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.
1940s Retro Vintage 1940s Ring
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
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 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
1940s Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1940s 0.22 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set solitaire ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s 1.20 Carat Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This vintage 1940s cocktail ring is fine quality set with very high color graded old cut diamonds.
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
1940s Vintage Purple Amethyst & Keshi Pearl Halo 13ct Gold Ring Size O / 7
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Circa 1940s, this wonderful 13ct gold ring features a large oval faceted purple amethyst to a halo of twenty-two Keshi pearls, with beautiful rope-like filigree details.
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
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
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
0.75 Carat Burmese Ruby 1.38 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Ring Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive 1940s ring is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card*.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
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 Pearl 1.34 Carat Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This 1940s pearl and diamond cocktail ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
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,...
1940s Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive vintage 1940s engagement ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This vintage 1940s solitaire ring is fine quality set with a very high color graded diamond, which is clarity graded at P1, however shows no unsightly black inclusions and ...
Diamond, 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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Mosheh Oved Silver Sculptural Deer Free-Standing Ring 1940s
By Mosheh Oved
Located in London, GB
Mosheh Oved silver ring in the form of a stylised deer, the animal modelled standing upright with elongated legs and softly sculpted features, forming the complete structure of the r...
Silver
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Diamond and Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional 1940s diamond ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 18k gold fineness mark, and is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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
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
Vintage 1940s Diamond and 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage 1940s diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
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
1940s 2.25 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This vintage 1940s cocktail ring is hallmarked to the outer surface of the ring with the French maker's mark and the French mark for platinum (dog's head).
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro 1.20 Carat French Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940s Size 4 1/4, resizable
Diamond, 14k Gold
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Spectacular Vintage 1940s Retro Burma Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Spectacular Vintage 1940s Retro Burma Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Step back into the glamour of the 1940s with this extraordinary Retro-era cocktail ring, showcasing a natural, unt...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Platinum Art Deco Jade and Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.3 grams Center Stone: Jade, Natural, Green, Opaque, Untreated. Diamonds: Natural, Old European Cu...
Diamond, 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
1940s 2.16 Carat Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1940s 2.16 carat diamond and platinum full eternity ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Platinum
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
Late Art Deco 10.75 Carat Cat’s Eye Tourmaline and Diamond Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
This mystical ring features a rare 10.75 carat cat's eye tourmaline.
Tourmaline, Diamond, Platinum
FRENCH Platinum & Diamond Three Stone Tank Ring Circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French Retro 1940s Platinum & Three Stone Diamond Tank Ring Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer tank cocktail ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s 2.01 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Due to the wide spread of this diamond the appearance is that of a 2.50ct stone; such a large diamond of this high quality is becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Condition Th...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro 12.00 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with an Emerald cut Aquamarine weighing approximately 12.00 carats. Circa 1940s Size 6 1/4, resizable
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro 35.00 Carat Oval Cut Amethyst Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with a center Oval cut Amethyst weighing approximately 35.00 carats. Circa 1940s Size 7, resizable
Amethyst, 14k Gold
1940s Sapphire and 1.88 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.80 carat sapphire and 1.88 carat diamond, platinum cluster style cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Circa 1940s 14K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 6 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.9 grams Diamond Details: .30ct total weight, natural diamonds, F color,...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro 25.00 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a center Emerald cut Aquamarine weighing approximately 25.00 carats and two Rose cut Diamonds on each side. Circa 1940s Size 8 3/4, resizable
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Vintage Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This 1940s diamond engagement ring is fine quality, set with a very high co...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro 20.00 Carat Amethyst Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k white and yellow gold with a Round cut Amethyst weighing approximately 20.00 carats and halo of Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing 1.50 carat. Circa 1940s Si...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive 1940s ruby cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Diamond and Sapphire White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The 18k gold fineness mark 750 is clearly struck to the interior of the shank. This 1940s diamond and sapphire ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 1940s Old European Diamond Swirl Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 4.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.1 grams Diamond Details: .50ct total weight, old European cut diamond...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s rose cut diamond and ruby ring and earring set
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful set made in Europe in 1940's of a ring and earrings. The design centres around a rose cut diamond which is surrounded by tapered baguette rubies and smaller rose ...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Gold
Circa 1940s 14K White Gold .15ct Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 9 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14k white gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.6 grams Diamond Details: .15ct total weight, old European brilliant, G ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
French 1940s Diamond and Platinum Open Flower Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Retro 1940s diamond and platinum cocktail ring designed as a brilliant and baguette diamond open flower cluster inset on a tapered ribbed mounting, in platinum.
Diamond, 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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