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Diamond Stacking Ring Estate 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry Wedding Band
Diamond Stacking Ring Estate 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry Wedding Band

Diamond Stacking Ring Estate 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry Wedding Band

Located in Torrance, CA

to the center with diamonds to both side shoulders. A great stacking ring, wedding band or ring for

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Swedish Wedding Band 2.5mm 18k Yellow Gold Sz 7 Ring Estate Jewelry
Vintage Swedish Wedding Band 2.5mm 18k Yellow Gold Sz 7 Ring Estate Jewelry

Vintage Swedish Wedding Band 2.5mm 18k Yellow Gold Sz 7 Ring Estate Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

(0.09 inches) is great worn alone, stacked with your other fine rings from any era or as a wedding band

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Wedding Band
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Wedding Band

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Wedding Band

Located in Henderson, NV

ring would make a wonderful wedding band, stacking ring, or just an everyday sturdy gold band. Very

Category

Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Band Wedding Ring 14 Karat Gold Estate Fine Bridal Jewelry 6.25
Vintage Diamond Band Wedding Ring 14 Karat Gold Estate Fine Bridal Jewelry 6.25

Vintage Diamond Band Wedding Ring 14 Karat Gold Estate Fine Bridal Jewelry 6.25

Located in Torrance, CA

SI1-I1 clarity). The ring epitomizes vintage charm and would make a lovely alternative wedding band

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co Wedding Ring Sz 9 Band Estate Signed Jewelry 4mm Wide
Vintage Tiffany & Co Wedding Ring Sz 9 Band Estate Signed Jewelry 4mm Wide

Vintage Tiffany & Co Wedding Ring Sz 9 Band Estate Signed Jewelry 4mm Wide

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Torrance, CA

Vintage Tiffany & Co wedding band crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1950s to 1960s). The

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century 0.66 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Fishtail Eternity Band Ring
Mid-Century 0.66 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Fishtail Eternity Band Ring

Mid-Century 0.66 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Fishtail Eternity Band Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

: 1950s Ring size: 4 and not sizable Measure north to south 2.5 mm and sits 2.0 mm high Total weight: 3.0

Category

Vintage 1950s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 0.30 CTW Baguette Diamond Platinum Vintage Stacking Band Ring
Mid-Century 0.30 CTW Baguette Diamond Platinum Vintage Stacking Band Ring

Mid-Century 0.30 CTW Baguette Diamond Platinum Vintage Stacking Band Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

shoulders Stamped for platinum Circa: 1950s Ring size: 4 1/2 and sizable Measures north to south 3.0 mm

Category

Vintage 1950s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 0.30 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Knife Edge Channel Band Ring
Mid-Century 0.30 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Knife Edge Channel Band Ring

Mid-Century 0.30 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Knife Edge Channel Band Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Stamped for platinum Circa: 1950s Ring Size: 5 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 3.0 mm and sits 1.5

Category

Vintage 1950s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century diamond platinum band
Mid-Century diamond platinum band

Mid-Century diamond platinum band

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This refined Mid-Century diamond band is a beautiful example of understated elegance and timeless

Category

Vintage 1950s Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1930s Art Deco Ruby, Platinum Wedding Band
1930s Art Deco Ruby, Platinum Wedding Band

1930s Art Deco Ruby, Platinum Wedding Band

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Ring Size: 5.60 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.2 grams Color Stone Details: Type

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

Mid Century diamond platinum eternity band
Mid Century diamond platinum eternity band

Mid Century diamond platinum eternity band

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This Mid Century platinum eternity band shimmers with twenty-nine transitional cut diamonds

Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid Century Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Band
Mid Century Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Band

Mid Century Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Band

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Mid Century Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Band. Featuring nine carre cut diamonds with a total

Category

Vintage 1960s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Mid Century Diamond Platinum Flower Eternity Band
Mid Century Diamond Platinum Flower Eternity Band

Mid Century Diamond Platinum Flower Eternity Band

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Mid Century Diamond Platinum Flower Eternity Band. Featuring 16 single cut diamonds with a

Category

Vintage 1960s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Mid Century French Diamond Platinum Eternity Band
Mid Century French Diamond Platinum Eternity Band

Mid Century French Diamond Platinum Eternity Band

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Mid Century French Diamond Platinum Eternity Band. Featuring 24 round brilliant cut diamonds

Category

Vintage 1950s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Mid Century French Diamond Platinum Eternity Band
Mid Century French Diamond Platinum Eternity Band

Mid Century French Diamond Platinum Eternity Band

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Mid Century French Diamond Platinum Eternity Band. Featuring 22 round brilliant cut diamonds

Category

Vintage 1950s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Mid Century diamond 18k white gold eternity band
Mid Century diamond 18k white gold eternity band

Mid Century diamond 18k white gold eternity band

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This elegant Mid Century eternity band showcases 24 sparkling G/VS diamonds set in radiant 18k

Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified .60pts Old European Brilliant Cut Diamond Wedding Set
GIA Certified .60pts Old European Brilliant Cut Diamond Wedding Set

GIA Certified .60pts Old European Brilliant Cut Diamond Wedding Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

: SI1 brand: custom metal: 14K WHITE gold type: WEDDING ring weight: 4.62 gr size

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Mid Century French Diamond 18k White Gold Eternity Band
Mid Century French Diamond 18k White Gold Eternity Band

Mid Century French Diamond 18k White Gold Eternity Band

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Mid Century French Diamond 18k White Gold Eternity Band. Featuring 24 round brilliant cut

Category

Vintage 1960s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.25 Carats Diamonds Gold Ring
1.25 Carats Diamonds Gold Ring

1.25 Carats Diamonds Gold Ring

Located in Cape May, NJ

14K White Gold 1.25 CTW Diamond Wedding Ring. The ring is in excellent estate condition and ready

Category

Mid-20th Century American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Mid Century French Diamond and Ruby 18k White Gold Eternity Band
Mid Century French Diamond and Ruby 18k White Gold Eternity Band

Mid Century French Diamond and Ruby 18k White Gold Eternity Band

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Mid Century French Diamond and Ruby 18k White Gold Eternity Band. Featuring 12 round brilliant

Category

Vintage 1950s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Retro 0.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Anniversary Stackable Ring
Retro 0.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Anniversary Stackable Ring

Retro 0.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Anniversary Stackable Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

stacking Ring Size: 9 1/2 & Sizable Tested as platinum Top measures 3.6 mm and sits 3.6 mm high Total

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Scarce 19th Century South Indian Gold Snake Twin Gimmel Ring Sapphire Emerald
Scarce 19th Century South Indian Gold Snake Twin Gimmel Ring Sapphire Emerald

Scarce 19th Century South Indian Gold Snake Twin Gimmel Ring Sapphire Emerald

Located in London, GB

intertwined double snake ring. Intricate and unusual in design, this ring crafted was a challenging

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Victorian Wedding Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold

Platinum 4.00 Carat Baguette Diamond Double Row Eternity Band Ring
Platinum 4.00 Carat Baguette Diamond Double Row Eternity Band Ring

Platinum 4.00 Carat Baguette Diamond Double Row Eternity Band Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Platinum 4.00 Carat Baguette Diamond Double Row Eternity Band Ring Metal: Platinum Weight: 6.89

Category

Mid-20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3.36 Carat Five-Stone Old European Cut Diamond Ring
3.36 Carat Five-Stone Old European Cut Diamond Ring

3.36 Carat Five-Stone Old European Cut Diamond Ring

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

ring can be resized on request.

Category

Mid-20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring
Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring

Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Aspen, CO

Diamond and emerald fine platinum ring with a "moi et toi" (me and you), love motif, the diamonds

Category

Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage "Byzantine" Style Diamond Ring
Vintage "Byzantine" Style Diamond Ring

Vintage "Byzantine" Style Diamond Ring

By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

VINTAGE STYLE BYZANTINE WIDE BAND DIAMONDS RING Specifications: main stone: DIAMONDS 5PCS

Category

Mid-20th Century American Byzantine Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Cartier "Infinity" Diamond Ring, circa 1950
Cartier "Infinity" Diamond Ring, circa 1950

Cartier "Infinity" Diamond Ring, circa 1950

By Cartier

Located in Aspen, CO

Cartier ring with fine white brilliant cut diamonds - all well matched and well cut, these white

Category

Mid-20th Century French Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond Marquise Platinum Graduated Eternity Band Ring
Diamond Marquise Platinum Graduated Eternity Band Ring

Diamond Marquise Platinum Graduated Eternity Band Ring

Located in Boca Raton, FL

-H color and VS-SI1 clarity. The ring is size 5 and measures 6.5-11mm in width.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat "Art Deco" Rose Cut Diamond Ring
14 Karat "Art Deco" Rose Cut Diamond Ring

14 Karat "Art Deco" Rose Cut Diamond Ring

By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

14 karat "Art Deco" rose cut diamond ring, containing 16 rose and single cut diamonds weighing

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.0 Carat Diamond Two Row Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
1.0 Carat Diamond Two Row Ring in 14 Karat White Gold

1.0 Carat Diamond Two Row Ring in 14 Karat White Gold

Located in Dallas, TX

. This piece would make a wonderful wedding band, anniversary band or right hand ring!

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier GIA Certified D Color 2.32 Carat Marquise Diamond Ring
Cartier GIA Certified D Color 2.32 Carat Marquise Diamond Ring

Cartier GIA Certified D Color 2.32 Carat Marquise Diamond Ring

By Cartier

Located in Aspen, CO

stone platinum ring is a classic example from the famous House of Cartier (signed and accompanied by the

Category

Mid-20th Century French Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1950s Ruby and Diamond Five-Row Ring in White Gold
1950s Ruby and Diamond Five-Row Ring in White Gold

1950s Ruby and Diamond Five-Row Ring in White Gold

Located in Wailea, HI

1950's Ruby and Diamond Five Row Ring in White Gold Eighteen Round Rubies weighing .55 carats

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Ring, circa 1960
Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Ring, circa 1960

Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Ring, circa 1960

Located in Aspen, CO

bright. It is estimated to weigh .60 cts. The heavy and substantial ring is well made and in fine

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Graded D, SI1, Vintage Platinum Asscher Cut 2.23 Carat Diamond Ring
GIA Graded D, SI1, Vintage Platinum Asscher Cut 2.23 Carat Diamond Ring

GIA Graded D, SI1, Vintage Platinum Asscher Cut 2.23 Carat Diamond Ring

Located in Aspen, CO

GIA graded Asscher cut diamond and platinum ring. This diamond weighs exactly 2.23 cts., it is

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Graded 10.06ct Ceylon Pinkish Purple Sapphire & White Diamond Ring, 1935
GIA Graded 10.06ct Ceylon Pinkish Purple Sapphire & White Diamond Ring, 1935

GIA Graded 10.06ct Ceylon Pinkish Purple Sapphire & White Diamond Ring, 1935

Located in Aspen, CO

. each, near colorless (G), and very slightly included (VS). The platinum ring is hand made, well

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Platinum 3.20 Ct Diamond Eternity Ring Bar Set with Round Cuts 4mm
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 3.20 Ct Diamond Eternity Ring Bar Set with Round Cuts 4mm

Tiffany & Co. Platinum 3.20 Ct Diamond Eternity Ring Bar Set with Round Cuts 4mm

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Full Circle Eternity Ring finely crafted in Platinum with 16 Bar-Set round

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Handmade Eternity Baguette Diamond Band in Platinum
Handmade Eternity Baguette Diamond Band in Platinum

Handmade Eternity Baguette Diamond Band in Platinum

Located in Miami, FL

An Eternity Diamond band ring circa 1950, handmade and hand engraved in platinum, size 6

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 0.42 Carat Diamond Platinum Vintage Wedding Band Ring
Mid-Century 0.42 Carat Diamond Platinum Vintage Wedding Band Ring

Mid-Century 0.42 Carat Diamond Platinum Vintage Wedding Band Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Band ring is channel set to front by baguette cut diamonds. Weighing in total approximately 0.42

Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 2.70 Carats Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Mid-Century 2.70 Carats Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band Ring

Mid-Century 2.70 Carats Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Ring centers baguette cut diamonds channel set fully around Weighing approximately 2.70 carats

Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1950's Mid-Century Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Vintage Ring
1950's Mid-Century Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Vintage Ring

1950's Mid-Century Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Vintage Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Band ring features single cut and baguette cut diamonds channel set to front. Weighing

Category

Vintage 1950s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1950's Mid-Century Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Vintage Ring
1950's Mid-Century Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Vintage Ring

1950's Mid-Century Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Vintage Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Band ring features single cut and baguette cut diamonds channel set to front. Weighing

Category

Vintage 1950s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 1.00 Carat Baguette Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
Mid-Century 1.00 Carat Baguette Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring

Mid-Century 1.00 Carat Baguette Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Band ring is bar set to front with straight and tapered baguette cut diamonds Weighing

Category

Vintage 1950s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 0.32 Carat Diamond Platinum Three Stone Wedding Band Ring
Mid-Century 0.32 Carat Diamond Platinum Three Stone Wedding Band Ring

Mid-Century 0.32 Carat Diamond Platinum Three Stone Wedding Band Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Ring features three baguette cut diamonds bar set to front. Weighing approximately 0.32 carat total

Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 1.00 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Wedding Band Ring
Mid-Century 1.00 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Wedding Band Ring

Mid-Century 1.00 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Wedding Band Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Band ring features eleven transitional cut diamonds prong set to front Weighing approximately 1.00

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1950's Mid-Century 0.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Vintage Ring
1950's Mid-Century 0.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Vintage Ring

1950's Mid-Century 0.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Vintage Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Band ring features transitional and tapered baguette cut diamonds. In a dot and dash motif bead and

Category

Vintage 1950s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Wedding Band Ring
Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Wedding Band Ring

Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Wedding Band Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

, 1950' Fully signed for Tiffany & Co. Circa: 1950; via dated inscription Ring size: 5 and sizable

Category

Vintage 1950s Dome Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Twist Wedding Band Ring
Mid-Century Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Twist Wedding Band Ring

Mid-Century Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Twist Wedding Band Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Circa: 1950s Ring size: 5 1/2 and sizable Measures north to south 5.5 mm and sits 2.5 mm high Total

Category

Vintage 1950s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Five Diamond Two Tone Gold Vintage Wedding Stackable Band Ring
Five Diamond Two Tone Gold Vintage Wedding Stackable Band Ring

Five Diamond Two Tone Gold Vintage Wedding Stackable Band Ring

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Five diamond estate wedding band ring fashioned in 14 karat yellow and white gold. The band

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1951 22ct Gold Wedding Band Ring
Vintage 1951 22ct Gold Wedding Band Ring

Vintage 1951 22ct Gold Wedding Band Ring

Located in London, GB

spouses. Our bright 22ct wedding band is heavy is weight with a smooth 'D' shaped band. The ring has a

Category

Mid-20th Century English Band Rings

Materials

22k Gold

Vintage Platinum Wedding Band Embossed Eternity Ring Estate Jewelry
Vintage Platinum Wedding Band Embossed Eternity Ring Estate Jewelry

Vintage Platinum Wedding Band Embossed Eternity Ring Estate Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed vintage wedding band (circa 1959), crafted in 900 platinum. The ring epitomizes

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Platinum

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Mid Century Wedding Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact mid century wedding ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and white gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 534 vintage or 128 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a mid century wedding ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century wedding ring from Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Estate Jewelry — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a mid century wedding ring featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also emerald cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our mid century wedding ring for sale are for women, but there are 211 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Mid Century Wedding Ring?

The price for a mid century wedding ring starts at $52 and tops out at $63,200 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,498.

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 Mid Century Wedding Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.