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1940 Vintage Wedding Ring Sets

Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band Set Mined .55ct Original 1930's-19
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930's-1940's Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band Set
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1940s 1940 Vintage Wedding Ring Sets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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.33 Carat Diamond and Emerald Vintage Wedding Set White Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
This is a dazzling diamond and emerald Vintage wedding set, c.1940's-1950's, that features a .33ct
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1940s Unknown 1940 Vintage Wedding Ring Sets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Platinum Diamond Wedding Set 0.77 Carat G-VS2, circa 1940s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Stunning original antique Retro platinum wedding set starring a brilliantly cut 0.77 carat
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1940s Unknown Retro 1940 Vintage Wedding Ring Sets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Retro Diamond 14k White Gold Wedding Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Retro Diamond 14k White Gold Wedding Set. The engagement ring features emerald cut diamond
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1940s Retro 1940 Vintage Wedding Ring Sets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro Diamond Platinum Wedding Ring Set Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Two small charms designed as an engagement ring and an eternity wedding band Engagement ring
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1940s Retro 1940 Vintage Wedding Ring Sets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Channel Set Green Emerald Gemstone Wedding Band Ring
Located in Addison, TX
These beautiful green gems are Mays birthstone, set in an 18K yellow gold channel the straight
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1940s Modern 1940 Vintage Wedding Ring Sets

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.11 Carat Vintage Old Cut Diamond Wedding Set Matching Band, circa 1940s
Located in Addison, TX
tapering to 1.75mm at shank; Full set- 7.8mm tapering to 3.4mm Finger to Top of Ring: 7.77mm Center
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1940s Unknown Art Deco 1940 Vintage Wedding Ring Sets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1950s 1.50 Carats Diamonds Gold Wedding Set
Located in Tampa, FL
elegant diamond wedding set from the 1940's. Primary Stone(s): Diamond - Conflict Free Weight: .50ct
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1940s Unknown Retro 1940 Vintage Wedding Ring Sets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Platinum Emerald Cut Wedding Set 1.40 Carat F-VS2, circa 1940s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Striking Retro emerald cut and baguette diamond platinum wedding set showcasing a certified
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1940s Retro 1940 Vintage Wedding Ring Sets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1940s Yellow White and Rose Gold Wedding Ring Set
Located in West Hollywood, CA
New old stock 1940's wedding set. Old european cut center diamond, 0.10 carat. 14K yellow, white
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1940s Unknown 1940 Vintage Wedding Ring Sets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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1940 Vintage Wedding Ring Sets For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of 1940 vintage wedding ring sets. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Platinum. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of 1940 vintage wedding ring sets includes designs that are universally popular, but Retro and Art Deco styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Today, if you’re looking for round cut 1940 vintage wedding ring sets and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes emerald cut and baguette cut alternatives. When shopping our range of 1940 vintage wedding ring sets, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are 1940 Vintage Wedding Ring Sets?

On average, 1940 vintage wedding ring sets at 1stDibs sell for $4,550, while they’re typically $875 on the low end and $10,850 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.