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14 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Size 7.5-
This beautifully detailed ring features a
Category
20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Tourmaline & Diamond Engagement Ring - Oval 1.89ctw Pink
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 3/4
Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40
Metal Content: Platinum
Stone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
.40 Carat Diamond Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Art Deco Platinum diamond engagement ring. EGL certified transitional brilliant cut .40
Category
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Sapphire Solitaire Engagement Ring - 14k Round .65ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 1/4
Sizing Fee: Up 5 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30
Note: If resized up, the ring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 14k Emerald 1.68ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2
Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $40 or Down 1 size for $40
Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Tanzanite Diamond Ring - 14k Pear 1.26ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4
Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $40 or Down 1 size for $40
Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Diamond Ring - 950 Emerald Cut 2.16ctw GIA Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4
Sizing Fee: Down 1/2 a size for $40
Metal Content: Platinum
Stone Information
Natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Spessartite Garnet Solitaire Engagement Ring - Round Cut 1.12ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5
Sizing Fee: Up 4 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40
Metal Content: Platinum
Stone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Garnet, Platinum
White Gold Emerald & Diamond Ring - 18k Round 1.12ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4
Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 Sizes for $40 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $35
Metal Content: 18k
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .85ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2
Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $35
Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Band 14kPrincess1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brilliant
Color: G - H
Clarity: SI2 - I1
Total Carats: 1.00ctw
Engagement Ring Style: Cluster Halo with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring - 14k Round 2.12ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2
Sizing Fee: Down 2 sizes for $35 or up 2 sizes for $40
Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire
Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring - 900 Round Brilliant 2.07ctw GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2
Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 per size
Metal Content: 900 Platinum
Stone Information
Category
20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring - 14k Marquise 1.74ctw Bow Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6
Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $40
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - 18k Oval 2.42ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2
Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30
Metal Content: 18k White Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Marquise 1.01ctw GIA Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2
Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $40
Metal Content: 14k White
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring - 950 Rectangular Princess 1.08ct GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4
Sizing Fee: Up 5 sizes for $40 or Down 3 sizes for $30
Metal Content: Platinum
Stone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Emerald & Diamond Engagement Ring - 18k Round .67ctw Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4
Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40
Metal Content: 18k White Gold
Stone Information
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Kallati Kyanite & Diamond Halo Ring - White Gold 18k 1.30ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $1730
Size: 6 3/4
Sizing Fee: Down 2 for $35 or up 2 for $40
Brand: Kallati
Metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Kyanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .26ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8
Sizing Fee: Up 5 sizes for $40 or Down 5 sizes for $30
Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - 14k Princess .88ctw GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2
Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40
Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Stone Information
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4
Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $45 or Down 3 sizes for $40
Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Square Cluster Ring - 14k Princess .64ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6
Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $40
Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Stone Information
Natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .33ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4
Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40
Metal Content: 14k White Gold & 14k Yellow Gold
Stone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring - Princess Cut .45ct GIA Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4
Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40
Metal Content: Platinum
Stone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring & Wedding Band - 10k Round Brilliant .30ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: SI1 - SI2
Total Carats: .30ctw
Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire with Accents
Wedding Band Style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.62 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This vintage solitaire engagement band crafted in the 1930-40s is designed around a GIA-certified
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Oval .61ctw Three-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4
Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $40
Metal Content: 14k White
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring - 14k Princess Round Baguette 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9
Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $40
Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rose Gold Sapphire & Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring - 14k Oval 1.42ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7
Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40
Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold
Stone Information
Natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
White Gold Diamond Vintage Cluster Engagement Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .90ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4
Sizing Fee: Up 4 sizes for $40 or Down 3 sizes for $30
Era: Vintage
Metal Content
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Diamond Art Deco Halo Engagement Ring - European Cut .53ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4
Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30
Era: Art Deco
Date: 1920s
Category
Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 14k Princess & Round Brilliant .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6
Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $40 or Down 1 size for $30
Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Diamond Cluster Ring -14k Round Brilliant Stackable Brushed Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4
Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 4 sizes for $35
Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .25ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2
Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 5 sizes for $30
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Bicolor Sapphire Solitaire Engagement Ring 18k Round .93ct Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 1/2
Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Fancy Brown Diamond Engagement Ring - 18k & Platinum Oval 1.29ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6
Sizing Fee: Up 1 for $40
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum
Stone Information
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
White Gold Tanzanite Solitaire Ring 18k Rnd .80ctw Milgrain Filigree Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 1/2
Sizing Fee: Down 1 size or up 2 sizes for $40
Metal Content: 18k White Gold
Stone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .87ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6
Sizing Fee: Down 1 size for $35 & up 2 sizes for $40
Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Stone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Spinel Solitaire Engagement Ring - 14k Round 1.43ct Trellis Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7
Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $35
Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Spinel, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4
Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40
Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Stone Information
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Band 10k Single .30ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
- SI1
Total Carats: .30ctw
Engagement Ring Style: Cluster Halo
Wedding Band Style: With Diamonds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .36ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7
Sizing Fee: Up 2 1/2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 1/2 for $30
Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
New Beverley K 1.29ctw Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Rose Gold Round Solitaire
By Beverley K
Located in McLeansville, NC
This is a new engagement ring.
Gem: Natural Diamonds - 1.29 Total Carats
- Center - Old European
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6
Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $30
Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Certified Ideal Cut Diamond and Halo 14K White Gold Engagement Ring Tolkowsky
By Tolkowsky
Located in Newton, MA
Simply romantic diamond engagement ring offered by Alex & Co. This 14 karat white gold and diamond
Category
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco 1.05 Carat Old European Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
1920's Art Deco 1.05 Carat Old European Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Item Details:
Ring
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Verragio 18k White Gold 1.43ctw GIA Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Verragio
Located in Montclair, NJ
This elegant and chic diamond engagement ring by Verragio is crafted in solid 18k white gold and
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass All-In-One Engagement Ring - 14k Round 1.23ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
mark, HDS (stamps worn)
Once two separate pieces, this engagement ring and wedding band have been
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring 14k European.40ct Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4
Sizing Fee: Up 4 sizes for $40 or Down 3 sizes for $30
Era: Art Deco
Date: 1920s
Category
Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Rhodolite Garnet Solitaire Engagement Ring 14k Rnd 1.44ct Knife-Edge
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6
Sizing Fee: Up 5 sizes for $40 or Down 3 sizes for $30
Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.72ctw GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4
Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 1/2 sizes for $30
Metal Content: 14k White
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Kallati Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring - Rose Gold 9k Oval Cut .55ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $900
Size: 6 3/4
Sizing Fee: Down 1 for $35 or up 2 for $40
Brand: Kallati
Metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
White Gold Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring 18k European .18ctw Vintage Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4
Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $40
Era: Art Deco
Date: 1920s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring 18k & 14k Vintage Filigree
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 3/4
Sizing Fee: Down 2 sizes for $40
Era: Art Deco
Date: 1920s - 1930s
Metal Content: 18k
Category
Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring -18k Radiant 1.06ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6
Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40
Metal Content: 18k White Gold & 18k
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring - 18k Round Brilliant .24ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4
Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30
Era: Art Deco
Date: 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Henri Daussi Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Yellow Gold 18k Daussi Cushion 1.42ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $6895
Size: 6 1/2
Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $40
Brand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Traub Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring - White Gold 18k .33ct Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6
Sizing Fee: Down 1 size for $35 & up 2 sizes for $40
Brand: Traub
Era: Art Deco
Date
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond
Ever Us Diamond Engagement Ring White Gold 14k Princess 1.00ctw Two-Stone Bypass
By Ever Us
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $3,499
Size: 5 1/2
Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes or Down 1 size for $40
Brand: Ever Us
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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40s Engagement Rings For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of 40s engagement rings. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and white gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 658 vintage versions or 306 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Art Deco and Victorian are consistently popular styles when it comes to 40s engagement rings. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Peter Suchy and Antinori Fine Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 597, are particularly popular. A selection of round cut, old european cut and oval cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our 40s engagement rings for sale are for women, but there are 214 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much are 40s Engagement Rings?
Prices for 40s engagement rings start at $394 and top out at $1,500,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $6,480.
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.
Questions About 40s Engagement Rings
- Can engagement rings be pink?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, engagement rings can be pink. You're free to wear any type of engagement ring that best expresses your special love story. Some pink gemstones to consider include pink sapphire, morganite, tourmaline, rose quartz, pink topaz and pink diamond. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings from some of the world's top dealers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, there are engagement rings for guys. However, men do not wear engagement rings as often as women. Those who choose to can opt for a wide range of styles from band rings to solitaires to even signet rings. There are no rules when it comes to engagement jewelry, so you can select anything that appeals to you. Shop a large collection of men's rings on 1stDibs.
- Can engagement rings be colored?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023Yes, engagement rings can be colored. Actually, any ring that appeals to you can function as your engagement ring. Some colored gemstones commonly used in engagement ring designs include sapphires, rubies, emeralds, amethysts and topazes. You can also find engagement rings with pink, yellow, chocolate and other colored diamonds. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of gemstone engagement rings.
- Can engagement rings be green?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023Yes, engagement rings can be green. In fact, engagement rings can be any color that appeals to you because there are no rules regarding what can symbolize a promise to marry. Some green gemstones to consider for your engagement ring include emeralds, green sapphires, peridots and green tourmaline. Explore a diverse assortment of green engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024The rings that are best for an engagement are the ones that appeal to you and suit your budget. There are no rules when it comes to engagement rings, so really, any ring can be worn as one. The key is to find a ring that reflects your taste. You can choose from solitaires with single gemstones, halos that feature a large stone surrounded by a ring of smaller ones, trilogy rings with one large stone set between two smaller accent stones and many other styles. Engagement rings also don't have to feature gemstones. A domed or flat band ring in a precious metal like platinum or yellow gold can also represent your promise to marry that special someone. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024To choose an engagement ring, start by establishing a budget so that you can focus on pieces that are ideally priced for you. Next, decide whether you prefer a diamond or another type of gemstone and what precious metal you prefer. Once you've made these determinations, look for settings that align with your fiancé-to-be's tastes (or your own tastes if you're selecting your own ring). If you're shopping for diamond engagement rings, use the cut, color and clarity ratings of the available gemstones to compare their overall quality. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A double engagement ring is a specific type of jewelry presented when a person makes a marriage proposal. It usually features a center stone attached to one band and a second band attached above or below the main band. You'll find a collection of double engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- Can engagement rings be gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Engagement rings can be gold. However, because gold is a softer metal than other metals, such as platinum, making it less popular.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the US, the average carat size of an engagement ring is usually between 1.08 and 1.2 carats, although there are other factors that go into how impressive the ring looks, including the cut of the diamond and the setting. Find a diverse variety of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A vintage engagement ring is generally defined as an engagement ring that is 20 to 80 years old. By definition, “antique” applies to anything that is 100 years or older. The most popular vintage styles for engagement rings are Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco. Vintage engagement rings could feature traditional diamonds or colored gemstones. Find a wide variety of vintage engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024No, an engagement ring does not have to be a diamond. Although diamonds are popular, rings featuring other gemstones like sapphires, rubies and emeralds can serve as engagement rings, and it's even possible to choose a ring made entirely out of precious metals with no gemstone accents of any kind. There really are no rules when it comes to engagement rings, so feel free to select any ring that appeals to you. Find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A peekaboo engagement ring is one where the diamond is only visible from one angle. An example is a setting that hides the diamond so that you can only see it when viewed from the side. Shop a range of engagement rings from some of the world's top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- What is a swirl engagement ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A swirl engagement ring is typically a ring featuring a spiral or a twirling design. The design of a swirl engagement ring typically features a prong setting that sees the band is shaped in a way that lends this ring a semi-circular swirl effect as it wraps around the center gemstone. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage swirl rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023If it seems like most engagement rings are platinum, you’ve likely been shopping at retailers and boutiques that primarily specialize in the sale of platinum jewelry. It’s true that platinum is among the most popular metals for engagement rings. Cartier pioneered the use of platinum in fine jewelry in the late 1800s, identifying the strong, lustrous metal as ideal for bringing out the true qualities of diamonds. However, engagement rings are in fact created with a range of many other materials, such as yellow gold, white gold, rose gold and titanium. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023No, most engagement rings aren't platinum. Some people do prefer platinum due to its appearance and its resistance to scratching and fading. However, makers offer engagement rings in a wide range of precious metals, including white gold, yellow gold, rose gold, titanium and sterling silver. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- Are engagement rings necessary?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024No, engagement rings aren't necessary. There is no rule that says that a person needs to wear an engagement ring if they intend to get married. However, many people do choose to present them during marriage proposals to mark the occasion in a special way and symbolize the promise to one day wed. Find a large collection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024No, an engagement ring doesn't have to have a diamond in it. There really are no rules when it comes to engagement jewelry, so any ring that appeals to you can signify your intention to marry someone. Alternatives to diamond rings include simple band rings formed of precious metals and gemstone rings featuring rubies, emeralds, sapphires and other stones. Explore a diverse assortment of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023Whether your wedding ring should match your engagement ring is up to personal preference. Many people choose engagement rings and wedding rings that complement one another in shape, color and materials. However, you're free to choose whatever rings appeal to you. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of wedding and engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, you can use your engagement ring as your wedding ring. Although many people choose to wear a separate wedding band, you're free to have your new spouse slip your engagement ring onto your finger during your wedding ceremony. In this case, you would forego wearing a wedding band entirely. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique and vintage engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Yes, Alexandrite can be good for engagement rings. One unique feature of the gemstone is that its color shifts from green in daylight to brown or purplish-red in low lighting, and many people find this characteristic appealing. In addition, Alexandrite has a Moh's hardness scale rating of 8.5. As a result, it's highly resistant to scratching and cleavage and suitable for daily wear. Explore a wide variety of Alexandrite gemstone engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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