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GIA 0.81 Carat Diamond Black Starr & Frost Engagement Ring
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in New York, NY
This elegant platinum engagement ring by Black Starr and Frost, is centered with a sparkling GIA
Category
20th Century Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Black Pearl Diamond Platinum Ring Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning trilogy ring set with a central Black Pearl and two gorgeous sparkling round
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Black Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Pear Shaped 2.73 Carat Aquamarine & Diamond Ring by Black Star & Gorham, c1950
By Black, Starr & Gorham
Located in valatie, NY
A Pear Shaped 2.73 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring by Black Star & Gorham. Set in Platinum c1950
Category
1950s American Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Jack Nutting Gold White Black Pearl Modernist Engagement Wedding Ring
By Jack Nutting
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Dainty 14k gold ring featuring one white and one black pearl at center, created by Jack Nutting of
Category
1970s American Modernist Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Harlequin Precious Black Opal Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in Lisbon, PT
engagement or cocktail ring in platinum, circa 1930, probably American. This ring features a rare natural and
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
One Lady's Opal and Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
One lady's opal and engagement ring in platinum. Black opal has multicolor fire color with average
Category
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Diamond, Opal
Vintage 1940s Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.50 carat diamond and platinum solitaire style engagement ring; part of our
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
2.52 Carat Diamond Emerald Onyx Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond Emerald Onyx Mosaic Platinum Engagement Ring. GIA certified center Transitional brilliant
Category
1930s Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
3.50 Carat Art Deco Opal Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Ring Size: 5
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 2.8 grams
Center
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Opal, Platinum
Vintage 3.53 Carat Diamond and Platinum Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diverse engagement ring collections.
This stunning 1950s vintage engagement ring has been crafted in
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1.06 Carat Diamond Sapphire Enamel Platinum Midcentury Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Diamond and sapphire red enamel engagement ring. Round old European center diamond in a hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Enamel, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Lucida Diamond Engagement Ring .87ct EVS2 in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Lucida engagement ring with a 0.87 carat center E color VS2 clarity finely crafted in
Category
1990s American Contemporary Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Lady's Opal and Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
One lady's black opal with blue fire color. Saturation scale is average with a bright flash fire
Category
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Opal, White Gold
Vintage French 1.32 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1990s French 1.32 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold engagement ring
Category
1990s French Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum Solitaire Round Diamond Engagement Ring 1.06 FVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Engagement ring finely crafted in a six prong platinum mounting
Category
1990s American Contemporary Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Lucida Cut Diamond Engagement Ring .34 Ct E-F VVS
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. engagement ring from the Lucida collection finely crafted in Platinum featuring a
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
.40 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Onyx Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 7.5
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 6.5 grams
Diamond Details
Category
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage GIA 2.71ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
black enamel designs on the shoulders and under-gallery. Handcrafted circa 1975.
Ring Size: 11.75 US
Category
1970s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Lady's Black Opal and Diamonds Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
One lady's black opal with multicolor fire color. Saturation scale is average with flash fire
Category
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
GIA 17.80 Carat Black Diamond and Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
We are thrilled to offer this Black Diamond & Pink Sapphire Ring from our Beverly Hills Estate
Category
1980s Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, Pink Sapphire
Vintage 2.02 Carat Black Opal and Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
graded diamonds display a fine white colour and brilliance.
This black opal engagement ring is an
Category
20th Century Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Black Starr and Frost Diamond Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Black Starr and Frost Diamond Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring one marquise cut
Category
1990s Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow G...
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
Category
Late 20th Century Gothic Revival Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold
White gold black and white diamonds wavy design ring
Located in Surfside, FL
Black and white diamonds modern wavy design ring in 18k white gold. White full cut diamonds total
Category
20th Century Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
White Gold
Diamond and Black Hematite Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Diamond and black hematite ring in 18k white gold. Size 6.5
This Diamond ring is currently size
Category
20th Century Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
White Gold
Diamond and Black Enamel Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage diamond and black enamel set in 14k yellow gold ring. Center diamond approximately 0.10
Category
20th Century Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel
14K Yellow Gold Round Black Onyx Seed Pearl Ring #16001
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This beautiful yellow gold ring is accented with an intricate design on ring and band
Center round
Category
20th Century Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950's Black Opal Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Scrolling Navette Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a navette-shaped opal cabochon measuring 9.0 x 17.0 mm
Black in body color with strong
Category
1950s Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.51 Carat Round Cut Black and White Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Gold Women's
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 5, but it can be re-sized up 2 sizes for a $30 fee. Once a ring is re-sized, we
Category
20th Century Unknown Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Black Onyx Diamond Ring Size 4.75-5 #16945
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Black Onyx Diamond Ring Size 4.75-5
This gorgeous ring features a black onyx stone
Category
20th Century Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Black & white enamel ring in white gold. Wrapped with (0.50ct) matching diamonds
Located in Surfside, FL
Black & white enamel ring in 18k white gold wrapped with approximately 0.50 carat in matching black
Category
20th Century Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
White Gold, Enamel
Black Enamel and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold, 1.00 Carats in Diamonds
Located in Surfside, FL
Hugs & Kisses "XOXO" ring with black enamel and approx. 1 carat round brilliant cut diamonds set in
Category
20th Century Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
White Gold, Enamel
Giorgio Visconti Diamond Flower Ring 1.75 Ct in White & Black Diamonds in 18k
Located in Surfside, FL
carats in white & black diamonds. Size 5. Width: 14.5mm. This Designer Jewelry ring is currently size 5
Category
20th Century Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
White Gold
Stunning Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold with Black Enamel
Located in Surfside, FL
white gold with black enamel. Approximately 0.50 carats in H color, SI diamonds. Size 5 1/2 This ring is
Category
20th Century Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
White Gold, Enamel
Black and White Diamond X Kiss Ring in 14k White Gold over 1.5 Cts
Located in Surfside, FL
Black and white "Diamond X Kiss" ring in 14k white gold with beautiful heart design inside the ring
Category
20th Century Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
White Gold
Vintage Opal and Enamel Ring
Located in London, GB
This vintage ring plays host to an oval black opal which is surrounded by green and purple enamel
Category
1960s Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Ring GoldDiamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Splendid ring Black 750 thousandths gold (18K). worked nicely paved with round brilliant cut
Category
20th Century French Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Gold
Ring Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Splendid ring fine jewelry. Black 750 thousandths gold (18K). set flower diamonds for 1.50 carats
Category
20th Century French Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Gold
Ring Yellow Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Cocktail Ring white and black diamonds. yellow 750 thousandths gold (18K). composed of interleaved
Category
20th Century French Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Etername Ring Entrelacs Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Ring 2 fingers signed the house Eternamé Collection "Interlacing" Black Gold 750 thousandths (18
Category
20th Century French Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Gold
Repossi Ring Astrale GoldDiamond
By Repossi
Located in PARIS, FR
Ring signed House Repossi. Astral collection
black and white 18 carat gold
diamond-0.01 ct. 0.02
Category
20th Century French Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Repossi Ring Nérée Gold Diamond
By Repossi
Located in PARIS, FR
Ring signed House Repossi. Nereus Collection
Gold black 18K. set by G-VS diamonds for a total
Category
20th Century French Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Gold
1970 Pure Silver Synthetic Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
diamonds in both black and white, creating a glamorous yet endlessly versatile piece of jewelry. This ring
Category
1970s Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Jelly Opal Cabochon Diamond Platinum Lotus Vintage Filigree Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a bezel set oval-shaped jelly opal cabochon measuring 7.0 x 9.0 mm
Transparent black
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
14 Karat White Gold Prasiolite and Diamond Ring Size 6 #14603
Located in Washington Depot, CT
ring features one marquise cut prasiolite and 131 black and white diamonds set in classic 14K white
Category
20th Century Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 8 #15086
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 8-
This elegant ring features one black pearl
Category
20th Century Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
beautiful blue color and a perfect ring for an engagement.
The ring is in very good condition and of high
Category
Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Art Deco Platinum Halo Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
clarity, is set in a deep black onyx halo, providing a striking contrast. The ring's gallery is accented
Category
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Onyx Ring Size 6.25 #16163
Located in Washington Depot, CT
black onyx stone!
Ring size: 6.25
Shank: 3.5mm
Front: 19.2mm X 14.8mm X 15.2mm
Weight: 8.2 g/ 5.2 dwt
Category
20th Century Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Ring Caviar Mon Amour White Gold Pearl
By Mauboussin
Located in PARIS, FR
Ring signed by the House of Mauboussin. in white gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). model Caviar mon
Category
20th Century French Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Pearl, White Gold
Vintage 6.52 Carat Diamond and White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 6.52 carat diamond and 18 carat white gold three stone engagement ring; part of our
Category
1990s Unknown Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 3.26 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
representation of this antique engagement rings.
Diamond Quality
Feature Diamond
Color F
Clarity SI2
Cut Old
Category
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Impressive Kutchinsky 18ct Gold Enamel Diamond Tiger Ring
By Kutchinsky
Located in St Helens, GB
A striking Kutchinsky tiger head ring.
Solid 18 carat yellow gold example with red, black and white
Category
20th Century British Retro Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Antique 2.06 Carat Diamond and Platinum Trilogy Ring - Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
engagement ring collections
This stunning, fine and impressive antique diamond engagement ring has been
Category
1930s Unknown Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Late Deco 1.01ct Diamond and Onyx Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1940's is this exquisite platinum and diamond ring featuring a halo of prominent
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold 1933 College Ring Size 5.25 #17164
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Rochelle ring features oval black onyx set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold by Tiffany & Co. Inner
Category
1930s Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brutalist Jade Cabochon 10 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with subtle black speckling
Set east to west in a high polished bezel
With a highly textured organic
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Jade, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring Size 6.25 #16735
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring Size 6.25
This elegant ring features one black onyx
Category
20th Century Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring Size 6.5-6.75 #14990
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring Size 6.5-6.75
This gorgeous ring features a
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Boulder Opal 18 Karat Yellow Gold Neoclassical Greek Column Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
color with tan and black matrix
Flanked by dimensional Greek column motif shoulders
With scrolling
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Vintage Engagement Ring Black
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage Engagement Ring Black For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage engagement ring black for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and platinum, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 259 vintage or 74 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage engagement ring black may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 carat and 1 carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic vintage engagement ring black over the years, but those made by MANIAMANIA, Tiffany & Co. and Antinori Fine Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A vintage engagement ring black of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 211, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our vintage engagement ring black for sale are for women, but there are 60 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Vintage Engagement Ring Black?
On average, a vintage engagement ring black at 1stDibs sells for $4,315, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $178,880 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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 Engagement Ring Black
- 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 ExpertDecember 4, 2023What black engagement rings mean depends on individual beliefs. Some people associate black rings with power. Others think that they symbolize courage and strength. However, others who choose black engagement rings may do so simply because they find them visually appealing and do not assign a deeper meaning to them. Explore a variety of black 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, 2023Black diamond engagement rings are popular for many couples. An antique, new or vintage black diamond engagement ring is an edgy, dramatic choice. Just keep in mind that with diamonds, it's all about sparkle, and the darkness of a black stone obscures its fire and brilliance. If the inky opacity of a black diamond seems a bit extreme and you'd like a little light to shine through, consider a gray diamond, which can be cut for maximum brilliance. Brides with a taste for the cool and unusual might also consider salt-and-pepper diamonds, which have white and black inclusions that produce a silvery gray, speckled look. Find black diamond engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Black diamonds can make good engagement rings because they symbolize authority, power and passion. They also can be less expensive than clear diamonds.
- 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 ExpertNovember 8, 2023Whether black diamond engagement rings are bad luck depends on a person's individual beliefs. In Italy, rubbing a black stone like a black diamond is considered good luck by some people. However, in India, black diamonds are a traditional symbol of bad luck. Find a variety of diamond engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 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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