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Domed Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Domed Diamond Ring Set in Platinum

Domed Diamond Ring Set in Platinum

Located in London, GB

Finely made graduated and calibrated domed square cut Diamond set ring Finger size K 1/2

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ring
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ring

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Potts Point, NSW

A round brilliant cut diamond ring, four claw set in platinum with one semi-modern cut diamond claw

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1940s Retro Diamond and Platinum Ring
1940s Retro Diamond and Platinum Ring

1940s Retro Diamond and Platinum Ring

Located in Carmel, CA

, and 1.30 total carats of accent baguette diamonds. This piece was crafted in platinum circa 1940 and

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamonds Emeralds Sapphires Platinum Ring
Art Deco Diamonds Emeralds Sapphires Platinum Ring

Art Deco Diamonds Emeralds Sapphires Platinum Ring

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

This is a beautiful original art deco ring c.1940's set in platinum. The ring is set with a

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Rose Gold and Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring
Vintage Rose Gold and Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring

Vintage Rose Gold and Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A dramatic vintage ring set in 14k Rose Gold with 3 cts. of old European cut diamonds. The central

Category

Vintage 1940s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

3.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Flamelike Motif Engagement Ring
3.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Flamelike Motif Engagement Ring

3.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Flamelike Motif Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Engagement Ring centering a Transitional Round Brilliant cut diamond weighing app. 3.00ct

Category

Vintage 1940s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1940s Art Deco Diamond Platinum Band Ring
1940s Art Deco Diamond Platinum Band Ring

1940s Art Deco Diamond Platinum Band Ring

Located in Potts Point, NSW

A diamond ring with 8 graduated baguette cut diamonds and 21 pave set small single cut and semi

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum and 14K Gold Diamond Ring
Platinum and 14K Gold Diamond Ring

Platinum and 14K Gold Diamond Ring

Located in Austin, TX

One-ladies 14K Yellow Gold Ring with a central round brilliant cut diamond in a four-prong set on

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Gold Platinum and 3 Carats Diamonds French Retro Ring
Gold Platinum and 3 Carats Diamonds French Retro Ring

Gold Platinum and 3 Carats Diamonds French Retro Ring

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A very lovely retro ring, made in France circa 1940. Made in platinum and 18k gold. The two

Category

Vintage 1940s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Ruby and Diamond, Platinum Engagement Ring
Ruby and Diamond, Platinum Engagement Ring

Ruby and Diamond, Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

A period Art Deco diamond and ruby platinum ring. A 2.50 ct VS 1 H color diamond is surrounded by

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Ring

Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Potts Point, NSW

An old European cut diamond ring, four claw set in platinum with one round brilliant cut diamond

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Three-Stone Diamond Platinum Past Present Future Engagement Ring
Three-Stone Diamond Platinum Past Present Future Engagement Ring

Three-Stone Diamond Platinum Past Present Future Engagement Ring

Located in Sydney CBD, AU

Vintage Platinum and Diamond Engagement ring, 3-stone, Past, Present, Future Platinum diamond ring

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Magnificent Large Carved Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Magnificent Large Carved Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring

Magnificent Large Carved Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This incredible platinum ring is sure to become your favorite! This amazing flower carved emerald

Category

Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Platinum Diamond and Pearl Cocktail Ring
Platinum Diamond and Pearl Cocktail Ring

Platinum Diamond and Pearl Cocktail Ring

Located in Pikesville, MD

Circa 1940's this Edwardian inspired platinum cocktail ring features approximately 3 carats of

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Original Art Deco Platinum .90 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Original Art Deco Platinum .90 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring

Original Art Deco Platinum .90 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

This is a beautiful original art deco ring set with a .90 carat transitional cut diamond in a

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Old European Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring
Old European Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring

Old European Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring

Located in Potts Point, NSW

An old European cut diamond ring, four claw set in platinum with one round brilliant cut diamond

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Retro Ruby and Diamond 14k Gold and Platinum Ring
Retro Ruby and Diamond 14k Gold and Platinum Ring

Retro Ruby and Diamond 14k Gold and Platinum Ring

Located in Mammoth Lakes, CA

Superb Vintage Retro Ruby & Diamond 14K Rose Gold and Platinum Ring. Beautifully crafted in the

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

1945 Suzanne Belperron Diamond Gold Platinum  "Heureux" Ring
1945 Suzanne Belperron Diamond Gold Platinum  "Heureux" Ring

1945 Suzanne Belperron Diamond Gold Platinum "Heureux" Ring

By Suzanne Belperron

Located in Paris, FR

Gold and platinum ring by Suzanne Belperron. This charming ring is embellished with a diamond pavé

Category

Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

1940s Platinum and Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring H-VS1
1940s Platinum and Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring H-VS1

1940s Platinum and Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring H-VS1

Located in West Hollywood, CA

New old stock platinum diamond engagement ring showcasing a stunning 0.51 carat Old European Cut

Category

Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Colombian Emerald Baguette Diamond Ring Platinum Estate Midcentury
Vintage Colombian Emerald Baguette Diamond Ring Platinum Estate Midcentury

Vintage Colombian Emerald Baguette Diamond Ring Platinum Estate Midcentury

Located in Brambleton, US

Vintage Colombian Emerald Baguette Diamond Ring Platinum Estate Midcentury What a great ring

Category

Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Platinum, Pearl and Round Cut Diamond Ring, 1940s
Antique Platinum, Pearl and Round Cut Diamond Ring, 1940s

Antique Platinum, Pearl and Round Cut Diamond Ring, 1940s

Located in Bologna, IT

diamonds; the shank is composed by three bands. This ring is modelled in platinum throughout and dates from

Category

Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Impressive 34.75 Carats Diamonds Platinum 18 Kt. White Gold Cocktail Ring
Impressive 34.75 Carats Diamonds Platinum 18 Kt. White Gold Cocktail Ring

Impressive 34.75 Carats Diamonds Platinum 18 Kt. White Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Rome, IT

Platinum and 18 kt. white gold ring with navette, baguettes and round-cut diamonds. Navette diamond

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro Tiffany & Co. Aquamarine Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Retro Tiffany & Co. Aquamarine Diamond Gold Platinum Ring

Retro Tiffany & Co. Aquamarine Diamond Gold Platinum Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

, signed Tiffany & Co. Mounted in platinum and yellow gold. American, circa 1940. Ring size J

Category

Vintage 1940s American Post-War Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold

Tank ring with diamonds in 18 karat gold and platinum
Tank ring with diamonds in 18 karat gold and platinum

Tank ring with diamonds in 18 karat gold and platinum

Located in PARIS, FR

Tank ring with diamonds in 18-karat white gold and platinum. Tank ring set with a synthetic blue

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Aquamarine Platinum Bypass Ring
Art Deco Aquamarine Platinum Bypass Ring

Art Deco Aquamarine Platinum Bypass Ring

Located in METAIRIE, LA

This Art Deco Platinum Bypass Ring features 2 focal European Pear cut Natural Aquamarines totaling

Category

Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

1940s Platinum and Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 0.72 Carat G-SI2
1940s Platinum and Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 0.72 Carat G-SI2

1940s Platinum and Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 0.72 Carat G-SI2

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Classic platinum engagement ring. Featuring a 0.72 carat Old European Cut diamond center stone, G

Category

Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum 1.61 Old European Cut H-VS1, 1940s
Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum 1.61 Old European Cut H-VS1, 1940s

Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum 1.61 Old European Cut H-VS1, 1940s

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Stunning Retro design platinum engagement ring set with EGL certified 1.61 carat Old European cut

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Engagement Ring Platinum 1.32 Carat Old European Cut Diamond J-SI1, 1940s
Engagement Ring Platinum 1.32 Carat Old European Cut Diamond J-SI1, 1940s

Engagement Ring Platinum 1.32 Carat Old European Cut Diamond J-SI1, 1940s

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Gorgeous vintage platinum engagement ring set with an EGL certified 1.32ct Old European Cut center

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Filigree .35 Carat Center Diamonds 18 Karat Platinum Yellow Gold Ring
Vintage Filigree .35 Carat Center Diamonds 18 Karat Platinum Yellow Gold Ring

Vintage Filigree .35 Carat Center Diamonds 18 Karat Platinum Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

Vintage Filigree .35 C Center Diamonds 18K Platinum Yellow Gold Ring. This is a beautiful vintage

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum 0.91ct Round Brilliant G-VS1, circa 1940s
Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum 0.91ct Round Brilliant G-VS1, circa 1940s

Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum 0.91ct Round Brilliant G-VS1, circa 1940s

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Gorgeous vintage platinum engagement ring set with a stunning EGL certified 0.91ct modern round

Category

Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tank coral diamond ring in 18 karat white gold and platinum
Tank coral diamond ring in 18 karat white gold and platinum

Tank coral diamond ring in 18 karat white gold and platinum

Located in PARIS, FR

Tank coral diamond ring in 18 karat white gold and platinum. The ring is centred on an orange coral

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Band or Wedding Ring
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Band or Wedding Ring

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Band or Wedding Ring

Located in Sydney CBD, AU

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Wedding Band or Wedding Ring Platinum Half

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Art Deco Natural Cornflower Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Platinum Art Deco Natural Cornflower Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring

Platinum Art Deco Natural Cornflower Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring

Located in Oxford, GB

An art deco natural cornflower blue sapphire and diamond ring set in platinum. The sapphire has a

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Retro 1940s Asymmetrical Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Platinum Cocktail Ring
Retro 1940s Asymmetrical Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Platinum Cocktail Ring

Retro 1940s Asymmetrical Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Munich, DE

center stone are 25 round Single Cut diamonds of circa 0.6 carat. These diamonds are set in platinum. On

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Original Art Deco Filigree Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Original Art Deco Filigree Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Ring

Original Art Deco Filigree Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Ring

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

clarity total diamond weight 1.10 carats. Ring is stamped Plat. Ring Size 6, Weight 10.3 grams, Face of

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Classic Vintage Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 0.50 Carat H-VS2, circa 1940s
Classic Vintage Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 0.50 Carat H-VS2, circa 1940s

Classic Vintage Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 0.50 Carat H-VS2, circa 1940s

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This gorgeous platinum engagement ring features a 0.50ct round brilliant center diamond,H-VS2

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Natural Yellow Cushion Shaped Sapphire Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Oscar Heyman Natural Yellow Cushion Shaped Sapphire Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring

Oscar Heyman Natural Yellow Cushion Shaped Sapphire Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring

By Oscar Heyman

Located in New York, NY

Oscar Heyman platinum, yellow cushion shaped sapphire, ruby and diamond ring. The yellow sapphire

Category

Vintage 1940s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Engagement Ring Platinum 1.27ct Round Cut Diamond H-VS1, circa 1940s
Vintage Engagement Ring Platinum 1.27ct Round Cut Diamond H-VS1, circa 1940s

Vintage Engagement Ring Platinum 1.27ct Round Cut Diamond H-VS1, circa 1940s

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This beautiful 1940s platinum engagement ring showcases a bright and lively 1.27ct transitional Cut

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

1940s Art Deco .95 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring EGL
1940s Art Deco .95 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring EGL

1940s Art Deco .95 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring EGL

Located in Huntington, NY

This is a 1940s Vintage Art Deco Platinum .95ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring EGL. This

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1940s Antique Art Deco .97 Carat EGL Old European Diamond Solid Platinum Ring
1940s Antique Art Deco .97 Carat EGL Old European Diamond Solid Platinum Ring

1940s Antique Art Deco .97 Carat EGL Old European Diamond Solid Platinum Ring

Located in Huntington, NY

This is a 1940s Antique Art Deco Solid Platinum .97ct Old European FG Diamond Ring EGL. This ring

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1940s 2.5 MM Channel Set Diamond And Platinum Eternity Band
1940s 2.5 MM Channel Set Diamond And Platinum Eternity Band

1940s 2.5 MM Channel Set Diamond And Platinum Eternity Band

Located in New York, NY

Total Weight. Diamonds Are All Channel Set And Ring Size Is An American 5.5 . Designed In The 1940's In

Category

Vintage 1940s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum and 18 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Art Deco Platinum and 18 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring

Art Deco Platinum and 18 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW

This is a beautifully preserved & appealing Art Deco Ring (circa 1940) consisting of 1 X central

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Diamond Platinum Wedding Band 0.09 Carat, circa 1940s
Vintage Diamond Platinum Wedding Band 0.09 Carat, circa 1940s

Vintage Diamond Platinum Wedding Band 0.09 Carat, circa 1940s

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Platinum partial diamond eternity band set with 6 bead set diamonds approximately 0.09 carat total

Category

Vintage 1940s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

French Dress Ring with Diamonds
French Dress Ring with Diamonds

French Dress Ring with Diamonds

Located in London, GB

1940's French Dress ring set with 2 Diamonds of approx. 1.85cts total in 18ct Gold and Platinum

Category

Vintage 1940s French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Exquisite Ruby and Diamond Ring
Exquisite Ruby and Diamond Ring

Exquisite Ruby and Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

Platinum estate ring with one diamonds and rubies. At the center of the ring is a 3.26 ct

Category

Vintage 1940s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

French Retro 1940s Diamond Ring
French Retro 1940s Diamond Ring

French Retro 1940s Diamond Ring

Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB

French retro 1940s diamond and 18ct gold ring; this is  a late Art Deco design and set with 4 big

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Stunning 2.30 Ct Diamond Platinum 14k Ruby Cocktail Ring-1940s at its Finest
Stunning 2.30 Ct Diamond Platinum 14k Ruby Cocktail Ring-1940s at its Finest

Stunning 2.30 Ct Diamond Platinum 14k Ruby Cocktail Ring-1940s at its Finest

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

, 900 Platinum Marks: 14K, PLAT Total Item Weight (g): 11.6 Band Width: 2mm Ring face: 25.3mm Size

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Tank Gold Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Platinum Details, Old European Diamond
Vintage Tank Gold Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Platinum Details, Old European Diamond

Vintage Tank Gold Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Platinum Details, Old European Diamond

Located in Ramat Gan, IL

Estate Ring 0.25 Ct European Shape Natural Diamond , Solid 18k Yellow Gold , Estate Ring , One Of A

Category

Vintage 1940s Post-War Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Ruby and Diamond Buckle Ring
Ruby and Diamond Buckle Ring

Ruby and Diamond Buckle Ring

Unavailable|$10,811

Ruby and Diamond Buckle Ring

Located in London, GB

, topped with platinum. American, circa 1940. Principle diamond weighs approximately 0.85ct. Size N.5

Category

Vintage 1940s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1940s Wide Diamond Eternity Band Ring 4.3 Carat
1940s Wide Diamond Eternity Band Ring 4.3 Carat

1940s Wide Diamond Eternity Band Ring 4.3 Carat

Located in Middleton, WI

This vintage platinum diamond eternity band features seven rows of brilliant cut diamonds, for a

Category

Vintage 1940s British Retro Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring, Handmade Antique 1940s Ring
Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring, Handmade Antique 1940s Ring

Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring, Handmade Antique 1940s Ring

Located in Sydney CBD, AU

Platinum Art Deco Diamond engagement ring, lovely handmade Antique 1940s ring. Platinum (acid

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Ring with GIA 2.05 Carat Diamond
Art Deco Diamond Ring with GIA 2.05 Carat Diamond

Art Deco Diamond Ring with GIA 2.05 Carat Diamond

Located in New Orleans, LA

GIA Certified 2.05carat Old Mine Cut Brilliant diamond having K color and VS1 Clarity. There are 6

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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1940 Platinum Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 1940 platinum diamond ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 1957 vintage or 2 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1940 platinum diamond ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing 1940 platinum diamond ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Suzanne Belperron each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and emerald cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 1940 platinum diamond ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 1940 Platinum Diamond Ring?

On average, a 1940 platinum diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $5,934, while they’re typically $313 on the low end and $395,000 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 ringsvintage 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 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.