Are you looking for a special way to propose? Vintage engagement rings can hold a great deal of personality and show more character than the more standard shapes and designs found so often in retail stores. They also contain a great deal more history than new rings, and, depending on where you shop, can be found for a fraction of their normal retail price. If you are willing to broaden your search to include gemstones aside from the traditional diamond, there are endless options that vintage engagement rings can offer.