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The Perpignan garnet makes for one of the most unusual engagement rings. The special Perpignan cut is ideal for a bespoke engagement ring.

It appears that today’s engagement ring buyers want “out with the new and in with the old!” Vintage has been reborn and is no longer seen as old fashioned and boring. Antique rings are now being recognised as timeless, classic and romantic – as they should be!

Ever wondered where the craze for sapphire engagement rings originated? Read this timeline for everything you need to know about sapphire rings.

Like the look of vintage engagement rings but unsure of what to go for? When it comes to vintage, the range is extensive. Here are some examples.

White gold became a very popular medium in the 1920s and engagement rings made of it were often designed in the new Art Deco style, a response to the modernist movement of experimentation with new products and manufacturing methods. The medium had not been long in production and it was an affordable option to platinum, which up until then had been out of the reach of ordinary working people. Now, with a new age after the First World War, people wanted a more exciting and vibrant way of life to their Victorian parents.