Every Ring Has a Story. We’d Love to Hear Yours.
A vintage engagement ring carries a history of its own, but when it finds the right person, an entirely new chapter begins.
We’re creating Vintage Tom Love Stories: a collection of real proposals and personal stories from couples who have chosen a Vintage Tom engagement ring
Whether the question was asked somewhere extraordinary, quietly at home or completely unexpectedly, we would love to hear what made the moment, and your ring, so special.
Your Love Stories
Discover the real proposal stories behind our customers’ Vintage Tom rings.
A Real Vintage Tom Love Story
When I started looking for an engagement ring, sustainability was at the top of our list. We strongly believe in ethical jewellery, so choosing a vintage piece was the perfect choice. After browsing, I found a beautiful diamond three-stone ring at Vintage Tom, and to make it even more special, it turned out to have been made in the exact same year my wife was born.
Keeping such a huge secret under wraps in our home wasn't easy. Alex from the Vintage Tom team was fantastic, keeping me updated on delivery so I could ensure I was home and my fiancée wouldn't intercept the parcel, especially with Royal Mail strikes taking place at the time.
My fiancée had always joked that proposing on holiday was a bit cliché, so I wanted to pop the question the afternoon before we flew off to the Caribbean. The plan was to celebrate with champagne and ease nicely into our vacation. However, real life got in the way. After a long day at work, broken electric vehicle chargers on the M1 delayed my drive home even further. By the time I finally walked through the door, my romantic afternoon champagne proposal was well and truly off the cards.
Seeing how exhausted I was after my nightmare commute, my fiancée kindly went straight to the kitchen to make me a much-needed cup of tea. While her back was turned, I quietly got down on one knee. As she turned around with the mug in hand, there I was holding the ring. She said yes, and the stress of the journey completely melted away.
Shortly after, we called her family to share the wonderful news. During the call, my mother-in-law asked where on earth I had managed to keep such a precious ring hidden in the house without her daughter spotting it. I smiled and confessed: “Right on top of the hoover!”
It wasn't the polished, picture-perfect proposal I had originally planned, but between the cup of tea, the travel chaos, and the ring's improbable hiding place, it was completely us—full of warmth, laughter, and a timeless ring with a history we’ll treasure forever.
Your Story, Your Ring
Tell us about your proposal, why this particular ring felt like the one and what it means to you both. You can also share your favourite photographs from the proposal, your engagement or a close-up of the ring itself.
Your story may be featured on the Vintage Tom website, Facebook page and in our email newsletters. We’re happy to use first names only or keep certain details private. Simply let us know what feels right for you.
A Little Thank You
As a thank-you for sharing your story, you’ll receive a unique £25 Vintage Tom voucher. Perhaps to put towards your wedding bands, an anniversary gift or another future treasure.