Platinum 1940 s Ring Set with 1.34 ct Round Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum 1940 s Ring Set with 1.34ct Diamonds Diamonds: 27 Round cut diamonds. Centre diamond 0.3
20th Century European Artisan Vintage 1940s Ring
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 1940 s Ring Set with 1.34 ct Round Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum 1940 s Ring Set with 1.34ct Diamonds Diamonds: 27 Round cut diamonds. Centre diamond 0.3
Diamond, Platinum
18kt Yellow Gold 1940's Ring with Diamonds and Ruby
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Yellow Gold Ring With Diamonds And Ruby Diamonds: 6 brilliant cut diamonds Ruby: 6 round cut
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trabert & Hoeffer-Mauboussin Diamond Aquamarine Ruby Rose Gold Fan 1940s Ring
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
This rare and spectacular 1940s Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin ring features a vibrant retro fan
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Gold Deco Ring, Italy Circa 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat gold deco ring with synthetic stones / Made in Italy 1940s Ring size US 7
18k Gold
Square Platinum Diamond Ring, 1940s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.5 carats / Made in Italy 1940s Ring size US 7.5
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18kt White Gold Diamond Ring, 2.5ct Total, Italy 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, and one large center diamond of 1.2 karats, Italy 1940s Ring size US 7.5
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Dome Ring with Diamonds, Emeralds, Onyx, Italy, 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a total of 0.7 carats / Made in Italy 1940s Ring size US 7.25
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Retro 18k Yellow Gold Swirling Diamond Cocktail Ring, Spain
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A great example of a swirling 1940s ring, Made in 18 karat yellow gold, with platinum sights
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
1930s Platinum Dome Ring with 1.00ct Diamond and Sapphire Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italy 1930s-1940s Ring size US 7.75
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Circa 1940s Platinum Baguette and Round Diamond Two Row Band Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Year: 1940s Ring Size: 5.75 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 1.30ct Ruby & 0.80ct Diamond Dome Ring, Italy 1930s-40s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carats / Made in Italy 1930s-1940s Ring size US 8
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Platinum Dome Ring with 1.30ct Emerald and 1.30 Ct Diamond Accents, 1930s-40s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
total of 1.30 carats / Made in Italy 1930s-1940s Ring size US 7.25
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Retro old mine cut 18k yellow gold solitaire engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This charming Retro 1940’s ring showcases a sparkling 0.73 carat old mine cut diamond set in warm
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 1940s 14K Yellow Gold .50ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring - VHK#97
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 1940s 14K Yellow Gold .50ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring - VHK#979 Item Details
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940's Opal Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
fishtail prongs Flanked by yellow gold cathedral shoulders Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1940s Ring Size
Diamond, Opal, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 1940s Platinum AGL Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring - VEG#81b
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 1940s Platinum AGL Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring - VEG#81b Item Details: Year: 1940s
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Retro Platinum Vintage Milgrain Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped for platinum Circa: 1940s Ring Size: 5 and inquire for sizing Measures north to south 3.0 mm and
Platinum
Retro 1940s 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring, 0.75ct
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Retro 1940s ring combines a luminous cabochon emerald, a sparkling old European cut diamond
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring 1940s 14 Karat
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 1940s Ring. 15 diamonds total 1.5 carts, as well as 10 prong set graduated in size rubies
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Retro Diamond Platinum Vintage Heart Vine Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 1940s Ring Size: 6 1/4 and not sizable Measures north to south 6.0 mm and sits 2.0 mm high Total
Diamond, Platinum
Large french Retro dome ring in 18k gold, gadroons, 1950's ring, large ring
Located in PARIS, FR
French dome ring in 18 karat gold. 1940s ring with a voluminous design, formed by gadroons that fan
18k Gold
Ruby scroll Tank ring in 18 karat gold, Retro ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Ruby scroll Tank ring in 18 karat gold. This 1940s ring features two central rows set with seven
Ruby, Gold
Retro 10 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage WW2 Marine Corps Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
finish Stamped for 10 karat gold With maker's mark Circa: 1940s Ring Size: 7 1/2 and sizable Measures
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
French tank wave ring with diamonds in 18k gold and platinum, large tank ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Tank wave diamond ring in 18 karat gold and platinum. A 1940s ring, shaped like a wave, set with
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Retro 0.43 CT Diamond 14 Karat Gold Vintage Heart Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
motif shoulders Completed by a yellow gold knife edge shank Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1940s Ring
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 1.02 CTW Transitional Cut Platinum 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bowtie motif Stamped with hallmarks for 14 karat gold and tested as platinum Circa: 1940s Ring size: 6 1
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Retro 0.63 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for platinum Circa: 1940s Ring Size: 5 3/4 and sizable Measures 5.6 mm north to south and sits 6.3 mm
Diamond, Platinum
Retro 0.64 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pierced profile Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1940s Ring Size: 4 1/2 and sizable Measures North
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Retro 0.40 CTW Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Solitaire Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: 1940s Ring Size: 4 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 6.0 mm and sits 5.5 mm high Total Weight
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1.31 carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring size 8.75
Located in Big Bend, WI
weighs 1.56dwt. This is a vintage 1940's ring with a new center head and stone. Also 4 of the side prongs
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro French Tourmaline 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Domed Vintage Tank Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gold Circa: 1940s Ring Size: 7 1/2 Measures north to south 12.0 mm and sits 6.0 mm high Total Weight
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ring Solitaire with Accents Vintage 18K Gold Band 1.08 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This stunning vintage circa 1940s ring is finely crafted in solid 18K White gold and set with
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K 2.88ct Blue Zircon & Diamond Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
2.1dwt. and is a vintage 1940's ring with a new center stone.
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century 1.63 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diamonds Weighing approximately 0.38 carat total - eye clean and bright Stamped for platinum Circa: 1940s
Diamond, Platinum
Retro Diamond 0.40 CTW 14 Karat White Gold Heart Vintage Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
polish finish Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1940s Ring size: 3 and sizable Measures north to south 11.0
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Retro 0.95 CTW Transitional Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gallery Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1940s Ring Size: 6 1/4 & sizable Measures: North to South 6.7
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Retro 0.65 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Square Form Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
notch motif With high polish finish and milgrain detail Stamped for platinum Circa: 1940s Ring Size: 4 3
Diamond, Platinum
Retro 0.38 CTW Transitional Diamond Platinum Vintage Knife Edge Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
notch motif With high polish knife edge shank Stamped for platinum Circa: 1940s Ring Size: 6 and sizable
Diamond, Platinum
Retro Transitional Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- completed by yellow gold shank Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1940s Ring Size: 4 1/4 and sizable Measures
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 0.82 CTW Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: 1940s Ring Size: 6 1/2 and sizable Measures north to south 7.5 mm and sits 6.0 mm high Total Weight: 2.5
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Retro 0.45 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Buckle Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
maker's mark Circa: 1940s Ring size: 6 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 5.0 mm and sits 4.7 mm high
Diamond, Platinum
Retro 0.35 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat gold Circa: 1940s Ring Size: 7 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 6.0 mm and sits 6.0 mm high
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro .68 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Fishtail Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bright With a fishtail motif profile and knife edge shank Stamped for platinum Circa: 1940s Ring Size: 7
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Lovers Knot Unisex Snake Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
scales and features Tested as 14 karat gold With maker's mark for Wood & Sons Circa: 1940s Ring size
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage Platinum 1.30ctw Round Diamond Large Fishtail Pave Set 5 Stone Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
), 3.3mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 4.8mm rise off the finger Condition: Vintage, midcentury 1940's
Diamond, Platinum
Jabel Retro Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Stepped Engagement Ring
By Jabel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for 14 karat gold With partial maker's mark for Jabel Circa: 1940s Ring size: 6 and sizable Measures
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Baskin Bros. Retro Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
platinum With maker's mark for Baskin Bros. Circa: 1940s Ring size: 5 1/4 and sizable Measures north to
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 6.37 carat Champagne/Light Brown Zircon & Diamond Ring size 7.75
Located in Big Bend, WI
size 8 finger and weighs 1.86dwt. This is a vintage 1940's ring with a new center head and stone. The
Diamond, Zircon, Platinum
Retro 0.28 CTW Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Fanning Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 1940s Ring Size: 6 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south 6.0 mm and sits 4.0 mm high Total
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Retro Citrine Sapphire Diamond Silver 18 Karat Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
marks for 18 karat gold and silver Circa: 1940s Ring size: 9 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Bloodstone Ring of 10k Gold, Circa 1940-1950
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A distinctive 1940s ring, centered with an oval bloodstone set in solid 10k gold. Bloodstone
10k Gold
Antique Platinum 1.90ctw Round Pave Diamond Infinity Braided Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This truly breathtaking antique diamond eternity band ring was crafted during the 1940's from solid
Diamond, Platinum
8.89 Carat Alexandrite Diamond Platinum Ring Henry Birks
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular 8.89 carat cushion cut Alexandrite is the center piece of this 1940s ring by Henry
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Ring with 0.45ct Diamond and Onyx, Circa 1940
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Platinum, Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Style Ring 1940's ring with a bright and shining central
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1940s 1.73 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and blend seamlessly with the plain ring shank. This vintage 1940s ring has been independently tested
Diamond, Platinum
1940s 0.12ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Buckle Band Ring, Unisex
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
versatile 1940s ring, which may be worn by either gents or ladies, is supplied with an independent diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1940s Platinum 1.35tgw Old Cut Diamond & Sapphire Odeonesque Tank Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
– 56.25 mm Hallmarks: none, tests as platinum, circa 1940 (late 1930s - early/mid 1940s) This ring can
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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.
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