Antique engagement rings are pieces that are at least 100 years old, encompassing eras such as Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco. Vintage rings are generally more recent, typically from the 1920s through to the 1980s, and while they may not qualify as antique, they are still period pieces with real character and history. Both offer something a modern ring simply can't: authenticity, craftsmanship, and a story.