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Born to Shine: The Timeless Allure of Vintage Birthstone Jewellery

For centuries, birthstones have been cherished as symbols of identity, protection, and fortune. Whether a tiny side-stone in an antique engagement ring or the striking centrepiece of a vintage pend...

Do vintage rings go up in value?

At The Vintage Ring Co., we’re believers in shopping slowly and making long-term investments; we’re about heirlooms and ‘forever’ jewels. If you too are seeking a ring with longevity in mind, you m...

Are antique rings more sustainable?

Repairing, repurposing and reclaiming old jewellery is nothing new – it’s something we’ve been doing for centuries. But as the world grows increasingly conscious of the jewellery trade’s deeply ent...

Do antique rings have hallmarks?

A hallmark is a small stamp, branded into a piece of jewellery to tell us more about its beginnings. The concept of marking jewellery in this way can be dated back thousands of years, so it’s not u...

Will an antique engagement ring ever go out of fashion?

Choosing an engagement ring is a significant and personal decision that reflects not only one’s love and commitment but also their style and taste. With countless options available, from contempora...

Is it romantic to buy a second-hand engagement ring?

There are myriad reasons that a loved-up, future-facing couple might choose a vintage engagement ring over a brand new one. We all know about the financial and environmental benefits of reclaiming ...

Is a Christmas proposal a good idea?

Mistletoe, wine, children singing Christian rhymes – and a surprise engagement ring to symbolism the rest of time? The notion of a Christmas proposal is a room-divider; romantic in the eyes of som...

How old is my antique ring?

Perhaps what excites us most about vintage jewellery is the intrigue that surrounds it. Who loved it previously? What did they do, where did they go and who did they meet? Our antique jewels tell m...

Between rock and a hard place: 1970s jewellery design and the world that shaped it

The 1970s was a decade defined by turmoil and revolution, punctuated with historical events that shaped politics, economics and cultural attitudes irreversibly. Today, we’re exploring some of the m...

The timeless allure of antique engagement rings

In a world where modernity often takes centre stage, there is something truly captivating about the age-old charm of antique rings. These precious pieces of history carry with them a unique blend o...