People are drawn to vintage and antique rings for their individuality. Designs from past decades often used details and settings that aren't common in modern, mass-produced jewellery, so pieces tend to feel more distinctive. Buying a ring with some history behind it also means giving it a new life rather than adding to newly made stock, which appeals to many collectors and everyday wearers alike.
Many of our rings are set with gemstones that were popular in silver jewellery through the 20th century. Marcasite, small faceted stones set into silver for a dark sparkle, became especially fashionable during Queen Victoria's mourning years and stayed popular into the Art Deco period. Lapis lazuli, a deep blue stone once reserved for royalty in the ancient world, and malachite, prized for its rich green banding, both became more widely available in jewellery from the mid-20th century onwards. You'll also find mother of pearl, valued for its soft iridescent sheen, along with stones like turquoise, agate and citrine.
A handful of our rings also take their cues from Charles Rennie Mackintosh, a design style that runs through several of our other jewellery pages too, including our necklaces and pendants.
Whether you're adding to a growing collection or looking for something different for everyday wear, browsing an ever-changing selection of vintage and antique rings is part of the appeal, there's usually something new to discover.
