1940s Retro Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A beautiful Retro Diamond Ring, ca. 1940s. The shape follows the classic retro features with its
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage 1940s Ring
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
1940s Retro Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A beautiful Retro Diamond Ring, ca. 1940s. The shape follows the classic retro features with its
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Retro Diamond Gold Ring, circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This funky 1940s Retro ring combines 18K rose and yellow gold in a bold, two-toned design, centered
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1940's 18kt Yellow Gold & Platinum Ring with Ca 3.50 Ct Sapphire & Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
1940' s 18kt Yellow Gold & Platinum Ring With Ca. 3.50 ct Sapphire & Diamonds Sapphire: Emerald
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1940s Ruby Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
An unusual Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, ca. 1940s. Centring an old-cut diamond of ca. 0.85ct
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage 0.41ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This timeless solitaire ring centres around a sparkling transitional cut diamond. The 0.41 carat
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro Modern, circa 1940s Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Wailea, HI
Retro Modern Circa 1940's Ruby and Diamond Ring Four Square Cut Rubies weighing .55 carats
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold
1940s 18 Carat Diamond White Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940’s vintage filigree white gold ring set with a brilliant cut center diamond. 1 round
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1940's Vintage Diamond Solitaire Engagement White 18 kt gold Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
, circa 1940's. This ring features an 0.34 carat brilliant cut diamond of H color and VS2 clarity
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco white gold ring with diamonds, 1940s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Europe, 1930s/1940s. The front of the ring is set with three transitional brilliant-cut diamonds
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1940s, Platinum Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
band, meticulously crafted in the 1940s from platinum. This elegant ring features a stunning design
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940's Arthur M. Anderson Sterling Silver Ring US 6 UK L.5
Located in Nashville, TN
his darling 1940's sterling silver ring, with a central statement marquise cut precious stone in
Sterling Silver
Late Deco 0.90ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This timeless solitaire ring dates back to the 1940s and features a sparkling round brilliant
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1940s This stunning 1940s
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier Retro Diamond Feathers Ring, ca. 1940s
By Cartier
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Cartier Retro Diamond Feathers Ring, ca. 1940s A beautiful Cartier diamond ring from the 1940s
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s .84 Carat Diamond 18k Engagement Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Classic Mid-Century 1940's 18K White Gold Diamond ring. Lovely Old European Cut Diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold
Retro 4.28ct Oval-Cut Diamond Ring, 18kt Yellow Gold, France, 1940s
Located in Firenze, IT
1940's Provenance: France Ring size: 6 Weight: 13.62 gr
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Retro Citrine 14K Rose Gold Ring, 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This gleaming 1940s Retro ring in 14K rose gold showcases a remarkable 50-carat, cushion-emerald
Citrine, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Late Deco 0.60ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Central to this beautiful Late Deco cluster ring is a glittering 0.60 carat transitional cut
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum 1940s Aquamarine & Diamond Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1940’s Fabulous, vintage ring. Set with a
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Late Deco 0.25ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1940s comes this classic solitaire ring set with a 0.25 carat, round brilliant
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late Deco 3.18ct Diamond Ring, C.1940s
Located in London, GB
tapered baguette cut diamonds, weighing 0.05 carat each. This Late Deco ring has been crafted in platinum
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s, Platinum 0.50 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Engagement Ring Platinum Circa 1940s This vintage engagement ring is a stunning piece
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Aquamarine and Diamond Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous dress ring is there to impress! The centre Emerald cut Aquamarine weighs 18.00 carat
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late Deco 1.05ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This timeless Late Deco solitaire ring showcases a sparkling transitional cut diamond at its centre
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late Deco 0.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1940s, this beautiful Late Art Deco solitaire ring features a single transitional cut
Diamond, 14k Gold
1940s Coral Elaborate Set 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wonderfully crafted Coral ring set in 14K gold. Measuring approximately .80 x .60 high sitting on
Coral, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Late Deco 0.76ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the end of the Late Deco period, this beautiful solitaire ring is set with a
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Reconstructed Silver Spoon Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style with our 1940s Reconstructed Silver Spoon Ring, a truly unique and one-of-a-kind
Silver
Vintage 22ct Gold & Platinum, 1940s Heart Band Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
the spirit of the 1940s with its enchanting design and unparalleled quality. The ring measures
Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum
Late Deco 0.90ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This stunning Late Deco solitaire ring showcases a 0.90 carat, transitional cut diamond at its
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Late Deco 1.65ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
A timeless classic, this Late Deco solitaire engagement ring features a 1.65 carat diamond as its
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 3 Stone Ring Diamond and Sapphire Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Circa 1940's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
14k Yellow Gold - 3 stone Ring Vintage Diamonds and Yellow Sapphire Ring Circa 1940's Weight approx
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Deco 0.82ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This Late Deco solitaire ring features a captivating transitional cut central diamond. The diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring, 1940s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Amethyst and diamonds set in 14K yellow gold, the Amethyst is 4.4 Carats. Size 7+ Can be sized by your jeweler or us. This is out of our massive collection of Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, So...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Deco 1.80ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
ring. The diamond has been certified as I in colour and SI1 in clarity. Flanking the central stone
Diamond, Platinum
Late Deco 1.30ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This classic Late Deco three stone ring beautifully showcases a trio of round brilliant-cut
Diamond, Platinum
Late Deco 1.76ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Deco daisy cluster ring. The surrounding diamonds total to 1.20 carat, with an additional 0.03 carat
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late Deco 2.80ct Sapphire Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
A real eyecatcher, this unique Late Deco solitaire ring holds an impressive 2.80 carat sapphire as
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold, circa 1940s
Located in Wailea, HI
Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold Circa 1940's A Pastel Blue Cushion Cut Sapphire weighing 5.92
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late Deco 0.70ct Diamond Solitaire ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
shoulders. The band on this timeless engagement ring has been made in 18ct yellow gold. Gemstone: Diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
"The Ring of The Future" circa 1940s Ruby and Diamond Ring in White Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
"The Ring of The Future" Circa 1940's Ruby and Diamond Ring in White Gold Fourteen Round Rubies
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 18ct Rose Gold, 1940s Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Aquamarine Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Tested Circa 1940’s Fabulous, vintage cocktail ring
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring, 1.85 Carats, Circa 1940s
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is stunning in person, 9 Diamond 14K White Gold Ring. Center stone is .65 points H Color SI-1
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Spectacular Retro 1940s Aquamarine and Ruby Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1940s, 14k, American. This classic Retro ring features a superb 40.50 carat aquamarine
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Diamond Two-Tone Gold Ring, circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This chic and stylish Retro diamond pave ring from the 1940s is crafted in a distinctive two-tone
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1940s Antique 0.33 Carat Round Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
An antique 1940s three-stone engagement ring featuring a 0.33 carat round brilliant cut center
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold Stamped, 1940s Onyx & Diamond Dress Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Onyx & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1940s This stunning vintage dress ring
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 2.60ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Sparkling in this 18ct yellow gold and platinum five stone ring is five transitional cut diamonds
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond 14 Karat Gold Engagement Promise Ring 1940s Cluster
Located in Wallkill, NY
A lovely 14K gold Ring set with 7 Diamonds Totaling 1 Carat. Clarity VS, Color G/H. The ring is a
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Deco 0.80ct Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
This late deco diamond cluster ring was hand made during the 1940s in 18 carat white gold with all
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late Deco Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
A classic diamond solitaire, this engagement ring features a 0.40 carat diamond in the centre. It
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late Deco Diamond Full Eternity Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
There is a total of 3.00 carats in this wonderful deco eternity ring. The diamonds are transitional
Diamond, Platinum
French 1940s Aquamarine 18 Karat Rose Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. This antique aquamarine ring features a setting
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Bridge Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
- Work from the 1940's. Our opinion : A tank diamond ring well in its period. Specialized in antique and
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Sapphire and Diamond cluster ring is a great example of vintage jewellery. The
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Platinum Stamped, 1940s Diamond Upfinger Shield Cross Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Ring Platinum Stamped Circa 1940s Step into elegance with this stunning vintage
Diamond, Platinum
Late Deco 1.01ct Diamond and Onyx Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1940's is this exquisite platinum and diamond ring featuring a halo of prominent
Diamond, Onyx, 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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