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Antique 1920’s Diamond, in Platinum Engagement Ring Mount 0.50 Carat
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Engagement Ring Platinum Stamped Circa 1920’s Beautiful engagement ring, set with an
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Early 20th Century English Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

1.01 Carat Diamond Two-Stone Crossover Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1920's
Located in London, GB
platinum crossover twist shank. England, circa 1920's. Tested platinum. UK finger size 'N'.
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Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1.75ct Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, Circa 1920's
Located in London, GB
This incredible engagement ring is beautifully set with an old mine cut diamond weighing 1.75
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Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Ribbon Motif 1.24ctw Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum Circa 1920's
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An Art Deco period diamond engagement ring in platinum. Centered by
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.55ct European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum Circa 1920's
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An original handmade Art Deco period diamond engagement ring in
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.72 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, Circa 1920's
Located in London, GB
This spectacular antique solitaire engagement ring features a beautiful old European cut diamond
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

1920’s Art Deco 0.72ctw Platinum Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
A handmade Art Deco period diamond engagement ring in platinum. Featuring pierced filigree work
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond

1920's Deco European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with GIA Report
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous Art Deco engagement ring is in bright white platinum and features a stunning Euro-cut
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Circa 1920's Art Deco 1.15ctw Diamond & Sapphire Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
A handmade circa 1920's Art Deco period diamond and sapphire engagement ring in platinum. Centering
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1920s Platinum 0.62ct Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
popular eras for fine jewellery. Our French 1920/30s Art Deco statement ring features three large
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

1920s 2.09 Carat Total Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
the 1920s featuring approximately 2.09 carats of diamonds, all old European cut. The ring boats
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

1920's Art Deco 1.46 Ctw Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
A high fashion Art Deco period old European cut diamond halo engagement ring in platinum. Centered
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

1920's Ribbon Motif Art Deco 0.76ct Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
A handmade original Art Deco period diamond solitaire engagement ring in platinum. Centering this
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

1920's Early Art Deco 0.43 Carat Diamond Platinum Clover Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set by wide foliate prongs in a pierced bombè style mounting Depicting clover motifs and wheat
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating to approximately the 1920s, this solitaire has an old cushion cut, weighing 0.64 carat, set
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
platinum baskets display two Old European round cut diamonds set on a twist to the tapering ring shoulders
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Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring .82ct
Located in Boston, MA
its SI1 clarity, allowing the diamond to truly dazzle. The diamond is set in an exceptional Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

1920's Art Deco 0.40 Carats Diamond Platinum Octagonal Starburst Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bead set low in an octagonal head as a radiating starburst motif Geometric bombè mounting is completed
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.01ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1920s, this hand crafted solitaire features a beautiful 1.01 carat old cut
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.04 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
A lovely old cut diamond is at the centre of this art deco engagement ring. The diamond is 1.04
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1920's Art Deco 1.76 Carats Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing 1.76 carats - I color with SI clarity Set by stylized
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Art Deco Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1920s, this quintessentially Art Deco ring is made entirely of platinum
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

1920s Art Deco .95 Carat Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
1920s Art Deco .95 Carat Old European Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring. Features a Symmetrical
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This ring dates back to the 1920s and features three diamonds as the main attraction. The centre
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Platinum 1920’s Onyx, Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Onyx Ring Platinum Stamped Circa 1920’s Beautiful Square Shaped Antique Ring. Set with
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Platinum

1920s .98 Carat Total Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Color: H Clarity: VS Carat: .18 carat total weight All Prong-Set Absolutely stunning ring from the
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

1.78 Carat 1920s Art Deco Filigree Diamond Platinum Ring Engagement
Located in Wallkill, NY
Handcrafted beautiful Filigree Diamond ring set in Platinum, The Main diamond is VVS-2 Color H
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 0.45 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 0.45 carat transitional cut diamond is showcased in this Art Deco Engagement Ring. The
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 0.67 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This lovely art deco engagement ring features a 0.67 carat old cut diamond. It is great quality
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.10 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
A lovely 1.10 carat old cut diamond is set in this classic art deco solitaire engagement ring. The
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1920s Diamond Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Condition This antique 1920s 14k gold diamond solitaire ring is fine quality set with a very high color
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

1920s Art Deco .90 Carat Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique 1920s Art Deco Engagement Ring - Platinum, Old European Diamonds Features: 0.73 carat Old
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1.15 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful antique engagement ring features a 1.15ct old mine cut diamond in the centre, set in
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Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

1920S Emerald and 0.4 Carat Old European Diamond Engagement Ring, Platinum
Located in Atlanta, GA
and gallery work, with bezel set and prong set diamonds and emeralds. The shoulder and shank on the
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 1.02 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Art Deco ring dates back to the 1920s. The 1.02 carat old cut diamond is set in a
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1.10 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
have been grain set with 8-cut diamonds which have a combined weight of 0.12 carat. The ring has been
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold 1920’s Rectangular Onyx & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Onyx Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1920’s Lovely, rectangular antique ring. Set with a
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold

2.40 Carat Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This spectacular antique solitaire engagement ring features a beautiful 2.40ct Victorian old mine
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 3.00ct Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This stunning diamond solitaire captures the grandeur of the 1920s. An impressive 3.00 carat, old
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique 0.76 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful solitaire engagement ring set with an old mine cut diamond weighing 0.76 carats, set in a
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Vintage 1920s English Romantic Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Edwardian engagement ring as been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting. The pierced
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s 0.50 Carat Old European Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
1920s Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring - 18 Karat White Gold, Diamond Features: 0.50
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s 0.97 Carat Old Cut Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring, 14 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Engagement Ring The ring is crafted entirely in 14 karat white gold Features a beautiful sparkly old mine cut
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco 1.00 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1920s, set to centre is an old cut diamond weighing 0.50 carat and the two adjacent
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.00ct Three-Stone Diamond Twist Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Set to centre is a stunning old cut diamond weighing 0.50 carat and on either side are diamonds
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 2.01 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
antique jewellery. It is set between a split shank band, on which there are 7 old cut diamonds on each
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct White Gold 1920’s Round Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cluster Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1920’s Beautiful, French round cluster ring. Set
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Early 20th Century French Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 2.05 Carat F Si1 Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This absolutely stunning 1920's engagement ring is set with a GIA certified old cut diamond graded
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

1920's J.W. Grant & Co. Art Deco 1.60 Carats 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Set by wide split prongs and resting in an intricately engraved head. Completed by engraved and
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Antique Art Deco Diamond 18k White Gold Filigree Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Make a statement with this one-of-a-kind antique Art Deco diamond engagement ring! Crafted in
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s 1.46 Carat Diamond and Platinum Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
decorated ring shank. This 1920s diamond twist engagement ring has been independently tested using state of
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

1920s Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.31 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, 14 karat white gold set twist
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct White Gold 1920’s Square Cut Aquamarine & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Square Cut Aquamarine Ring 18ct White Gold Circa 1920’s Fabulous Square Cut Aquamarine
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Early 20th Century English Engagement Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1920s Art Deco Pink Tourmaline Marquise Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This antique engagement ring presents an attractive reddish pink tourmaline. Although it is
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Tourmaline, Platinum

Antique 1920’s 18ct Gold & Platinum, French Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Onyx Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1920’s A fabulous, rounded-square shaped
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Early 20th Century French Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 1920s Diamond Yellow Gold Five Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.23 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set five
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20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1920's Brilliant Cut Diamond 0.58 Carat Platinum Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An Art Deco 1920's platinum ring set with very bright brilliant and octagonal cut diamonds. The
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 5.28 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This rare and unique Art Deco engagement ring presents an opulent IGL certified, 5.28 carat, old
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Five-Stone Illusion Set Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This two-tone, five stone diamond ring originated in the 1920s and it features a sparkling vintage
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1920s Antique 1.12 Carat Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1920s 1.12 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold solitaire style engagement ring
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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1920s Engagement Set For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 1920s engagement set 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 Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. See these pages for an old european cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a 1920s engagement set for sale for women should be easy, but there are 14 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 1920s Engagement Set?

The price for a 1920s engagement set starts at $404 and tops out at $114,607 with these rings, on average, selling for $7,708.

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 ringsvintage 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 1920s Engagement Set
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Yes, prong settings can be good for engagement rings. When carefully crafted, prongs can help keep a gemstone secure. Plus, they allow nearly all of the gemstone to be visible, enhancing its sparkle and color. Many people also find prong settings to be easy to clean. Follow the maintenance and care instructions included with your engagement ring to help it stand the test of time. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the early 1900s, engagement rings often looked like other jewelry from the Edwardian era, which coincided with the reign of King Edward VII in the United Kingdom from 1901 to 1910. Cutters used new diamond saws and jewelry lathes to refine the old European cut. The resulting stones, designed to sparkle in the light from candles and gas lamps, are beloved by connoisseurs for their inner fire and romantic glow. The invention of the oxyacetylene torch enabled jewelers to use platinum, which had previously been too challenging to work with. This technological advancement made it possible for Edwardian rings to show off lacy filigree and milgrain work. Nature also influenced jewelry in the early 1900s. Flowing and floral garland motifs were so popular that the Edwardian age is sometimes called the "garland era." Find a selection of Edwardian engagement rings on 1stDibs.