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Estate Diamond Engagement Ring with Floral Accents in 14k Gold .38 Carat Ctr LV
Located in Austin, TX
The beauty of history shines out in this graceful old engagement ring made in 14 karat gold. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
This fine estate engagement ring is centered by a stunning old European diamond of approximately
Category
20th Century Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
In the center of this estate diamond engagement ring is an Old European diamond of more than one
Category
20th Century Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Old European Diamond Ring Platinum Engagement .56cttw
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Old European Diamond Ring Platinum Engagement .56 cttw
This gorgeous estate engagement ring is
Category
Mid-20th Century Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Old European Cut 1.62 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully cut lively and brilliant Old European Cut diamond set in a handcrafted platinum ring
Category
1930s American Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Art Deco engagement ring centrally set with on lively Old European Cut diamond measured to
Category
1930s Art Deco Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Platinum Art Deco Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1940s
Item Details:
Ring Size: 7.75
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight
Category
1940s Unknown Contemporary Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1.17ct Old Euro Diamond & Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Combining old and new, this 18k gold ring will appeal to everyone! Featuring an Old European-cut
Category
20th Century Unknown Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary custom made platinum engagement ring is centered with a 2.90 ct transitional
Category
1930s Modern Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1920s, this Art Deco gem features an Old European cut center stone measuring
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Old European Cut Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Old European Cut Engagement Ring
Dazzling and bright Elegance
Category
1930s American Art Deco Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
2.20ct. Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Made of platinum, this ring centers a sparkling GIA certified old European cut diamond that weighs
Category
Mid-20th Century Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
2.01ct. Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning platinum ring centers a sparkling GIA certified old European cut diamond that weighs
Category
20th Century Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, 14KT Yellow Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
An antique 14 karat yellow gold old European cut diamond engagement ring. This Victorian ring
Category
1930s Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This classic Retro
Category
1950s Retro Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Ring Old Cut Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This elegant vintage ring is finely crafted in solid Platinum (carefully tested and guaranteed
Category
1950s Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 3 Carat Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning platinum engagement ring is centered with a sparkling GIA certified old European cut
Category
20th Century Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Platinum .69ct Old European Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1930s
Item Details:
Ring Size: 6
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 3.8
Category
1930s Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 0.60ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A vintage geometric engagement ring, handcrafted in platinum and showcasing a 0.60-carat old
Category
1940s Unknown Retro Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 1.91 Carat Old European Diamond & Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
superb hand engraving details combine to make the perfect Art Deco Era engagement ring.
Era: Art Deco
Category
20th Century Art Deco Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier 2.00 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a marvellous diamond engagement ring from the world renowned jewellery house of
Category
20th Century Art Deco Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Old European Cut Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1930-1939 Diamond Platinum engagement ring with step design shoulders engraving and
Category
1930s Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 0.50ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond Ring: An exquisite antique ring from the Art Deco era showcasing a captivating old
Category
1930s Unknown Art Deco Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 0.94 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
design.
Diamond Details:
Cut: Old European
Weight: 0.94 Carat
Dimensions: 5.86mm X 5.84mm X 4.17mm
EGL
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Old Mine Diamond Ring Platinum 2.05 TDW Vintage Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This vintage ring is made in luxurious Platinum.
The center old mine cut diamond is 1.45 carat of
Category
1950s Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1.24 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An vintage engagement ring showcasing a 1.24 carats old European cut diamond set in a compass point
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum .58ctw Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Prong Set - H/I Color - VS2 Clarity
Category
1940s Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Ladies Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
maximum width: 2.50mm.
Weight: 2.92 grams
Ladies platinum diamond antique engagement ring with a half
Category
20th Century Unknown Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 1.12 ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Own a piece of history with this beautiful vintage platinum engagement ring. Featuring a stunning
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco old European-cut diamond and white gold engagement ring circa 1930. *
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Category
1930s Art Deco Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Mixed Metal
Vintage 4.04ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Platinum, French
Located in New York, NY
Presenting an extraordinary vintage diamond solitaire engagement ring, boasting a breathtaking 4.04
Category
1960s Unknown Art Deco Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 0.73ctw Old European Prong Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous, vintage, diamond engagement ring that was crafted from solid .900 platinum
Category
1940s Art Deco Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique GIA 1.83ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite antique platinum ring crafted during the Art Deco era. Highlighted by a vibrant, GIA
Category
1930s Unknown Art Deco Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring Old European Cut, Lictor's Fasces
Located in Milano, MI
1940s solitaire engagement ring set in 18ct white gold with an old euro cut diamond of
Category
1940s Italian Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Art Deco 2.23 Ct. Old European Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An amazing deco-era engagement ring that screams vintage charm. A 2.23 carat old European cut
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 14k White Gold & Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian gold and diamond engagement ring.
In 14k white gold.
With a ca. 0.82 ct
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
1940s 18k White Gold Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Ring Size: 5
Metal Type: 18k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 2.5 grams
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Retro 1.18 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.73 carats - I color with I1 clarity
Category
1940s Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Retro 1.63 Carats Old Mine Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing 1.25 carats - J color with SI2 clarity
Set by tri-bead
Category
1940s Retro Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 2.33 Carats Old Mine Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage cathedral basket mounting is set with heirloom diamonds. Featuring an old mine cut diamond
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Jones & Woodland 0.35 Carat Old Mine Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.35 carat - G color with SI1 clarity. Set
Category
1930s Art Deco Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old European 0.93 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a bead set old European cut diamond weighing 0.76 carat total - E color with VVS2 clarity
Category
1930s Art Deco Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage GIA 4.08ct Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This vintage engagement ring boasts a GIA-certified 4.08-carat old European cut diamond
Category
1950s Unknown Retro Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1.13 carat I/VS2 GIA Old European Cut Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
engagement ring. The captivating center stone, a vintage delight, boasts a gentle I color that exudes warmth
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1.03 Carat Old European Cut Diamond J/VS2 GIA Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful 1.03 carat Old European Cut diamodn engagement ring. Center diamond is GIA
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.26ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, VS1 Clarity, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A vintage engagement ring highlights a 1.26-carat old European cut diamond, set securely in prongs
Category
1950s Unknown Retro Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 0.35ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, VS1 Clarity, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco vintage engagement ring featuring a prong-set old European cut diamond center stone
Category
1930s Unknown Art Deco Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage GIA 1.19ct Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A vintage solitaire engagement ring showcases a GIA-certified 1.19-carat old European cut diamond
Category
1960s Unknown Art Deco Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 0.55ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, I Color, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Engagement Ring: This captivating piece features a 0.55-carat old mine-cut diamond at its
Category
1930s Unknown Art Deco Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 2.14 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, VS1 Clarity
Located in New York, NY
This engagement ring boasts a prong-set old European cut diamond center stone, weighing 2.14 carats
Category
1950s Art Deco Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 0.65ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Platinum, Circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite antique Art Deco engagement ring, handcrafted in platinum in France. The centerpiece
Category
1930s French Art Deco Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 0.90ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Diamond Halo, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
An original Art Deco engagement ring with an approximately 0.92-carat old European cut diamond, H
Category
1930s Unknown Art Deco Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.07ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, I Color, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco diamond engagement ring from the era, showcasing a center old European cut diamond of
Category
1930s Unknown Art Deco Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 3.65ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, VS1 Clarity, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Transport yourself to the allure of a bygone era with a vintage French engagement ring that exudes
Category
1940s French Retro Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 0.15ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, I Color, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A geometric halo engagement ring featuring a 0.15-carat old European cut center diamond set in
Category
1930s French Art Deco Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1930s Art Deco .85ct Old European Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1930s
Item Details:
Ring Size: 5.75(Sizable)
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested
Category
1930s Art Deco Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Retro 1.90 Carat Old Euro-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1945
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Retro era ring showcases a 1.90-carat old European cut diamond set in prongs. The
Category
1940s Retro Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 0.71ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A vintage engagement ring features a 0.71-carat old European cut diamond in box prongs, J color
Category
1950s Unknown Retro Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Old European Diamond Platinum Orange Blossom Vintage Engagement Ring
By Orange Blossom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.88 carat total
J color with SI2
Category
1930s Art Deco Old Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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Old Vintage Engagement Rings For Sale on 1stDibs
Find an expansive variety of old vintage engagement rings available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold. Our selection of items includes 2744 vintage examples as well as 1 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of old vintage engagement rings bearing Art Deco or Retro hallmarks are very popular. Antinori Fine Jewels, J. Birnbach and Tiffany & Co. each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for old european cut old vintage engagement rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old mine cut and round cut alternatives. When shopping our range of old vintage engagement rings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.
How Much are Old Vintage Engagement Rings?
On average, old vintage engagement rings at 1stDibs sell for $6,514, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $273,600 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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 Old 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 14, 2023The old rule for buying an engagement ring was that a person should spend the equivalent of three months of their salary on the ring. However, that idea has largely been abandoned in the 21st century due to the rise in the cost of living and wage stagnation. Now, most people find it reasonable to spend only what they can afford on an engagement ring. Shop a wide range of 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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