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Antique Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Art Deco engagement ring with a 1.11 ct GIA certified Old Mine Brilliant Cut center diamond and a floral design.
Item #R0021
Metal: Platinum
Weight: 4.1 Grams
Total Di...
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1.80 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow and white gold.
In marquise shape, the top of this ring is entirely paved with antique- cut diamonds. On both sides of the head, on the departure of the ring,...
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Vintage 1980s Retro Engagement Rings
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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
0.18ct Antique Vintage Blue Sapphire Four Stone Engagement Wedding 18k Two Tone
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Important Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold (stamped 18ct) European made Crossover Engagement Ring with 0.18ct total Four Stone Blue Sapphires, set into Platinum Crown.
Cl...
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Antique 1890s Engagement Rings
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Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique French Turquoise Natural Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat yellow gold, horse head hallmark.
This ring features a claw set a natural pearl accentuated by round turquoise cabochons on each side all set within curves of rose ...
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Antique 1850s Napoleon III Engagement Rings
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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold,...
Antique Engagement White Gold Diamond Filigree Blue Enamel Ring
Located in Milano, IT
This antique solitaire diamond engagement ring is hand crafted in solid 18 carat white gold. The solitaire diamond (0.10 carat) is set in a subtly elevated position within a meticulo...
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Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings
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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Engagement 0.95 Carat Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Milano, IT
This fine and impressive diamond solitaire ring has been crafted in 18 carat white gold. It dates 1920 apx. The ring has one diamond 0.95 ctw, color J, clarity SI2, IGI certified and...
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Vintage 1920s Retro Engagement Rings
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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.21 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Antique Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
With an engraved and pierced vintage mounting, the platinum ring features a gorgeous bezel-set transitional round brilliant-cut diamond, weighing approximately 1.21 carats, graded F ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Leon Megé Custom Made Antique Cushion Diamond Engagement Micro Pave Ring
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Solitaire engagement ring featuring a True Antique cushion cut diamond at the center.
The timeless design is completed with micro pave diamonds on the basket holding the diamond and ...
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2010s Modern Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Platinum
Antique Engagement 0.95 Carat Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Milano, IT
This fine and impressive diamond solitaire ring has been crafted in 18 carat white gold. It is dated 1920 apx.
The ring has 1 Diamond 0.95 carat, color J, clarity SI2 and 6 diamonds ...
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Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings
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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
HRD Certified 1 Carat Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
By De Maria fine&antique jewelry
Located in Napoli, Italy
18k Gold Engagement ring consisting of 1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond grades G color and VS2 clarity, weighing 1 ct. with HRD Antwerp and 10 full cut round diamonds set on the shoulde...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
1 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Engagement Wedding
Located in New York, NY
A stunning antique Emerald and Diamond Emerald Cut three stone ring. The Wedding Engagement Ring features an absolutely gorgeous Emerald Cut 1.03 Carat Emerald. This Emerald is Dee...
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20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.24 in. W 0.44 in. D 0.24 in.
HRD Antwerp Certified 1 Carat Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
By De Maria fine&antique jewelry
Located in Napoli, Italy
18k Gold Engagement ring features 1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond graded G color and VS2 clarity, weighing 1 ct. HRD Antwerp and adorned by 14 smaller round brilliant cut diamonds, hav...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1 Carat IGI Cert Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
By De Maria fine&antique jewelry
Located in Napoli, Italy
18k Gold Engagement ring consisting of 1 round cut center diamond grades F color and VS2 clarity, weighing 1ct with IGI Report 208600378 and 10 full cut round diamonds set on the sho...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov Double Old European Cut Diamond Antique Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a unique late 19th century antique piece showcasing two old european cut diamond centers. Each diamond securely set in 5 prongs on a platinum composition. More diamonds accen...
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Antique Late 19th Century Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Platinum
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W 5.55 in. L 10.56 in.
Toi Et Moi Antique Engagement Ring Fancy Colored Diamond 2-Stone Edwardian
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Toi Et Moi Antique Engagement Ring. From the French "for you & me", it symbolizes two souls becoming one. An Edwardian era heirloom with history, the enchanting twinkle of the ol...
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Blue Sapphire Stripe Filigree Platinum Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This stunning, delicate antique filigree ring, an original heirloom from the late 19th century oozes history and charm. Edwardian era jewelry is in great demand, and this dome style ...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Diamond Gold Engagement RIng
Located in New York, NY
Made of 14k white gold, this ring centers an EGL certified old mine cut diamond that weighs 1.23 carat and is graded G-H color with SI1 clarity. The center stone is flanked by two fa...
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20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 19K white gold ring from the Edwardian era, is centered with a sparkling old mine cut diamond that weighs approximately 0.80ct. The color of the diamond is H with SI1 c...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
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Diamond, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum No Heat Purple Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Stunning Antique Art Deco Platinum No Heat Purple Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring. This gorgeous ring is in pristine condition featuring antique cut baguettes and a 3.28 ct natu...
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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W 0.42 in. D 0.23 in.
Art Deco GIA 5.02 Carat Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Everyone is on the hunt for these diamonds. Large carat antique cushion cut diamonds are extremely hard to find these days. We found one of the most beautiful; a GIA certified 5.02 c...
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Platinum
Antique Diamond Platinum Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This splendid antique engagement ring features a classic filigree design crafted in platinum and accented with a sparkling European-cut VS clarity H-I color central diamond of an est...
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Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 2 Old Mine Cut Diamond Pearl Platinum Trinity Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An original Edwardian wedding ring centering on a creamy natural pearl (not cultured!) with the most alluring, glowing, golden luster ever. Embraced by a pair of matching old mine cu...
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1930s Antique Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This antique engagement ring with highly elaborate details in workmanship is crafted in platinum. This Art deco ring exposes a 2.21 ct round-cut diamond graded I-J color and SI1 clar...
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Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings
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Diamond
Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K Y/gold Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring, sapphire weighing approx. 3.00 cts, flanked by two trillon cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.65 cts, GH VS, stamps 750, ring size 7, weight...
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20th Century Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Platinum Estate 1.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Platinum estate 1.00 carat Old European cut diamond antique engagement ring. Showcasing one Old European cut diamond, eight prong set, weighing approximately 1.00 carat, having K col...
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20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
This fine estate engagement ring is centered by a stunning old European diamond of approximately 1.05 carat. with round diamond accents on either side. The platinum setting features...
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20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
0.81 Carat Old Mine Cut VS2 Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring Antique
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Rome, IT
0.81 carat cushion cut diamond engagement ring, with a very classic design. The diamond was cut by hand about a century ago, in fact it has wide and fascinating facets. The stunning ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Art Deco Engagement Ring in platinum with an old european cut diamond in the center.
#R0411
Metal: Platinum
Weight: 3.3 Grams
Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 1.24 C...
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Platinum
Antique Emerald Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14 K yellow gold ring of a modified marquise shape centered with a sparkling eye clean square-shaped step cut Colombian emerald
8.97 x 8.95 x 4.89 mm, approximately 2.50 ct
Fla...
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Emerald
Antique 1900s Diamond Solitaire Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique 0.40 carat old European-cut diamond and gold solitaire engagement ring circa 1900. The slightly domed design centers upon an old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 0...
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Diamond Sapphire Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Napoli, Italy
An Antique Art Deco 18k Gold Diamond & Sapphire Ring featuring a stunning 1.36ct. old mine cut Diamond with VS2 Clarity I Color, surrounded by 24 diamonds 0.26ct. Clarity VS Color G....
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Georgian Blue Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Halo Gold Silver Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
We do not often find treasures from the Georgian era, especially a diamond halo engagement ring from 1830. This original antique features a glowing blue, oval cabochon sapphire and a...
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Antique 1830s Georgian Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1920s Diamond Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive diamond solitaire ring has been crafted in 14k white, yellow and rose gold.
The pierced decorated, elevated 14k yellow gold setting displays a 0.63Ct Old Eu...
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 'GIA Certified'
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
This antique platinum and diamond engagement ring was crafted by hand, circa the 1920s. In the center is an old mine-cut diamond weighing 1.10 carats. The diamond is accompanied by a...
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Platinum
Antique Engagement Ring Diamonds Old Mine CUT F-G SI1Setting on 18K White Gold V
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Rome, IT
Classic vintage engagement ring. Very elegant and above all very very romantic. The ring features a vibrant antique cut diamond flanked by two sparkling single cut diamonds. The cent...
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
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Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
Three-Stone Diamond Antique Style Engagement Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Admire the extra detail of the fancy fourteen karat 14k white gold antique style setting that adds to the classic beauty of this fine three stone diamond engagement ring.
Prominentl...
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings
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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Art Deco Engagement Ring in platinum with an old european cut diamond in the center.
#R0183
Metal: Platinum
Weight: 2.6 Grams
Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.75 C...
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Art Deco engagement ring in platinum with filigree!
#R0189
Metal: Platinum
Weight: 2.4 Grams
Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.45 ct Old European cut diamond
Cent...
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Magnificent Antique Art Deco Platinum Sapphire Engagement Ring. The sapphire is 1.99 ct in an intricate engraved art deco mounting. Truly gorgeous!
#R0598
Metal: Platinum
Weight: ...
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Engagement Rings
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Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Marquise Shape Diamond Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An antique Edwardian era navette shape engagement ring is centered with an old marquise cut diamond (9.6 x 4.3 x 2.5 mm, approximately 0.60 ct, H color, VS1 clarity) framed by channe...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Ruby
Antique Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Vienna, Austria in the 1890s.
This classic gold cluster ring from the Victorian era features an oval Colombian emerald of excellent color, clarity and saturation. The emerald...
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Emerald
Antique Old Mine-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
Hand fashioned in 18k white gold this early 20th-century engagement ring is set with a trio of old mine cut diamonds amidst decorative hand engraving and fine millegrain edging.
The...
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 5-Stone Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
A bright white old European diamond shines from the center of this unique fine-stone platinum engagement ring. Four round diamonds bezel set on the sides offer glittering accents.
...
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Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Stunning Art Deco diamond engagement ring with a 0.25 ct Transitional cut diamond.
Item #R0442
Metal: Platinum
Weight: 2.1 Grams
Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.25 cts
Di...
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This is a gorgeous Art Deco Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring. It sits nice and low on the finger and has a tremendous amount of life in the center diamond.
#R0165
Metal: Platinum
...
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Art Deco Engagement Ring in platinum with an old european cut diamond in the center in a stunning mounting. 3 single cut diamonds & 1 baguette cut diamond are set on either ...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Platinum
Antique 14 Karat Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
Simply an elegant Engagement Ring. Diamond is .72 Carats set in 14K Yellow and White gold. The ring is a 5.5 and can be sized by us or your jeweler VS - G in color. Please be sure to...
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Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910
An antique platinum-topped 18K gold diamond cluster engagement ring is centered with an old European cut diamond (6.4 x 2.5 mm, approximately 0.68 ct, G color, VS2 clarit...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond
Antique 1.79 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This platinum ring from the Art Deco era, centers an EGL certified old European cut diamond that weighs 1.79ct. and is graded H-I color with VS2 clarity. The mounting features baguet...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Art Deco platinum diamond engagement ring with a approximately 0.60 cts Old Mine cut diamond in the center.
Item #R0438
Metal: Platinum
Weight: 4.10 Grams
Total Diamond...
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Art Deco Engagement Ring in platinum with an old european cut diamond in the center and horseshoe details on either side.
#R0299
Metal: Platinum
Weight: 3.3 Grams
Center...
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Art Deco Platinum Engagement ring with a old european cut diamond in the center and exquisite filigree & engraving work all around.
#R0174
Metal: Platinum
Weight: 3.5 Gr...
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Turquoise Pearl Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details:
Ring Size: Approximately 5.65
Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Weight: 3.0 grams
Diamond Details:
Shape: Old Single Cut
Carat Weight: .06 carat, total weight
Color: ...
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Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite antique diamond engagement ring of unmatched refinement is crafted in solid platinum, exposing a breath-taking 1.98-ct round old European-cut diamond, mounted within...
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Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This Antique Art Deco diamond engagement ring is hand crafted in solid platinum. It centers an eminent 0.80 ct round European-cut diamond monuted within a geometrically inspired squa...
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Antique Art Deco Platinum Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring. This beautiful engagement ring has a natural oval ruby in the center of a classic art deco mounting with baguettes an...
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite and charming Edwardian sapphire and diamond engagement ring set in platinum.
The early 20th century Edwardian platinum ring is centered around a luscious long and tall...
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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H 0.83 in. W 0.76 in. L 0.56 in.
Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine, and impressive 0.78 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold twist engagement ring; part of our diverse antique estate jewelry collections.
This impressive antique enga...
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Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings
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Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
H 0.14 in. W 0.31 in. L 0.35 in.
Antique 1920s Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring .74 Carat
Located in Boston, MA
Antique 1920s Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring - The center old European Cut diamond weighs .74ct and is I color and VS2 clarity. The ornate filigree setting contains 12 single cut d...
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Platinum
Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1900s 0.52 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, 14 karat white gold set solitaire ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine an...
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique Engagement For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate antique engagement for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect antique engagement among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic antique engagement over the years, but those made by J. Birnbach, Natkina and Roman Malakov are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An old european cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and antique cushion cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an antique engagement, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
Finding the Right Engagement Rings for You
Shopping for the right engagement ring can prove daunting. Whether you’re looking for that perfect vintage engagement ring, an antique Edwardian period engagement ring or a fashionable contemporary alternative, it’s important to choose a style that speaks to you.
Rings have long been signifiers of marriage and committed relationships. The modern diamond engagement ring can be traced back to 1477, when Archduke Maximilian of Austria commissioned an expensive diamond ring for his betrothed. Diamond rings subsequently became extremely popular among the European aristocracy. Later, during the Victorian era, the popularity of diamond engagement rings had filtered down to the middle class, owing to the increasing accessibility — and affordability — of gold and diamonds.
Victorian-era engagement rings were simple, frequently set in rose or yellow gold. The diamonds were five-set in a band or solitaire. In 1886, Tiffany debuted its innovative six-prong diamond solitaire engagement ring, while Cartier’s Solitaire 1895 engagement ring resembled delicate lace. Victorian-era engagement rings also saw other gemstones accompanying diamonds — small seed pearls and moonstones were popular. Other sentimental and romantic motifs such as hearts and stars took hold as well.
Edwardian and, afterward, Art Deco engagement rings that followed in the wake of Queen Victoria’s death in 1901 would be characterized by complex, geometric designs and platinum settings. Owing to the Art Nouveau movement, nature was a major theme for Edwardian jewelry, while the diamond ring designs of the Art Deco period were inspired by Cubism as well as ancient Egypt. Art Deco engagement rings are bold and colorful and feature gems cut in nontraditional ways.
Engagement rings designed after World War II were intended to be simpler and focused on the beauty of the diamond. In 1947, De Beers Consolidated Mines, with the support of Philadelphia agency N.W. Ayer & Son, introduced the slogan “A diamond is forever” in a marketing campaign that emphasized a connection between diamonds and romance. Diamond sales skyrocketed, and diamond engagement rings became intertwined with the post–World War II marriage boom — which coincided with the ascension of specific diamond cuts. The round brilliant cut, which consists of an astounding 58 facets, continues to be the most popular cut to this day. Jewelers such as Harry Winston had already gained a reputation for his talents by the time the De Beers campaign debuted, and he is said to have favored emerald-cut diamonds.
For everything from understanding the 4Cs to choosing between antique, vintage, contemporary and custom styles, get expert tips to help you find just the right ring — see our engagement ring buying guide.
When you're ready to mark your momentous occasion, find a vast collection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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