Vintage Wedding Bands

Vintage wedding bands are unique because they reflect the design and craftsmanship of their specific era. They often feature intricate details, hand-made craftsmanship, and materials that may not be commonly used today, providing a one-of-a-kind charm and historical significance.

To care for your vintage wedding band, clean it gently with a soft, lint-free cloth. For a deeper clean, use mild soap and warm water, and avoid harsh chemicals. It's also advisable to have it professionally cleaned and inspected periodically.

To keep your vintage platinum wedding bands in the best possible condition, cleaning should be carried out with warm, soapy water. Avoid harsh chemicals on an antique ring, especially one featuring gemstones.

Of course, the best cleaning practice for your ring will vary depending on what it is made from. Take a look at our guide on how to clean antique jewellery to find out the best option for your antique wedding ring.

Just as there are a range of engagement ring styles available, there are plenty of wedding ring styles to choose from, too. The most traditional and well-known style is the plain wedding band, often in gold and platinum.

For those looking for a little more sparkle, there are stone-set bands, which feature diamonds or gemstones. Vintage cluster engagement rings and vintage solitaire engagement rings are also popular choices, though they are more commonly used as antique engagement rings.

A ring is considered vintage if it is between 20 and 100 years old. Any ring more than 100 years old is an antique.

Although not traditional, antique rings can be used in a proposal – especially if it’s a family heirloom. We offer a range of vintage engagement rings  at Gatsby Jewellery; browse our collection if you feel an antique engagement ring could be the right choice for you.

If correctly maintained, well-crafted antique or vintage wedding rings will hold their value for generations.

Traditionally, wedding rings were crafted in gold (either 9ct, 18ct or 22ct) and these vintage gold wedding rings tend to work best with our range of vintage gold jewellery. White gold and vintage platinum wedding bands came a little later in the 20th century, and work best with our collection of antique white platinum jewellery. Modern materials like tungsten cannot be resized, so once your finger changes size (and over your lifetime it will) then your ring will be consigned to the drawer.