Swirl Engagement Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Engagement Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Yellow Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Engagement Rings
White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 1920s Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum, ...
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
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Finding the Right Engagement Rings for You
Shopping for the right antique, new or vintage engagement ring can prove daunting.
Whether you’re looking for that perfect Art Deco engagement ring, an antique Edwardian period engagement ring or a fashionable contemporary alternative, it’s important to choose a style that speaks to you.
Rings have long been signifiers of marriage and committed relationships. The modern diamond engagement ring can be traced back to 1477, when Archduke Maximilian of Austria commissioned an expensive diamond ring for his betrothed. Diamond rings subsequently became extremely popular among the European aristocracy. Later, during the Victorian era, the popularity of diamond engagement rings had filtered down to the middle class, owing to the increasing accessibility — and affordability — of gold and diamonds.
Victorian-era engagement rings were simple, frequently set in rose or yellow gold. The diamonds were five-set in a band or solitaire. In 1886, Tiffany debuted its innovative six-prong diamond solitaire engagement ring, while Cartier’s Solitaire 1895 engagement ring resembled delicate lace. Victorian-era engagement rings also saw other gemstones accompanying diamonds — small seed pearls and moonstones were popular. Other sentimental and romantic motifs such as hearts and stars took hold as well.
Edwardian and, afterward, Art Deco engagement rings that followed in the wake of Queen Victoria’s death in 1901 would be characterized by complex, geometric designs and platinum settings. Owing to the Art Nouveau movement, nature was a major theme for Edwardian jewelry, while the diamond ring designs of the Art Deco period were inspired by Cubism as well as ancient Egypt. Art Deco engagement rings are bold and colorful and feature gems cut in nontraditional ways.
Engagement rings designed after World War II were intended to be simpler and focused on the beauty of the diamond. In 1947, De Beers Consolidated Mines, with the support of Philadelphia agency N.W. Ayer & Son, introduced the slogan “A diamond is forever” in a marketing campaign that emphasized a connection between diamonds and romance. Diamond sales skyrocketed, and diamond engagement rings became intertwined with the post–World War II marriage boom — which coincided with the ascension of specific diamond cuts. The round brilliant cut, which consists of an astounding 58 facets, continues to be the most popular cut to this day. Jewelers such as Harry Winston had already gained a reputation for his talents by the time the De Beers campaign debuted, and he is said to have favored emerald-cut diamonds.
For everything from understanding the 4Cs to choosing between antique, vintage, contemporary and custom styles, get expert tips to help you find just the right ring — see our engagement ring buying guide.
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