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.50 Carat Diamond Gold Midcentury Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage style diamond engagement ring. 14k white gold engagement ring with a round brilliant cut
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Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.06 Carat Diamond Sapphire Enamel Platinum Midcentury Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Diamond and sapphire red enamel engagement ring. Round old European center diamond in a hand
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Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Enamel, Platinum

Mid-Century Diamond and Filigree Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1960s, this dazzling mid-century ring is designed around a 0.55-carat round
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Vintage 1960s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Midcentury Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Handcrafted in platinum, this stunning mid-century ring is designed around an Old European cut
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Midcentury Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Handcrafted in the 1940s in platinum, this stunning Mid-century ring is designed around an Old
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 1.42 Carats Diamond Platinum Vintage Solitaire Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Number: We-11141 This Mid-Century ring centers an old European cut diamond ready to shine with its 1.42
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Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Mid Century Platinum Star Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A stellar mid-century ring featuring an exceptional star ruby with a bright center and dramatic
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Vintage 1960s Retro Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum

1.50 Carat Oval Aquamarine Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Mid 1950's Aquamarine and diamond engagement ring. This mid-century ring begins with a
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Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

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

Vintage Mid-Century 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a beautiful mid-century ring in 14k white and yellow gold featuring a great dimensional
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Pearl Sapphire 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century Pearl Sapphire 14k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring one cream pearl with rosé overtone
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Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

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Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century GIA Thai Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century GIA Thai Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Filigree Ring. Featuring one oval
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Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century 2.51 Carat Spinel Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century 2.51 Carat Spinel Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one cushion cut spinel of 2.51
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Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Platinum

Mid-Century GIA 1.55 Carat Pear Cut Diamond 14k White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century GIA 1.55 Carat Pear Cut Diamond 14k White Gold Ring. Featuring one GIA pear cut
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Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Burma Ruby No-Heat 4.75 Carats Set in Vintage Platinum Mounting, Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
attention in this extraordinary platinum Mid-century ring. The stoplight-red ruby measures 10.33mm x 8.74mm
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Mid-Century Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
classic, elegant mid-century engagement ring, accented by four single cut diamonds. Set in 14K white gold.
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Mid-20th Century Retro Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An Old European-cut diamond center stone measuring approximately 0.10 carat, I color VS clarity, shines within a square setting accented with two single cut diamonds and delicate han...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An Old European-cut diamond center stone measuring approximately 0.17 carat, H color SI1 clarity, shines brightly between four single cut diamonds, two on each shoulder. Set in 18K w...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An Old European-cut diamond measuring approximately 0.50 carats, J color, VS2 clarity, is presented between shimmering shoulders, each set with two single cut diamonds. Crafted in 14...
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Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An Old European-cut diamond center stone measuring approximately 0.30 carat, F color VS clarity, shines in between finely engraved shoulders dotted with two tiny single cut diamonds....
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1950s, this mid-century engagement ring is designed around an Old European-cut
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Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

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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Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Engraved Mid-Century Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a stunning mid-century diamond engagement ring in platinum with lovely engraved shoulders
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century Retro 14k White Gold & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century gold & diamond engagement ring. In 14 karat white gold with a retro openwork
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Mid Century Marquise Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Make a sophisticated statement with this affordable vintage Mid Century cocktail engagement ring
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Mid-20th Century Retro Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...

Vintage Mid-Century .83ct Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Modern vintage with a sweet heart carved into the side of this Mid-Century 1940's Platinum
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid Century 3.20 Carat Aquamarine Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A charming, vintage aquamarine engagement ring displaying deep saturation and a vivid ocean blue
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Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings

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

Mid-Century 0.50-Carat Diamond Bow Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An Old European-cut diamond center stone measuring approximately 0.50 carat, G color VS clarity, is set between hand engraved shoulders studded with four single cut diamonds. Set in ...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 1.42ct Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely diamond engagement ring, circa 1960’s-1970’s, featuring a 1.42 carat round brilliant-cut
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20th Century American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century 3.00 Ct. Diamond Engagement Ring I / I1
Located in New York, NY
There is so much to love about the bright old European cut that centers this vintage engagement
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond

Mid-Century 1.66 Carats Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 1950 Ring size: 4 3/4 and sizable Measures North to South 7.0 mm and sits 7.0 mm high Total
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Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 1.57 Carats Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Engagement ring centers a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.33 carats total - D color with SI2
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Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Mid Century 0.47ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boston, MA
A vintage mid century Tiffany & Company diamond engagement ring set in platinum. Centered by a
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 1.58 Carats Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring centers a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.36 carats total - J in color with VVS1
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Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Mid Century Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K, Palladium
Located in Boston, MA
A mid century marquise and single cut diamond engagement ring. Centered with a 1.00 carat vintage
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Vintage 1940s Post-War Engagement Rings

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Diamond

GIA Certified 1.77 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Mid-Century Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's bright blue sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified cushion cut bezel set
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Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 10.58 ct. Emerald Cut I VS1 Mid-Century Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 10.58 carat antique emerald cut engagement ring is what dreams are made of. The center, a true
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Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

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Emerald, Platinum

Mid Century 1.05ctw Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A vintage mid century three stone diamond engagement ring in 18
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Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century Transitional Cut 1.60 Carats Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Engagement ring centers a round transitional cut diamond weighing 1.25 carat total - H color with
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Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 1.51 Ct. Diamond Carre Shoulder Engagement Ring GIA M I2
Located in New York, NY
Clean lines, elegant center, and nearly 2 full carats of shimmer. We love how this Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century Transitional Cut 0.89 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 0.14 carat total - well matched to center. Stamped for platinum. Circa: 1950's. Ring size: 8 and
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Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1950's Mid-Century 1.05 Carats Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shoulders. With maker's mark and stamped for platinum. Circa: 1950s. Ring Size: 7 1/2 & sizable. Measures
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Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Heart Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. With engraved wheat motif shank and partial inscription. Stamped for platinum. Circa: 1950's. Ring size
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Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1950's Mid-Century 0.72 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
platinum Circa: 1950s Ring Size: 5 1/4 & sizable Measures: North to South 5.5 mm and sits 5.0 mm high
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Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1950's Mid-Century 1.36 Carats Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
total approximately 0.30 carat - G/H color with VS clarity Stamped for platinum Circa: 1950s Ring
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Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 0.90 Carat Diamond Platinum Fishtail Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clarity Stamped for platinum Circa: 1950s Ring Size: 6 1/4 & sizable Measures: 6.3 mm wide and sits
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Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 1.16 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
someone's interest with this dazzling Mid-Century engagement ring! Refined with a sleek 1950's design that
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Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century GIA Certified 0.70 Ct. Diamond Engagement Ring J VS1 in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A charming old European cut diamond centers this mid-century engagement ring. Accented by two bead
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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 Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White...

Mid-Century 1.45 CTW Round Diamond Platinum Engagement Vintage Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring centers a prong set round transitional cut diamond weighing 1.15 carat total - I color with
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20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 0.94 CTW Diamond Platinum Seven Stone Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
detail surround Stamped for platinum Circa: 1950s Ring size: 7 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south
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Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Boucheron Mid-Century Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring White Gold
By Boucheron
Located in Lisbon, PT
Boucheron Mid-Century Ceylon sapphire and round brilliant-cut diamond cluster engagement ring in
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Engagement Rings

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

Mid-Century 1.11 CTW Diamond Platinum Scrolling Ribbon Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
; via dated inscription Ring size: 5 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 7.0 mm and sits 6.5 mm
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Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 0.92 CTW Diamond Platinum Five Stone Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
'M.S.B' Stamped for platinum With makers mark Circa: 1950s Ring size: 6 3/4 and sizable Measures north
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Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 1.16 CTW Diamond Platinum Tiered Vintage Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
polish finish Stamped for platinum With serial number Circa: 1950s Ring size: 6 3/4 and sizable Measures
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Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century 0.60 Carat Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Circa: 1950's. Ring size: 5 and sizable. Measures: North to South 6.0 mm and sits 5.5 mm high. Total
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Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 1.50 Carats Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
's. Ring size: 6 and sizable. Measures: North to South 7.3 mm and sits 8.0 mm high. Total weight: 5.1
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Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1950's Mid-Century 1.81 Carats Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 1950s Ring Size: 6 & sizable Measures: 6.8 mm wide and sits 8.2 mm high Total weight: 3.8
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Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 0.60 Carats Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring Size: 8 1/4 & sizable Measures North to South 8.0 mm and sits 6.0 mm high Total weight: 2.7
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Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings

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

1950's Mid-Century 1.54 CTW Diamond Platinum Three Stone Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Basket cathedral style ring centers a transitional cut diamond weighing 1.24 carat - H color with
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Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

1957 Mid-Century 1.10 Carats Diamond Platinum Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped for platinum With dated inner inscription - circa 1957 Ring Size: 6 1/4 & sizable (with loss of
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Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

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Midcentury Engagement Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of midcentury engagement rings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of midcentury engagement rings includes designs that are universally popular, but Retro and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Jabel each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. There are many round cut, old european cut and oval cut midcentury engagement rings for sale. Most of our midcentury engagement rings for sale are for women, but there are 17 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Midcentury Engagement Rings?

Prices for midcentury engagement rings start at $590 and top out at $100,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,800.

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 Midcentury Engagement Rings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, engagement rings can be pink. You're free to wear any type of engagement ring that best expresses your special love story. Some pink gemstones to consider include pink sapphire, morganite, tourmaline, rose quartz, pink topaz and pink diamond. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings from some of the world's top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, there are engagement rings for guys. However, men do not wear engagement rings as often as women. Those who choose to can opt for a wide range of styles from band rings to solitaires to even signet rings. There are no rules when it comes to engagement jewelry, so you can select anything that appeals to you. Shop a large collection of men's rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Yes, engagement rings can be colored. Actually, any ring that appeals to you can function as your engagement ring. Some colored gemstones commonly used in engagement ring designs include sapphires, rubies, emeralds, amethysts and topazes. You can also find engagement rings with pink, yellow, chocolate and other colored diamonds. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of gemstone engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Yes, engagement rings can be green. In fact, engagement rings can be any color that appeals to you because there are no rules regarding what can symbolize a promise to marry. Some green gemstones to consider for your engagement ring include emeralds, green sapphires, peridots and green tourmaline. Explore a diverse assortment of green engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    The rings that are best for an engagement are the ones that appeal to you and suit your budget. There are no rules when it comes to engagement rings, so really, any ring can be worn as one. The key is to find a ring that reflects your taste. You can choose from solitaires with single gemstones, halos that feature a large stone surrounded by a ring of smaller ones, trilogy rings with one large stone set between two smaller accent stones and many other styles. Engagement rings also don't have to feature gemstones. A domed or flat band ring in a precious metal like platinum or yellow gold can also represent your promise to marry that special someone. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A double engagement ring is a specific type of jewelry presented when a person makes a marriage proposal. It usually features a center stone attached to one band and a second band attached above or below the main band. You'll find a collection of double engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Engagement rings can be gold. However, because gold is a softer metal than other metals, such as platinum, making it less popular.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the US, the average carat size of an engagement ring is usually between 1.08 and 1.2 carats, although there are other factors that go into how impressive the ring looks, including the cut of the diamond and the setting. Find a diverse variety of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    No, an engagement ring does not have to be a diamond. Although diamonds are popular, rings featuring other gemstones like sapphires, rubies and emeralds can serve as engagement rings, and it's even possible to choose a ring made entirely out of precious metals with no gemstone accents of any kind. There really are no rules when it comes to engagement rings, so feel free to select any ring that appeals to you. Find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To choose an engagement ring, start by establishing a budget so that you can focus on pieces that are ideally priced for you. Next, decide whether you prefer a diamond or another type of gemstone and what precious metal you prefer. Once you've made these determinations, look for settings that align with your fiancé-to-be's tastes (or your own tastes if you're selecting your own ring). If you're shopping for diamond engagement rings, use the cut, color and clarity ratings of the available gemstones to compare their overall quality. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A peekaboo engagement ring is one where the diamond is only visible from one angle. An example is a setting that hides the diamond so that you can only see it when viewed from the side. Shop a range of engagement rings from some of the world's top jewelers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A swirl engagement ring is typically a ring featuring a spiral or a twirling design. The design of a swirl engagement ring typically features a prong setting that sees the band is shaped in a way that lends this ring a semi-circular swirl effect as it wraps around the center gemstone. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage swirl rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    If it seems like most engagement rings are platinum, you’ve likely been shopping at retailers and boutiques that primarily specialize in the sale of platinum jewelry. It’s true that platinum is among the most popular metals for engagement rings. Cartier pioneered the use of platinum in fine jewelry in the late 1800s, identifying the strong, lustrous metal as ideal for bringing out the true qualities of diamonds. However, engagement rings are in fact created with a range of many other materials, such as yellow gold, white gold, rose gold and titanium. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    No, most engagement rings aren't platinum. Some people do prefer platinum due to its appearance and its resistance to scratching and fading. However, makers offer engagement rings in a wide range of precious metals, including white gold, yellow gold, rose gold, titanium and sterling silver. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    No, an engagement ring doesn't have to have a diamond in it. There really are no rules when it comes to engagement jewelry, so any ring that appeals to you can signify your intention to marry someone. Alternatives to diamond rings include simple band rings formed of precious metals and gemstone rings featuring rubies, emeralds, sapphires and other stones. Explore a diverse assortment of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    Whether your wedding ring should match your engagement ring is up to personal preference. Many people choose engagement rings and wedding rings that complement one another in shape, color and materials. However, you're free to choose whatever rings appeal to you. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of wedding and engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, you can use your engagement ring as your wedding ring. Although many people choose to wear a separate wedding band, you're free to have your new spouse slip your engagement ring onto your finger during your wedding ceremony. In this case, you would forego wearing a wedding band entirely. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique and vintage engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Yes, Alexandrite can be good for engagement rings. One unique feature of the gemstone is that its color shifts from green in daylight to brown or purplish-red in low lighting, and many people find this characteristic appealing. In addition, Alexandrite has a Moh's hardness scale rating of 8.5. As a result, it's highly resistant to scratching and cleavage and suitable for daily wear. Explore a wide variety of Alexandrite gemstone engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 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.