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3.39ct Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
3.39ct Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

3.39ct Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

Located in New York, NY

This is an elegant platinum eternity wedding band. The band is set with sparkling round cut

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20th Century Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

4.50ct Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
4.50ct Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

4.50ct Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

Located in New York, NY

This is a charming 18k white gold diamond eternity wedding band set. The band is set with sparkling

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20th Century Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Graff Diamond and Platinum Eternity Wedding Band
Graff Diamond and Platinum Eternity Wedding Band

Graff Diamond and Platinum Eternity Wedding Band

By Graff

Located in New York, NY

Graff Diamond and Platinum Eternity Wedding Band This eternity wedding band has 16 round brilliant

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Late 20th Century British Artist Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Baguette Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Platinum Baguette Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring

Platinum Baguette Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring

Located in New York, NY

Platinum eternity wedding band ring, with 25 baguette diamonds - approx. 3.75cts. Ring size - 6.5

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20th Century Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

4.10 Carat Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
4.10 Carat Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

4.10 Carat Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

Located in New York, NY

This is a beautiful platinum eternity wedding band. The band is set with sparkling emerald cut

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20th Century Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.00 Carat Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
2.00 Carat Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

2.00 Carat Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

Located in New York, NY

This is an elegant 14k white gold eternity wedding band. The band is set with sparkling round cut

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20th Century Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

4.34ct Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
4.34ct Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

4.34ct Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

Located in New York, NY

This is a charming 18k white gold eternity wedding band. The band is set with sparkling baguette

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20th Century Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 9.04cttw Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
GIA Certified 9.04cttw Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

GIA Certified 9.04cttw Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning 18k white gold eternity wedding band. The band is set with sparkling GIA

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20th Century Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.00 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
2.00 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

2.00 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

Located in New York, NY

This is an elegant 18k white gold eternity wedding band. The band is set with sparkling baguette

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20th Century Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.00 Carat Round Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
2.00 Carat Round Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

2.00 Carat Round Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

Located in New York, NY

This is a fabulous 14k white gold eternity wedding band. The band is set with sparkling round cut

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20th Century Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

.70 Carat Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band Ring
.70 Carat Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band Ring

.70 Carat Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

1950's Diamond eternity wedding band ring. 10 round diamonds with 10 straight cut baguette diamonds

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Platinum Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Platinum Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Platinum Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

Located in Great Neck, NY

Stunning Van Cleef & Arpels antique platinum diamond eternity wedding band with transitional cut

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1980s Retro Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 18K White Gold Round Cut Eternity Wedding Band - Size 7
Vintage 18K White Gold Round Cut Eternity Wedding Band - Size 7

Vintage 18K White Gold Round Cut Eternity Wedding Band - Size 7

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Vintage 18K White Gold Round Cut Eternity Wedding Band - Size 7. This classic eternity

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1970s Contemporary Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Precious Metal Alloy 2.4tcw Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Vintage Precious Metal Alloy 2.4tcw Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

Vintage Precious Metal Alloy 2.4tcw Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

Located in New York, NY

Elegant vintage eternity wedding band crafted in a precious metal alloy and set continuously with

Category

20th Century Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Palladium, Platinum, Silver

1.00 Carat 3-Row Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band Ring
1.00 Carat 3-Row Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band Ring

1.00 Carat 3-Row Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

Diamond platinum eternity wedding band ring. 90 round brilliant cut pave set diamonds, on top

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Late 20th Century Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14k Yellow Gold 0.93tcw Diamond Semi-Eternity Wedding Band
14k Yellow Gold 0.93tcw Diamond Semi-Eternity Wedding Band

14k Yellow Gold 0.93tcw Diamond Semi-Eternity Wedding Band

Located in New York, NY

This 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Semi-Eternity Wedding Band features a graceful alternating pattern of

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20th Century Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940's .35 Carat Diamond Platinum Open Work Eternity Wedding Band
1940's .35 Carat Diamond Platinum Open Work Eternity Wedding Band

1940's .35 Carat Diamond Platinum Open Work Eternity Wedding Band

Located in Stamford, CT

Estate 1940's 14 single cut diamond open work eternity wedding band. Size 9.5 and not sizable 14

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Half Eternity Wedding Band Ring Size 7 #21450
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Half Eternity Wedding Band Ring Size 7 #21450

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Half Eternity Wedding Band Ring Size 7 #21450

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Half Eternity Wedding Band Ring Size 7 This sparkling band features 15

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20th Century Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Tiffany & Co Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

Tiffany & Co Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Made of platinum, this band is set with sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately

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20th Century Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Retro Platinum & Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Retro Platinum & Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring

Retro Platinum & Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine vintage platinum and diamond eternity band ring. With round brilliant diamonds prong

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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Half Eternity Wedding Band Ring Size I
Diamond Half Eternity Wedding Band Ring Size I

Diamond Half Eternity Wedding Band Ring Size I

Located in London, GB

This is an 18ct white gold wedding band ring, set with 18 round brilliant cut diamonds that stretch

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20th Century Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1950s Slanted Baguette Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band
Vintage 1950s Slanted Baguette Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band

Vintage 1950s Slanted Baguette Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Vintage baguette diamond eternity wedding band in platinum, crafted in the 1950s. A total of 23

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1950s Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Art Deco Ornate Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Platinum Art Deco Ornate Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

Platinum Art Deco Ornate Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

Located in Hicksville, NY

. Band Width: 7.3 mm Condition: Excellent

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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Platinum

Diamond Platinum Two-Row Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Diamond Platinum Two-Row Eternity Wedding Band Ring

Diamond Platinum Two-Row Eternity Wedding Band Ring

Located in New York, NY

This elegant two-row eternity band is made in fine platinum and pave-set with an estimated 2.75

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1950s American Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Platinum Five Single Cut Diamond Half Eternity Wedding Band
Vintage Platinum Five Single Cut Diamond Half Eternity Wedding Band

Vintage Platinum Five Single Cut Diamond Half Eternity Wedding Band

Located in Houston, TX

custom made platinum five-across, diamond vintage wedding band with a half-round shank. The metal was

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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18K Yellow gold 2 ROW DIAMOND ETERNITY WEDDING BAND RING STACKABLE
18K Yellow gold 2 ROW DIAMOND ETERNITY WEDDING BAND RING STACKABLE

18K Yellow gold 2 ROW DIAMOND ETERNITY WEDDING BAND RING STACKABLE

By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. 2.50 CARAT TOTAL WEIGHT color:H clarity:SI brand:NONE metal:18K GOLD type: ETERNITY

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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950's Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Eternity Wedding Band Vintage Ring
1950's Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Eternity Wedding Band Vintage Ring

1950's Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Eternity Wedding Band Vintage Ring

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This 14 karat white gold vintage diamond eternity band is a timeless piece with a charming antique

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1950s American Contemporary Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Circa 1950 Round Cut Diamond (Approx 0.60) Eternity Wedding Band Platinum
Circa 1950 Round Cut Diamond (Approx 0.60) Eternity Wedding Band Platinum

Circa 1950 Round Cut Diamond (Approx 0.60) Eternity Wedding Band Platinum

Located in New York, NY

at 5.75, the band can be made in any finger size, making it an ideal choice for a custom wedding or

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1950s Art Deco Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1990's 2.20 CTW Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Eternity Wedding Band Ring
1990's 2.20 CTW Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Eternity Wedding Band Ring

1990's 2.20 CTW Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Eternity Wedding Band Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring round brilliant cut diamonds channel set fully around Weighing approximately 2.20 carat total - H color with SI1 clarity Completed by slightly rounded edges Stamped for 14 ...

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1990s Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold 0.70ctw Old Diamond Navette Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Vintage 14k White Gold 0.70ctw Old Diamond Navette Eternity Wedding Band Ring

Vintage 14k White Gold 0.70ctw Old Diamond Navette Eternity Wedding Band Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

magnificent vintage ring would make an incredible wedding band. However, it would look just as beautiful worn

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1940s Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gold Diamond Wedding Eternity Band Ring
Gold Diamond Wedding Eternity Band Ring

Gold Diamond Wedding Eternity Band Ring

Located in New York, NY

18k white gold flexible eternity wedding band ring - size 7.25, ring is 5.5mm wide. Set with approx

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20th Century Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Impressive Gemlok Kunzite Gold Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Impressive Gemlok Kunzite Gold Eternity Wedding Band Ring

Impressive Gemlok Kunzite Gold Eternity Wedding Band Ring

By Gemlok

Located in New York, NY

18k gold wedding band ring by Gemlok, set with a full circle of oval kunzite gemstones , measuring

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20th Century Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Kunzite, Gold

Verdura Micro Pave Diamond Two Row Gold Wedding Band Ring
Verdura Micro Pave Diamond Two Row Gold Wedding Band Ring

Verdura Micro Pave Diamond Two Row Gold Wedding Band Ring

By Verdura

Located in New York, NY

Verdura 18k white gold two row eternity wedding band , with micro pave set diamonds - approx

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20th Century Italian Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Old European Eternity Band, Diamond (Approx. 0.10-Carats), 18k White Gold
Old European Eternity Band, Diamond (Approx. 0.10-Carats), 18k White Gold

Old European Eternity Band, Diamond (Approx. 0.10-Carats), 18k White Gold

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully crafted vintage half-eternity wedding band, set with a striking arrangement of old

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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

Wedding Band Platinum Diamond Eternity Ring 1960s Estate Jewelry Size 10
Wedding Band Platinum Diamond Eternity Ring 1960s Estate Jewelry Size 10

Wedding Band Platinum Diamond Eternity Ring 1960s Estate Jewelry Size 10

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A wedding band made of platinum, featuring diamonds. This vintage circa 1960s eternity ring has a

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1960s Unknown Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Antique Platinum 1.8mm Hand Etched Kinfe Edge Eternity Stack Wedding Band Ring
Antique Platinum 1.8mm Hand Etched Kinfe Edge Eternity Stack Wedding Band Ring

Antique Platinum 1.8mm Hand Etched Kinfe Edge Eternity Stack Wedding Band Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid Platinum Total Weight: 1.9 Grams Overall Width: 1.8mm (0.07") (top of the ring - north to south) Overall Height: 1.3mm rise off the finger Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a fi...

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1940s Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Platinum

Jabel 18k Yellow Gold 4.6mm Lattice Pattern Eternity Stack Wedding Band Ring
Jabel 18k Yellow Gold 4.6mm Lattice Pattern Eternity Stack Wedding Band Ring

Jabel 18k Yellow Gold 4.6mm Lattice Pattern Eternity Stack Wedding Band Ring

By Jabel

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 6.5 Grams Ring Size: 8.5 (Fitted on a finger. We can NOT custom size this ring) Ring Width: 4.6mm (0.18") (top of the ring - north to south) R...

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20th Century Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Diamond Eternity Band
Platinum Diamond Eternity Band

Platinum Diamond Eternity Band

By Non Branded

Located in Lexington, KY

This diamond and platinum eternity band is bright white and sparkly! The ring is made with 26 total

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1980s Contemporary Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.60ct Diamond Eternity Ring Sz 8.5 Vintage 14k White Gold Wedding Band Jewelry
1.60ct Diamond Eternity Ring Sz 8.5 Vintage 14k White Gold Wedding Band Jewelry

1.60ct Diamond Eternity Ring Sz 8.5 Vintage 14k White Gold Wedding Band Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish vintage diamond eternity ring crafted in 14 karat white gold. Round brilliant cut

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro Platinum Diamond Eternity Band
Retro Platinum Diamond Eternity Band

Retro Platinum Diamond Eternity Band

Located in Narberth, PA

A fantastic eternity band from the Retro (ca1940s)! Crafted in platinum, this ring features a

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1940s Retro Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Eternity Band in Platinum
Diamond Eternity Band in Platinum

Diamond Eternity Band in Platinum

By Non Branded

Located in Lexington, KY

This classic eternity ring features meticulously set, round cut diamonds in a continuous, unbroken

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1980s Contemporary Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Estate Platinum Diamond Half Eternity Band
Estate Platinum Diamond Half Eternity Band

Estate Platinum Diamond Half Eternity Band

Located in Narberth, PA

A stunning diamond eternity band! Crafted in platinum, this stunning ring is comprised of a single

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20th Century Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Platinum

3.60 Carats Total Weight Eternity Band
3.60 Carats Total Weight Eternity Band

3.60 Carats Total Weight Eternity Band

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1960s, 18k, American. Diamonds, Diamonds, Diamonds! This sparkly eternity band features 3.60

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1960s American Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Eternity Band Rings
Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Eternity Band Rings

Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Eternity Band Rings

Located in Stamford, CT

Two platinum set sapphire eternity bands snuggle up to a platinum set brilliant cut diamond band of

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum Diamond and Ruby Eternity Band
Platinum Diamond and Ruby Eternity Band

Platinum Diamond and Ruby Eternity Band

Located in New York, NY

A timeless vintage treasure, this platinum eternity band combines bold color with elegant

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20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Estate Platinum Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band
Estate Platinum Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band

Estate Platinum Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band

Located in Narberth, PA

. It's beautiful eternity band that would make an exquisite wedding band or anniversary piece

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Platinum

Antique Platinum Diamond Eternity Band Size 6.25
Antique Platinum Diamond Eternity Band Size 6.25

Antique Platinum Diamond Eternity Band Size 6.25

Located in Montgomery, AL

Everyone loves a classic vintage eternity band! Band Details Material: Platinum Era: Art Deco 1920

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20th Century Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 7
Platinum Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 7

Platinum Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 7

Located in Henderson, NV

Platinum diamond eternity band ring in a classic, elegant design. Bead set round brilliant cut

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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Burma Ruby Platinum Eternity Band
Tiffany & Co Burma Ruby Platinum Eternity Band

Tiffany & Co Burma Ruby Platinum Eternity Band

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Rare and magnificent platinum eternity band handcrafted by Tiffany & Co. set with 19 perfectly

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1970s American Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

Vintage 1940s 1.50 Carat Diamond Eternity Band
Vintage 1940s 1.50 Carat Diamond Eternity Band

Vintage 1940s 1.50 Carat Diamond Eternity Band

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with 21 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.50 carats. Circa 1940s Size 4

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1940s Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1940s 1.15 Carat Diamond Eternity Band
Vintage 1940s 1.15 Carat Diamond Eternity Band

Vintage 1940s 1.15 Carat Diamond Eternity Band

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with 23 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.15 carats. Circa 1940s Size 6

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1940s Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco inspired diamond tourmaline platinum eternity band
Art Deco inspired diamond tourmaline platinum eternity band

Art Deco inspired diamond tourmaline platinum eternity band

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This Art Deco inspired eternity band is a striking blend of geometry, contrast, and vintage

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1990s Art Deco Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Cartier vintage diamond 18k white gold eternity band
Cartier vintage diamond 18k white gold eternity band

Cartier vintage diamond 18k white gold eternity band

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This refined vintage Cartier eternity band embodies understated luxury through precision and

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20th Century Contemporary Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of vintage eternity wedding bands for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and platinum — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 87 vintage editions and 13 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of vintage eternity wedding bands includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco and modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Five Star Jewelry, Hammerman Brothers and Roman Malakov produced popular versions that are worth a look. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 61, are particularly popular. There are many round cut, single cut and square cut vintage eternity wedding bands for sale. When shopping our range of vintage eternity wedding bands, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Vintage Eternity Wedding Bands?

On average, vintage eternity wedding bands at 1stDibs sell for $1,675, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $27,700 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

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 ringsvintage 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.