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7.29 Carat Natural Unheated Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Beautiful handmade engagement ring set with a natural unheated blue sapphire weighing a total of
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1950s English Victorian Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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 Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Handmade D-Ring "D" Letter Ring
By Hand Made
Located in BALMAIN, NSW
Hand Made D Ring, D Letter Ring
Two Set Diamonds into the Start of the D
Weight = 1.7g
D- Height
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20th Century Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond
1.35 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1960 transitional cut diamond in a handmade open work platinum setting with accent diamonds
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1960s Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.46ctw Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
An original Art Deco period diamond engagement ring in platinum. Centered by a 0.42 carat antique
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1930s Art Deco Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Ring with 6 Claw Set Diamond, Antique Engagement Ring
Located in BALMAIN, NSW
A 14ct Yellow gold & Platinum two-tone handmade Art Deco diamond engagement ring featuring a
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
.90 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1940 handmade Platinum diamond engagement ring. One center diamond with 6 side diamonds.
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1940s Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1.65 Carat Diamond Sapphire Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond and sapphire 18k yellow gold engagement ring with handmade Platinum top set with calibre
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Late 20th Century Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Late Art Deco 0.76ctw Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
A handmade late Art Deco period diamond engagement ring in platinum.
Centered by a 0.60 carat old
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1940s Art Deco Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Diamond Blue Sapphire Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Fine Art Deco Engagement ring, with a high-quality center-diamond surrounded by handmade filigree
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1930s American Art Deco Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Royal Blue Cushion Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Rich Royal deep blue natural no heat Sapphire engagement ring in original handmade Platinum ring
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Late 20th Century Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
1.03 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Round Ceylon center stone in a handmade wire ring with a halo
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Late 20th Century Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
.84 Carat Round Baguette Diamond Platinum Solitair Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic platinum diamond solitaire engagement ring. Platinum setting with baguette side stones. The
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
4.31 Oval Blue Purple Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's oval sapphire diamond halo engagement ring. AGTA certified oval simple heat only, natural
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
.50 Carat Sapphire Diamond Halo Flower Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. 18k white and yellow gold handmade setting with a round
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Exceptional AGL Certified 1.60 Carat Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Breathtaking handmade emerald and diamond engagement ring. Set in platinum. Centered with an AGL
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1990s American Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
5.89 Carat Natural Oval Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
5.89ct Oval brilliant cut white sapphire and diamond engagement ring. In a handmade platinum
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Late 20th Century Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage EGL 5.09ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A stunning estate engagement ring with a beautiful brilliant-cut diamond at its center, flanked by
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.63CTW Diamond Hand Engraved Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
A handmade Art Deco period diamond engagement ring crafted in platinum. Centered by a 0.55 carat
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1930s Art Deco Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.58ct European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Deco period diamond engagement ring crafted in platinum. Centered by a beautiful 0.52 carat
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1930s Art Deco Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Mixed Metals Four Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
gold four-across, diamond edwardian (1901-1920) engagement ring with a half round shank, with sizing
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Late 20th Century Unknown Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Mixed Metal
Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
An aquamarine and diamond cluster 14 karat white gold engagement ring.
This handmade piece is
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1970s American Retro Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Platinum and Diamond Fine Vintage Handmade Ring, circa 1960
Located in Aspen, CO
Diamond and platinum ring, the diamonds, all fine brilliant cut, colorless to near colorless (F/G
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1960s Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 7.40 Carat Oval Spinel Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century beautiful spinel and diamond engagement ring. GIA Certified oval dark blue spinel in
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
EGL Certified .63 Carat Diamond Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's diamond Art Deco engagement ring. EGL certified .63ct center diamond in a handmade platinum
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified .94 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Pink purple round sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified round European cut
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
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Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
.35 Carat Diamond Art Deco Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1940’s three-stone diamond engagement ring. Handmade platinum setting with a .35ct center
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1940s Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond engagement rings. Clean low set design with GIA certified center diamond. The Setting is
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Late 20th Century Modern Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Emerald Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald and diamond engagement ring. GIA Certified natural emerald cut emerald with a halo of 14
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Late 20th Century Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 1.53 Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage green sapphire and diamond engagement ring. oval sapphire center stone set in a original
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum
EGL Certified .63 Carat Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's handmade Diamond engagement ring. EGL certified round transitional ideal cut center stone in
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified .94 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald and baguette cut diamond engagement ring, in a handmade platinum setting circa 1980s.
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1980s Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
American Art Deco 0.80ct European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
A handmade original Art Deco period diamond engagement ring in platinum. Centered by a 0.80 carat
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1940s Art Deco Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Style Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Napoli, Italy
Beautiful Gold handmade Art Deco style ring.
It is set in 14k white Gold featuring a sparkling
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
GIA 1.10 Carat Oval Cornflower Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Bright cornflower blue sapphire diamond engagement ring. GIA certified natural no heat Sapphire
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Late 20th Century Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
J. Birnbach 1.19 carat Old Euro Antique Engagement Ring in Platinum
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This sweet ring is a special piece from the J. Birnbach vault! This unique antique engagement ring
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20th Century American Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Platinum
6.04 Carat Orange Yellow Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Three stone Natural orange yellow Emerald step cut Sapphire engagement ring. GIA certified in its
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1930s Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
4.53 Carat Natural Sapphire Pear Shaped Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural no heat Royal blue fine oval Sapphire and pear shaped diamond engagement ring. In its
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Late 20th Century Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 5.52 Carat Oval Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950’s mid-century lemon yellow 5.52 carat oval sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Set in its
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 1.41 Carat Brown Yellow Cushion Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Brown and yellow diamond engagement ring. Antique cushion cut natural fancy brownish yellow bezel
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
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Brown Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
2.20 Carat Oval Green Yellow Natural Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval 2.20 carat green yellow sapphire engagement ring. Fancy color natural no heat, no enhancement
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Old European Cut 0.91 Carat GIA Certified Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous 0.91 carat Old European cut diamond set in a handmade fishtail prong polished platinum
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1940s American Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 5.07 Carat Old European Diamond Engagement Wedding White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Breathtaking Estate Vintage HANDMADE 18K White Gold (stamped) Engagement ring dazzles GIA
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1980s Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.45 Carat Sapphire Diamond Color Change Violet Purple Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
engagement ring. Set with a beautiful GIA certified 3.45 carat cushion cut sapphire that changes color from
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1940's Vintage Hand Engraved Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old European Cut Diamond Estate Engagement Ring. This truly one of a kind ring will sweep any girl off
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1940s Art Deco Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified F/VS 1.18 Carat Diamond Vintage Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This timeless, 1920s vintage engagement ring exemplifies the sublime magnificence of the Art Deco
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1930s Art Deco Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Light Brown Round Cut Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930-1939 Art Deco 14k white gold ring set with 6 single cut diamonds and a transitional cut center
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1930s Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.80 Carat Old Cut Diamond Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful handmade Art Deco engagement ring set with an old European cut diamond weighing 0.80
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1930s English Art Deco Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
.56 Carat Round Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
English Estate 1960'S fancy light yellow diamond engagement ring. .56cts round diamond center stone
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
4.31 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond Halo White Gold Mid-Century Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
complete this engagement ring. The diamonds have great brilliance while the sapphire is AGTA certified as
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White...
GIA 2.86 Carat Oval Green Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Green Sapphire Diamond Platinum engagement ring. The center stone is a GIA rich blue and green oval
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Late 20th Century Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Five Stone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
A vintage emerald and diamond five stone 18 karat yellow gold engagement ring.
A beautiful emerald
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1980s European High Victorian Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 3.97ct GIA Ceylon No Heat Purple Sapphire w/ Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a truly breathtaking, vintage, sapphire and diamond three stone engagement ring
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Late 20th Century Unknown Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
1930's Vintage Diamond Trilogy Ring, Handmade in 18ct and Platinum
Located in BALMAIN, NSW
18ct Yellow Gold and Platinum 3 stone Diamond ring. 3 single cut Diamonds illusion grain set in
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.34ctw Old Euro Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A handmade Art Deco period diamond engagement ring in 18 karat white gold. Centered by a 0.26 carat
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1930s Art Deco Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
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Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring, Mixed Metal Old European Diamonds Wedding Band
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
larger diamond in the center with six other accent diamonds. The top of the ring is handmade in 14 karat
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1930s American Modern Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Mixed Metal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style 2.01 Carat White Brilliant Cut Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide.
This Ring is made of 18K White Gold.
This Ring has a Central 0.86 Carats White
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.34 Carat Solitaire Old Euro Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring White Gold EGL USA
Located in New York, NY
) Engagement ring dazzles with 1.10CT OLD EURO Center Diamond EGL USA Certified G-H color, I1 clarity (Near
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1930s Art Deco Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.14 Carat Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Deco Target Engagement Ring, Circa 1930's
Located in London, GB
This 1930's Art Deco handmade target engagement ring features a 1.14ct transitional cut diamond
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Ring 18k Gold Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
great engagement ring. Or be treated as a bright addition to your diamond ring stack.
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1980s Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings For Sale on 1stDibs
Browse a vast assortment of handmade vintage engagement rings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, white gold and yellow gold, these items were constructed with great care. 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. Art Deco and modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to handmade vintage engagement rings. Luigi Ferrara, J. Birnbach and Five Star Jewelry each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. There are many old european cut, round cut and oval cut handmade vintage engagement rings for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of handmade vintage engagement rings, as most of the options available are for women.
How Much are Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings?
Prices for handmade vintage engagement rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $556 and can go as high as $960,000, while handmade vintage engagement rings, on average, fetch $7,040.
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 rings, vintage 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 Handmade Vintage Engagement Rings
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A 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 8, 2023A 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, 2023You 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, 2023You 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, 2023Whether 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 2, 2023A 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, 2023Yes, 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 1, 2023The 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, 2023The 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, 2023Details 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, 2024There 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, 2024The 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.
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