French 1940s Retro Duo Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ball Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewel - French work from the 1940s. Our opinion: An antique diamond ring with roundness and original lines.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Synthetic Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Asymmetrical Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold. This asymmetrical tank ring features a scrolled design and is set at the top with a line of rail-set calibrated synthetic rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Signet Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Antique jewel - French work of the 1940s. Our opinion : An antique tank ring that perfectly dresses the little finger.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French 1940s 3 Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Bangle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewel - French work from the 1940s. Our opinion: The straight and clean lines of this antique jewel allow it to be worn as well by a man as by a woman, or as a sign...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1940s 4.50 Carats Aquamarine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark. Tank ring, it is decorated on its top of a rectangular aquamarine retained with 4 broad flat claws on both sides.
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s 18ct White Gold, 2 Carat Full Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Eternity Band 18ct White Gold Stamped Circa 1940s Step back in time with this exquisite 1940s eternity ring, expertly crafted in 18ct white gold and adorned with approxim...
Diamond, White Gold
French 1940s Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewelry - French work from the 1940s. Our opinion : Sublime, this diamond tank ring is in excellent condition and presents a very nice quality setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Vintage 1940s Retro Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k white gold with a Pearl measuring approximately 10.4mm, and Round brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.00 carat. Circa 1950s Size 7 1/4, r...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Late Deco 0.80ct Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
A luscious red ruby is flanked by transitional cut diamonds in this three stone ring from the 1940s. The ruby is an oval cut stone weighing 0.80 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 14ct Yellow Gold, 1940s Large 20 Carat Amethyst Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring 14ct Gold Tested Circa 1940s This vintage cocktail ring is a stunning piece of jewellery that is bound to turn heads.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.49ct Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k Gold Dress Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
The piece measures 14.5mm wide at its front, graduates down to 6.5mm at the back and has a gross weight of 9.6 grams. France, circa 1940's. French hallmark. UK finger size 'N1/2'.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
34.15ct Aquamarine and Diamond Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous aquamarine and diamond ring of epic proportions was exquisitely handcrafted in platinum during the fabulous ’40s!
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18ct Gold & Platinum , French 1940s Diamond Pave Bombe Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum French Circa 1940s Elevate your jewellery collection with this exquisite bombe-style ring, masterfully crafted in 18ct yellow gold and...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unisex Art Deco Intaglio 10kt Solid Gold Handmade Ring Set with Hematite, 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
UNISEX RING STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Unisex Ring METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940 SIZE: 7 This unique hand made men's ring is distinctive and unique. The h...
10k Gold
Vintage 1940s French 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond Cocktail Tank Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum French Hallmarked- slightly rubbed Circa 1940s This exquisite cocktail ring is a true masterpiece that will capture your heart at a gl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 10k Yellow Gold Nephrite Jade Cabochon Ring, Size 6, 1940s
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful vintage ring is solid 10k yellow gold. It features an oval 12x16mm Jade cabochon. The face of this ring measures 11/16ths of an inch north to south with a rise of 11...
Jade, 10k Gold
French 1940s Red Gems Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewelry - French work of the 1940s. Our opinion : A beautiful, completely original Tank ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped 1940s Calibrated Ruby Half Eternity Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Ruby Half Eternity Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1940s This exquisite 18ct gold half-eternity ring is a true statement piece.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Platinum Bridge Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Milano, MI
Refined 1940s bridge ring, finely handcrafted in platinum (950 hallmark) and engraved with the goldsmith’s initials (C.F.).
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1940s Tourmaline and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This impressive vintage 1940's cocktail ring is fine quality set with an impressive tourmaline, with slight surface wear in keeping with age, and very high color graded dia...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.65 Carat Three-Stone Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
A glittering trio of transitional cut diamonds is the focal point of this three stone diamond engagement ring, which dates from the 1940s. These vintage stones, totalling 0.65 carats...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Ring, 1940s Art Deco
Located in Wallkill, NY
14k Rose and White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Center round brilliant bezel set diamond approximately .30 carats, surrounded my 4 smaller round brilliant cut diamonds approx...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Late Deco 3.00ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This classic Late Deco three stone ring showcases a trio of beautiful transitional cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14-carat gold ring with blue and colourless stones. Denmark, 1940s
Located in bronshoj, DK
Material: 14 carat gold, blue and colourless stones. Dimensions: Ring size 14.2 mm, US size 3 1/4. Period: 1940s.
14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Gold Buckle Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold featuring six Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.60 carat. Circa 1940s Size 5 1/2, resizable
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 20.50 Carat Synthetic Spinel and Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
This stunning 20.50 carat synthetic spinel is framed by 0.30 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. From the 1920s until the late 1940s, synthetic spinel was a popular gemstone, as ...
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940s 2.85 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the maker's mark 'A.H&S', the mark for 18k gold (18ct) and the mark for platinum (plat).
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rectangular Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds, 1940s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular ring with sapphires and diamonds forming a geometric pattern / Made in Italy 1930s Ring size US 7.5
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Retro Marquise-Shaped Hammered Rose Gold Ring, Circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Measuring 24mm x 15mm across the top, 13mm high when worn, ring size 7.75, weighing 13.2 grams.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Jade & 1.0ct Ruby 18K Gold Ring, Retro, Circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Four round rubies, one carat total, flank the jade in individual bezel settings, their saturated red providing sharp color contrast against the jade's cool green and the warm gold su...
Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s European Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This vintage 1940s 18k white gold cocktail ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading certificate for the feature diamond in addition to an independent diamond grading repo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Diamond and Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning vintage 1940s diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1940s 2.66 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning vintage 1940's cocktail ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro 1.40 Carat Diamond Domed Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.40 carats. Circa 1940s Size 6 1/2, resizable
Diamond, 14k Gold
Circa 1940s Platinum Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: .55ct, Old European Transitional Cut, F Col...
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Tanzanite and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1940s 18 karat white gold and platinum set, 0.98 carat diamond cocktail ring set with a vintage 1990s 0.78 carat tanzanite; part of our jewelry collections.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage Semi-Old Cut Diamond and Platinum Chunky Dome Cocktail Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Stamped PLAT, the ring is a spectacular example of English jewellery from the 1940s.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1940s Retro Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Platinum Large Gadroons Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewel - Work of the 1940s. Our opinion: This model of tank ring was very popular for engagement rings at that time.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
1940s 1.01 Carat Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This impressive vintage 1940s solitaire ring is fine quality set with very high color graded old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
French 1940s Ruby Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Patriotic Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Antique jewel - French work from the 1940s. Our opinion: Well in its troubled times, this antique sapphire ruby diamond ring shows its attachment to the homeland.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
1940s 1, 40 Carat Diamonds Cultured Pearls 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewel - Work of the 1940s. Our opinion: A magnificent model of tank rings that fits perfectly the finger and that you will not see anywhere else.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum,...
Late Deco Diamond Three-Stone with Diamond Halo Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
Set to centre are three, rub over set, round brilliant diamonds. The centre stone weighs 0.35 carat whilst the two adjacent each weigh 0.30 carat each. The diamonds match in quality,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940s 1.43 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning vintage 1940s cocktail ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Late Deco 3.20ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 3.20 Colour: G-H Clarity: VS2 Metal: 18ct White Gold Age: 1940s Size: O
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage French 1940s Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1940s French 0.72 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond
1940s Vintage Retro 14K Rose Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring, Size 8.25
Located in Upland, CA
About This Ring: Experience timeless elegance with this retro rose gold and palladium ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s, 18ct Rose Gold, Three Row Ruby & Diamond Tank Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring 18ct Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1940s Introducing a stunning vintage 18ct stamped rose gold cocktail ring, adorned with natural rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s, 18ct Yellow & White Gold Ruby & Diamond Set Buckle / Belt Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Buckle Style Cocktail Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1940s This vintage 18ct gold cocktail ring is a true statement piece.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Set Of Three Coordinating Bakelite Disc Rings
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Set of three coordinating bakelite Deco- style disc rings.
Late Art Deco 1.85 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
The total diamond weight is 0.20 carat, and they are estimated as G in colour and VS in clarity. The style of this ring is classically art deco, and was made in the 1940s.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
7.02 Carat Natural Sapphire French Diamond Platinum Ring 1940s
Located in Geneva, CH
A 7.02 carat Natural Sapphire Ceylan non heated mounted on a Diamond and Platinum Ring. French marks. Circa 1940. Swiss Laboratory Certificate for the Sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Pink Tourmaline and Old and Rose Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous tourmaline in a vivid shade of pink is vertically-flanked by a total pair of 0.60ct sparkling old cut diamonds at the heart of this delightful circa 1940s tourmaline and d...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Retro 1940s Invisible Set Square Ruby and Diamond Dome Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
A stunning Retro ring showcasing a cluster of pigeon blood colored rubies, invisible set in a concave dome, ribbon like mounting 18k yellow gold. Small colorless diamonds beautifully...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Ruby Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage European 0.42 carat ruby and 0.21 carat sapphire, 0.30 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow and white gold cocktail ring. This fine and impressive ruby, sapphire ...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum Wedding Band Ring Engraved, Circa 1940s
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Engraved Platinum Band Circa 1940 Makers Mark ACCc Platinum Stamped This lovely platinum band is decorated with engraved pattern all the way around. The band is stamped p...
Platinum
Aquamarine 14 Karat White Gold Ring 13.75 Carat Emerald Cut GIA Certified, 1940s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Simply stunning on this 14K White Gold Emerald Cut Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Large 13.75 Carat Octagonal cut aquamarine set in 14K white gold. Step Cut. Color Greenish Blue. Stone ...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Belgian 1940s Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.42 carat diamond (total) and 18k white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressi...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s French Platinum Ruby Sapphire Diamond Bilateral Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1940s French 0.90 carat ruby, 0.90 carat sapphire and 0.80 carat diamond, platinum hinged bilateral ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
French, 1940s 6, 41 Carat Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Incredible jewelry ring of the 1940s, it is decorated with a degrees- cut emerald and held by 4 claws.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1940s 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring, 0.15ct Ruby
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This vintage 1940s cocktail ring is fine quality set with rubies and very well color matched, very high color graded old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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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