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GIA 4.06 Ct Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Antique Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
be a magnificent present or an unusual engagement ring.
They are crafted in luxurious platinum
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1930s Art Deco Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 0.30 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine, impressive and unusual vintage 0.30 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold solitaire ring
Category
1960s Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.15 Carat Burma Octagonal Ruby Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare and unusual elongated emerald cut natural Burma, Myanmar, ruby and diamond ring. The center
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Late 20th Century Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 0.59 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
engagement ring collections
This stunning, fine and impressive antique solitaire diamond ring has been
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1930s Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Harlequin Precious Black Opal Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in Lisbon, PT
engagement or cocktail ring in platinum, circa 1930, probably American. This ring features a rare natural and
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1930s American Art Deco Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
0.80 Carat Old Cut Diamond Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful handmade Art Deco engagement ring set with an old European cut diamond weighing 0.80
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1930s English Art Deco Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Antique Vintage 0.85ct Old European Diamond Engagement Wedding Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This Authentic 1930s vintage engagement ring incorporates the gleaming precious metal with an
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1930s Art Deco Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Diamond and Pearl Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, unusual vintage 0.23 carat diamond and pearl, 14 karat rose and yellow gold
Category
1950s Unknown Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco 1.71 Carat Lavender Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Art Deco Platinum Sapphire solitaire features an unusual Natural Lavender colored 1.71 carat
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1940s Art Deco Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Platinum
3.37 Carat Pear Cut Sapphire and Baguette Platinum Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
unusual to see the Sapphire baguettes, as most rings of this nature were accented with Baguette cut
Category
1970s Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
0.75 Carat Yellow Diamond Twist Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diagonally; this is an unusual and desirable combination.
The curved ring shoulders are each set with four
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 5.24ct Mixed Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring Circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage diamond and platinum ring c.1930s, centred with a wonderfully unusual mixed cut
Category
Mid-20th Century Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 7.35ct Vintage Natural Green Turquoise Diamond 14K Gold Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage GIA 7.35ct Green Turquoise Diamond Cluster Engagement Right Hand 14K Gold Ring
A Beautiful
Category
1950s Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
1950s 0, 30 Diamond 18 Karat White and Rose Gold Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose and white gold.
This antique ring is set with a brilliant-cut diamond. On
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1950s French Retro Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Superb Art-Deco 2-Stone 1.20ct Old-European Cut Diamond Ring in 18K & Platinum
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
perfect choice for an engagement ring
for those who love & appreciate antique jewellery
Category
1930s English Art Deco Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
French 1930s Emerald Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
. This ring presents a more unusual combination, a sapphire and an emerald.
Specialized in antique and
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1930s French Art Deco Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
1950s Italian 2.5 carat Ceylon Sapphire and 1.5 c tapered baguette diamond ring
Located in London, GB
This beautiful 1950s 18 carat gold Italian ring has a Ceylon Sapphire centre stone of approximately
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1950s Italian Contemporary Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18k Gold AGL No Heat Yellow Ceylon Sapphire & Princess Diamond Half Bezel Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This fancy and unusual yellow sapphire and diamond engagement ring is very well and solidly crafted
Category
1990s Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 90s Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.38 carat diamond and platinum solitaire ring; part of our diamond
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1990s Unknown Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Opal Diamond Ring Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring
Located in New York, NY
wedding or engagement ring, a delightful stacking ring or the perfect ring to wear everyday. The ring
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 10k Gold
1940s Pearl 1.34 Carat Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
; part of our jewelry and estate jewelry collections
This stunning and unusual pearl and diamond ring
Category
1940s Unknown Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vibrant 0.73ct Blue Zircon and Diamond Vintage Ring
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautiful and unusual blue zircon and diamond ring. The ring features a 0.73ct round blue zircon
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20th Century North American Romantic Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Platinum
Beautiful 1.61ct Blue Zircon and Diamond Vintage Ring
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautiful and unusual blue zircon and diamond ring. The ring features a 1.61ct round blue zircon
Category
20th Century North American Romantic Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Platinum
Vintage 3.03 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of vintage engagement ring.
Diamond
Category
1960s Unknown Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 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
Category
1980s Artisan Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 18k Gold, Platinum
1950s Vintage 0.18 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
The impressive and unusual ring has a tapering, fan-shaped lobed
Category
1950s Art Deco Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.80 Ct Diamond and 18 Ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
18 ct yellow gold.
The impressive and unusual ring has a tapering, asymmetric lobed design
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20th Century Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1931 Nordic Ring 0.5ct. Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US8.5 / 2.76gr
Located in SE
The design of this old Diamond Ring is quite unusual - the central silver cluster/ setting is kind
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1966 Retro Ring 7ct Amazonit solid 18K Yellow Gold ØUS 5.25 / 7.5g
Located in SE
Unusual modernist ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with fine setting of some variety of Amazonit stone
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1960s Swedish Retro Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Amazonite, 18k Gold
Antique German Ring 0.5 ct. Diamond solid 14K Yellow Gold Silver Ø US7.5 / 1.9gr
Located in SE
German Ring of unusual design ca. 1920s -1930s.
Intricate Silver openwork crown 16 mm x 6 mm at
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1930s German Art Nouveau Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Ring Ruby Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Rose White Yellow Gold Ø 6.25 US / 3.5gr
Located in SE
Ring of unusual design with three twisted bands of solid 18K Rose, White and Yellow Gold joined
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1960s European Retro Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.65Ct Diamond and Platinum Trilogy Twist Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of this stunning and unusual antique trilogy twist engagement ring.
Diamond Quality
Feature Diamond
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1930s Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Superb Art-Deco 3-Stone 1.35ct Old-European Cut Diamond Ring in 18K & Platinum
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
engagement ring
for those who love & appreciate antique jewellery
Category
1930s English Art Deco Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Rare 1947 Palladium / Diamond Dial 19 Jewel
By Hamilton
Located in Raleigh, NC
palladium is part of the platinum group metals
Palladium is more rare, whereas platinum engagement rings
Category
1940s American Art Deco Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond
Edwardian .78 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
clarity. This unique and unusual bombe style engagement ring is further enhanced by sixteen Single Cut
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20th Century Edwardian Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Mid Century 1.26 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
diamond is held in a unusual and striking ten-claw closed-back basket collet. Six (three either side
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Mid-20th Century British Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Ring
Located in Madison area, WI
- Antique Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring
- c. 1930
- Platinum, one .62 carat round brilliant
Category
1930s French Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Rare Natural Mauve Colored Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
, having never seen or owned one before. The Pearls of this unusual colour are found only in the Lions Paw
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1930s American Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Five Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Aurora, Ontario
This vintage ring has five diamonds set into the unusual platinum/ 14 karat gold band.
It has a
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Op Art Diamond Ruby Whirl Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Kortrijk, BE
An unusual Op Art ruby and diamond whirl ring by Oscar Heyman & Brothers, centered by a brilliant
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Marquise Cut Diamond, Sapphire and Gold Ring
Located in Madison area, WI
- Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring
- 20th century (due to the long-lasting popularity of deco
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Bold Retro Era Cabochon Opal Diamond gold Halo Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beechcroft is a bold Retro era (circa 1940) 18k white and yellow gold cocktail ring sure to make a
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1940s Unknown Retro Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1930s Art Deco Ring, 0.52 Carat Diamond, Side Sapphires, 14 Karat
Located in Bellmore, NY
Take a glimpse into history with this gorgeous etched antique engagement ring with side sapphire
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1992, Certified 1.43 Carat Marquise Champagne Argyle Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
in unusual cuts and colours, those worthy of building a jewel around them.
A 1.43 ct marquise-cut
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1990s Australian Contemporary Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage circa 1970 Certified No Heat 2.81 Carat Pink Sapphire Cluster Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
post-war era, presenting the unusual gemstone as the focal point of a diamond cluster ring – the most
Category
1970s Unknown Retro Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Diamond and Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Madison area, WI
- Filigree Engagement Ring
- c. 1960-1980 *
- 14k yellow gold, one 5 mm round brilliant-cut
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20th Century American Art Deco Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold Platinum Diamond Heavy Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Camelford, GB
GOLD HEAVY AND THICK DIAMOND CLUSTER RING
DETAILS
Material: 18ct 750/000 Thick Yellow Gold
This ring
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20th Century British Art Deco Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 14ct White Gold 2.75 Cttw Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Size Q 8.25
Located in Camelford, GB
A very special item:
14CT WHITE GOLD VINTAGE ASSCHER CUT DIAMOND TWIST SOLITAIRE RING
DETAILS
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20th Century American Art Deco Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14ct White Gold 2.75 Cttw Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Size Q 8.25
Located in Camelford, GB
A very special item:
14CT WHITE GOLD VINTAGE ASSCHER CUT DIAMOND TWIST SOLITAIRE RING
DETAILS
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14ct White Gold Topaz Solitaire Engagement Ring Size M1/2 6.5 585 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
A very special item:
14CT WHITE GOLD VINTAGE TOPAZ TWIST SOLITAIRE RING
DETAILS
Material: Solid
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20th Century Russian Art Deco Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Topaz, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 14ct Gold Pearl Twist Solitaire Engagement Ring Size K1/2 5.5 585 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
A very special item:
14CT GOLD VINTAGE PEARL TWIST SOLITAIRE RING
DETAILS
Material: Solid 14ct
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 18ct White Gold Sapphire Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Camelford, GB
This ring has a very sturdy shank hence ideal if resizing needed
Style: Unusual thickly made band with
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20th Century British Art Deco Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold 1.25 Cttw Diamond Wishbone Keeper Ring 375 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
: Unusual sparkling diamond statement ring
Age: Vintage 1900s (c1970s)
Hallmark: UK Birmingham 375, maker
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20th Century British Art Deco Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9ct White Gold 1.0 Cttw Diamond Cluster Ring 375 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
. Total 1.0 Carats.
Style: Unusual sparkling diamond statement ring
Age: Vintage 1900s (c1970s)
Hallmark
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 9ct White Gold 1.0 Cttw Diamond Cluster Ring 375 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
. Total 1.0 Carats.
Style: Unusual sparkling diamond statement ring
Age: Vintage 1900s (c1970s)
Hallmark
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold 1.25 Cttw Diamond Wishbone Keeper Ring 375 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
: Unusual sparkling diamond statement ring
Age: Vintage 1900s (c1970s)
Hallmark: UK Birmingham 375, maker
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct White Gold Diamond Heavy Eternity Band Ring 750 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
(750/000) thick white gold
Style: Unusual eternity style ring with gemstoned in a twist setting, very
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Late 20th Century British Art Deco Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14ct Gold Ox Bone Twist Wedding Mourning Ring 585 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
GOLD UNUSUAL OX BONE TWIST BAND RING
DETAILS
Material: Solid 14ct (585/000) yellow gold and ox bone
Category
20th Century British Victorian Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 14ct Gold Ox Bone Twist Wedding Mourning Ring 585 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
GOLD UNUSUAL OX BONE TWIST BAND RING
DETAILS
Material: Solid 14ct (585/000) yellow gold and ox bone
Category
20th Century British Victorian Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 9ct White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 375 Purity Heavy Deco
Located in Camelford, GB
A very special item:
9CT WHITE GOLD NATURAL DIAMOND CLUSTER BAND RING
DETAILS
Material: 9ct 375
Category
Late 20th Century British Art Deco Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
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Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings For Sale on 1stDibs
Browse a vast assortment of unusual vintage engagement rings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, white gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. 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. Art Deco and modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to unusual vintage engagement rings. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Estate Jewelry and Givenchy are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 25, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for round cut unusual vintage engagement rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and emerald cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of unusual vintage engagement rings, as most of the options available are for women.
How Much are Unusual Vintage Engagement Rings?
Prices for unusual vintage engagement rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $401 and can go as high as $154,102, while unusual vintage engagement rings, on average, fetch $4,877.
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 Unusual 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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