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White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring 10k Princess & Round .22ctw Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring 10k Princess & Round .22ctw Cathedral
Stone Information
Category
20th Century Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 10k Round Brilliant .27ctw Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
White Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 10k Round Brilliant .27ctw Cathedral
Stone Information
Category
20th Century Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Retro Platinum Cathedral 0.74 Ctw Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Retro three-stone diamond engagement ring.
Set in an American platinum cathedral setting by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
10K Yellow Gold Ammonite Triplet Cathedral Ring Size 9 #15246
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat Yellow Gold Ammonite Triplet Cathedral Style Ring Size 9-
This elegant ring features one
Category
20th Century Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Ring, 10 Karat Round Brilliant Cut .51 Carat Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
- SI2
Total Carats: .51ctw
Style: Solitaire with Accents
Features: Cathedral Mount
Face Height (north
Category
20th Century Unknown Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold
Mid-Century 1.66 Carats Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clarity
With a towering four prong basket setting and cathedral shoulders
Bar set with tapered baguettes
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century 1.57 Carats Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Engagement ring centers a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.33 carats total - D color with SI2
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century 1.58 Carats Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring centers a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.36 carats total - J in color with VVS1
Category
1950s Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.12 Carats Diamond Platinum Geometric Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Set in a stylized square form head and flanked by geometric form cathedral shoulders. With single and
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Demaria 0.91 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By DeMario
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Flanked by stylized cathedral shoulders with milgrain detailing
Accented by single and baguette cut
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Retro 0.63 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set by tri-bead prongs in a stylized square form head and flanked by cinched cathedral shoulders
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century Transitional Cut 1.60 Carats Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Engagement ring centers a round transitional cut diamond weighing 1.25 carat total - H color with
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Retro 0.49 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cathedral shoulders bead set with single cut diamonds
Weighing approximately 0.08 carat total - eye clean
Category
1940s Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.92 CTW Diamond Platinum Lotus Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cathedral shoulders with lotus motif
Bead set with single cut diamonds throughout
Weighing approximately
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Retro 1.18 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bead set in a square form head with a pierced 'W' motif profile
Flanked by cathedral-style shoulders
Category
1940s Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century Transitional Cut 0.89 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clarity. Prong set and flanked by cathedral shoulders with bar set tapered baguette cut diamonds. Weighing
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1950's Mid-Century 0.72 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set by triple beads in a stylized square form head flanked by pointed cathedral shoulders
Accented by
Category
1950s Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1950's Mid-Century 1.05 Carats Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Flanked by cathedral shoulders channel set with single cut diamonds - graduating in size. Weighing in
Category
1950s Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.97 Carat Diamond Platinum Tiered Shoulder Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Set in a stylized square form head and flanked by stepped cathedral shoulders. Accented by
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 2.33 Carats Old Mine Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage cathedral basket mounting is set with heirloom diamonds. Featuring an old mine cut diamond
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old European 0.93 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Set in a square form head with a pierced gallery and flanked by stepped cathedral shoulders. With bead
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1950's Mid-Century 1.36 Carats Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Basket set and flanked by cathedral shoulders bar set with tapered baguette cut diamonds
Weighing in
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.52 Carat Diamond Platinum Scrolled Foliate Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set by wide prongs over a bulbed basket gallery, pierced with a geometric swirl motif
With cathedral
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century 1.16 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
someone's interest with this dazzling Mid-Century engagement ring! Refined with a sleek 1950's design that
Category
1950s Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Retro Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Orange Blossom Vintage Engagement Ring
By Orange Blossom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- bead set in a grooved square form head
With grooved buckle motif profile - flanked by cathedral
Category
1940s Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro 0.30 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Number: We-11039
Wrap your ring finger like a gift with this delightful bow motif engagement ring. Sleek
Category
1940s Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century 1.45 CTW Round Diamond Platinum Engagement Vintage Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring centers a prong set round transitional cut diamond weighing 1.15 carat total - I color with
Category
20th Century Modern Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Harber Vintage 0.76 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clarity
Bead set in a square form head and flanked by cathedral shoulders with single cut diamonds
Bead
Category
1950s Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Solitaire 1895 Classic Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum 1.69ctw GIA
By Cartier
Located in Greensboro, NC
Cartier Solitaire 1895 Classic Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum 1.69ctw GIA
Stone Information
Category
20th Century Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Retro Transitional Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by split cathedral shoulders and bead set with single cut diamonds
Weighing approximately 0.20 carat
Category
1940s Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century 0.94 CTW Diamond Platinum Seven Stone Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- prong set in pierced geometric basket
Flanked by cathedral shoulders bezel set with graduated diamonds
Category
1950s Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Tulip Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Talon set with a pierced trellis gallery then flanked by cathedral shoulders featuring a circle motif
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.74 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Arch Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
rounded arches and cathedral shoulders set with single cut diamonds
Weighing approximately 0.14 carat
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.61 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
matched to center
Bar set in cathedral style shoulders
Stamped for platinum
Circa: 1950's
Ring size: 6 and
Category
1950s Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century 1.11 CTW Diamond Platinum Scrolling Ribbon Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set with tri-split talon prongs in a pierced arch motif basket and flanked by cathedral shoulders
Category
1950s Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century 1.42 Carats Diamond Platinum Vintage Solitaire Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
grooved wide prongs in a pierced arching basket. Flanked by grooved cathedral shoulders. Completed by
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Semi-Mount Engagement Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Center .33 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
, this NEW engagement ring features a semi-mount for a diamond or gemstone measuring 4.3 - 5mm across the
Category
20th Century Unknown Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 0.60 CTW Diamond Platinum Heart Buckle Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cathedral shoulders - pierced with buckle motif
Bead set with single cut diamonds throughout
Weighing
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century 1.16 CTW Diamond Platinum Tiered Vintage Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set in a basket with tri-split prongs and flanked by cathedral shoulders
Accented by tiered rows of
Category
1950s Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century 2.02 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Cathedral Vintage Engagemen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- well matched to center. Bar set in cathedral style shoulders. Stamped for platinum. Circa: 1950's. Ring
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.35 Carats Diamond Platinum Square Form Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clarity. Bead set in a square form head and flanked by stepped cathedral shoulders with scalloped edges
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.16 Carats Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Belcher Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Talon set in a belcher style head then flanked by cathedral shoulders
With maker's mark and stamped 750
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late Art Deco 0.64 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in a square from head and flanked by cathedral shoulders. Featuring a pierced buckle motif bead set
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century 1.50 Carats Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
stylized 'V' motif prongs and flanked by cathedral shoulders with tapered baguettes. Bar set and weighing
Category
1950s Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.00 Carat Old European Diamond Platinum Stepped Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Flanked by cathedral shoulders comprised of stepped square forms. Accented by old European cut diamonds
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1950's Mid-Century 1.81 Carats Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
stylized basket and flanked by bar set cathedral shoulders
Accented by tapered baguette cut diamonds
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.68 Carat Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
basket style square form head flanked by stylized cathedral shoulders
Accented by marquise and single
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century 0.80 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Heart Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- prong set in a pierced heart motif basket
Flanked by split cathedral arrow motif shoulders
Bead set
Category
1950s Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
2.9 Carat Pink Tourmaline Engagement Ring with Baguettes in Platinum & Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tennessee gemcutter Dan Lynch, looks completely at home in a timeless three-stone setting.
The ring is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Mid-Century 2.17 CTW Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
matched to center
Bar set in cathedral shoulders
Tested as platinum
Circa: 1950s
Ring size: 5 3/4 and
Category
1950s Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century 3.62 CTW Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
matched to center
Flush set in cathedral shoulders with knife edge shank
Completed by matte finish
Category
1950s Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.23 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Foliate Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for any engagement. This 0.23 carat ring is crafted with care to last a lifetime. With its unique
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century 0.82 Carat Diamond Platinum Marquise Three Stone Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: 2223859545.
Stock Number: We-11110
This Mid-Century engagement ring is the perfect way to show off your
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco French 4.87 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cathedral shoulders
Weighing approximately 0.10 carat total - eye clean and bright
Shoulders are tapered
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum & Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring, 18k Round Cut .67ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
- VS2
Total Carats: .67ctw
Style: Solitaire with Accents
Features: Cathedral Mount with Scrollwork
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 2.00 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
form head and flanked by cathedral shoulders
Set with clusters of baguette and old trilliant cut
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
New Semi-Mount Engagement Ring & Wedding Band, 14k Gold Diamond Accents .55ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
. The cathedral-style engagement ring's four-prong center mount is ready to cradle and showcase the
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-Century 2.84 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Ribbon Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clarity - set with tab-like prongs in a pierced basket
Flanked by pierced ribbon motif cathedral shoulders
Category
1950s Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.03 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
square form head with milgrain detailing
Flanked by pierced streamline motif cathedral shoulders
Bead set
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Bristol Co. Retro 1.27 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set with tri-split prongs in a square form head with a pierced 'W' motif profile
Flanked by cathedral
Category
1940s Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
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Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact vintage cathedral engagement ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and White Gold. If you’re looking for a vintage cathedral engagement ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage cathedral engagement ring from Scott Kay — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also uncut and mixed cut versions for sale. When shopping for a vintage cathedral engagement ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Vintage Cathedral Engagement Ring?
Prices for a vintage cathedral engagement ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $143 and can go as high as $4,440, while this accessory, on average, fetches $550.
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 Cathedral Engagement Ring
- 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 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 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 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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