Antique Engagement Rings
(until around 1930)
Engagement rings are a very traditional way of emphasising a marriage vow. What could be more appropriate than to emphasise the look to the future with a special ring that helps to emphasise the seriousness of the proposal through its history?
Our antique engagement rings have nothing more to prove, their durability is beyond doubt. High-quality materials, genuine and untreated gemstones and authentic craftsmanship are just some of the reasons to choose an antique model. Find out more »
Find the right antique engagement ring with us
Antique engagement rings from bygone eras are becoming increasingly popular, as they impress with their unique quality and the special esprit that is inherent in them. With an antique engagement ring, you are making a very special choice that stands for sustainability, history and quality awareness. And combined with other antique jewellery, such as a matching antique necklace, you can bring the magic of bygone eras back to life.
Antique engagement rings from different eras
As an engagement is one of the most important moments in a person's life, engagement rings also play a prominent role. In our comprehensive selection of antique jewellery, we therefore present matching rings from different eras.
Historism and Belle Époque: antique engagement rings with an eclectic design
Historism jewellery is generally characterised by its stylistic preference for the past. Forms from the Renaissance and Gothic periods, classical antiquity and the Baroque were therefore also used in engagement rings and sometimes reinterpreted. Overflowing ornamentation and asymmetries were found here as well as Greek motifs and decorative geometries.
The jewellery of the Belle Époque was characterised by a lust for life and exuberance due to prosperity and political peace and produced highly elegant, splendidly sparkling designs made up of flowers, garlands, delicate tendrils and fine openwork.
Art Nouveau engagement rings
Art Nouveau jewellery focused on natural motifs. Flowing shapes, waves, tendrils, foliage, soft geometries as well as animal and female figures were found in necklaces, brooches and also rings of the time. Art Nouveau engagement rings therefore inspire with their flowing, fairytale-like design, which also promises finesse and historical charm in today's life.
The Art Déco
Engagement rings from the Art Déco period (1920s and 1930s) often feature geometric shapes in strict geometries and were mostly made of white metals such as platinum and later white gold. Diamonds were part of the style and were often complemented by colourful gemstones such as sapphire, emerald, ruby, jade and onyx. The designs were then often completed with so-called millegrain embellishments, which are fine metal beads that cover all shapes and settings like a delicate string of pearls.
Art Déco Engagement rings therefore always ensure a highly elegant appearance with their exclusive details.
Engagement rings from the first half of the 20th century
Diamond engagement rings were very popular in the first half of the 20th century. The classic diamond ring with a single stone, also known as a solitaire ring, was the most popular at the time. After the Art Déco, people also returned to jewellery designs made of yellow gold.
Not to forget the general situation after the two World Wars: material shortages, destruction and a focus on reconstruction and the economy meant that jewellery became a minor matter and so engagement rings from the 1940s, for example, were also produced sparingly and in a reduced version.
Halsbandaffaire: Your partner for antique jewellery
If you are interested in antique jewellery, you have come to the right place at Halsbandaffaire. We look forward to welcoming you to our shop in Munich and will be happy to provide you with comprehensive advice on all your questions about our range of antique earrings, antique rings or antique necklaces.