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What is the difference between a promise ring and an engagement ring?
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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 Gold Stamped, Victorian Diamond Boat Shaped Ring, Circa 1880
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Ring
18ct Gold
Circa 1880
Victorian boat-shaped cluster ring, c.1880. Set with twelve old cut diamonds totaling approx. 0.85cts in an 18ct gold mount. A...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Platinum, 2 Carat Art Deco Style Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Ring
Platinum
Circa 1920s Diamond
Step back in time with this exquisite platinum Art Deco-style engagement ring, which beautifully combines vintage charm with mode...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 18ct Gold and Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Ring
18ct Gold and Platinum
Circa 1910
A jewel from the age of grace and grandeur, this Edwardian ring captures the refined spirit of 1910 in...
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Early 20th Century European Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
TIFFANY Soleste Platinum Cushion-cut .20ct Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Soleste Platinum Cushion-cut .20ct Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring 6
Metal: Platinum
Size: 6
Center diamond: 1 cushion cut diamond, carat total weight .20, E color...
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2010s American Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18ct White Gold and Platinum Original Art Deco Sapphire and 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 gold and platinum. This stun...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Edwardian 5 Stone Diamond Ring with Rope Edge
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Boat Ring
18ct Yellow Gold
Circa 1900
Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian ring, crafted from 18ct yellow gold. Its elegant boat-shaped design is adorned with ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold