1909 Engagement Ring

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3.0 Carat Total Weight Edwardian Cabachon Oval 14 Karat YG Engagement Ring

$1,500

3.0 Carat Total Weight Edwardian Cabachon Oval 14 Karat YG Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Ring Size: 5.25 Metal Type: 14 karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Opal Stone Details: Weight: 3.0 carat total weight Cut: Antique Cabachon Oval Color: Mixe...

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Antique Edwardian J.E. Caldwell Platinum Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring

$9,750

Antique Edwardian J.E. Caldwell Platinum Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Edwardian J.E. Caldwell Platinum Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring. This incredible Edwardian J. E. Caldwell engagement ring is crafted in platinum. This gorgeous ri...

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Circa 1900s GIA .92ct Old European Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring - VEG#25b

$4,500

Circa 1900s GIA .92ct Old European Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring - VEG#25b

Located in Hicksville, NY

Circa 1900s GIA .92ct Old European Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring - VEG#25b Item Details: Year: 1900s Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.7 gr...

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.60 Carat Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring

$4,000

.60 Carat Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

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1909 Engagement Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 1909 engagement ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. 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. Creating a 1909 engagement ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., August Hollming and Carter Gough & Co. are consistently popular. An old european cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old mine cut and round cut versions for sale. Most of our 1909 engagement ring for sale are for women, but there are 205 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 1909 Engagement Ring?

On average, a 1909 engagement ring at 1stDibs sells for $4,913, while they’re typically $531 on the low end and $207,726 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.