Vintage engagement rings are an eco-friendly alternative to a newly-made engagement rings. They're also often a better value than modern rings, which means you can get more ring for your budget. The construction, stone color and cut all contribute to the value of a vintage engagement ring.

Vintage rings usually use less gold or platinum than modern rings, and often incorporate intricate filigree or openwork. So the cost of the precious metals is lower while the design highlights the stone and makes it look more substantial than it would in a typical modern setting. Vintage diamonds are also a special breed. These beautiful stones were cut using the technologies of the day, meaning that they have larger facets and a slightly different profile from stones cut today. These differences give vintage diamonds their distinctive warm look - sparkly but not over bling-y. In order to use these stones in modern jewelry, most of these diamonds would need to be re-cut, a significant loss of both weight and character. Vintage rings also typically do a better job of highlighting the beauty of a stone with inclusions or some color, another way that vintage engagement rings can present a fantastic value.