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Mid Century Retro 1.37Ctw Round & Baguette Diamond Alternative Engagement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
A beautiful mid century diamond ring in 14 karat white gold. Centered by a 0.75 carat H color VS1
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Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
2.82 Carat No Heat Sri Lanka Sapphire GIA Certified Vintage Platinum Ring
Located in Houston, TX
alternative engagement ring or an anniversary ring.
Diamond weight is 0.31 carat total and it is compromised
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1970s Art Nouveau Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.20ctw Platinum Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage platinum sapphire and diamond halo engagement ring. This alternative engagement ring
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1970s Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring 1.12ct Original 1930's Antique Plat
Located in Dearborn, MI
Mined Diamonds
Perfect Alternative Engagement Ring
Trademarked Karlan & Bleicher Inc
100% Natural
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire Ring .65 ct Round Original 1930's Antique Flowers Platinum
Located in Dearborn, MI
Each Side
Perfect Alternative Engagement Ring
Statement/Cocktail Ring
100% Natural Sapphire
.65
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Platinum
9.54 Carat Cushion Cut Peridot Gold Engagement Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
alternative engagement ring. The ring is in excellent condition and was recently professionally cleaned and
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Sapphire Ring .80ct Single Cut Diamonds Original 1930's Antique Plat
Located in Dearborn, MI
Mined Diamonds
Perfect Alternative Engagement Ring
Statement/Cocktail Ring
100% Natural Sapphire and
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Amethyst Engagement Ring 10k Yellow Gold Solitaire
Located in Webster, SD
This stunning ring is 10k yellow gold. It would make a stunning alternative engagement ring.
It
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1990s European Art Deco Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Amethyst, 10k Gold
Genuine Antique Deco Sapphire Diamond Ring 1.21ct Dated 3-14-1940 Platinum
Located in Dearborn, MI
Alternative Engagement Ring
Engraved To M With Love 3-14-1940
100% Natural Sapphire and Mined Diamonds
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Statement 3.00 Carat Pear Opal Marquise Diamond and Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
. Circa 1960s. Ideal worn alone or as an alternative Engagement ring. The Ring is in excellent condition
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 2.32 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
. Ideal worn alone or as an alternative Engagement ring. More Beautiful in Real time! Illuminate your
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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
4.52 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
epitomizes vintage charm and would make a lovely alternative engagement ring. This Art Deco style ring is in
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1980s Art Deco Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 13.25 Carat NO HEAT Yellow Sapphire GIA, Emerald and Ruby Bone Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
alternative Engagement ring. Size 7, we offer ring re-sizing. The Ring is in excellent condition and was
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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Engagment ring, 2.35ct Black Diamond Trillions cut side Diamonds 18K white gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Black diamond Engagment ring,gothic ring, one of a king engagment ring, alternative engagement ring
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Late 20th Century Gothic Revival Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 3.5 Carat Yellow Sapphire GIA and Diamond Gold Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
, we offer ring re-sizing. GIA Certificate # 2201733137 included. Ideal worn alone or as an alternative
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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.55 Carat Purple GIA Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Art Deco Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
under-gallery and milgrain finish. Ideal worn alone or as an alternative Engagement ring. Size 6.5, we
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Sapphires and GIA Diamonds Art Deco Platinum Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
-sizing. Ideal worn alone or as an alternative Engagement ring. The Ring is in excellent condition and was
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
19.06 Carat Intense Red Rubelite and Diamond Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
would make a lovely alternative engagement ring. The ring is in excellent condition and was recently
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Vintage Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
ring epitomizes vintage charm and would make a lovely alternative engagement ring. The ring is in
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Iconic CARTIER FRANCE V Band Rose Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Montreal, QC
as an alternative Engagement ring…illuminating your look with Timeless Beauty!
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Late 20th Century French Modernist Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Show Stopper 2.51 Carat No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
. Ideal worn alone or as an alternative Engagement ring; Ring size: 7.5. Approx. dimensions: 0.79" w x
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Friedrich Becker Diamond and 18k Gold Crossover Ring 1960s
Located in New York, NY
ring is a size 6 and stamped 750, maker's mark "B".
This is ring is stylish alternative engagement
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1960s German Modernist Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco 2.53 Carat Marquise Diamond Statement Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Platinum mounting. Ring size 6, we offer ring resizing. Ideal worn alone or as an alternative Engagement
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vibrant 0.73ct Blue Zircon and Diamond Vintage Ring
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
. This ring is a perfect choice as a fashion ring but would also make a wonderful alternative engagement
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20th Century North American Romantic Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Twin Bypass Crossover Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
resizing. More Beautiful in Real time! Ideal worn alone or as a unique alternative Engagement ring. In
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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Criss-Cross Dome Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
resizing. More Beautiful in Real time! Ideal worn alone or as a unique alternative Engagement ring. In
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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
resizing. Ideal worn alone or as an alternative Engagement ring. More Beautiful in real time! Sure to be
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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro 1.25 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
alone or as an alternative Engagement ring. More Beautiful in real time! Sure to be admired…illuminating
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Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2-Stone Old European Cut Diamond Vintage Art Deco Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
engraved Platinum mounting. The ring epitomizes vintage charm, ideal worn alone or as a lovely alternative
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and Emerald Platinum Retro Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
epitomizes vintage charm, ideal worn alone or as an alternative Engagement ring. More Beautiful in real time
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Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Pink Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Moi et Toi Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
or as an alternative Engagement ring. In excellent condition, recently professionally cleaned and
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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
8.21 Carat Green Tourmaline and Diamond Vintage Art Deco Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
or as an alternative Engagement ring. In excellent condition, recently professionally cleaned and
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
3.92 Carat Jelly Opal and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
resizing. This ring epitomizes vintage charm, ideal worn alone or as an alternative Engagement ring. More
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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 2.50 Carat Cushion Emerald and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
-sizing. More Beautiful in Real time! Ideal worn alone or as an alternative Engagement ring. In excellent
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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 4.75 Carat Oval Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Gold mounting. Ring size 6, we offer ring resizing. Ideal worn alone or as an alternative Engagement
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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage TIFFANY & CO Mid Century Modern GIA Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montreal, QC
, we offer ring resizing. Ideal worn alone or as an alternative Engagement ring. More Beautiful in real
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 6 Carat Cabochon Amethyst and Diamond Triangular Retro Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
offer ring resizing. The ring epitomizes vintage charm. Ideal worn alone or as an alternative Engagement
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Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and Ruby Fluted Gold Moi et Toi Bypass Retro Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Real time! Ideal worn alone or as an alternative Engagement ring. In excellent condition, recently
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Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.54 Carat Peridot and Diamond Art Deco Revival Solitaire Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
offer ring resizing. This ring epitomizes vintage charm, ideal worn alone or as an alternative
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
1.10 Carat Emerald Diamond Platinum Vintage Art Deco Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
. Ideal worn alone or as an alternative Engagement ring. More Beautiful in Real time! Sure to be admired
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 2 Stone Round Blue Zircon and Sapphire Gold Art Deco Navette Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
alternative Engagement ring. The Ring is in excellent condition and was recently professionally cleaned and
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2-Stone Ruby and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
White Gold. This ring epitomizes vintage charm, ideal worn alone or as an alternative Engagement ring
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Beautiful 1.61ct Blue Zircon and Diamond Vintage Ring
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
a fashion ring but would also make a wonderful alternative engagement ring.
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20th Century North American Romantic Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Pearl and OEC Diamond Angular Navette Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
epitomizes vintage charm, ideal worn alone or as an alternative Engagement ring. Sure to be admired
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2.64 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Art Deco Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
re-sizing. Ideal worn alone or as an alternative Engagement ring. In excellent condition, recently
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 5.46 Carat Oval Orange Sapphire and Diamond Gold Vintage Halo Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
epitomizes vintage charm. Ideal worn alone or as an alternative Engagement ring. In excellent condition
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 2.85 Carat Aquamarine Turquoise and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
epitomizes vintage chic and would make a lovely alternative engagement ring. In excellent condition, recently
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Vintage Emerald Cut Diamond Gold Eternity Band Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
. Ideal worn alone or as an alternative Engagement ring or Wedding band. Ring size 6, re offer ring
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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14 Carat Carved Oval Bloodstone Scarab and Diamond Gold Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
alternative Engagement ring. In excellent condition, recently professionally cleaned and polished. More
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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 3.20 Carat Blue Zircon Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
an alternative Engagement ring. In excellent condition, recently professionally cleaned and polished
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco GIA 2.03 Carat Cushion Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
alternative Engagement ring. Ring size 6.5, we offer ring resizing. More Beautiful in Real time! Sure to be
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2.15 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Platinum. Approx. dimensions: 0.80”w x 0.45”h x 0.94”d. Ideal worn alone or as an alternative Engagement
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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Solitaire 1.20 Carat GIA and Baguette Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
. Ideal worn alone or as an alternative Engagement ring. Size 6, we offer ring re-sizing. The ring is in
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 5.94 Carat Oval NO HEAT GIA Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
ring resizing. The ring epitomizes vintage charm. Ideal worn alone or as an alternative Engagement ring
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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1.05 Carat Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Platinum Ring Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
would make a lovely alternative engagement ring. In excellent condition, recently professionally
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1.01 Carat Diamond Gold Retro Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
ring resizing. This ring epitomizes vintage charm, ideal worn alone or as an alternative Engagement
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Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 41.84 Carat Green Peridot GIA and Diamond Platinum Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
epitomizes vintage charm and would make a lovely alternative Engagement ring. In excellent condition
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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Vintage Oscar Worthy Blue Zircon Sapphire and OEC Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
crafted in Platinum. Ideal worn alone or as an alternative Engagement ring. Ring size 7.25, we offer ring
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Platinum
3-Stone Diamond Art Deco Revival Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
18K White Gold. The ring epitomizes vintage charm, ideal worn alone or as a lovely alternative
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18.63 Carat Green Tourmaline Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
professionally cleaned and polished. The ring epitomizes vintage charm. Ideal worn alone or as an alternative
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings For Sale on 1stDibs
Browse a vast assortment of vintage alternative engagement rings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, platinum and 14k gold — can elevate any look. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. Art Deco and modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to vintage alternative engagement rings. Andrew Grima, Bjorn Weckstrom and Cartier each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of diamond versions from the 70 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. There are many mixed cut, round cut and emerald cut vintage alternative engagement rings for sale. When shopping our range of vintage alternative engagement rings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.
How Much are Vintage Alternative Engagement Rings?
Prices for vintage alternative engagement rings start at $395 and top out at $95,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $6,000.
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 Vintage Alternative 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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