Diamond Engagement Rings
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Gemstone: Diamond
Style: Retro
Retro 0.68 Carat Diamond Platinum Fishtail Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Engagement ring is designed with a stylized square form head, fishtail set shoulders, and a knife edge shank
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.60 carat; ...
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1940s Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 5.81 Ct Diamond 18K White Gold Floral Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This magnificent stone is crafted in luxurious 18K White Gold. Intricate cut-out and filigree patterns run throughout the top of this ring featuring one exquisite large round cut Diamond...
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1980s American Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
French 1960s Diamonds 18 Karats Yellow Gold Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Delightful retro ring, it includes on the top an antique- cut diamond in dahlia setting, surrounded by rose-cut diamonds. The start...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
french 1950s Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Retro Flower Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Representing a flower ring, it is decorated in the center of a modern brilliant-cut diamond, petals set with 8/8 cut diamonds, the w...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1.95 CTW Diamond Platinum Scrolled Shoulder Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 1.59 carats - K color and VS2 clarity
Set in a stylized square form head accented by scrolled volutes
Flanked by stylized and scrolling shoulders...
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1940s Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.16 Carats Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Belcher Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 1.16 carat - K color with SI1 clarity
Talon set in a belcher style head then flanked by cathedral shoulders
With maker's...
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1950s Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1950s No Heat Ceylon Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog's head hallmark.
Important rectangular shape antique ring, it is set with 4 double claws, of an oval blue sapphire surrounded by 2 x 7 brilliant- cut diamonds a...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.42 carat Ruby and Baguette Diamond Ballerina Engagement Ring 14K
Located in beverly hills, CA
GIA Certified Ruby and Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Ballerina Engagement Ring containing 1.42 carat round Ruby with 1.87 cara...
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Late 20th Century Retro Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s 0, 30 Diamond 18 Karat White and Rose Gold Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose and white gold.
This antique ring is set with a brilliant-cut diamond. On both sides, on the edge and on the start of the ring, an arrow pattern separating two ...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Retro French Platinum 18 Karat Gold Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Masterfully hand-crafted in 18 karat rose-gold and platinum this French Retro ring from ca 1940 displays an true avant-garde look. The asymmetrical c...
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1940s French Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, 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 enamelling and diamonds set throughout.
20mm wide b...
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20th Century British Retro Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Mid-Century 1.66 Carats Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 1.31 carats - H color with SI1 clarity
With a towering four prong basket setting and cathedral shoulders
Bar set with...
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1950s Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Rose Cut Diamond Single-Stone Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A rose-cut diamond single-stone ring
The rose-cut diamond in closed back setting to openwork gallery and decorated hoop
Size 7
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1930s Italian Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.07 Carat Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1980s 1.07 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold full eternity ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressi...
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1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.54 Carat Vintage Asscher Cut Three Stone Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
A 0.54 carat vintage asscher cut three stone diamond platinum engagement ring.
This classic ring is set with an asscher cut diamond and framed wit...
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Early 2000s British Retro Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Three-Stone Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Past Present Future Bypass Ring 3-Stone
Located in Austin, TX
Past, present and future rings have been worn to represent life and everlasting love for generations. These rings are so special and sentimental, and are still a popular design for e...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Retro Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1950's Mid-Century 1.65 Carats Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Princess style ring centers three round brilliant cut diamonds
Center stone weighs approximately 1.00 carat with F/G color and SI2 clarity
Flanke...
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1950s Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.25 Carat Old Cut Diamond and Ruby Oval Platinum Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.25 carats, framed by French calibré-cut rubies within an oval border of small old European-cut di...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 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 with four side diamonds. The center brilliant-cut diamond is SI1 (G.I.A.) in clarity...
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1980s American Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst 7.24ct. & Diamond 0.76ct. Ring
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18 karat yellow gold ring set with a beautiful intense oval amethyst center. The large oval is flanked by 10 round brilliant diamonds.
Amethyst 7.24 carats
Diamonds 0.76 car...
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1980s Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1957 Mid-Century 1.10 Carats Diamond Platinum Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 1.00 carat - H color with VS clarity
Flanked by bar set baguette cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.10 carat - well...
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1950s Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage French Certified Burma Natural No-Heat Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Shine brightly with this French-made vivid Vintage Burma natural sapphire Diamond 18K Gold pave Ring! This ring had 1 scintillating Genuine ...
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1980s Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire
Heart and Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, GB
A unique heart shaped diamond engagement ring set in a platinum mount.
The ring is centrally set with a beautiful heart cut diamond of an impressive size which is three claw set wi...
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1990s Unknown Retro Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1950s GAL Certified 0.75 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond 14K Gold Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning! This Retro 1950s GAL Certified Natural Ruby and Diamond ring is Bold and Beautiful!
It features a 0.75 carat Oval Natural Ruby center stone flanked by 12 Round Brilliant D...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1980s Italian Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century 1.40 Carats Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA, Circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.18 carat - F color with SI2 clarity
Set by tri-split talon prongs in a stylized square form head
Flanked by bar set tapered bague...
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1950s Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Gold Diamond Heart Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
18kt yellow gold and pave' diamond designed the heart ring
Size 7
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18 Karat White Gold Opal and Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Stylized ring in openwork white gold 750, centered by an oval-shaped opal, surrounded and underlined by brilliant-cut diamonds. Circa 1970.
Finger: 53. Gross weight: 5 g.
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1970s French Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Burmese 2.52 Carat Ruby and 3.64 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classically designed 18 karat yellow gold ring set with a vibrant 2.89 carat oval Burmese ruby. The ruby sits in a ballerina setting of tapered bag...
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1990s Retro Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s 0.70 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Shuttle Shape Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold.
Called marquise ring, this retro ring is paved with modern brilliant- cut diamonds. On either side of the ring are 2 x 1 modern brilliant- cut diamonds....
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1960s French Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1970s Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Petals Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle's head hallmark.
Lovely retro ring, it represents a flower whose heart is set with a modern brilliant-cut diamond with claws, and the petals made o...
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1970s French Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century 0.90 Carat Diamond Platinum Fishtail Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.65 carat; J color with VS clarity
Set in a square form head with stylized tri-bead prongs and flanked by diamond cluste...
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1950s Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
French 1960s Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Thread Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle's head hallmark and platinum dog's head hallmark.
Delicate frame made of gold thread, it is set on its top with a brilliant-cut diamond surrounded by 6 other diamonds.
Height: 13.4 mm, width: 13.7 mm, thickness: approximately 5.5 mm, width of the ring at the base: 2.4 mm.
Total weight of the jewel: around 3.4 g.
US Size : 6,5 ; Free resize, please contact us.
Authentic antique jewel - French work of the 1960s.
Our opinion: A pretty retro diamond charm ring...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Boucheron 4.90 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring Platinum, Circa 1950
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
A Boucheron 4.90 carat sapphire and diamond cluster ring in platinum, circa 1950.
This exceptional ring is set to its centre with a stunning oval cut sapp...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 1950s 1.90 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
A quintessential jewel from a celebrated era, this breathtaking vintage engagement ring dates back to the iconic 1950s. The show-stopping centerpiece is a magnificent 1.90 carat Euro...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Vintage Looking Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat white gold diamond wedding vintage looking ring, containing 1 brilliant cut diamond weighing .32pts. and 14 full cut diamonds weighing ....
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1990s American Retro Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Cabochon ruby and diamond cluster ring
Size: 7
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 0.63 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 0.51 carat; H color with VS clarity
Set by tri-bead prongs in a stylized square form head and flanked by cinched cathe...
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1940s Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Cushion Mixed-Cut Sapphire 4, 32ct no heat and Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Centering a cushion mixed-cut sapphire, weighing 4,32 carats, within a round and baguette-cut diamond surround.
Diamonds approximately 2.10 carats total, ring size 6 1/4
Accompanied...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Double Halo Platinum 1.98 Carat Diamond Engagement Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Double halo platinum diamond engagement ring with central stone.
France, circa 1940. Condition: Good..
Brilliant-cut diamonds.
To...
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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique and Vintage 1.68 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique and vintage 1.68 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold dress ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and imp...
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat white gold and diamond engagement ring. This ring features a round brilliant cut weighing approximately .85 c...
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1940s Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and White Gold Half Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.90 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold half eternity style dress ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections
This fine and imp...
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1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 6.81 Carat Rare Natural Old European N VS1 Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Platinum solitaire ring (size 5.5) set with a rare vintage GIA certified Old European Brilliant diamond weighing 6.81 carats.
The stone has an N color grading and a VS1 clarity grad...
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1920s Unknown Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1.02 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1.02 carat diamond and 0.85 carat sapphire, platinum trilogy ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive...
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1980s Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Diamond "Filigree Retro" Ring with EGL Certified Old European Cut 1.09
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications:
main stone: ROUND DIAMOND
DIAMONDS: 1 PCS
CARAT TOTAL WEIGHT: APPROXIMATELY 1.09CTW
color: G
clarity: SI3
certified: EGL
cut: Old European...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
0, 60 carat old cut Diamond, 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Midcentury 1950s 1.15 Carat Round Diamond and Baguette Platinum Ring
Located in Boston, MA
A breathtaking exemplar of mid-20th century elegance, this vintage platinum ring dates back to the iconic 1950s. The showstopping centerpiece is a gorgeous round transitional cut dia...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY:
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Elegant ring in 14 karat white gold...
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1980s Italian Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Cabochon emerald and diamond cluster ring
Size: 7
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.25 Carat Emeralds 1.72 Carat White Diamonds White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1980s Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
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White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum 1950s 1.31 Carat Round Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage Platinum 1950s 1.31ct Round Diamond Ring - Center circular brilliant transitional cut diamonds weighs 1.31ct and has K color, and SI1 cla...
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Gold Engagement Ring Natural H SI1 Gem Stone Vintage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning antique reproduction ring set in 18K white gold. The ring is set with 42 natural round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.60 carats and...
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2010s Unknown Retro Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Vintage Looking Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat white gold diamond wedding vintage looking ring, containing 1 round old "Euro" cut diamond weighing .79pts. and 44 round single cut diam...
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Early 2000s American Retro Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Diamond and Turquoise Blue Bombe Cluster/Cocktail ring in Bi-Metal 18 Carat Gold
Located in London, GB
A turquoise and diamond bombe ring with stylised toothed petal surround set in 18 carat yellow gold. What a stunning design with a warm-toned gold band, and explosive flower motif of...
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1990s British Retro Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, 1 Carat
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 1 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring. The Center Diamond measures 6.5mm x 6.64mm x 3.55mm and has a carat weight of 1.00 carat. The Diamond is VS2 (G.I.A.) in clarity and...
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1940s Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Retro 1.00 Carat Aquamarine and .60 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
1950s Retro 1.00 Carat Aquamarine and .60 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Item Details:
Ring Size: 8.50
Metal Type: Platinum
Weight: 9.5 grams
Side Stone Details:
Shape: S...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Diamond Engagement Rings
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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
French 1970s Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle's head hallmark.
Original retro ring, it is asymmetrically set with 5 brilliant-cut diamonds in an openwork decor and presenting 2 intertwined drap...
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1970s French Retro Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Shop Antique and Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings on 1stDibs
Antique and vintage diamond engagement rings are timeless. Diamonds are the hardest gemstones and stand out for their extraordinary brilliance. They are usually thought of as being clear, with a dazzling sparkle that turns white light into flashes of color. One in 10,000 diamonds is colored, with hues ranging from yellow and pink to blue and black. The more intense the color, the higher the price of the diamond.
Rings have long been signifiers of marriage and committed relationships. The modern diamond engagement ring can be traced back to 1477, when Archduke Maximilian of Austria commissioned an expensive diamond ring for his betrothed. Diamond rings subsequently became extremely popular among the European aristocracy. Later, during the Victorian era, the popularity of diamond engagement rings had filtered down to the middle class, owing to the increasing accessibility — and affordability — of gold and diamonds.
Authentic antique Victorian-era engagement rings were frequently set in rose or yellow gold and they are highly collectible. Designs for Victorian engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal. Diamonds were likely to be small rose- or old-mine-cut (the ancestor of today’s cushion-cut) stones. The former are often associated with antique styles like Victorian or Georgian, as rose-cut diamonds are uncommon in modern jewelry. The diamonds were typically set in a group of five in a band or as a solitaire. Victorian-era engagement rings also saw other gemstones accompanying diamonds. Small seed pearls and moonstones were popular. Other sentimental and romantic motifs such as hearts and stars took hold as well.
In 1886, esteemed American luxury firm Tiffany & Co. introduced its solitaire diamond design, which is still among the most popular styles of engagement rings. The Tiffany Setting raises the stone above the band on six prongs, allowing its facets to catch the light and reflect through the stone.
French jewelry house Cartier, which pioneered the use of platinum in fine jewelry and helped define Art Deco, sought to render the diamonds in their engagement rings and other rings as brilliantly as possible. The brand’s timeless Solitaire 1895 engagement ring gave the impression of delicate lace.
Shopping for an engagement ring can be challenging — from stone to carat weight to cut to setting, jewelry lingo can feel like a foreign language, making the task of choosing a diamond feel even more daunting. Explore our buying guides for a close look at antique engagement rings, Art Deco engagement rings and vintage engagement rings, and shop an exquisite collection of antique and vintage diamond engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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