1969 Class Ring

Find the exact 1969 class ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using silver, sterling silver and gold. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. A 1969 class ring from Antoñio Pineda, FERRUCCI and Kutchinsky — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A 1969 class ring can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 11 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A brilliant cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and emerald cut versions for sale. Finding a 1969 class ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 18 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

On average, a 1969 class ring at 1stDibs sells for $1,950, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $42,933 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Even as jewelry trends have come and gone, antique and vintage diamond solitaire rings are a classic fashion piece. Although enduringly popular as an engagement ring style, a solitaire ring — whether it's an emerald solitaire ring, a sapphire solitaire ring or another iteration — makes a fantastic addition to any outfit with a variety of shapes and settings to explore.

Solitaire rings have a single stone setting and a minimalistic band in which pressure, bezel or prongs hold the stone in place. They have a long history in jewelry, such as an example discovered in Israel with a single amethyst that could be as old as the third century A.D.

Simple gold rings with single diamonds were prized possessions in Ancient Rome. However, it was not until the 1940s that engagement rings with a solitaire diamond setting became widely popular.

After the turmoil of the Great Depression and World War II led to a decline in diamond prices, De Beers saw an opportunity. The diamond magnate teamed up with the ad agency N.W. Ayer for the “A Diamond Is Forever” campaign. It was a sensation and cemented the solitaire diamond as the leading engagement ring. Statistics show that diamonds are the most common gemstones for engagement rings, preferred by 87 percent of people. (On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.) 

Today, the design of solitaire rings takes many forms, and those created by Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and other internationally celebrated jewelry houses are particularly sought-after accessories. Though the single-stone setting remains the same, bands have become more detailed, with some containing other stones or even multiple diamonds. Art Deco, Art Nouveau and other art movements have influenced the design of solitaire rings over the years. However, the simplicity of this accessory remains timeless.

Browse 1stDibs for a unique selection of antique and vintage solitaire rings to accent any fashion choice.