Milgrain Engagement Rings

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Emerald Cut Diamond Ring Bezel Set Gold

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Round Pave Ring

Four Carat Yellow Diamond Ring

Antique Edwardian Platinum 0.61ctw Diamond Octagonal Milgrain Engagement Ring

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Antique Edwardian Platinum 0.61ctw Diamond Octagonal Milgrain Engagement Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Bead Pave Set - I Color - SI2 Clarity - 0.46ct (approx.) (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European & Old Single Cut ...

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

John Atencio Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Milgrain Engagement Ring

$17,000

$9,000

$3,200

$99,000

$1,800

GIA 2.01 Carat Milgrain Radiant Geometric Bezel Diamond Ring

By EMD Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring showcases a mesmerizing center piece of a GIA-certified radiant diamond weighing 2.01 , set in luxurious platinum. The diamond po...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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0.90ctw Transitional Cut Diamond Milgrain Engagement Ring in Platinum

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0.90ctw Transitional Cut Diamond Milgrain Engagement Ring in Platinum

Located in Vienna, VA

0.90ctw Transitional Cut Diamond Milgrain Engagement Ring in Platinum Transitional Cut Diamond Milgrain Engagement Ring .900 Platinum Transitional Center Diamond Carat Weight: Appro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Petite Edwardian Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring with Milgrain

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Petite Edwardian Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring with Milgrain

By Concierge Diamonds Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful petite Edwardian Marquise Diamond engagement ring features a D color marquise center diamond flanked by two matching round diamonds in the setting on either side, for ...

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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Edwardian Era Antique Diamond Platinum Gold Engagement Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1910 An Edwardian era openwork milgrain engagement ring is finely crafted in platinum over 14K gold.

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Retro Diamond Engagement Ring, Milgrain Diamond Ring, Stackable Diamond Ring

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Retro Diamond Engagement Ring, Milgrain Diamond Ring, Stackable Diamond Ring

Located in McLeansville, NC

A retro 14 karat yellow and white gold diamond engagement ring. This stackable ring features a full cut round diamond center stone weighing approximately .14 carat set in a square mo...

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1990s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.19ct Lavender Quartz Milgrain Bezel Engagement Ring 14K Gold R6582

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2.19ct Lavender Quartz Milgrain Bezel Engagement Ring 14K Gold R6582

Located in Osprey, FL

♥ 2.19ct Lavender Quartz Milgrain Bezel Engagement Ring 14K Gold R6582 ♥ The item measures 11mm in length (North South direction), 10mm in width (East West direction), and stands 7m...

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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold

3.08ct Statement Aquamarine Milgrain Edge 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring

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1.43ctw Purple Sapphire Milgrain Diamond Halo 14k Gold Engagement Ring AD1974

By Aurora Designer

Located in Osprey, FL

♥ This ring features a beautiful purple sapphire in the center and surrounded by a halo of sparkly diamonds, with a milgrain bezel set design ♥ Ring size: US 6 (Free resizing) ♥ ...

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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 4.60ct Platinum Fine Milgrain

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Vintage Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 4.60ct Platinum Fine Milgrain

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite diamond engagement ring showcases a rare and lively antique cushion-cut diamond at its center, set within a meticulously crafted halo. The center stone, weighing appro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Clear Gray Diamond Double Milgrain Halo 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring

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1.83ct Coral Koi Fish Diamond with Milgrain Halo Engagement Ring 14K White Gold

By Aurora Designer

Located in Osprey, FL

♥ 1.83ct Coral Koi Fish Diamond with Milgrain Halo Engagement Ring 14K White Gold ♥ Solid 14k white gold ring set with a beautiful rectangle-shaped diamond ♥ Gorgeous pink red color!

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, White Gold

GIA 1.3ct Princess Marquise & Round Milgrain Bezel Diamond Ring

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GIA 1.3ct Princess Marquise & Round Milgrain Bezel Diamond Ring

By EMD Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a breathtaking princess diamond at its center, weighing 1.3 , with a striking I and VS1. The unique design harmonizes vi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Diamond Art Deco Ring - Old Cut Marquise 2.56ctw GIA Milgrain

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Platinum Diamond Art Deco Ring - Old Cut Marquise 2.56ctw GIA Milgrain

Located in Greensboro, NC

Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $30 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: Platinum Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): 2.40ct C...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.20ct Round Multi-Stone Marquise Milgrain Ribbon Diamond Ring

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$33,000

$16,900

Antique Edwardian 1910s 1.60 Carat Old European cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut Diamond weighing approximately 1.60 carats, G color, SI1 clarity. The ring features accenting Single cut Diamonds weighing a total...

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Milgrain Engagement Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of milgrain engagement rings available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, White Gold and 14k Gold. Our selection of items includes 20 vintage examples as well as 39 contemporary versions. 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 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of milgrain engagement rings made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc., Sunita Nahata and Concierge Diamonds Inc. are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut milgrain engagement rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and marquise cut alternatives. Most of our milgrain engagement rings for sale are for women, but there are 11 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Milgrain Engagement Rings?

On average, milgrain engagement rings at 1stDibs sell for $2,500, while they’re typically $480 on the low end and $99,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement 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.