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Vintage Art Deco Style Lapis Lazuli Diamond Platinum Gemstone Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
in this non-traditional engagement ring. Encircled by a scalloped platinum halo of sparkling round
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1970s Art Deco Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Platinum
Vintage Mid-Century 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
looking for a one-of-a-kind, non-traditional engagement ring!
This ring is currently a size 8.5 but can be
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Tourmaline and Tapered Baguette Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
incredibly beautiful non-traditional engagement ring and belongs on the finger of a girl who really wants to
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
1980s Vintage GIA 3.77ctw Radiant cut DIAMOND & Green EMERALDs Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
brands and luxury jewels!
A perfect alternative to a traditional engagement ring, this would also make a
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1980s Art Deco Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wear, and design detail.
NOTE: this is an iconic, very traditional and timeless engagement ring design
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1950s Modern Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Engraved Mid-Century Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
wants a traditional diamond engagement ring and appreciates the uniqueness of vintage jewelry! This one
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.04 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One GIA certified 1.04 ct. diamond platinum engagement ring featuring one prong set, transitional
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1930s Art Deco Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
tailored and traditional classic! Set in platinum.
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Fiery 3 Carat Orange Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Gemstone Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vivacious and vivid orange sapphire gemstone engagement ring that offers the opportunity to own a
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1980s Modernist Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.05 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950's Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. 4.05ct GIA certified oval natural no heat
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Mid-20th Century Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Harry Winston 2.02 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring GIA, circa 1980s
By Harry Winston
Located in Bellmore, NY
Elevate your love story with this extraordinary Vintage Harry Winston Diamond Engagement Ring, a
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Late 20th Century Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1940s Art Deco Platinum 1+ Carat Euro Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
is the perfect ring for the girl who appreciates the traditional look of a solitaire diamond ring
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1940s Art Deco Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Handcrafted Signet 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring GIA Cert 5.39 Carat
Located in Lakewood, NJ
A gorgeous 5.39 ct round shaped diamond crimp set in a 18 karat yellow gold signet style engagement
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certifed 1.01 Carrat 14K Gold Round Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Aventura, FL
Delicate in design, This extraordinary ring is handcrafted using traditional techniques for
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20th Century Unknown Modernist Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Cartier 0.31 Carat GIA Cert. E VS1 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Size 4.5
By Cartier
Located in Bellmore, NY
This fine Cartier diamond and platinum engagement ring is a stunning piece of jewelry crafted by
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1990s Contemporary Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.71 Carat Lavender Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
terms of Engagement Gemstones as an alternative to the traditional Diamond. Within the next twenty-five
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1940s Art Deco Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Platinum
Chopard Happy Diamond Heart Ring 18 karat Yellow Gold
By Chopard
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
This Chopard Happy Diamond Heart Ring is a luxurious and iconic piece that seamlessly blends
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro English .65 Ct Double Diamond Twist 18 Kt ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Toi et Moi
English origin classy double Diamond twist ring
Hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold in the
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1940s British Retro Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural 25 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
AGL to have only traditional treatment (oil) and only to a “minor” degree.
The beautiful step cut of
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1970s Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Cert, 3 Stone, 2.02ct. Cushion Center, F Color Diamond Ring
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
clarity... Set in a traditional, three-stone ring with impeccably matched, cushion side stones, one
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1990s Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Style .60 Ct Cushion Diamond Solitaire Plus Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
ring, finished with delicate mil-graining work
The perfect engagement ring with the vintage flair and
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.40 Ct. Certified Pink Sapphire 1.04 CT Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Gorgeous Art Deco Pink Sapphire Diamond ring
Traditional cluster design with a rectangular crown
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1930s European Art Deco Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Ring featuring a 1.05 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.05 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and 0.55 Carats Diamond Accents set in
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20th Century Japanese Art Deco Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Cellini GIA Certified 3 Stone Square Emerald Cut E color Diamond Ring
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
clarity... Set in a traditional, three-stone ring with perfectly matched, square emerald side stones, each
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1990s American Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Crystal & Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Roberto Coin "Cocktail Collection"
Located in Surfside, FL
Roberto Coin "Cocktail" collection rock crystal ring with 1.04 carats in F color, VVS2-VS1 clarity
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20th Century Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Mid-Century 1.60 CTW Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Colombian in origin with minor traditional (F2) clarity enhancement
Set with yellow gold split talon prongs
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1950s Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 3.15 CTW Emerald Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Vintage Ring AGL
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Natural Zambian in origin with minor to insignificant traditional clarity enhancement
Set with split talon
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1990s Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Late Victorian 5.34 CTW Pear Colombian Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring AGL
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Natural Colombian in origin and displaying with minor traditional treatment (F2)
Prong set with a halo
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20th Century Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage .96 Ct Natural Ruby .60 Ct Diamond G VVS Five Stone ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Gipsy Five Stone
This beautiful Retro five stone ring is 1940/45 ca
Suitable for either sex, comes
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1940s European Retro Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA 15.27 Carat Estate Blue Cabochon Sapphire Diamonds Cluster 14 Karat Ring
Located in New York, NY
Estate Vintage GIA 15.27ct Cabochon Blue Sapphire Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold.
An
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1960s Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA-Certified 1.06 Carat Ruby in Deco-Era Platinum Ring with 0.7 Carats Diamonds
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
traditional checkerboard step cut. This is a standard cut for colored gemstones.
The ring comes with a new
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1930s American Art Deco Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 4 Carat Cat's Eye Indicolite Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
, caused by minute inclusions within the gem creating chatoyancy. As a non-traditional engagement ring or
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1980s Artisan Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Ring 14k White Gold Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sparkle to the beauty of the gem.
This aquamarine ring with diamond can be a non-traditional engagement
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1990s Unknown Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage GIA 5.95ct Marquise Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring Gold Diamond Jacket
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Diamond Engagement Three Stone Marquise Diamond Platinum Ring With Fitted 18K Yellow Gold
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, Gold
1950 Midcentury 14 Karat Yellow Gold Three-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
set in a horizontal layout. This ring could make a beautiful non-traditional engagement ring, but
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1950s Modernist Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fabulous Art Deco 1.50ct Old European Old Mine Dia Dinner 14k White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
perfect alternative to a traditional engagement ring, this would also make a fantastic "right hand ring
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1930s Art Deco Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Solitaire White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Elegant 14K white gold ring presenting a .35 carat diamond mounted in a traditional four-prong
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Mid-20th Century Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Three stone 2.6 carat transitional cut diamond engagement ring, circa 1940
By Carl Gustav Hallberg
Located in Malmö, SE
both world's - antique and modern.
Three-stone engagement rings hold a different meaning than the
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1940s Swedish Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1951 22ct Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in London, GB
engagement ring.
ERA
Vintage, 1950s
HALLMARKS
F&S, Crown, 22, Chester, Letter 'A' - 1951
RING SIZE
UK - L
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Mid-20th Century English Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
22k Gold
Art Deco 1.05ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
the platinum band. A truly beautiful take on the traditional solitaire engagement ring.
Gemstone
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Art Deco Wedding Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
wedding ring, this Art Deco wedding band can be slipped under an all-diamond or sapphire engagement ring
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1930s French Art Deco Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Alfieri & St. John Diamonds and Blue Sapphires Gold Ring
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
contemporary aesthetics.
A ring of this caliber is perfect for special occasions such as engagements, weddings
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Diamond Solitaire Italian Ring 18 karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
ring, showcasing a perfect balance of traditional and contemporary elements.
Overall, the Diamond
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20th Century Italian Modern Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
W.A. Bolin ruby and diamond white gold ring
By BOLIN
Located in Malmö, SE
Nobel festivities and royal dinners.
Bolin created the engagement ring worn by Crown Princess Victoria
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Mid-20th Century Retro Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century 6.89ctw Marquise Round Diamond Vintage Eternity Band Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 6.89ctw Marquise Round Natural Diamond Eternity Band Engagement Wedding Platinum Ring
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1960s North American Retro Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold 9mm Wide Ruby Sapphire Diamond Emerald Ring Size 7
Located in Las Vegas, NV
surprise that diamonds are used in our engagement rings
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1990s American Modern Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 16mm Wide Ruby Sapphire Diamond Emerald Ring Size 8
Located in Las Vegas, NV
when received as a gift' – so it is no surprise that diamonds are used in our engagement rings
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1990s American Modern Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold 10.5 mm Wide Ruby Sapphire Diamond Emerald Ring Size 11
Located in Las Vegas, NV
surprise that diamonds are used in our engagement rings
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1990s American Modern Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 10.5 mm Wide Ruby Sapphire Diamond Emerald Ring Size 7
Located in Las Vegas, NV
surprise that diamonds are used in our engagement rings
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1990s American Modern Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 10.5 mm Wide Ruby Sapphire Diamond Emerald Ring Size 10
Located in Las Vegas, NV
surprise that diamonds are used in our engagement rings
Category
1990s American Modern Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 10.5 mm Wide Ruby Sapphire Diamond Emerald Ring Size 6
Located in Las Vegas, NV
surprise that diamonds are used in our engagement rings
Category
1990s American Modern Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 10.5 mm Wide Ruby Sapphire Diamond Emerald Ring Size 5
Located in Las Vegas, NV
surprise that diamonds are used in our engagement rings
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1990s American Modern Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold ~ 3 - 2mm Round Sapphire 3 Marquise Diamond 1/2" x 1" Pendant
Located in Las Vegas, NV
virtues when received as a gift’ – so it is no surprise that diamonds are used in our engagement rings and
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1990s Unknown Artisan Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
W 0.5 in D 0.15 in L 1 in
Vintage Pomellato Bracelet 18k Gold Garnet Diamond Estate Jewelry
By Pomellato
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
associated with love and passion, garnet is often chosen for engagement rings or romantic pieces. Its deep
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1980s Italian Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Dada 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
20th century as a rejection of traditional artistic norms and conventions. This movement emphasized the
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20th Century Expressionist Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
1.08 Carat T.W. Diamond Vintage Engagement or Fashion White Gold Ring
Located in Tampa, FL
surrounding melee diamonds weigh .25ct. T.W. apx. It is a marvelous fashion ring or non traditional engagement
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1950s Unknown Retro Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Daou Sapphire 9.4ct Diamonds White Gold Halo Engagement Ring Cocktail Dress Ring
By Daou
Located in London, EMEA - British Isles
Blue Sapphire. All set into a handmade 18k White Gold mount. Ideal for an engagement ring, beautiful as
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Late 20th Century British Contemporary Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s 0.89 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lovely vintage platinum diamond engagement ring, set with a very bright and lively EGL certified
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1950s Unknown Retro Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
2.01 Carat GIA European-Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
pair of gleaming baguette diamonds in a traditional, hand-fabricated platinum solitaire mounting
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1950s Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Traditional Mid-Century Ring with Perfectly White 0.78ct EGL certified diamond
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High Point is a beautiful and traditional Mid-Century (circa 1950) platinum and 14k white gold ring
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1950s Unknown Modern Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold
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Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of traditional vintage engagement rings. Frequently made of gold, platinum and 18k gold, these items were constructed with great care. 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 20th Century. Our collection of traditional vintage engagement rings includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco and modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Cellini, Bjorn Weckstrom and BOLIN produced popular versions that are worth a look. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 29, are particularly popular. A selection of round cut, emerald cut and old european cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of traditional vintage engagement rings, as most of the options available are for women.
How Much are Traditional Vintage Engagement Rings?
Prices for traditional vintage engagement rings start at $990 and top out at $185,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,640.
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 Traditional 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 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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