I remember when I proposed to my wife. What an exhilarating experience that was. I wanted everything to be right. The place, time, the right words and of course the ring. If you've spent a few years wooing the right girl, the proposal is not the time to try to go cheap!

Vintage engagement rings are one way to show that special girl just how much she means to you. Most vintage engagement rings were created back in the 1930's, 1940's or 1950's. These rings have gained a lot of attention in the past few years as highly collectible items with high values in some cases. Many vintage and antique jewelry dealers carry a large number of vintage rings and can make a significant profit if the right buyer is found.

Vintage engagement rings tend to be more unique than the engagement rings that we are used to seeing in chain jewelry stores, having been created by hand many times. This attention to detail is evident and will certainly be noticed by that special gal. Unlike todays popular yellow gold rings, many vintage engagement rings where made of either white gold or platinum.

If you're looking for vintage engagement rings as a dealer, buying online can offer you an exceptional way to find rings that will complement your collection. Buying online, rather than from local stores offers greater selection and many times increases competition, which helps to keep the prices lower.

The hottest vintage engagement rings to collect from a demand standpoint are the rings that once belonged to famous celebrities. These rings can sell for over 1 million dollars if the right buyer is present at the auction and on websites like VintageRingShoppe.com.