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Fancy-Cut Diamond Zircon Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous engagement ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a cubic zirconium
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1980s American Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Zircon, Yellow Gold

1.97ct Colombian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, Circa 1930's
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous engagement ring features an exquisite 1.97 carat square emerald cut Colombian emerald
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1930s English Art Deco Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

3.31ct Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White & Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous engagement ring is beautifully centered with 3.31ct vibrant red oval shaped ruby
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1980s English Modern Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k White Gold Round Cut 1.61ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
When you propose to your sweetheart with this gorgeous engagement ring, you will ensure that
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20th Century Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified FANA 14K White Gold Double Halo Engagement Ring Size 8.75
Located in Washington Depot, CT
GIA Certified FANA 14K White Gold Double Halo Engagement Ring This gorgeous engagement ring had a
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20th Century Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Lambert Bros Platinum Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring
By Lambert Brothers
Located in Great Neck, NY
Classic Antique Art Deco Lambert Bros Platinum Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring. This gorgeous
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1940s Art Deco Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Retro Platinum Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Platinum Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring. This gorgeous
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1950s Unknown Retro Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Style Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
- GIA. This gorgeous engagement ring is crafted in platinum. The center is set with an old European cut
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1960s Unknown Retro Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1950's Two-Tone Yellow and White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous engagement ring features two tones of gorgeous 14-karat gold! The shoulders and shank
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1950s Retro Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Antique Vintage 0.85ct Old European Diamond Engagement Wedding Platinum
Located in New York, NY
of this gorgeous engagement ring through nearly hundred years of daily wear. With respectful everyday
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1930s Art Deco Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.30ct Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous platinum engagement ring. The ring is centered with a sparkling old mine cut
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20th Century Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Mid-Century Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An approximately 0.73-carat Old European-cut diamond centers this gorgeous ring crafted in the
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1940s Retro Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.38ct Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous platinum engagement ring by Sophia D. The ring is centered with a sparkling GIA
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20th Century Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3.02ct Sapphire 0.80ct Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous platinum engagement ring. The ring is centered with a lovely oval cut sapphire
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20th Century Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

4.41ct Sapphire 1.05ct Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous platinum engagement ring. The ring is centered with a lovely cushion cut
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20th Century Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

1.60ct Sapphire 1.50ct Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous platinum engagement ring. The ring is centered with a lovely oval cut sapphire
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20th Century Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Black Pearl Diamond Platinum Ring Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning trilogy ring set with a central Black Pearl and two gorgeous sparkling round
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum

Jade & Diamond Engagement Ring Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This sweet and beautiful 14K yellow gold engagement ring features a prong-set emerald-green double
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

1 Edwardian Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 2.06ct
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning diamond engagement ring from the late Art Deco (ca1930) era! Crafted in platinum, this
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1930s Edwardian Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Old European Diamond Ring Platinum Engagement .56cttw
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Old European Diamond Ring Platinum Engagement .56 cttw This gorgeous estate engagement ring is
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Mid-20th Century Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Peridot & Diamonds Engagement Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 4 Carat Peridot & Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 18k Gold. Gorgeous center Peridot
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1980s Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous platinum engagement ring. The ring is centered with a sparkling GIA certified
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20th Century Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Sapphire Diamond Ring Wedding Engagement Band Ring Antique Appraised $5681
Located in New York, NY
behold and even more so to wear. It is a gorgeous engagement wedding ring, stacking ring, and a ring to
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

2.16 Carat GIA Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous platinum engagement ring is centered with a sparkling GIA certified radiant cut
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20th Century Contemporary Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.04 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One GIA certified 1.04 ct. diamond platinum engagement ring featuring one prong set, transitional
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1930s Art Deco Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum, circa 1910
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Edwardian diamond engagement ring in platinum featuring one old European cut diamond weighing 1.85
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20th Century Edwardian Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Art Deco engagement ring centrally set with on lively Old European Cut diamond measured to
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1930s Art Deco Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco GIA Certified 1.68ct Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous platinum engagement ring from the Art Deco era. The ring is centered with a
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20th Century Art Deco Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.30 Carat Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous platinum engagement ring is centered with a sparkling GIA certified old European cut
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Late 20th Century Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Estate GIA Certified 3.02ct Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous platinum engagement ring. The ring is set with sparkling GIA certified round cut
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20th Century Edwardian Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1 Vintage Platinum Moval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 2.13ct
Located in Narberth, PA
A simply outstanding diamond engagement ring from the Vintage (ca1960) era! This beautiful piece is
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1960s Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2 Stone Toi Et Moi Diamond & Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This ruby and diamond engagement ring is both gorgeous and groovy! The succeeding rows of
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1980s Contemporary Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s, 2.9 carat Diamond Platinum Marquise Engagement Cocktail Ring
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
make a unique engagement ring, or a special addition to any antique jewelry collection! FREE SHIPPING
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1960s Unknown Art Deco Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 2.29 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Six Prong Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
this gorgeous engagement ring. It's a timeless testament to simple elegance, featuring a stunning old
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1930s Art Deco Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Handmade Platinum Certified Oval Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at very elegant sapphire and diamond classic three stone engagement ring crafted in
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1990s Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Simple Vintage 10K Diamond Illusion Solitaire Engagement Ring Size 6
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage engagement ring is 10K yellow gold with white gold accenting. It features an
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1950s Modern Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

The Leo Diamond Ring 14K Gold Platinum Marquise cut Engagement
By The Leo Diamond
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
The Leo Diamond Ring 14K Gold Platinum Marquise cut Engagement This gorgeous diamond ring 14K
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Late 20th Century Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

TIFFANY & CO Retro Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 3.03ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
A simply outstanding diamond engagement ring from the Retro (ca1940) era by the famed maker Tiffany
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.62ct No Heat Sapphire 0.57ct Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous platinum engagement ring. The ring is centered with a lovely GIA certified oval
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20th Century Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring, 18k White Gold, 1.34 Carats
Located in Honolulu, HI
Art Deco diamond engagement Ring with 1.04 carat center diamond. This beautiful ring is crafted in
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.51ct Fancy Yellow Diamond 18k Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous 18k yellow and white gold engagement ring. The ring is centered with a sparkling
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20th Century Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Platinum 4.29ctw Round Garnet Baguette Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
style that will make an incredible engagement ring for someone who loves gemstones! Enjoy :) --Stone(s
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1950s Retro Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Platinum

Charming .59 Carat GIA Cert Diamond Ruby Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous platinum engagement ring centers a sparkling GIA certified old European brilliant cut
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20th Century Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Stunning GIA Certified 2.50 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous platinum engagement ring is centered with a sparkling GIA certified asscher cut
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20th Century Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Circa 1970s Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
colored stone rings. It is very versatile and also makes a gorgeous engagement ring, anniversary ring, or
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1970s Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

1.65 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA Certified
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Platinum Engagement Ring w/ Solitaire Emerald Cut Diamond (GIA Certified) & Accent Stones
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Mid-20th Century Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring .82ct Platinum Deco Original 1920s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique Art Deco from 1920's-1930's Vintage Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring .82ct
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1930s Art Deco Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Platinum 0.73ctw Old European Prong Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous, vintage, diamond engagement ring that was crafted from solid .900 platinum
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1940s Art Deco Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Platinum 3.02ctw GIA Pear Brilliant & Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This dramatic diamond engagement ring is very well crafted in a solid platinum classic setting that
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1990s Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Platinum 1.50ctw Round Solitaire w/ Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous vintage diamond engagement ring was crafted from solid platinum during the 1940's. It
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1940s Art Deco Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum 2.83ctw GIA Cushion Ceylon Purple Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This very chic vintage engagement ring is crafted in solid platinum and features a truly
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1990s Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

18ct Yellow Gold and Platinum Sapphire and Diamond 1930s Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
We have fallen in love with this gorgeous cornflower blue sapphire and diamond 1930s engagement
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1930s European Art Deco Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 0.64 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous art deco ring features a 0.64 carat diamond in an intricately detailed setting. The
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1 Carat Emerald Trillion Cut Diamond Platinum Ring Antique Engagement Wedding
Located in New York, NY
Wedding Engagement Ring features an absolutely gorgeous Emerald Cut 1.16 Carat Emerald. This Emerald is
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Platinum 1.14ctw GIA Round Diamond w/ Baguette Accent Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a breathtaking, vintage, engagement style ring that was crafted from solid
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1950s Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Platinum GIA European Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Wedding Band Set
Located in Montclair, NJ
This absolutely magnificent vintage diamond engagement ring and wedding band set was crafted from
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1980s Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

.75 Carat Tiffany & Co. Lucida Cut Solitaire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5 This gorgeous Tiffany & Co. platinum engagement ring is an embodiment of timeless
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1990s Unknown Contemporary Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Platinum 2.58ct GIA European Diamond w/ Marquise Accents Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking vintage diamond engagement ring was crafted from solid platinum. It features a
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1940s Retro Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.01 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring Features Round Brilliant Solitaire Diamond Size
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Late 20th Century Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Platinum GIA Burma No Heat Cushion Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a truly breathtaking sapphire and diamond engagement ring that is crafted in
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1960s Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of gorgeous vintage engagement rings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, platinum and 18k gold. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Our collection of gorgeous vintage engagement rings includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco and modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Estate Jewelry and Five Star Jewelry are often thought to be among the most beautiful. There are many round cut, old european cut and oval cut gorgeous vintage engagement rings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of gorgeous vintage engagement rings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings?

Prices for gorgeous vintage engagement rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $62 and can go as high as $606,000, while gorgeous vintage engagement rings, on average, fetch $4,763.

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.

Questions About Gorgeous Vintage Engagement Rings
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A vintage engagement ring is generally defined as an engagement ring that is 20 to 80 years old. By definition, “antique” applies to anything that is 100 years or older. The most popular vintage styles for engagement rings are Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco. Vintage engagement rings could feature traditional diamonds or colored gemstones. Find a wide variety of vintage engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    A vintage-style engagement ring is a piece of bridal jewelry designed in the style of rings produced in the past. Many vintage-style engagement rings borrow elements from Victorian, Art Deco or Edwardian jewelry. Although the rings may closely resemble authentic antique or vintage rings, they are actually contemporary pieces produced in recent years. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Yes, vintage engagement rings are popular among some people. Many find the details of rings produced during the last 20 to 99 years to be visually appealing. In fact, some contemporary jewelry makers even draw inspiration from vintage designs. Some people also prefer vintage rings because they inherit them from relatives or because they like the idea of wearing an engagement ring that has a history. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    A vintage engagement ring is generally any engagement ring that dates back 20 to 80 years. Rings that are 100 or more years old are antiques. The design of a vintage engagement ring is influenced by each era's artistic visions, cultural movements and preferences in materials, gemstones and motifs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    You can buy vintage engagement rings from many sources. Local estate sales, auctions and secondhand shops can be good local sources. Another option is to shop for vintage pieces on trusted online platforms. You can find a large collection of vintage engagement rings from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    You can find vintage engagement rings in many places. If you want to shop in person, check out second-hand stores, auction houses and estate sales. Browsing the collections of trusted online platforms can also allow you to quickly discover many vintage pieces. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage engagement rings from some of the world's top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Whether halo engagement rings are vintage depends on their age. Any ring made at least 20 to 80 years ago is vintage, while older pieces are antiques. Halo engagement rings emerged during the Art Deco period and have remained popular since. As a result, you can find many antique and vintage examples, as well as contemporary rings that show off a central gemstone surrounded by a halo of accent stones. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of halo engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between vintage and antique engagement rings is age. For an engagement ring to be considered an antique, it must be at least 100 years old. Vintage engagement rings are pieces made at least 20 years ago. Shop a collection of vintage and antique engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between vintage and classic engagement rings has to do with taste and time. Vintage engagement rings date back 20 to 80 years and occupy the sweet spot between historic and modern. Whether or not an engagement ring is "classic" may pertain solely to the style of the ring. The solitaire setting is considered a classic setting for engagement rings. Tiffany & Co. broadly helped put diamonds on the map in 1886 by introducing the American marketplace to the solitaire diamond design, which is still the quintessential engagement ring style. Designed to maximize a diamond's sparkle, the trademark Tiffany Setting elevated the stone on six prongs (in contrast to the bezel setting, which was common at the time). In the late 1800s, Cartier sought to render the diamonds in their engagement rings and other rings as brilliantly as possible, and the house's Solitaire 1895 engagement ring is considered a classic engagement ring. Find antique and vintage engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Details that reflect the trends of previous eras are what make an engagement ring look vintage. During the 1940s, engagement rings often featured two-tone metal bands and small central stones flanked by accent stones like baguettes. During the 1950s, World War II-era restrictions on platinum were finally lifted, and many people chose platinum engagement rings set with a single brilliant-cut diamond. The 1960s brought colored gemstones into fashion, and engagement rings from the 1970s and ’80s often featured bold, flashy geometric designs. In the 1990s, marquise diamonds and white gold and platinum metals were popular. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    There are several reasons why people buy vintage engagement rings. Some prefer the way jewelry looked in decades past and select vintage pieces that fit their tastes. Others choose vintage engagement rings to get a unique, one-of-a-kind piece or like the idea of their jewelry having a long history. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.