ENGAGEMENT RINGS
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Engagement rings from past to present.

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We are a fifth generation purveyor of vintage engagement rings based in New York City. Discover our curated collection of antique and vintage finds and view our namesake collection of handcrafted engagement rings set with rare antique diamonds in vintage inspired settings.

Shop our collection online and in our NYC showroom by appointment.

We are a fifth generation purveyor of vintage engagement rings based in New York City. Discover our curated collection of antique and vintage finds and view our namesake collection of handcrafted engagement rings set with rare antique diamonds in vintage inspired settings.

Shop our collection online and in our NYC showroom by appointment.

VINTAGE ENGAGEMENT RINGS

explore our expertly curated selection of antique engagement rings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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New Arrival
1960s 1.26 Carat Round Cut Diamond Ring 1960s 1.26 Carat Round Cut Diamond Ring

Vintage

1960s 1.26 Carat Round Cut Diamond Ring

$11,100
In Stock
New Arrival
Art Deco 1.30 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring, Tiffany & Co. Art Deco 1.30 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring, Tiffany & Co.

Vintage

Art Deco 1.30 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring, Tiffany & Co.

$17,500
In Stock
New Arrival
Midcentury Old European Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Ring Midcentury Old European Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Ring

Vintage

Midcentury Old European Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Ring

$40,500
In Stock
New Arrival
Art Deco 2.56 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Dragon Ring Art Deco 2.56 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Dragon Ring

Vintage

Art Deco 2.56 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Dragon Ring

$17,500
In Stock
New Arrival
Midcentury 1.57 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire, Tiffany & Co. Midcentury 1.57 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire, Tiffany & Co.

Tiffany & Co.

Midcentury 1.57 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire, Tiffany & Co.

$24,500
In Stock
New Arrival
Edwardian 3.34 Carat Old European Cut Diamond & Ruby Halo Engagement Ring Edwardian 3.34 Carat Old European Cut Diamond & Ruby Halo Engagement Ring

Vintage

Edwardian 3.34 Carat Old European Cut Diamond & Ruby Halo Engagement Ring

$50,000
In Stock
New Arrival
Edwardian Moval Shaped Diamond Ring Edwardian Moval Shaped Diamond Ring

Vintage

Edwardian Moval Shaped Diamond Ring

$12,000
In Stock
New Arrival
Victorian Three Stone Emerald & Diamond Ring Victorian Three Stone Emerald & Diamond Ring

Vintage

Victorian Three Stone Emerald & Diamond Ring

$13,500
In Stock
New Arrival
Art Deco 1.55 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring Art Deco 1.55 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring

Vintage

Art Deco 1.55 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring

$35,600
In Stock

ERSTWHILE

our namesake collection of engagement rings handcrafted in New York City set with rare antique cut diamonds
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New Arrival
Classic Old Mine Cushion Diamond Bezel Solitaire 1.41 Classic Old Mine Cushion Diamond Bezel Solitaire 1.41

Erstwhile

Classic Old Mine Cushion Diamond Bezel Solitaire 1.41

$9,500
In Stock

Honeycomb 1.42 Honeycomb 1.42

Erstwhile

Honeycomb 1.42

$15,000
In Stock
New Arrival
Stella 2.14 Stella 2.14

Erstwhile

Stella 2.14

$33,000
In Stock
New Arrival
Black Rose 1.53 Black Rose 1.53

Erstwhile

Black Rose 1.53

$14,500
In Stock

Peregrin Iris .98 Peregrin Iris .98

Erstwhile

Peregrin Iris .98

$14,000
In Stock

Prism Shifter 1.40 Prism Shifter 1.40

Erstwhile

Prism Shifter 1.40

$15,400
In Stock

Sapphire Strela 1.78 Sapphire Strela 1.78

Erstwhile

Sapphire Strela 1.78

$15,750
In Stock

Aurora 1.51 Aurora 1.51

Erstwhile

Aurora 1.51

$16,750
In Stock

Sirius .93 Sirius .93

Erstwhile

Sirius .93

$11,000
In Stock

CUSTOM RINGS

let us hunt for your dream antique diamond based on your preferences
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Prism Shifter Prism Shifter

CUSTOM

Prism Shifter

STARTING FROM $13,075
made to order

Asscher Prism Shifter Asscher Prism Shifter

CUSTOM

Asscher Prism Shifter

STARTING FROM $10,175
made to order

Cyllene Cyllene

CUSTOM

Cyllene

STARTING FROM $16,000
made to order

Prism Shifter Prism Shifter

CUSTOM

Prism Shifter

STARTING FROM $13,075
made to order

Classic Four Prong Emerald Cut Solitaire Classic Four Prong Emerald Cut Solitaire

CUSTOM

Classic Four Prong Emerald Cut Solitaire

STARTING FROM $7,425
made to order

Classic Solitaire – Old European Cut Six Prong Classic Solitaire – Old European Cut Six Prong

CUSTOM

Classic Solitaire – Old European Cut Six Prong

STARTING FROM $10,525
made to order

Classic Asscher Cut Four Prong Solitaire Classic Asscher Cut Four Prong Solitaire

CUSTOM

Classic Asscher Cut Four Prong Solitaire

STARTING FROM $7,650
made to order

Classic Emerald Cut Bezel Solitaire Classic Emerald Cut Bezel Solitaire

CUSTOM

Classic Emerald Cut Bezel Solitaire

STARTING FROM $7,625
made to order

Classic Solitaire – Old European Cut Diamond Bezel Classic Solitaire – Old European Cut Diamond Bezel

CUSTOM

Classic Solitaire – Old European Cut Diamond Bezel

STARTING FROM $10,875
made to order

Classic Solitaire – Asscher Cut Bezel Engagement Ring Classic Solitaire – Asscher Cut Bezel Engagement Ring

CUSTOM

Classic Solitaire – Asscher Cut Bezel Engagement Ring

STARTING FROM $7,850
made to order

Wings Wings

CUSTOM

Wings

STARTING FROM $13,175
made to order

Ruby Wings Ruby Wings

CUSTOM

Ruby Wings

STARTING FROM $13,175
made to order

One For You One For You

CUSTOM

One For You

STARTING FROM $7,650
made to order

Nimbus Nimbus

CUSTOM

Nimbus

STARTING FROM $14,100
made to order

KNIFE EDGE KNIFE EDGE

CUSTOM

KNIFE EDGE

STARTING FROM $12,950
made to order

Strela Strela

CUSTOM

Strela

STARTING FROM $10,050
made to order

Always And Always And

CUSTOM

Always And

STARTING FROM $10,525
made to order

Black Rose Black Rose

CUSTOM

Black Rose

STARTING FROM $8,150
made to order

Ever Ever

CUSTOM

Ever

STARTING FROM $14,800
made to order

Arctic Kiss Arctic Kiss

CUSTOM

Arctic Kiss

STARTING FROM $8,225
made to order

WORK WITH AN ERSTWHILE ANTIQUE DIAMOND EXPERT

There are many factors to consider when purchasing an antique diamond ring, and it's crucial that you work with someone who has extensive knowledge in this area to make an informed purchase.

Our New York City based Erstwhile team has a deep understanding of the antique jewelry market. Allow us to help you with this significant investment. We can guide you in choosing the perfect vintage engagement ring for your lifestyle or find you the perfect antique stone for your dream Erstwhile setting.


Reach out to us today to get started.

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How Cartier Pioneered Platinum In Jewelry

How Cartier Pioneered Platinum In Jewelry

A story about how tastes shifted from yellow gold to platinum at the turn of the century. Looking through Erstwhile’s amazing collection, you might notice that Victorian era rings (1837-1901) are typically set in yellow gold, while jewels that date further into the Twentieth Century are often set in platinum.