be interested in what the jewelry in the rings might have represented. You’ll find that in some cases, the stones had a great deal of meaning to to the people involved. Most famously, in the vintage diamond engagement rings, diamonds were used due to the fact that the diamond was thought to be a symbol of loyalty. It is worth noting that in times past, only the bride was expected to wear such a symbol of her allegiance!

Some vintage style engagement rings are actually quite complex and can come apart to reveal a compartment inside, where a lock of your beloved’s hair could be inserted. These rings were usually quite broad and could carry several gems, all referring to the birthstones of the bride, the groom and their parents.

One great engagement ring tradition were the Victorian “beloved” and “dearest” rings. These rings were lovely, if heavy pieces of jewelry. On a “beloved” ring, for instance, you would find a series of stones where the first letter of the stone would refer to a letter from the world beloved. Beryl might be used for B, emerald for E, lapis for L and so on.

As you can see, the engagement ring has a long, illustrious history. Take a look and see what vintage style engagement rings might be perfect for you!

Current Vintage Style Engagement Rings on eBay:

Vintage 22 kt Cabachon Aquamarine and Ruby Ring

VINTAGE 14K GOLD AMETHYST 12.5 CT HEAVY SIZE 8.5 RING

Vintage HUGE 18K FINE EMERALD Diamond Ring 2 1/2 Carats

!VINTAGE PLATINUM 1.52CT VS-SI DIAMOND COCKTAIL RING

VINTAGE PLATINUM TIFFANY & CO DIAMOND/EMERALD BAND RING

!VINTAGE 14K WG 2.25CT DIAMOND SNOWFLAKE COCKTAIL RING

!VINTAGE PLATINUM 2.50CT VS DIAMOND ETERNITY BAND RING

VINTAGE 3.00ctw DIAMOND 14k YELLOW GOLD ENGAGEMENT RING

HEAVY VINTAGE 14K GOLD 1.45CT VS/H DIAMOND CLUSTER RING

VINTAGE 1.52ctw FANCY DIAMOND 18K GOLD ENGAGEMENT RING