1940s Diamond Solitaire
Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Palladium
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Iraqi Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Solitaire Rings
Mid-20th Century American Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s British Artisan Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s British Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Italian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings
Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
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Finding the Right Rings for You
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The best setting for a solitaire diamond is the prong setting. In such a setting, the stone is held in place with a minimal amount of metal allowing more light to pass through the diamond resulting in added brilliance. Find a collection of solitaire diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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