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What is the difference between a promise ring and an engagement ring?

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What is the difference between a promise ring and an engagement ring?
The difference between a promise ring and an engagement ring is what each type of jewelry symbolizes. An engagement ring represents a promise to marry, usually sometime relatively soon. Promise rings ordinarily mean that a couple would like to one day marry but isn't yet ready to become formally engaged. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of engagement rings and promise rings.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Carved Seven Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Carved Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1880 Indulge in the elegance of this exquisite Victorian seven-stone ring, meticulously crafted in 18ct yellow gold. This stunning piece showc...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emma Chapman Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Floral Engagement Ring
Located in Frome, Somerset
This lovely diamond gold engagement ring is one-of-a-kind. Handmade in our workshops, it features a central full cut diamond, flanked with two other full cut diamonds, all of which a...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique 18ct White Gold & Platinum, 0.35 Carat Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Target Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Introducing an exquisite and authentic Art Deco ring crafted from 18ct white gold and platinum. Thi...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum

HRD 14K 12.87 ct Natural Color Play Black Opal Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
"HRD 14K 12.87 ct Natural Color Play Black Opal Diamonds Cocktail Ring" This ring features a 12.87-carat natural black Opal with a color-play effect. It is set on the 14K white gold...
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

HRD 18K 4.42 Ct Zambia Emerald&Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*HRD 18K 4.42 Ct Zambia Emerald&Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring* An HRD-certified natural vivid green, Zambia emerald weighing 4.42 ct set on the 18K white gold band with natural F...
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

HRD 18K 6.54 Ct Zambia Emerald&Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*HRD 18K 6.54 Ct Zambia Emerald&Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring* An HRD-certified natural vivid green, Zambia emerald weighing 6.54 ct set on the 18K white gold band with natural F...
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

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