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Edwardian 1.22ctw Bezel Set European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A handmade Edwardian period diamond engagement ring featuring a
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Bezel Set European Cut Diamond & Sapphire Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An exquisite engagement ring showcasing a 0.75-carat European-cut
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Early 1900s Edwardian Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.50 Ct. Bezel-Set Diamond Engagement Ring K-L VS2 in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
There is so much to love about this bold deco beauty. Centering the ring is a bezel-set old Euro
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Deco 18k Gold GIA Bezel Marquise Diamond Filigree Engagement Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous antique art deco engagement or dinner ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and
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1920s Art Deco Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring 0.40ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco era diamond engagement ring features a stunning old European cut diamond
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 0.70ct
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful diamond engagement ring from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! Made of platinum, this stunning
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1920s American Art Deco Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
geometric lines of the time. Flanked by two baguette cut diamonds in a bullet shape bezel with milgrain
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1920s American Art Deco Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

22K Gold Antique Byzantine Empire JUSTINIAN I Coin Bezel Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Miami, FL
22K Gold and Sterling Silver Justinian Byzantine Empire 22k gold coin bezel set mens ring. The coin
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15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

22k Gold, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver

Emerald Diamonds Engagement Rings Antique 0.70ct Emerald & 0.50ct Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A truly remarkable three-stone ring, featuring a striking natural cushion-cut emerald, bezel-set at
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco GIA Certified Engagement Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This antique Art Deco diamond engagement ring is a true masterpiece, showcasing exquisite
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring 1.59ct Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
pave-set within a square bezel. The diamond, with J color and VS2 clarity, offers timeless elegance and
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Platinum 2.99ct GIA European Diamond Bezel & Pave Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Edwardian period. It features a large and breathtaking old European diamond solitaire neatly bezel set with
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Early 1900s Edwardian Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Deco 7.96 carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Alluring Vintage Deco Platinum Ring, this exquisite piece features a stunning weighing approx. 6.14
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1920s Art Deco Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Bezel Set 0.73ctw Old Cut Diamond
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
and Platinum Diamond Ring is the sparkling diamonds. What’s yours? Perhaps the elegant bezel settings
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Early Victorian 15k Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 0.85ct
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful diamond engagement ring from the Early Victorian (ca1850) era! Made of 15kt yellow gold
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1850s Victorian Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 0.80ctw Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Deco style diamond engagement ring in platinum. Centered by a 0.60 carat old European cut
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Halo Setting Engagement Ring 1.52ct Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Mine Cut Jewelry Type: Engagement Ring Jewelry Style: Prong Set Ring Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 4.75 US
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1910s Edwardian Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1920s Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold bezel set on a diagonal to the center of the arrangement. The 14k white gold twist design that
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1920s Unknown Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.30 Carat Diamond Art Deco Filigree Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond platinum Art Deco engagement ring. Center diamond is bezel set on top of a filigree style
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Early 20th Century Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

.49 Carat Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
.49ct Diamond Sapphire Platinum Art Deco engagement ring. Diamond Platinum Art Deco design ring
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Early 20th Century Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 0.50ct Diamond Engagement Ring, Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
: Baguette Cut Jewelry Type: Bezel-Set Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.49 Grams Ring Size: 6.75 US
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold

GIA Certified 1.27 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Diamond platinum engagement ring. GIA certified round ideal cut center diamond in a platinum
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Early 20th Century Unknown Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian 14K Gold 1 Carat Old Mine Cut Engagement Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This Victorian 14k gold engagement ring contains a stunning Old Mine Cut diamond, approximately 1
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1880s Unknown Victorian Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Emerald Halo Engagement Ring 1.50ct
Located in Narberth, PA
platinum, this sophisticated piece features a central bezel-set round Old European cut diamond weighing
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1920s Art Deco Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique GIA 1.01ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Art Deco engagement ring showcases a stunning GIA-certified 1.01 carat old European
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique French c. 2.55 Ct Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring 1910s
Located in Chicago, IL
old mine cut diamond set in a bezel and flanked by openwork shoulders encrusted with small old cut
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1910s French Art Deco Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique Gold Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring Edwardian Vintage Engagement
Located in London, GB
approximately 0.35 carats, its lush green hue a striking contrast. Both stones are bezel-set, framed by delicate
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1910s Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Antique GIA 1.27ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Art Deco engagement ring showcases a stunning 1.27-carat old European cut diamond
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Egl Certified 1890s Antique 1.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1890-1900 diamond domed engraved, pierced Platinum engagement ring set with a beautiful
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19th Century Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.88 Carat Hexagonal Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1920's 1.88 Carat Hexagonal Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring. The centerpiece
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Early 20th Century Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

2.00 Carat Blue Zircon Diamond Halo White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Zircon and diamond engagement ring. 2.00 carat rich blue cushion shape center blue zircon in
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Early 20th Century Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Zircon, Blue Zircon, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique 0.75ct Sugarloaf Cut Emerald Engagement Ring, Diamond Halo, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
0.75 carats, as its captivating centerpiece. The emerald is beautifully complemented by a bezel-set
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Platinum GIA Old Cut Diamond Milgrain Engraved Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
clean SI1 clarity. The ring is further adorned with old marquise cut diamonds bezel set on either side
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Early 1900s Edwardian Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Floral Art Deco Old European Diamond & Emerald Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An Art Deco style flower form diamond, and emerald engagement ring
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique 0.75ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, H Color, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique engagement ring showcases a stunning 0.75-carat old European cut diamond at
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1.25ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Platinum, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
set within a handcrafted platinum bezel, enhancing its timeless beauty. The approximate weight of each
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum GIA 1.32ctw Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Genuine Diamonds -2 Marquise Cut & 2 Single Cut - Bezel Set - Nice White Color - 0.35ctw (approx.) Total
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1920s Art Deco Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum 1.54ct Diamond French Sapphire Ribbon Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (8) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Graduated French Square Step Cut - Milgrain-Bezel Set
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1920s Art Deco Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.71 Carat Chrysoberyl Cat’s Eye Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1920's Art Deco 2.71ct Chrysoberyl Cat’s Eye and diamond Platinum engagement ring. The center stone
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Early 20th Century Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Platinum

Antique 1.47ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Sapphire Halo, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
color and VS1 clarity. The diamond is securely set in prongs within a square bezel, highlighting its
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

AGL Certified .80 Carat Oval Natural Ruby Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's late Art Deco ruby and diamond three-stone engagement ring. At the center is a .80ct oval
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Early 20th Century Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique 0.95ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, I Color, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique diamond engagement ring features an old European cut diamond at its center
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 0.75ct Diamond Engagement Ring, VS1 Clarity, Platinum & 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
color and exceptional VS1 clarity. The diamond is bezel-set in platinum, showcasing its brilliance and
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum GIA European Diamond Sapphire Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This truly gorgeous and classic art deco period engagement ring is crafted in solid platinum and
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1920s Art Deco Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.62 Carat Purple Star Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Natural purple star Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified oval cabochon bezel
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Early 20th Century Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique Art Deco GIA 1.01ctw European Diamond Solitaire Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
the art deco period. This ring features a, GIA certified, old European cut diamond neatly set at the
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1920s Art Deco Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.39 Carat Natural Yellow White Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1900's yellow and white diamond halo engagement ring. GIA 1.39ct bezel set old mine brilliant cut
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Early 20th Century Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1.58ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, VS1 Clarity, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
color and VS1 clarity. The central diamond is securely bezel-set, enhancing its brilliance and creating
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.60 Carats Round Cut Ruby & Diamond Antique Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
set beautifully in a bezel. Flanked by round diamonds all around weighing 1.00 carat total. Made with
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique 0.40ct Oval Cut Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique gemstone ring features a stunning 0.40 carat oval-cut pink sapphire, bezel
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1870s Unknown Victorian Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Belle Epoque Antique 2.28 Carats Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring an old European cut diamond weighing 2.08 carat - K color with SI2 clarity. Half bezel
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1910s Belle Époque Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Belle Epoque 2.10 CTW European Diamond Platinum Antique Bow Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with grooved wide tab prongs with a pierced gallery surround and bow motif shoulders Bead and bezel set
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1910s Belle Époque Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18k Gold GIA Old European Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful antique diamond engagement ring was crafted from solid 18k white gold during the art
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 2.61 Carat Star Ruby Diamond Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Star Ruby and diamond 1920's Art Deco engagement ring. GIA certified no heat cabochon star ruby
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Early 20th Century Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum

EGL Certified 1.00 Carat Old European Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Step back in time to the 1940's Art Deco era, with this exquisite diamond platinum engagement ring
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Early 20th Century Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.16 Cart Sapphire Diamond Halo Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade Art Deco 1920s emerald cut sapphire and diamond platinum engagement ring. Set with a
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Early 20th Century Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian 1908 1.74 CTW Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Floral Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Flush set in a highly rendered platinum gallery with pierced floral motifs throughout Bead and bezel set
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Early 1900s Edwardian Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.66 Carat Art Deco Ruby White Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1920's Art Deco cushion cut Ruby and white diamond engagement ring. Cushion cut bezel set 1.66ct
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Early 20th Century Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

EGL Certified .53 Carat Old European Diamond Art Deco White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1925 Art Deco diamond white gold engagement ring. This ring is mounted with a .53ct Old European
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Early 20th Century Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of bezel set antique engagement rings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using platinum, gold and 18k gold. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Our collection of bezel set antique engagement rings includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco and Edwardian styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Five Star Jewelry and Single Stone each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for old european cut bezel set antique engagement rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old mine cut and round cut alternatives. Most of our bezel set antique engagement rings for sale are for women, but there are 51 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Bezel Set Antique Engagement Rings?

Prices for bezel set antique engagement rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $462 and can go as high as $90,000, while bezel set antique engagement rings, on average, fetch $7,199.

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.