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Art Deco .48 Carat Diamond 18k Engagement Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details:
Art Deco Period 18K white gold filigree and diamond ring—would make a lovely wedding ring
Category
1930s Art Deco 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s .84 Carat Diamond 18k Engagement Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details:
Classic Mid-Century 1940's 18K White Gold Diamond ring. Lovely Old European Cut Diamond
Category
Mid-20th Century 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond 18k White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Milano, IT
Antique and harmonious diamond solitaire engagement ring dating back to the 1960s in 18 carat white
Category
1960s Unknown 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Peridot & Diamonds Engagement Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 4 Carat Peridot & Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 18k Gold. Gorgeous center Peridot
Category
1980s 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
1930 18K White Gold Aquamarine Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1930
Item Details:
Ring Size: 8
Metal Type: 18K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight
Category
1930s Art Deco 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lady’s ring that contains a one brilliant shaped diamond ( Weight-0.44 carats; 4.8mm in
Category
20th Century European Modern 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring 1.97 ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' diamond engagement in 18k yellow setting. Stamped 18k and weighs 7 grams gross weight.
The
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Mid-20th Century 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ring 18K Gold 2.29 TDW Cluster Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ring 18K Gold 2.29 TDW Cluster Engagement
This estate ring is crafted in combination of
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20th Century 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Engagement Ring, 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A stunning vintage Cartier ring crafted in 18k white and yellow gold, adorned with 26 exquisite
Category
1970s Unknown Retro 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.14ctw Retro Diamond Ring, 18k White Gold, Ring Size 5, Engagement Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
This 0.14ctw retro diamond ring is a beautiful piece of vintage-inspired jewelry. Made from 18k
Category
1990s Retro 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.30 Carat Diamonds Engagement Ring 18k Solid Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.30 Carat Diamonds Engagement Ring 18k Solid Gold. The ring features high quality diamonds
Category
1980s 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Gold 0.68ct Ruby & 0.05ct Diamond Fine Engagement Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This amazing three-stone engagement ring boasts an emerald cut ruby of 0.68 carats. The stunning
Category
20th Century Thai 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K .33 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring Size 4
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful vintage engagement ring is 18k white gold.
It features a .33 carat round cut diamond
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 0.26 Carat Center Diamond Engagement Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.26 Carat G/VS Center Diamond Ring 18k Gold. The ring features center white gold setting
Category
1980s 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Retro Revival Pink Tourmaline 18K White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The San Clémente vintage engagement ring. A most intriguing and vibrant pink tourmaline set within
Category
Late 20th Century Modern 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, White Gold, 18k Gold
LEVIAN 18K Yellow Gold Emerald .25cttw Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1990
Item Details: LEVIAN Designer
Ring Size: 6
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and
Category
1990s Contemporary 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1.2ctw Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
This stunning engagement ring features a 1.2 carat total weight diamond and ruby gemstone set in
Category
1990s 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.51ct Fancy Yellow Diamond 18k Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous 18k yellow and white gold engagement ring. The ring is centered with a sparkling
Category
20th Century 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Ring Size: 5
Metal Type: 18k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 4.8 grams
Category
1990s Unknown Contemporary 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Semi-Mount Halo Engagement Ring, 18k Gold for Solitaire .47ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Composed of 18k white gold, this breathtaking NEW semi-mount engagement ring showcases a cubic
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage 0.72 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting and blend seamlessly with the plain 18ct white gold shank.
The stunning vintage engagement ring
Category
1970s 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring, 18k White Gold, 1.34 Carats
Located in Honolulu, HI
Art Deco diamond engagement Ring with 1.04 carat center diamond. This beautiful ring is crafted in
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Trillion Wedding Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This beautiful estate engagement ring is crafted in solid 18K White Gold.
The center princess cut
Category
20th Century 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s 2.30 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning vintage diamond emerald cut diamond engagement ring has been crafted in 18k white
Category
1950s British 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K and 18K White And Yellow Gold Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K and 18K Gold and diamonds ring. It depicts a 18K yellow gold wide ring (weighing
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Engagement Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
and vvs-vs clarity.
Ring size is US 6.5 (We can make any size)
We offer free resizing.
Box is not
Category
1990s European Retro 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Marchesa Princess Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18K White Gold
By Marchesa
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
IGI REPORT #: 410611291U
Metal: 18k White Gold
Diamond Count: 1 princess
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1940s Art Deco 18K White Gold .60ct Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1940s
Item Details:
Ring Size: 5
Metal Type: 18k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight
Category
1940s Art Deco 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cut Diamond and 18k White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Cut Diamond and 18k White Gold Engagement Ring. A dazzling VS I diamond engagement ring. A
Category
1980s French 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Flower Engagement Ring
Located in Udim, IL
18K white gold ring (750 stamped), set with one center natural diamond and small natural diamonds
Category
20th Century European Post-War 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 0.30 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine, impressive and unusual vintage 0.30 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold solitaire ring
Category
1960s 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.59 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.59 carat diamond and 18k white gold solitaire ring; part of our
Category
1930s 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 K White Gold Toi Et Moi Diamond Ring 3.33 Carat, 2.52 Carat
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Two sparkling brilliant cut Diamonds are the stars of this romantic toi et moi Ring. The weight of
Category
1930s Unknown Retro 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
ICA 18k White Gold 0.89ct (F1) Emerald & 0.26ct Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This engagement piece is a beautiful 18K white gold fine emerald and diamond ring! The piece is
Category
20th Century Thai Art Deco 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
New Semi-Mount Engagement Ring, 18k Gold Diamonds Round Brilliant .48ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Surprise your sweetheart with an engagement piece personalized just for her! Beautifully
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mauboussin Paris Vintage Diamond Engagement / Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptionally elegant Mauboussin Paris vintage 1980s diamond ring set in 18 karat yellow gold. The
Category
1980s French 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.02 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Unisex Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage diamond solitaire ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold, with a 18k white gold setting.
The
Category
1970s British 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lady's Opal and Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
diamonds measuring 2.1 mm and weighing 0.90 carats. Color grade is GH and clarity is VS2-SI1. Ring is cast
Category
1970s American Art Deco 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Opal, White Gold
Vintage 3 Carat Green Tourmaline and Diamond 18k Gold Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Centered by a captivating, vivid mint green tourmaline, this alluring gemstone engagement ring
Category
1980s Art Deco 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
18k Gold
Unique Engagement Ring, 0.25CT diamond, 18K yellow gold, detailed high setting
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
"Jewelry Material: Yellow Gold 18k (the gold has been tested by a professional)
Total Carat Weight
Category
20th Century 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Band Vintage Estate 3.10 TDW Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This estate ring would make a marvelous engagement ring or wedding ring.
Seventy-two round
Category
20th Century 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro Signed 14K & 18K Gold & Diamond Engagement Ring by Hirsch & Oppenheimer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine, signed retro gold and diamond engagement ring.
By Hirsch & Oppenheimer.
In both 14k
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Marquise Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Engagement 3.10 TDW Del Co
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This amazing estate ring is finely crafted in solid 18K White Gold. Hallmarked Del Co. The center
Category
20th Century 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unique Engagement Ring, 0.25CT diamond, 18K yellow gold, detailed high setting
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
"Jewelry Material: Yellow Gold 18k (the gold has been tested by a professional)
Total Carat Weight
Category
20th Century 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 0.54ct Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring, Size 6.5
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This Art Deco 18 karat yellow gold ring
Contains a solitaire old cut diamond, with a carat weight
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring - 18k European .88ctw GIA Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Content: Platinum (ring) & 18k Yellow Gold (prongs)
Stone Information
Natural Diamond
Carat(s): .76ct
Cut
Category
20th Century Art Deco 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring 1.23 Carats GIA GVS2 in 18k Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring 1.23 Carats GIA GVS2 in 18k Gold
A Lovely Two Tone Design
One
Category
Late 20th Century 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
New Jabel Semi-Mount Engagement Ring & Wedding Band, 18k Gold Diamonds .32ctw
By Jabel
Located in Greensboro, NC
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Total Weight: 6.8 Grams
Stamps: 18k, Jabel, 4, copyright symbol, 14 (on engagement ring), 18 (on wedding
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
White Gold, 18k Gold
Round Brilliant Cut 1.00 Carat Center Stone Diamond Engagement Ring, 18k Yellow
Located in Honolulu, HI
Round Brilliant Cut 1.00 Carat Center Stone Diamond Engagement Ring - 18k Yellow Gold. The 1.00
Category
Late 20th Century 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.30ct Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 18k White Gold Filigree Size 4.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
- SI1
Metal: 18k White Gold
Weight: 1.6 Grams
Stamps: 18k
Face Height: 6.4 mm
Rise Above Finger: 6.5
Category
20th Century 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid Century 1.05ctw Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents:
A vintage mid century three stone diamond engagement ring in 18
Category
Mid-20th Century 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Amazing Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Sežana, SI
Impressive solid 18K white gold ring.
Italian production, about 1960.
Diamond ct. 3,21, J color
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
New Semi-Mount Engagement Ring, 18k Gold & Platinum Fits w/Dias .33ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 6 1/2 - 6 3/4.
Metal Content: Guaranteed 18k Gold & Platinum as stamped
Stone
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
18k Gold, Platinum
1940s 18k White Gold Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Ring Size: 5
Metal Type: 18k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 2.5 grams
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Retro Era 0.7 Carat 18K White Gold Old Mine Cut Engagement Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are in love with this vintage twist on a classic solitaire design.
This lovely ring features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold 4.70ctw GIA Round Bezel Light Brown Diamond & Baguettes Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a truly magnificent engagement or cocktail style ring that was crafted from
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1990s 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco European Diamond 18K White Gold Orange Blossom Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and foliate motifs throughout
With an engraved fanning wheat motif shank
Stamped for 18 karat gold
Category
1930s Art Deco 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
New Semi-Mount Engagement Ring, 18k Gold for Center w/ Baguette Diamonds
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 6 3/4.
Metal Content: Guaranteed 18k Gold as stamped
Stone Information
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Handcrafted Signet 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring GIA Cert 5.39 Carat
Located in Lakewood, NJ
A gorgeous 5.39 ct round shaped diamond crimp set in a 18 karat yellow gold signet style engagement
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Circa 1930s 18K White Gold .35ct Old European Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1930s
Item Details:
Ring Size: 3
Metal Type: 18k white gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight
Category
1930s Art Deco 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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18k Vintage Engagement Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact 18k vintage engagement ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 599 vintage editions and 92 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 18k vintage engagement ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 18k vintage engagement ring over the years, but those made by Diamonds Mine, Single Stone and TJD are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a 18k vintage engagement ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 195 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.
How Much is a 18k Vintage Engagement Ring?
On average, a 18k vintage engagement ring at 1stDibs sells for $4,070, while they’re typically $333 on the low end and $125,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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 18k Vintage Engagement Ring
- 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2023A vintage-style engagement ring is a piece of bridal jewelry designed in the style of rings produced in the past. Many vintage-style engagement rings borrow elements from Victorian, Art Deco or Edwardian jewelry. Although the rings may closely resemble authentic antique or vintage rings, they are actually contemporary pieces produced in recent years. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023Yes, vintage engagement rings are popular among some people. Many find the details of rings produced during the last 20 to 99 years to be visually appealing. In fact, some contemporary jewelry makers even draw inspiration from vintage designs. Some people also prefer vintage rings because they inherit them from relatives or because they like the idea of wearing an engagement ring that has a history. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023A vintage engagement ring is generally any engagement ring that dates back 20 to 80 years. Rings that are 100 or more years old are antiques. The design of a vintage engagement ring is influenced by each era's artistic visions, cultural movements and preferences in materials, gemstones and motifs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023You can buy vintage engagement rings from many sources. Local estate sales, auctions and secondhand shops can be good local sources. Another option is to shop for vintage pieces on trusted online platforms. You can find a large collection of vintage engagement rings from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023You can find vintage engagement rings in many places. If you want to shop in person, check out second-hand stores, auction houses and estate sales. Browsing the collections of trusted online platforms can also allow you to quickly discover many vintage pieces. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage engagement rings from some of the world's top dealers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Whether halo engagement rings are vintage depends on their age. Any ring made at least 20 to 80 years ago is vintage, while older pieces are antiques. Halo engagement rings emerged during the Art Deco period and have remained popular since. As a result, you can find many antique and vintage examples, as well as contemporary rings that show off a central gemstone surrounded by a halo of accent stones. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of halo engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between vintage and antique engagement rings is age. For an engagement ring to be considered an antique, it must be at least 100 years old. Vintage engagement rings are pieces made at least 20 years ago. Shop a collection of vintage and antique engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between vintage and classic engagement rings has to do with taste and time. Vintage engagement rings date back 20 to 80 years and occupy the sweet spot between historic and modern. Whether or not an engagement ring is "classic" may pertain solely to the style of the ring. The solitaire setting is considered a classic setting for engagement rings. Tiffany & Co. broadly helped put diamonds on the map in 1886 by introducing the American marketplace to the solitaire diamond design, which is still the quintessential engagement ring style. Designed to maximize a diamond's sparkle, the trademark Tiffany Setting elevated the stone on six prongs (in contrast to the bezel setting, which was common at the time). In the late 1800s, Cartier sought to render the diamonds in their engagement rings and other rings as brilliantly as possible, and the house's Solitaire 1895 engagement ring is considered a classic engagement ring. Find antique and vintage engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023Details that reflect the trends of previous eras are what make an engagement ring look vintage. During the 1940s, engagement rings often featured two-tone metal bands and small central stones flanked by accent stones like baguettes. During the 1950s, World War II-era restrictions on platinum were finally lifted, and many people chose platinum engagement rings set with a single brilliant-cut diamond. The 1960s brought colored gemstones into fashion, and engagement rings from the 1970s and ’80s often featured bold, flashy geometric designs. In the 1990s, marquise diamonds and white gold and platinum metals were popular. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024There are several reasons why people buy vintage engagement rings. Some prefer the way jewelry looked in decades past and select vintage pieces that fit their tastes. Others choose vintage engagement rings to get a unique, one-of-a-kind piece or like the idea of their jewelry having a long history. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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