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Platinum Diamond Ring Old Cut Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This elegant vintage ring is finely crafted in solid Platinum (carefully tested and guaranteed
Category
1950s Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Old European Diamond Ring Platinum Engagement .56cttw
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Old European Diamond Ring Platinum Engagement .56 cttw
This gorgeous estate engagement ring is
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Ring 18K Gold 2.29 TDW Cluster Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ring 18K Gold 2.29 TDW Cluster Engagement
This estate ring is crafted in combination of
Category
20th Century Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Ring Platinum Engagement Band 1.10 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ring Platinum Engagement Band 1.10 TDW
This stunning estate engagement ring is
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Pear Diamond Ring Canary Sapphire 14K White Gold Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This estate engagement ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White Gold.
The ring hallmarked
Category
20th Century Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Halo Ring 14K White Gold 1.14 TDW Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This amazing estate diamond halo engagement or wedding ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White
Category
20th Century Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Band 1.36 TDW Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This stunning estate engagement ring is finely crated in solid 14K White gold and set with natural
Category
20th Century Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Princess Trillion Diamond Engagement Ring 14K White Gold 1.95 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Princess Trillion Diamond Engagement Ring 14K White Gold 1.95 TDW
This amazing estate
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Band Marquise Cut Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This estate ring is crafted in solid 14K White Gold
The center marquise cut diamond is .50 carat of
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Engagement Estate 1.80 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
color.
The total diamond weight for the ring is 1.80 carats.
The top of the ring measures 7mm; the
Category
20th Century Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Old Mine Diamond Ring Platinum 2.05 TDW Vintage Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This vintage ring is made in luxurious Platinum.
The center old mine cut diamond is 1.45 carat of
Category
1950s Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Ring Vintage 14K White Gold .97 TDW Engagement Wedding
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This estate ring would make a marvelous engagement ring or wedding ring.
The center emerald cut
Category
20th Century Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ring Vintage 14K White Gold 1.91 TDW Engagement Wedding
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This estate ring would make a marvelous engagement ring or wedding ring.
The center round cut
Category
20th Century Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Trillion Wedding Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This beautiful estate engagement ring is crafted in solid 18K White Gold.
The center princess cut
Category
20th Century Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Ring Flower Vintage Platinum 2.00 TDW Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This vintage circa 1930s ring is finely crafted in luxurious Platinum and set with genuine Diamonds
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Engagement Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Estate .72 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This beautiful vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White Gold and set with white and fiery
Category
20th Century Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Band Vintage Estate 3.10 TDW Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This estate ring would make a marvelous engagement ring or wedding ring.
Seventy-two round
Category
20th Century Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Band Halo Engagement Wedding 1.63 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This estate engagement ring is made in solid 14K White Gold
The center round brilliant cut diamond
Category
20th Century Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Old European Diamond Ring 2.14 TDW 14K White Gold Engagement Wedding Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Old European Diamond Ring 2.14 TDW 14K White Gold Engagement Wedding Vintage
This lovely vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Old Mine Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Band 1.63 TDW Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This stunning estate ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White gold and set with an old mine cut
Category
20th Century Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Engagement 3.10 TDW Del Co
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This amazing estate ring is finely crafted in solid 18K White Gold. Hallmarked Del Co. The center
Category
20th Century Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Half Moon Ceylon Sapphire Ring 14K White Gold Engagement Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Half Moon Ceylon Sapphire Ring 14K White Gold Engagement Vintage
This gorgeous
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
1.96 Ctw Diamond Ring Vintage 14K Gold Band Two Stone Wedding Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This vintage ring is made in solid 14K Yellow gold and White gold for diamonds setting.
One diamond
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Napoli, Italy
Beautiful Gold handmade Art Deco style ring.
It is set in 14k white Gold featuring a sparkling
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Estate Art Deco Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold with .06 Carat Diamonds
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This is a diamond engagement ring that is Circa 1930. This estate ring has a wonderful history and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage circa 1935 .50 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This diamond engagement ring is very special and vintage, CIRCA 1935. The vintage diamond
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1930s American Romantic Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring, Mixed Metal Old European Diamonds Wedding Band
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
larger diamond in the center with six other accent diamonds. The top of the ring is handmade in 14 karat
Category
1930s American Modern Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Mixed Metal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Flower Engagement Ring
Located in Udim, IL
18K white gold ring (750 stamped), set with one center natural diamond and small natural diamonds
Category
20th Century European Post-War Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Vintage Diamond Engagement ring featuring an Old Mine Cut Diamond in the center.
Center Diamond
Category
20th Century Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Engagement Ring, past Present Future Diamond Engagement Ring, 1.66ct Diamonds
Located in BALMAIN, NSW
= 0.60cts G
Total ring weight = 4.54 grams
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
With great brilliance and flash, this platinum engagement ring shines far beyond it's size, It
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Signed Tiffany & Co. engagement ring finely crafted in platinum. Round brilliant cut diamond E
Category
20th Century American Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a great two tone engagement ring! Made of both 14K white and 14K yellow gold, this ring
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
TIFFANY & CO. Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Classic, elegant diamond engagement ring by Tiffany&CO.
Set in platinum. Center stone .96ct., D
Category
1990s American Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Amazing Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Sežana, SI
Impressive solid 18K white gold ring.
Italian production, about 1960.
Diamond ct. 3,21, J color
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Engagement Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
14K W/gold RBC diamonds weighing approx. 1.20 cts., J-K SI-I1 ring size 5 1/4, weight 4.1 dwt.
Category
20th Century Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond
Delicate Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Delicate Diamond Ring, simply elegant 14k gold, 6 prong setting with beautiful, clean white diamond
Category
1960s American Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Pearl Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Ring Size: 8
Metal Type: Platinum
Weight: 5.5 grams
Center Details
Shape: Cultured
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This stunning band is meticulously crafted in platinum and set with a striking Old European cut center stone totaling 1.01 carat, G-H color, SI1 clarity and flanked by six single cu...
Category
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Sapphire White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire and white gold solitaire engagement ring. The petite 14-karat white gold solitaire ring
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire and diamond platinum engagement ring circa 1950.
DETAILS:
GEMSTONES: one round, faceted
Category
1950s Modern Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-Century Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
classic, elegant mid-century engagement ring, accented by four single cut diamonds. Set in 14K white gold.
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 1.72ct Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 14k white gold engagement ring from the Edwardian era. The ring is centered with
Category
20th Century Edwardian Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
5.02ct Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing platinum engagement ring. The ring is set with sparkling round cut diamond that
Category
20th Century Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1950s, this mid-century engagement ring is designed around an Old European-cut
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Two-Tone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
classic engagement ring accented by six single cut diamonds, three on each side. Set in 14K white and
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
and one single cut in this elegant Art Deco engagement ring. Set in platinum. The center stone
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring, Platinum, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A platinum natural sapphire and diamond engagement ring. This small ring features a prong set, oval
Category
1970s Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Ladies Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies diamond engagement ring in platinum setting. Stamped Plat and weighs 6.5 grams.
The center
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Diamond solitaire platinum engagement ring centering one prong set, transitional round brilliant
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
3.00ct Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 18k white gold engagement ring. The ring is centered with a sparkling round cut
Category
20th Century Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Beautiful Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant emerald step- cut diamond engagement ring. Center stone is 1.62 cts (and looks larger in
Category
Late 20th Century American Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Sapphire Diamond Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 The design of this white 18K gold engagement ring is known by its French name: ‘Toi et
Category
1970s Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1.30ct Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous platinum engagement ring. The ring is centered with a sparkling old mine cut
Category
20th Century Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.07ct Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous platinum engagement ring. The ring is centered with a sparkling radiant cut
Category
20th Century Art Deco Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
2.67ct Diamond Onyx Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant platinum engagement ring. The ring is centered with a sparkling old European cut
Category
20th Century Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat white gold (stamped 14K SPM 4/4) estate diamond engagement ring set with three round
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tacori 2.00ct Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning 18k white gold engagement ring by Tacori. The ring is centered with a sparkling
Category
20th Century Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
In this Art Deco ring, an Old European-cut diamond center stone measuring 5mm and approximately
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring. Simple and elegant illusion-set diamond, 4-prong set
Category
1980s American Retro Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
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Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings For Sale on 1stDibs
Browse a vast assortment of vintage jewellery engagement rings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Platinum and White Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 14101 vintage examples as well as 4 contemporary versions. 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. Pieces in our collection of vintage jewellery engagement rings made by Art Deco jewelers — as well as those associated with Retro — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels are consistently popular. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 8387, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for round cut vintage jewellery engagement rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and oval cut alternatives. When shopping our range of vintage jewellery engagement rings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.
How Much are Vintage Jewellery Engagement Rings?
On average, vintage jewellery engagement rings at 1stDibs sell for $4,928, while they’re typically $6 on the low end and $5,150,000 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 Jewellery Engagement Rings
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A vintage engagement ring is generally defined as an engagement ring that is 20 to 80 years old. By definition, “antique” applies to anything that is 100 years or older. The most popular vintage styles for engagement rings are Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco. Vintage engagement rings could feature traditional diamonds or colored gemstones. Find a wide variety of vintage engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023A vintage engagement ring is generally any engagement ring that dates back 20 to 80 years. Rings that are 100 or more years old are antiques. The design of a vintage engagement ring is influenced by each era's artistic visions, cultural movements and preferences in materials, gemstones and motifs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023You can buy vintage engagement rings from many sources. Local estate sales, auctions and secondhand shops can be good local sources. Another option is to shop for vintage pieces on trusted online platforms. You can find a large collection of vintage engagement rings from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023You can find vintage engagement rings in many places. If you want to shop in person, check out second-hand stores, auction houses and estate sales. Browsing the collections of trusted online platforms can also allow you to quickly discover many vintage pieces. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage engagement rings from some of the world's top dealers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Whether halo engagement rings are vintage depends on their age. Any ring made at least 20 to 80 years ago is vintage, while older pieces are antiques. Halo engagement rings emerged during the Art Deco period and have remained popular since. As a result, you can find many antique and vintage examples, as well as contemporary rings that show off a central gemstone surrounded by a halo of accent stones. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of halo engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023A vintage-style engagement ring is a piece of bridal jewelry designed in the style of rings produced in the past. Many vintage-style engagement rings borrow elements from Victorian, Art Deco or Edwardian jewelry. Although the rings may closely resemble authentic antique or vintage rings, they are actually contemporary pieces produced in recent years. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023Yes, vintage engagement rings are popular among some people. Many find the details of rings produced during the last 20 to 99 years to be visually appealing. In fact, some contemporary jewelry makers even draw inspiration from vintage designs. Some people also prefer vintage rings because they inherit them from relatives or because they like the idea of wearing an engagement ring that has a history. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between vintage and antique engagement rings is age. For an engagement ring to be considered an antique, it must be at least 100 years old. Vintage engagement rings are pieces made at least 20 years ago. Shop a collection of vintage and antique engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between vintage and classic engagement rings has to do with taste and time. Vintage engagement rings date back 20 to 80 years and occupy the sweet spot between historic and modern. Whether or not an engagement ring is "classic" may pertain solely to the style of the ring. The solitaire setting is considered a classic setting for engagement rings. Tiffany & Co. broadly helped put diamonds on the map in 1886 by introducing the American marketplace to the solitaire diamond design, which is still the quintessential engagement ring style. Designed to maximize a diamond's sparkle, the trademark Tiffany Setting elevated the stone on six prongs (in contrast to the bezel setting, which was common at the time). In the late 1800s, Cartier sought to render the diamonds in their engagement rings and other rings as brilliantly as possible, and the house's Solitaire 1895 engagement ring is considered a classic engagement ring. Find antique and vintage engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023Details that reflect the trends of previous eras are what make an engagement ring look vintage. During the 1940s, engagement rings often featured two-tone metal bands and small central stones flanked by accent stones like baguettes. During the 1950s, World War II-era restrictions on platinum were finally lifted, and many people chose platinum engagement rings set with a single brilliant-cut diamond. The 1960s brought colored gemstones into fashion, and engagement rings from the 1970s and ’80s often featured bold, flashy geometric designs. In the 1990s, marquise diamonds and white gold and platinum metals were popular. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024There are several reasons why people buy vintage engagement rings. Some prefer the way jewelry looked in decades past and select vintage pieces that fit their tastes. Others choose vintage engagement rings to get a unique, one-of-a-kind piece or like the idea of their jewelry having a long history. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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