What is a 1940s style dress?

The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.

What dresses were popular in the 1940s?

A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.

What did Ladies Wear in the 1940s?

In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.

A 925s ring is a piece of jewelry worn on a finger made of a specific type of precious metal. Specifically, 925s indicated 925 sterling silver. This metal is 92.5 percent pure silver, and the remaining 7.5 percent is another metal like copper. Shop a wide range of sterling silver rings on 1stDibs.

Which designer was called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s?

Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.

Did they have wedding rings in the 1600s?

Yes, they did have wedding rings during the 1600s. However, exchanging rings during weddings was not common in all cultures. In Europe, many couples presented each other with rings to symbolize their marriage vows. The wedding ring tradition actually dates back thousands of years to ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. Explore a wide variety of wedding rings on 1stDibs.

What did engagement rings look like in the 1920s?

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.

What did wedding rings look like in the 1800s?

What wedding rings looked like in the 1800s was similar to other Victorian jewelry. The Victorian era spanned from 1837 to 1901, coinciding with the reign of Queen Victoria in the United Kingdom. At the beginning of this period, rings were made of gold and affordable only to the wealthy. Designs for Victorian-era rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal. Some featured stones secured by collets, settings similar to bezels, with prongs and a closed back. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Victorian wedding rings.

What did engagement rings look like in the early 1900s?

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.

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Vintage Platinum 1940’s French Peridot & Diamond Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Peridot & Diamond Ring Platinum French Stamped Circa 1940’s Fabulous, French crafted

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Mid-20th Century French Fashion Rings

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Vintage Platinum 1940’s French Peridot & Diamond Ring

Vintage 18ct Gold, 1940’s French Marquise Diamond Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Diamond Marquise Ring 18ct Gold French Stamped Circa 1940’s A fabulous, vintage

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Mid-20th Century French Engagement Rings

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Vintage 18ct Gold, 1940’s French Marquise Diamond Ring

Vintage 18ct White Gold 1940’s French Emerald & Diamond Bombe Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Emerald & Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold- French Stamped Circa 1940’s Fabulous, French

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Mid-20th Century French Engagement Rings

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Vintage 18ct White Gold 1940’s French Emerald & Diamond Bombe Ring

Vintage 18ct Yellow & White Gold, 1940’s French Stamped Amethyst Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow & White Gold- French Stamped Circa 1940s This stunning French

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Mid-20th Century English Fashion Rings

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Amethyst, 18k Gold

Vintage 18ct Yellow & White Gold, 1940’s French Stamped Amethyst Ring

1940s French Sapphire Diamonds Gadroon Tank Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

us. Antique jewel - French work of the early 1940s. Our opinion: A sapphire diamond tank ring present

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Dome Rings

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1940s French Sapphire Diamonds Gadroon Tank Ring

Platinum French, 1940s Emerald Cut Aquamarine & Diamond Halo Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Aquamarine Ring Platinum French Circa 1940s Step back in time with this stunning

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Mid-20th Century French Engagement Rings

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Platinum French, 1940s Emerald Cut Aquamarine & Diamond Halo Ring

French 1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Platinum Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum. Antique jewel from the early 1940s

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Engagement Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

French 1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Platinum Ring

French 1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

. US Size : 7 ; Free resize, please contact us. Authentic antique jewel - French work of the 1940s

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold

French 1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring

French 1940s Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Tank Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

opinion : A sapphire diamond ring that perfectly illustrates the french work done in the early 1940's

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

French 1940s Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Tank Ring

French 1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Asymetrical Tank Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

- French work from the 1940s. Our opinion : A diamond tank ring that follows perfectly the curve of the

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Dome Rings

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

French 1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Asymetrical Tank Ring

French 1940s Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Retro Knot Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

, please contact us. Authentic antique jewelry - French work from the 1940s. Our opinion : A voluminous and

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Dome Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

French 1940s Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Retro Knot Ring

French 1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Domed Tank Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

antique jewelry - French work from the 1940s. Our opinion : A diamond tank ring that's elegant, durable

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

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

French 1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Domed Tank Ring

French 1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Tank Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

- French work from the 1940s. Our opinion : A truly original setting for this tank diamond ring that will

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Dome Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

French 1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Tank Ring

French 1940s Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Tank Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

, please contact us. Antique jewel - French work from the 1940s. Our opinion : its central arrowhead

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Dome Rings

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Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold

French 1940s Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Tank Ring

French 1940s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Bangle Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

: 7,5 ; Free resize, please contact us. Authentic antique jewel - French work from the 1940s. Our

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Band Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

French 1940s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Bangle Ring

French 1940s Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark, and platinum, dog head hallmark. Voluminous tank

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

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Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold

French 1940s Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring

French 1940s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Solitaire Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

work from the 1940s. Our opinion : here is an antique solitaire ring of very beautiful quality, its

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French 1940s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Solitaire Ring

French 1940s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Braided Gold Retro Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

1940s. Our opinion : This antique diamond ring has a very original setting and fits perfectly on the

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

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

French 1940s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Braided Gold Retro Ring

French 1940s Asymmetrical Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Tank Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

; Free resize, please contact us. Authentic antique jewelry - French work from the 1940s. Our opinion

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Dome Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

French 1940s Asymmetrical Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Tank Ring

French 1940s Rose-Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

antique jewel - French work from the 1940's. Our opinion : An antique tank ring characteristic of its

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

French 1940s Rose-Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring

Vintage 18ct Gold & Platinum , French 1940s Diamond Pave Bombe Cocktail Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Cocktail Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum French Circa 1940s Elevate your jewellery

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Mid-20th Century French Cocktail Rings

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Vintage 18ct Gold & Platinum , French 1940s Diamond Pave Bombe Cocktail Ring

French 1940s Retro Duo Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ball Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

antique jewel - French work from the 1940s. Our opinion: An antique diamond ring with roundness and

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Dome Rings

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

French 1940s Retro Duo Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ball Ring

French 1940s 3 Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Bangle Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark and platinum dog's head hallmark. Massive

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French 1940s 3 Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Bangle Ring

French 1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Asymetrical Tank Signet Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

antique jewel - French work from the 1940s. Our opinion : Asymmetrical tank-diamond rings were most often

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

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

French 1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Asymetrical Tank Signet Ring

French 1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Signet Tank Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

approximately. US Size : 5,75 ; Free resize, please contact us. Antique jewel - French work of the 1940s. Our

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold

French 1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Signet Tank Ring

French 1940s Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

- French work from the 1940s. Our opinion : Sublime, this diamond tank ring is in excellent condition and

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

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Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k...

French 1940s Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

: 7,75 ; Free resize, please contact us. Authentic antique jewel - French work from the 1940s. Our

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

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Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k...

French 1940s Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring

Vintage 18 Carat Gold Old Cut Diamond Round Cluster Dome Ring, Circa 1940's

Located in London, GB

This handmade vintage domed ring is set with a 0.29ct old cut diamond in the center beautifully

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cluster Rings

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

Vintage 18 Carat Gold Old Cut Diamond Round Cluster Dome Ring, Circa 1940's

Vintage 1940s French 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond Cocktail Tank Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Cocktail Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum French Hallmarked- slightly rubbed Circa 1940s This

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Mid-20th Century French Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1940s French 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond Cocktail Tank Ring

FRENCH Platinum & Diamond Three Stone Tank Ring Circa 1940s

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

French Retro 1940s Platinum & Three Stone Diamond Tank Ring Here is your chance to purchase a

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

FRENCH Platinum & Diamond Three Stone Tank Ring Circa 1940s

French 1940s Ruby Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Patriotic Tank Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

- French work from the 1940s. Our opinion: Well in its troubled times, this antique sapphire ruby diamond

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold...

French 1940s Ruby Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Patriotic Tank Ring

French 1940s Diamond and Platinum Open Flower Cluster Ring

Located in New York, NY

A Retro 1940s diamond and platinum cocktail ring designed as a brilliant and baguette diamond open

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

French 1940s Diamond and Platinum Open Flower Cluster Ring

7.02 Carat Natural Sapphire French Diamond Platinum Ring 1940s

Located in Geneva, CH

A 7.02 carat Natural Sapphire Ceylan non heated mounted on a Diamond and Platinum Ring. French

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

7.02 Carat Natural Sapphire French Diamond Platinum Ring 1940s

1940s Diamond Gold and Platinum Gadrooned Ring

Located in Magenta, IT

The ring features an oval centerpiece adorned with brilliant-cut and round diamonds, flanked by two

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum

1940s Diamond Gold and Platinum Gadrooned Ring

French 1940s Gold and Star-Set Diamond Domed Ring

Located in New York, NY

A Retro rose gold bombé ring centering on a dome studded with star-set diamonds, with stepped

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Dome Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

French 1940s Gold and Star-Set Diamond Domed Ring

French, 1940s 6, 41 Carat Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

. Antique jewel - French work of the 1940s. Our opinion : A sumptuous emerald diamond ring, present but

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

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Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold

French, 1940s 6, 41 Carat Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring

Vintage 1940s French Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

the French eagle's head and dog's head. This vintage solitaire engagement ring is supplied with an

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Vintage 1940s French Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1940s French Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring

French 1940s White Sapphires 18 Karat Rose Gold Knot Tank Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

; Free resize, please contact us. Authentic antique jewelry - French work from the 1940s. Scratches on

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Three-Stone Rings

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Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 1940s White Sapphires 18 Karat Rose Gold Knot Tank Ring

Vintage French 1940s Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive vintage 1940s French 0.72 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold dress ring

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Vintage 1940s Fashion Rings

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Diamond

Vintage French 1940s Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring

Cartier Retro Diamond Feathers Ring, ca. 1940s

By Cartier

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

Cartier Retro Diamond Feathers Ring, ca. 1940s A beautiful Cartier diamond ring from the 1940s

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Retro Diamond Feathers Ring, ca. 1940s

1940s French Zircon Diamond Emerald and White Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

ring is hallmarked to the outer surface of the shank with the French hallmarks for 18k gold (eagle's

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Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

1940s French Zircon Diamond Emerald and White Gold Cocktail Ring

French 1940s Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Button Design Asymmetrical Ring

Located in New York, NY

A Retro gold ring of buttoned design centering on an oval sapphire with a pavé diamond segment, in

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Band Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum

French 1940s Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Button Design Asymmetrical Ring

Vintage French 1940s Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive vintage French 0.90 carat ruby and 0.48 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage French 1940s Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

1940s Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. The top of this sublime retro ring is set with an oval treated ruby

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

1940s Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

1940s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

- Work of the 1940s. Our opinion : a beautiful model of diamond tank ring which can correspond to a man

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

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

1940s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring

1940s French 1.53 Carat Diamond and Platinum Late Art Deco Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive French 1.53 Carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring; part of our

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

1940s French 1.53 Carat Diamond and Platinum Late Art Deco Cocktail Ring

1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Bridge Tank Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

- Work from the 1940's. Our opinion : A tank diamond ring well in its period. Specialized in antique and

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Dome Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Bridge Tank Ring

1940s Tank Diamond Asymetrical 18 Karat Gold Signet Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

- Work of the 1940s. Our opinion : This tank diamond ring has been rhodium plated by its previous owner

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

1940s Tank Diamond Asymetrical 18 Karat Gold Signet Ring

1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Platinium Gold Retro Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

. Our opinion : the antique jewelry of the 1940s presents architectural lines, this antique diamond ring

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Dome Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Platinium Gold Retro Ring

1940s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Tank Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

. Authentic antique jewel - Work of the 1940s. Our opinion : A sober and elegant antique diamond signet ring

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

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

1940s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Tank Ring

1940s Retro Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1940s Retro Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring

1940s Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Signet Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

resize, please contact us. Antique jewel - Work from the 1940s. Our opinion : An antique signet ring that

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

1940s Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Signet Ring

1940s 1.90 Carat Aquamarine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, own hallmark. Magnificent and original antique ring in gold, it is

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s 1.90 Carat Aquamarine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Ring

1940s Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Tank Signet Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

antique jewel - French work from the 1940s. Our opinion : Massive, this antique signet ring features

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1940s Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Tank Signet Ring

1940s Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This impressive 1940s diamond ring has been crafted in

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Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1940s Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring

1940s 1.06 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

-stranded shank. This fine and stunning 1940's diamond ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading

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Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

1940s 1.06 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring

1940s 4.50 Carats Aquamarine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Signet Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark. Tank ring, it is decorated on its top of a rectangular

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s 4.50 Carats Aquamarine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Signet Ring

1940s Synthetic Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Asymmetrical Tank Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat rose gold. This asymmetrical tank ring features a scrolled design and is set at

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

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Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

1940s Synthetic Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Asymmetrical Tank Ring

1.49ct Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k Gold Dress Ring, circa 1940s

Located in London, GB

weight of 9.6 grams. France, circa 1940's. French hallmark. UK finger size 'N1/2'.

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cluster Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

1.49ct Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k Gold Dress Ring, circa 1940s

1940s Retro Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Platinum Large Gadroons Tank Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

us. Authentic antique jewel - Work of the 1940s. Our opinion: This model of tank ring was very

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

1940s Retro Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Platinum Large Gadroons Tank Ring

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France Ring 1940s For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of france ring 1940s for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. Retro and Art Deco are consistently popular styles when it comes to france ring 1940s. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Boucheron, Mauboussin and Bailey, Banks & Biddle are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 133, are particularly popular. A selection of french cut, round cut and old european cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of france ring 1940s for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

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Questions About France Ring 1940s

What is a 1940s style dress?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
What dresses were popular in the 1940s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
What did Ladies Wear in the 1940s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
What is a 925s ring?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A 925s ring is a piece of jewelry worn on a finger made of a specific type of precious metal. Specifically, 925s indicated 925 sterling silver. This metal is 92.5 percent pure silver, and the remaining 7.5 percent is another metal like copper. Shop a wide range of sterling silver rings on 1stDibs.
Which designer was called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
Did they have wedding rings in the 1600s?
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1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
Yes, they did have wedding rings during the 1600s. However, exchanging rings during weddings was not common in all cultures. In Europe, many couples presented each other with rings to symbolize their marriage vows. The wedding ring tradition actually dates back thousands of years to ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. Explore a wide variety of wedding rings on 1stDibs.
What did engagement rings look like in the 1920s?
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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.
What did wedding rings look like in the 1800s?
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1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
What wedding rings looked like in the 1800s was similar to other Victorian jewelry. The Victorian era spanned from 1837 to 1901, coinciding with the reign of Queen Victoria in the United Kingdom. At the beginning of this period, rings were made of gold and affordable only to the wealthy. Designs for Victorian-era rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal. Some featured stones secured by collets, settings similar to bezels, with prongs and a closed back. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Victorian wedding rings.
What did engagement rings look like in the early 1900s?
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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.