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1.82ct Teal Sapphire Vintage Inspired Engagement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 1.82ct Teal Sapphire Vintage Inspired Engagement Ring 14K Gold
♥ Ring size: US 7 (Free resizing
Category
2010s American Engagement Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Amavida Platinum Vintage Inspired Engagement Mounting
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
This vintage inspired platinum mounting showcases elaborate details. Intricate, lace like motifs
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
2.20 Ct. Tourmaline Ruby Diamond Vintage Inspired Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted in 14k rose gold, this fanciful contemporary, Art Deco inspired ring sees a raised an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Simon G Engraved White Gold Engagement Mounting
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
With elegant scroll work engravings and milgrain edges, this vintage inspired engagement mounting
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Simon G White Gold Engagement Mounting
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
This is the perfect engagement mounting for a romantic girl. The twist on this vintage inspired
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
1.03 Carat Round Diamond with 0.21 Carat Sapphire Accents Vintage Inspired Ring
Located in Houston, TX
, vintage-inspired engagement ring, with intricate detailing on the 18kt white gold band. The ring is unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 0.95 Carat E/VS2 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bright and brilliant, this vintage-inspired engagement ring hits all the notes. Featuring a GIA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1.00 Carat D VS2 Oval Diamond Antique Vintage Engagement Ring, 1.30 Cttw
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
vintage-inspired engagement ring has a 1.00-carat genuine oval diamond set in the center. The oval diamond
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Style Platinum Art Deco Pave Set Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection
Gorgeous Platinum Art Deco/Vintage Inspired Engagement Ring.
Metal- 90
Category
2010s North American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Inspired Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Inspired Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold. This one of a kind
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Inspired White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Ladies' 14k White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring. Elegant vintage halo with milgrain finish
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Inspired White Gold Diamond Engagement Mounting
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Ladies' 14k White Gold Diamond Engagement Mounting. Diamond pave on the ring's shank extends to
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco Inspired Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
This platinum ring has a gorgeous cut out work and beautiful flowing filigree pattern all around the ring. The center stone is a round cut 0.85 ct with G color and SI clarity. The un...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Inspired 1.13ct Round Diamond & Halo Pave Diamond Engagement Ring Set
By Alex & Co
Located in Newton, MA
Reminiscent of another era, this Alex & Co signature vintage-style for our Bridal Collection is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Hexagon Diamond and Rock Crystal Inspired Vintage Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Old world craftsmanship with todays technology, this vintage art deco inspired ring may be even
Category
2010s Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
1.41ct Diamond Art Deco Inspired Engagement Ring w Ruby & Diamond accents
Located in Addison, TX
yet elegant design, this Art Deco inspired ring is a timeless masterpiece that effortlessly blends
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Flower Inspired, Brilliant Diamonds and Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Celebrate the beauty of delicate petals with our exquisite Vintage Ladies Diamond Ring, crafted
Category
2010s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage-Inspired 18k Yellow Gold Floral Tanzanite Ring
Located in New York, NY
Unveil the charm of yesteryear with this Vintage-Inspired Tanzanite Ring, crafted in luxurious 18k
Category
20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Inspired Platinum Ruby and Oval Diamond Ring
By Joseph Dardashti
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This art deco inspired ring is handmade in platinum. It features a bezel-set 0.77 carat Oval
Category
2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Victorian Inspired Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
One gorgeous old cut diamond is the centrepiece of this mid-century incarnation of a Victorian era diamond cluster ring. This diamond is accented at each of its cardinal points by a ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Style Round Diamond Halo Engagement Mounting
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Style Round Diamond Halo Engagement Mounting in White Gold. Exquisite filigree and pave
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond
Vintage Filigree Ruby Diamond Shield Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This ring is truly a marvelous piece of jewelry and one of our most viewed gemstone engagement
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
9K White Gold Natural Peridot Vintage Inspired Solitaire Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
weddings, engagements, bar/bat mitzvahs, anniversaries, Christenings, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Confirmation
Category
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Peridot, 9k Gold, White Gold
Sterling Silver Natural Colorful Opal Vintage Inspired Solitaire Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
will look lovely for any occasion including weddings, engagements, bar/bat mitzvahs, anniversaries
Category
2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Opal, Sterling Silver
Vintage-Inspired 1.65ct White Sapphire Ring in White Gold 14k
Located in Montréal, QC
Vintage-inspired regal ring in 14k white gold set with natural white sapphires.
This ring was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.60ct Cushion Diamond, GIA Certified, with 1.23ct Ruby Accent Vintage Inspired
Located in Houston, TX
This Shaftel Diamonds engagement ring is part of one of our unique collections of engagement rings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Motif Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with Halo
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
engagement ring by New York bridal designer Gabriel Co features vintage inspired design with clean, elegant
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Inspired Bright Green Emerald & Diamond Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
sourced or refurbished vintage gemstones, all crafted into jewels that speak to your individuality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Oceanic Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro 1.02cts Diamond Open Work Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Retro Diamond Filigree Platinum Engagement Ring.
This ornately carved open work 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1.09 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond with 0.22 Carat Sapphire Vintage Inspired Ring
Located in Houston, TX
diamond, set in a vintage-inspired 18kt white gold ring with an antique vibe. Accenting the Old Mine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Inspired 1.27 Carat Diamond Ring Made in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Webster, NY
Highly detailed vintage inspired diamond ring with approximately 1.27ctw of Round Brilliant cut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Navette Ring Vintage Inspired
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ This is a vintage-inspired ring created in the Victorian era navette ring style
♥ Three royal
Category
2010s American Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring Triangle Diamond Cabochon Burma Ruby 4.10 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your engagement with this exquisite vintage-inspired ring, crafted to captivate hearts and
Category
Early 2000s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Style Rose Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
determined. Total diamond weight 0.36 carats.
Art Deco Inspired Handmade Turquiose Halo Diamond Engagement
Category
2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 2.53 Carats Diamond Ballerina Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Vintage 2.53 Carats Diamond Ballerina Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold. The center round brilliant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Style Platinum Marquise Opal Eternity Diamond Engagement Ring Bridal Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamonds F-G Color VS2 Clarity 0.10 Carats on Engagement Ring. 9 Marquise Natural Australian Opals, 2 x 4
Category
2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2.13 carat Old European Cut Diamond M/VS1 GIA Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
accentuates the vintage-inspired design, creating a sense of refinement and elegance.
This Art Deco
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Fred Paris Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bypass Engagement Ring
By Fred Paris
Located in London, GB
A vintage Fred Paris diamond and emerald 18 karat yellow gold bypass engagement ring.
Inspired by
Category
Vintage 1980s European Retro Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Inspired Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Inspired Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one octagonal step cut emerald
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
One Carat Diamond Engagement Ring, Fancy Halo, 14 Karat Gold, Oval Vintage
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This original vintage inspired diamond ring is so gorgeous! The milgrain detail is réminiscent of
Category
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco GIA Vintage Antique 3.0ct Old EURO Diamond Sapphire Pt Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco GIA 3.0ct Old EUROPEAN Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Vintage Antique Ring.
Few come
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Style Oval Diamond and Blue Sapphire Halo Engagement Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This beautiful ring is a vintage inspired style, the popular halo ring features oval G color VS
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Cushion Blue Topaz and Diamond Vintage Style Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Charming vintage inspired ring, showcasing a cushion cut carat blue. The ring is adorned with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Filigree White Gold Engagement Mounting
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
This intricate vintage inspired 14K white gold engagement ring with a lovely cushion halo shines
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Floral Halo Diamond Engagement Mounting
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
and vintage inspired milgrain lead up to an intricate floral halo. Diamond etchings on the side of the
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cushion Diamond Halo Engagement Mounting
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
milgrain halo with a vintage inspired spit shank design. Fits round cut, cushion cut, or princess cut
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond
Art Deco Inspired Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Inspired Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one square emerald cut weighing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Simon G Bezel FIligree Engagement Mounting
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
This 14k gold engagement ring is full of vintage-inspired details like filigree and milgrain and
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Simon G Bezel FIligree Engagement Mounting.
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
This 14k gold engagement ring is full of vintage-inspired details like filigree and milgrain and
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Paisley Filigree Design Diamond Engagement Mounting
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Graduated Paisley Filigree Design Diamond Engagement Mounting. Vintage inspired filigree design
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond
Art Deco Inspired 0.72 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
craftsmanship. Perfect for those who appreciate vintage-inspired glamour, this ring is a true testament to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Amavida Platinum Engagement Mounting with Sapphires
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage inspired diamond engagement ring in platinum with blue sapphire accents. Ring features
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Inspired Platinum Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
deep and captivating blue hue. The antique-inspired design on both sides adds a touch of vintage
Category
1990s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Platinum
Amavida Platinum Square Halo Engagement Mounting
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
mounting features vintage inspired details such as diamond etching on the sides, milgrain finish around the
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Baroness Diamond Engagement Mounting in White Gold
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage inspired diamond engagement mounting in 14k white gold. Ring features 0.31 ctw of round
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Simon G Bezel White Gold Engagement Mounting
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
This wonderful Vintage Vixen collection engagement mounting setting is crafted from 14k white gold
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Three Stone Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Three Stone Vintage Inspired Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold by Gabriel Co. Center
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Solitaire White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
accented by a vintage inspired bezel set diamonds, which also repeat as an undercarriage motif underneath
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Split Rope Shank Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold. Ring features vintage inspired rope design on a
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Simon G Hexagonal White Gold Engagement Mounting
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
This wonderful vintage-inspired diamond engagement mounting features a hexagonal halo design that
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
White Gold
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Vintage Inspired Engagement For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage inspired engagement for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 10 vintage editions and 18 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a vintage inspired engagement 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 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic vintage inspired engagement over the years, but those made by Joseph Dardashti, Verma Group and Mary Gallagher are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cushion cut and marquise cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a vintage inspired engagement, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Vintage Inspired Engagement?
On average, a vintage inspired engagement at 1stDibs sells for $4,100, while they’re typically $1,080 on the low end and $15,000 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 Inspired Engagement
- 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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