Where to Find Antique Engagement Rings

When you are ready to say "with this ring, I thee wed," nothing will help you say it better than an antique engagement ring. As is our tradition of unifying the bond between a man and a woman through marriage, so is the custom of giving a beautiful ring to an eagerly awaiting bride-to-be. If you have a flair for the eccentric, and your taste lies within less contemporary boundaries, then antique engagement rings may be right up your alley.

Antique engagement rings can offer couples on a budget a unique alternative to their modern-day counterparts, as they are often-times less expensive and possess a distinctive beauty and allure that is unparalleled. Additionally, they are usually better crafted and can serve as an heirloom piece that will remain in your family for generations to come.

In our quest to find the best antique engagement rings, our first stop is Sylvia's Antique Jewelry. Sylvia's Jewelry offers unique, one-of-a-kind antique and estate pieces that range in price from $145 for a simple, 0.12 carat, yellow gold solitaire to $5,895, for a lovely vintage platinum, 1 carat diamond ring. Her fine collection of distinctive pieces contain a variety of cuts including old European, cushion and round brilliant cuts, to name a few. They have many extraordinary pieces dating back to the 1920's Art Deco period on up through the 1960's. What I like best about this store is that they offer a convenient layaway plan by which you can pay only 25% down and then make 3 subsequent monthly payments of 25%, until the balance is paid. A detailed description and images of each ring graces their website and shipping is done via UPS or FedX. Sylvia offers a 14 day, money back guarantee and unless you live in Texas, there will be no sales tax added to your purchase, which is an added plus when shopping online.