Women's Vintage Wedding Rings
People have been using rings for thousands of years as a physical symbol of love and commitment between two people. This intimate piece of jewellery retains its potent symbolism today as a talisman of love.
Created in a wide variety of unique styles for every taste, our wedding ring collection is designed to complement both antique and contemporary engagement rings.
Engraved Floral Wedding Ring with Camellia Japonica Motif in Platinum
5mm Laurel Pattern Hand Engraved Wedding Ring in Platinum
18ct White Gold Scalloped Diamond Wedding Ring with Gentle Curve
2.5mm Wedding Ring with Millegrain Edging in 18ct White Gold
3.70 mm Seven Diamond Wedding Ring in White Gold
Spiral Twist Ring with 1.00 Carat of Diamonds in 18ct White Gold
3mm Vintage Style Engraved Wedding Ring with 10 Diamonds in White Gold
Plain 2mm Wide D-shape Wedding Ring in White Gold
Diamond Wishbone Wedding or Eternity Ring in 18ct White Gold
Diamond Crossover Wedding Ring with Double Band in White Gold
Diamond Wedding Ring with Heart Motif in White Gold
2.5mm Court Shape Engraved Wedding Ring in White Gold
2.5mm White Gold Full Diamond Wedding or Eternity Ring with Gentle Curve
Baguette and Round Diamond Half Eternity Wedding Ring in Platinum
Floral Engraved Wedding Ring with Camellia Japonica Pattern in White Gold
18ct White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Full Eternity Ring
18ct White Gold Diamond Full Eternity Ring in 2mm Width
Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Ring 3mm in 18ct White Gold
3mm Baguette Cut Diamond Wedding Ring in 18ct White Gold
4mm Wide Wedding or Eternity Ring with Seven Diamonds in Rose Gold
Unique Language of Flowers Meaningful Ring
2.5mm Nine Diamond Rose Gold Wedding Ring with Hand Engraved Paisley Pattern
2.5mm Wedding Ring with Millegrain Edging in Platinum
2.5mm 18ct Yellow Gold Wedding Ring with Millegrain Edging
2.5mm Wedding Ring in 18ct Rose Gold with Millegrain Edging
18ct White Gold Diamond Band with Engraved Paisley Pattern
Hand Engraved Paisley Pattern Wedding or Half Eternity Ring with Nine Diamonds in Platinum
Hand Engraved V-Shaped Diamond Wedding Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
3mm Laurel Pattern Engraved Princess-Cut Diamond Wedding Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
2.5mm 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Ring with 15 Diamonds
18ct Rose Gold Scalloped Diamond Wedding Ring or Eternity Ring with Millegrain
Vintage Style Diamond Band in Platinum
Hand Engraved Forget-Me-Not Flower Diamond Wedding Band in Platinum
3mm Paisley Engraved Wedding Band with 10 Diamonds in Platinum
4mm Flat Court Rose Gold Wedding Ring
Laurel Engraved Princess-Cut Diamond Wedding Ring
4mm Flat Court Wedding Ring in Platinum with Polished Finish
4mm Flat Court 18ct Yellow Gold Ring
3mm Full Diamond Eternity Ring in 18ct White Gold
1.7mm Slim Diamond Curved Wedding Ring in Platinum
1.7mm Slim Diamond Curved Wedding Ring in 18ct White Gold
3mm Paisley Engraved Diamond Wedding Band in 18ct Rose Gold
3mm Paisley Engraved Diamond Wedding Band in 18ct Yellow Gold
3mm White Gold Paisley Engraved Diamond Wedding Band
2.20 mm Engraved Yellow Gold Wishbone Wedding Ring with Forget-Me-Not Pattern
2.2 mm White Gold Engraved Wishbone Wedding Ring with Forget-Me-Not Flowers
2.2 mm Platinum Wishbone Wedding Ring with Engraved Forget-Me-Not Flowers
2.20 mm Engraved Wishbone Wedding Ring in Rose Gold with Forget-Me-Not Flowers
Early Wedding Rings
One of the earliest recorded societies to use wedding rings were the ancient Egyptians. Rings offered an accessory representing the eternal: a perfect circle with no beginning or end. After Alexander the Great overtook Egypt, the Greeks adopted the tradition of exchanging rings as symbols of love. Depictions of Eros, the god of love, and inscriptions added to the ring’s romantic significance. The Romans cemented the tradition by exchanging copper or iron rings during marriage ceremonies and placing the rings on the second to last finger of the left hand. This finger was believed to contain the “vein of love” or “vena amoris” which flowed directly to one’s heart. At this time, gold wedding rings were luxurious objects only available to the wealthiest classes of society.
Wedding Ring Metals
In the 1930s, platinum wedding rings were set with round and square diamonds, as well as alternating sapphires and diamonds. The fashionable trend for rose gold wedding bands includes plain bands and wishbone wedding rings with gemstones. White gold wedding rings are made from an alloy of yellow gold and palladium. The ring is then rhodium plated for a white finish. Clients tend to select a wedding ring to match the metal of their engagement ring or stack their rings with different metal colours.
Diamond Wedding Rings
With their incredible hardness, diamonds have long been symbols of strength and longevity— with the first recorded diamond wedding ring dating to the 15th century. Queen Victoria’s penchant for diamonds increased their popularity as the primary stone for wedding rings throughout the 19th century. Today diamond wedding rings are commonly worn by both men and women alike. A potent symbol of everlasting love, they are highly adaptable to a wide variety of styles, from classic to unusual. It doesn’t matter whether you prefer bold brilliance or understated sparkle, diamonds offer the ideal choice for adorning your wedding ring.
Unique Vintage Wedding Rings
Vintage style wedding rings come in various styles that feature hand engraved designs and diamond set bands with millegrain edging. Low set halo engagement rings often suit a curved wedding ring. We have many gently shaped wedding rings with curves to accommodate your engagement ring to give you a wedding ring set.
If you prefer matched wedding ring sets to complement your partner, we offer pairs of his and hers wedding rings. Are you looking for a ring with unusual vintage detail? Why not opt for one of our patterned wedding ring designs. Their subtle patterns catch the lights and add intrigue. Explore our collection of vintage wedding rings for sale to find the perfect style for you. We’re available online or by appointment at our Hatton Garden premises.
Commission a Wedding Ring
Prefer an unusual bespoke wedding ring? Our goldsmiths are experts at their craft and can adapt many of our designs to your specifications or create the wholly bespoke ring of your dreams. All of our vintage wedding and engagement rings are proudly British made in our Hatton Garden workshop. For more information, don’t hesitate to contact us by email or call 020 7193 4412 to make an appointment.
Frequently asked Questions
Vintage is a broad term that encompasses a wide variety of styles. The term vintage usually refers to an item 40 years or older, whereas antique items are 100 years old or more. Our vintage-inspired wedding rings are handcrafted and modelled after a variety of authentic vintage and antique styles from Victorian to Edwardian and Art Deco, each with its own distinctive charm.
Wedding rings come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. The most popular choice are plain wedding rings, available in a variety of metals and widths. Diamond wedding rings can add a dash of sparkle. If you are looking for a unique wedding ring, patterned hand engraved bands make an eye-catching choice.
Many couples choose to engrave their wedding rings with the date of their nuptials, a favourite phrase, their partner’s names or initials. Some couples also combine their initials to create their own monogram. All of our inscriptions are expertly hand engraved by our skilled engraver in Hatton Garden.
Yes! You do not need to be bound by words for your wedding ring inscription. Our hand engraver can engrave your wedding ring with the symbol of your choice. Why not opt for a meaningful flower, like the rose which represents everlasting love, or the tulip which represents unconditional love.