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Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Art Deco Old European Diamond 18K White Gold Antique Heart Engagement Ring
Art Deco Old European Diamond 18K White Gold Antique Heart Engagement Ring

Art Deco Old European Diamond 18K White Gold Antique Heart Engagement Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

blossom floral garland and flanked by heart shaped shoulders Bead set with single cut diamonds weighing

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1920s Art Deco Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Silver Engagement Ring, Handshake Hearts Design, Circa 1900
Antique Silver Engagement Ring, Handshake Hearts Design, Circa 1900

Antique Silver Engagement Ring, Handshake Hearts Design, Circa 1900

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

The handshake opens to reveal two hearts joined together. Silver Engagement Ring. Please take a

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Early 20th Century Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Silver

Georgian Entwined Heart Ring Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Antique Engagement Ring 1820
Georgian Entwined Heart Ring Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Antique Engagement Ring 1820

Georgian Entwined Heart Ring Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Antique Engagement Ring 1820

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in a magnificent entwined Heart and Bow Antique Georgian Wedding Engagement Ring with

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Early 18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Rare Georgian Diamond Crowned Heart Ring Antique Engagement Ring c.1740 Rose Cut
Rare Georgian Diamond Crowned Heart Ring Antique Engagement Ring c.1740 Rose Cut

Rare Georgian Diamond Crowned Heart Ring Antique Engagement Ring c.1740 Rose Cut

Located in London, GB

engagement rings were uncommon during this period, crowned heart rings stood as an exception, treasured for

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Mid-18th Century Rococo Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Spinel and Diamond Heart Ring
Victorian Spinel and Diamond Heart Ring

Victorian Spinel and Diamond Heart Ring

Located in London, GB

ring has been crafted in the shape of a single heart with a heart shaped spinel in the centre and

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1880s Victorian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Art Deco Emerald Heart Diamond Wedding Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Art Deco Emerald Heart Diamond Wedding Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold

Art Deco Emerald Heart Diamond Wedding Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning Antique Art Deco - Edwardian Heart Motif Diamond and Emerald Wedding Ring

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Platinum Heart Ring with Diamonds and Emeralds
Art Deco Style Platinum Heart Ring with Diamonds and Emeralds

Art Deco Style Platinum Heart Ring with Diamonds and Emeralds

Located in Aventura, FL

This enchanting Art Deco style ring captures romance and sophistication, crafted in lustrous

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1920s Art Deco Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Diamond Ruby Romantic Heart Ring
Victorian Diamond Ruby Romantic Heart Ring

Victorian Diamond Ruby Romantic Heart Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Victorian Romanticism A beautiful example of Victorian period heart ring, romantic expression of

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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Heart Ring
Victorian Pearl and Diamond Heart Ring

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Heart Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have a lovely example of a Victorian heart ring. In this case, a pear shaped natural pearl

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19th Century Victorian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Late Rococo Rose Cut Diamond Heart Ring
Late Rococo Rose Cut Diamond Heart Ring

Late Rococo Rose Cut Diamond Heart Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

A diamond ring, designed as a pear-shaped cluster, set with rose-cut diamonds in closed-back

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1760s Italian Rococo Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Late Victorian Peridot Pearl Gold Twin Heart Cluster Ring
Late Victorian Peridot Pearl Gold Twin Heart Cluster Ring

Late Victorian Peridot Pearl Gold Twin Heart Cluster Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

A late Victorian peridot and pearl twin heart ring, the ring comprising two interlocking hearts

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1890s British Victorian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 0.50ct Ruby and Diamond Heart Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Victorian 0.50ct Ruby and Diamond Heart Cluster Ring, c.1880s

Victorian 0.50ct Ruby and Diamond Heart Cluster Ring, c.1880s

Located in London, GB

Dating from the Victorian era comes this stunning heart ring. At its centre sits a pear cut

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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Late 18th Century French Solid Silver Mans Heart Ring
Antique Late 18th Century French Solid Silver Mans Heart Ring

Antique Late 18th Century French Solid Silver Mans Heart Ring

Located in Munich, Bavaria

is made out of solid silver. The ring shoulders have been decorated with notches. The heart shows two

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1790s French Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Silver

Late Victorian Moonstone Pearl Gold Twin Heart Cluster Ring
Late Victorian Moonstone Pearl Gold Twin Heart Cluster Ring

Late Victorian Moonstone Pearl Gold Twin Heart Cluster Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

A late Victorian moonstone and pearl twin heart ring, the ring comprising two interlocking hearts

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1890s British Victorian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Georgian Double Heart Diamond Burmese Ruby 18 KT Ring
Georgian Double Heart Diamond Burmese Ruby 18 KT Ring

Georgian Double Heart Diamond Burmese Ruby 18 KT Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Double hearts set side by side meant “bound together” and were traditionally set with gemstones and

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1820s European Georgian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique 19th Century Emerald and Diamond Ring Pear Shaped Heart Ring Rose Cut
Antique 19th Century Emerald and Diamond Ring Pear Shaped Heart Ring Rose Cut

Antique 19th Century Emerald and Diamond Ring Pear Shaped Heart Ring Rose Cut

Located in London, GB

era, this unique 19th century ring would make a characterful engagement ring or a unique addition to a

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Mid-19th Century French Georgian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Heart Clover Ring
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Heart Clover Ring

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Heart Clover Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Heart Clover Ring. This beautiful

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1890s Victorian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Japanese Shakudo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Bird Antique Ring
Victorian Japanese Shakudo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Bird Antique Ring

Victorian Japanese Shakudo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Bird Antique Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

16.5 x 35.0 mm - textured with deeply grooved scroll and heart motif surface Comprised of Shakudo style

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1870s Victorian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

A Georgian/Early 19th Century Gold Double Heart Ring — Denditri Agate and Rubies
A Georgian/Early 19th Century Gold Double Heart Ring — Denditri Agate and Rubies

A Georgian/Early 19th Century Gold Double Heart Ring — Denditri Agate and Rubies

Located in London, GB

hearts" or "double hearts" lover's ring — one of the most potent symbols in 18th-century sentimental

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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Agate, Ruby, Gold

Victorian Turquoise Cabochon Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Heart Bow Ring
Victorian Turquoise Cabochon Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Heart Bow Ring

Victorian Turquoise Cabochon Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Heart Bow Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a carved heart-shaped turquoise cabochon measuring 7.0 x 9.0 mm Opaque vibrant robin's

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1870s Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Love Token Double Heart 15K Diamond Emerald Bow Gold Ring
Antique Victorian Love Token Double Heart 15K Diamond Emerald Bow Gold Ring

Antique Victorian Love Token Double Heart 15K Diamond Emerald Bow Gold Ring

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Two red gold hearts side by side, one is set with an emerald, the other with a diamond. They are

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Double Heart Diamond Ring.
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Double Heart Diamond Ring.

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Double Heart Diamond Ring.

Located in San Francisco, CA

This Vintage Double Heart Diamond Engagement Ring is just so sweet!! Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold in

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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Late Regency Twin Heart Engagement Ring
Late Regency Twin Heart Engagement Ring

Late Regency Twin Heart Engagement Ring

Located in London, GB

Comprising a pair of Hearts, each centred with a Turquoise of good colour and framed with numerous

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1830s British Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver

Rare Victorian, Burmese, Double Pink Sapphire and Diamond Heart Engagement Ring
Rare Victorian, Burmese, Double Pink Sapphire and Diamond Heart Engagement Ring

Rare Victorian, Burmese, Double Pink Sapphire and Diamond Heart Engagement Ring

Located in Rochford, Essex

An incredible Victorian pink sapphire and diamond double heart ring, circa 1880. Set with two oval

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Late 19th Century British Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Crowned Flaming Heart Engagement Ring, Platinum 0.4 CT Emerald Gold Ring
Vintage Crowned Flaming Heart Engagement Ring, Platinum 0.4 CT Emerald Gold Ring

Vintage Crowned Flaming Heart Engagement Ring, Platinum 0.4 CT Emerald Gold Ring

Located in Rottedam, NL

promise or engagement rings and symbolize a heart burning with love or the heart "crowned'' (blessed) with

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Early 20th Century German Georgian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Ruby Diamond Heart Shaped Ring
Edwardian Ruby Diamond Heart Shaped Ring

Edwardian Ruby Diamond Heart Shaped Ring

Located in San Francisco, CA

This romantic and ravishing heart shaped ruby and diamond ring, dating from the turn-of-the-last

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Double Heart Diamond & Natural Pearl Ring
Victorian Double Heart Diamond & Natural Pearl Ring

Victorian Double Heart Diamond & Natural Pearl Ring

Located in London, GB

make a wonderful engagement ring or dress ring. Double heart rings (as well as brooches) were very

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Exquisite Victorian Diamond Ruby Rare Heart Ring
Exquisite Victorian Diamond Ruby Rare Heart Ring

Exquisite Victorian Diamond Ruby Rare Heart Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Love Me for Ever! This superb authentic Victorian heart ring is just the ring you would LOVE

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1890s Late Victorian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Rare Georgian Old Mine Diamond Heart 18 Karat Ring
Rare Georgian Old Mine Diamond Heart 18 Karat Ring

Rare Georgian Old Mine Diamond Heart 18 Karat Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Georgian period (1790 ca) charming heart design and love for every detail to it Hand crafted during the

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1790s Georgian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgian Unis Par L'Amour Ruby and Emerald Twin Heart Ring
Georgian Unis Par L'Amour Ruby and Emerald Twin Heart Ring

Georgian Unis Par L'Amour Ruby and Emerald Twin Heart Ring

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This exceptional twin heart betrothal ring dates to the early Georgian era. Engagement rings were

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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

One of a Kind Victorian Gold Silver Diamond Crowned Heart Love Ring
One of a Kind Victorian Gold Silver Diamond Crowned Heart Love Ring

One of a Kind Victorian Gold Silver Diamond Crowned Heart Love Ring

Located in Boston, Lincolnshire

This exquisite Victorian c.1870 Old Cut Diamond Crowned Heart Love ring is a rare and unparalleled

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Heart Engagement Ring
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Heart Engagement Ring

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Heart Engagement Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Set low in a square form head featuring a pierced heart gallery flanked by stepped shoulders Accented

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1920s Art Deco Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.76 Carat Diamond Heart Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Art Deco 1.76 Carat Diamond Heart Engagement Ring, circa 1920s

Art Deco 1.76 Carat Diamond Heart Engagement Ring, circa 1920s

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous heart shaped diamond is the centre of this romantic art deco engagement ring. It is an

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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian 1.45 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Platinum Heart Engagement Ring
Edwardian 1.45 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Platinum Heart Engagement Ring

Edwardian 1.45 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Platinum Heart Engagement Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

total, G/H color and VS to SI clarity Romantic heart motif with pierced scrolling gallery and

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1920s Unknown Edwardian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

W.W. Fulmer & Co. 0.46 CTW Diamond Platinum Antique Heart Engagement Ring
W.W. Fulmer & Co. 0.46 CTW Diamond Platinum Antique Heart Engagement Ring

W.W. Fulmer & Co. 0.46 CTW Diamond Platinum Antique Heart Engagement Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

heart motif shoulders Completed by a deeply grooved shank Tested as platinum With maker's mark for W.W

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1920s Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1920's Art Deco 1.27 Carats Diamond Platinum Scrolling Heart Engagement Ring
1920's Art Deco 1.27 Carats Diamond Platinum Scrolling Heart Engagement Ring

1920's Art Deco 1.27 Carats Diamond Platinum Scrolling Heart Engagement Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Set low in an octagonal head and surrounded by scrolling heart motifs accented by milgrain beading

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1920s Art Deco Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1920's Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Heart Engagement Ring
1920's Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Heart Engagement Ring

1920's Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Heart Engagement Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Set low in an octagonal head and flanked by stylized heart shoulders Accented by old European cut

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1920s Art Deco Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Early Art Deco Old European Cut 1.09 Diamond Platinum Heart Engagement Ring
Early Art Deco Old European Cut 1.09 Diamond Platinum Heart Engagement Ring

Early Art Deco Old European Cut 1.09 Diamond Platinum Heart Engagement Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

diamonds. Weighing approximately 0.12 carat total - eye clean and bright. Featuring a heart motif filigree

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1920s Art Deco Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Early Art Deco Old European Cut 1.09 Diamond Platinum Heart Engagement Ring
Early Art Deco Old European Cut 1.09 Diamond Platinum Heart Engagement Ring

Early Art Deco Old European Cut 1.09 Diamond Platinum Heart Engagement Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

diamonds. Weighing approximately 0.12 carat total - eye clean and bright. Featuring a heart motif filigree

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1920s Art Deco Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Early Art Deco Old European Cut 1.09 Diamond Platinum Heart Engagement Ring
Early Art Deco Old European Cut 1.09 Diamond Platinum Heart Engagement Ring

Early Art Deco Old European Cut 1.09 Diamond Platinum Heart Engagement Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

diamonds. Weighing approximately 0.12 carat total - eye clean and bright. Featuring a heart motif filigree

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1920s Art Deco Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Antique Heart Engagement Ring
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Antique Heart Engagement Ring

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Antique Heart Engagement Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

heart motif shoulders With milgrain detail throughout and engraved floral motif shank Tested as 18 karat

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1920s Art Deco Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Engagement Ring Handshake Hearts Silver Whimsical, 1900
Engagement Ring Handshake Hearts Silver Whimsical, 1900

Engagement Ring Handshake Hearts Silver Whimsical, 1900

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

The handshake opens to reveal two hearts joined together. Silver Engagement Ring. Please take a

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Early 20th Century Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Silver

Georgian Inspired Crown Heart Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Engagement Ring
Georgian Inspired Crown Heart Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Engagement Ring

Georgian Inspired Crown Heart Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Engagement Ring

By Belrose Estate Jewelers

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

Relive the splendor and romance of the 1800s Georgian era with this exquisite crown engagement ring

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Late 19th Century American Georgian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum 3 Stone Diamond Heart Illusion Engagement Ring
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum 3 Stone Diamond Heart Illusion Engagement Ring

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum 3 Stone Diamond Heart Illusion Engagement Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique 3 Stone Heart Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920’s Beautiful 3 Stone Diamond

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Early 20th Century English Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum

Gold Repousse Heart Ring
Gold Repousse Heart Ring

Gold Repousse Heart Ring

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A gold heart ring with repousse decorations in the shape of stylised flowers, in the centre a heart

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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Certified 5.55 Carat Colombian Natural Emerald Heart Diamond Ring
Certified 5.55 Carat Colombian Natural Emerald Heart Diamond Ring

Certified 5.55 Carat Colombian Natural Emerald Heart Diamond Ring

Located in Napoli, NA

An exquisite ring set in 18k white gold, contemporary, featuring a rare vivid 5.55 ct Emerald-cut

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1920s Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Romantic Antique Twin Heart Ring
Romantic Antique Twin Heart Ring

Romantic Antique Twin Heart Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Twin hearts, long a symbol of everlasting love, are set here with pearls, a symbol of purity and

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Sapphire Diamond Double Heart Ring
Sapphire Diamond Double Heart Ring

Sapphire Diamond Double Heart Ring

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A gold ring consisting of two intertwined hearts set with ten old cut diamonds and ten brilliant

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20th Century British Edwardian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgian Ruby and Diamond Heart Ring
Georgian Ruby and Diamond Heart Ring

Georgian Ruby and Diamond Heart Ring

Located in London, GB

This is a truly beautiful and rare ruby ring from the Georgian era. The ruby has a rich red hue

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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Emerald and Diamond Double Heart Ring
Victorian Emerald and Diamond Double Heart Ring

Victorian Emerald and Diamond Double Heart Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have a lovely example of a Victorian double heart ring. In this case, a vivd green pear

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19th Century European Victorian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Spectacular Fancy Yellow Heart Shape Diamond Ring
Spectacular Fancy Yellow Heart Shape Diamond Ring

Spectacular Fancy Yellow Heart Shape Diamond Ring

By Goldiva by Diana M. Jewels

Located in New York, NY

This is a spectacular diamond ring designed by Diana M. The Center diamond is 9.86 Fancy Yellow

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

A Twin Diamond Heart Ring, English c.1880

A Twin Diamond Heart Ring, English c.1880

Located in Firenze, IT

A twin Diamond Heart Ring, English c.1880 A Victorian period ring Formed by two diamond set

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian “Hand over Heart” Ring with Diamond
Antique Victorian “Hand over Heart” Ring with Diamond

Antique Victorian “Hand over Heart” Ring with Diamond

Located in Baltimore, MD

Delightful 18K hand over heart fede ring. - the word fede means faithful. The Victorians were fond

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1880s British Victorian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Double Heart Ring
Victorian Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Double Heart Ring

Victorian Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Double Heart Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have a fine example of a Victorian double heart ring. In this case, a pear cut ruby and

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19th Century Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Dutch Rose Cut Diamond  Crowned Heart Ring
Antique Dutch Rose Cut Diamond  Crowned Heart Ring

Antique Dutch Rose Cut Diamond Crowned Heart Ring

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A 14- carat gold ring. The central, large heart- shaped rose cut diamond (app. 1.2 carat which has

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Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Citrine and 9 Carat Gold Double Heart Ring
Antique Citrine and 9 Carat Gold Double Heart Ring

Antique Citrine and 9 Carat Gold Double Heart Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The design of this ring is just lovely with two heart shaped citrine stones set in fine 9ct gold

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Citrine, Gold

Antique Citrine and 9 Carat Gold Double Heart Ring
Antique Citrine and 9 Carat Gold Double Heart Ring

Antique Citrine and 9 Carat Gold Double Heart Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The design of this ring is just lovely with two heart shaped citrine stones set in fine 9ct gold

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Citrine, Gold

Victorian Diamond Set Heart Shaped Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond Set Heart Shaped Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Set Heart Shaped Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in London, GB

A Victorian diamond set heart shaped ring 18 karat yellow gold and silver. The heart itself is set

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1890s British Victorian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Edwardian Platinum Heart Shaped Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Antique Edwardian Platinum Heart Shaped Old European Cut Diamond Ring

Antique Edwardian Platinum Heart Shaped Old European Cut Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

The ring features a heart-shaped design adorned with multiple sparkling diamonds. The central

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

19th Century Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Dahlias Ring
19th Century Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Dahlias Ring

19th Century Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Dahlias Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

ring is made up of double openwork heart patterns. Emerald weight : approximately 0.22 carat, total

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Deco Diamond Ring 0.40 Carat OEC Vintage Heart Jewelry Estate
Antique Deco Diamond Ring 0.40 Carat OEC Vintage Heart Jewelry Estate

Antique Deco Diamond Ring 0.40 Carat OEC Vintage Heart Jewelry Estate

Located in Torrance, CA

engagement ring. The lacy filigree gallery mount terminates to the round six pronged setting. The diamond

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Arts & Crafts Amethyst Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Heart Ring
Arts & Crafts Amethyst Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Heart Ring

Arts & Crafts Amethyst Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Heart Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

and bright Also bezel set with a heart motif filigree gallery Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1910 Ring

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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Turquoise Cabochon Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Heart Ring
Victorian Turquoise Cabochon Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Heart Ring

Victorian Turquoise Cabochon Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Heart Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a carved heart-shaped turquoise cabochon measuring 7.0 x 9.0 mm Opaque vibrant robin's

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Vous et Moi Heart Diamond Rose Cut and Garnet Gold Ring
Victorian Vous et Moi Heart Diamond Rose Cut and Garnet Gold Ring

Victorian Vous et Moi Heart Diamond Rose Cut and Garnet Gold Ring

Located in Geneva, CH

Amazing Victorian Vous et Moi Heart shape ring gathering two pear shapes respectively a Diamond

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold

Edwardian 0.74 CTW Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Antique Heart Ring
Edwardian 0.74 CTW Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Antique Heart Ring

Edwardian 0.74 CTW Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Antique Heart Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed with a platinum-topped heart-shaped face - pierced with a smaller heart motif in the

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1910s Edwardian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Early Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Double Heart Floral Antique Ring
Early Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Double Heart Floral Antique Ring

Early Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Double Heart Floral Antique Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as two pierced interlocking hearts Accented by engraved orange blossom motif With

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1920s Art Deco Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Turquoise and Pearl Fede Heart in Hand Ring
Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Turquoise and Pearl Fede Heart in Hand Ring

Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Turquoise and Pearl Fede Heart in Hand Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Turquoise and Pearl Fede Heart in Hand Ring. This

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1920s Art Deco Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1880's Victorian Crowned Heart Emerald Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold Size 8 US
1880's Victorian Crowned Heart Emerald Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold Size 8 US

1880's Victorian Crowned Heart Emerald Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold Size 8 US

Located in EINDHOVEN, NB

Dutch Antique Rosecut Diamond Emerald in 14K Solid Gold Heirloom ring This stunning ring features

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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Edwardian EDR Certified 1.66 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Ring, c.1910s
Edwardian EDR Certified 1.66 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Ring, c.1910s

Edwardian EDR Certified 1.66 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Ring, c.1910s

Located in London, GB

glittering shoulders of eight cut diamonds at the heart of this Edwardian era engagement ring. The ring

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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1920s Art Deco Platinum Diamond GIA Certified Heart Shaped Engagement Ring
1920s Art Deco Platinum Diamond GIA Certified Heart Shaped Engagement Ring

1920s Art Deco Platinum Diamond GIA Certified Heart Shaped Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details

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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Heart Diamond Wedding Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold Edwardian
Art Deco Heart Diamond Wedding Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold Edwardian

Art Deco Heart Diamond Wedding Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold Edwardian

Located in New York, NY

A stunning Antique Art Deco - Edwardian Heart Motif Diamond Wedding Ring Engagement Ring set with a

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Garnet and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Heart Ring
Victorian Garnet and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Heart Ring

Victorian Garnet and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Heart Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This stunning ring holds the most gorgeous red garnet in the shape of a heart. Surrounding this

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1890s British Victorian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold

Victorian Heart Shaped Diamond and Ruby Halo Ring, circa 1900s
Victorian Heart Shaped Diamond and Ruby Halo Ring, circa 1900s

Victorian Heart Shaped Diamond and Ruby Halo Ring, circa 1900s

Located in London, GB

An absolutely stunning Victorian ring, highlighting a old heart shaped diamond. This hand cut stone

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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Heart Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1900s Moonstone Diamond Gold Heart Ring

1900s Moonstone Diamond Gold Heart Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

heart cut moonstone measuring approximately 22 mm long and 18 mm wide to a scroll carved gallery, round

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Early 1900s British Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Belle Époque French Diamond Pearl Gold Platinum Heart Ring
Belle Époque French Diamond Pearl Gold Platinum Heart Ring

Belle Époque French Diamond Pearl Gold Platinum Heart Ring

Located in New York, NY

Charming French Belle Epoque platinum top 18 karat yellow gold diamond and pearl ring. The central

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1890s French Belle Époque Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

C1900 Irish Claddagh Ring with Hands Holding Heart, size 9
C1900 Irish Claddagh Ring with Hands Holding Heart, size 9

C1900 Irish Claddagh Ring with Hands Holding Heart, size 9

Located in Baltimore, MD

facing inward. We love the indentation of the hands and the heart on the underside of the ring

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

Materials

9k Gold

Antique Garnet and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Double Heart Ring
Antique Garnet and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Double Heart Ring

Antique Garnet and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Double Heart Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The design of this ring is just lovely with two hearts encrusted with rose cut diamonds and Garnets

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1880s British Victorian Antique Heart Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Garnet, Gold

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Located in Stamford, CT

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Located in London, GB

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Early 2000s French Antique Heart Engagement Rings

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Located in Montgomery, TX

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Located in London, GB

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Located in SE

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Located in Munich, Bavaria

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Located in Torrance, CA

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Located in Napoli, IT

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Located in Cairo, EG

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Antique Heart Engagement Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of antique heart engagement rings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. Victorian and Edwardian are consistently popular styles when it comes to antique heart engagement rings. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Goldiva by Diana M. Jewels and West and Son Jewellery produced popular versions that are worth a look. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 39 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for old european cut antique heart engagement rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cushion cut and heart cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of antique heart engagement rings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Antique Heart Engagement Rings?

Prices for antique heart engagement rings start at $350 and top out at $55,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,625.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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 ringsvintage 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 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 Antique Heart Engagement Rings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Yes, antique engagement rings do tend to be popular. They especially appeal to brides-to-be who want something unique and like the idea of owning a ring that has a long history. Rings from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras are among the most highly sought-after antique options. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of antique engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The 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 ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    The 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.