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Engagement Rings

Shopping for the right antique, new or vintage engagement ring can prove daunting. Whether you’re looking for that perfect Art Deco engagement ring, a vintage sapphire engagement ring or a fashionable contemporary accessory, it’s important to choose a style that speaks to you.

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. When Prince Albert became engaged to Queen Victoria, he gave her a serpent ring with emerald eyes, her birthstone. This initiated a widespread craze for snake jewelry.

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.

Edwardian engagement rings and, afterward, Art Deco engagement rings that followed in the wake of Queen Victoria’s death in 1901 would be characterized by complex geometric designs and platinum settings. Owing to the Art Nouveau movement, nature was a major theme for Edwardian jewelry, while the diamond ring designs of the Art Deco period were inspired by Cubism as well as ancient Egypt. Art Deco engagement rings are bold and colorful and feature gems cut in nontraditional ways.

Engagement rings designed during World War II were made from two-toned metals and smaller stones. Large stones were scarce, and platinum was reserved for the military. Postwar engagement rings were intended to be simpler and focused on the beauty of the diamond.

In 1947, De Beers Consolidated Mines, with the support of Philadelphia ad agency N.W. Ayer & Son, introduced the slogan “A diamond is forever” in a marketing campaign that emphasized a connection between diamonds and romance. Diamond sales skyrocketed, and diamond engagement rings became intertwined with the post–World War II marriage boom, which coincided with the ascension of specific diamond cuts.

The round brilliant cut, which consists of an astounding 58 facets, continues to be the most popular cut to this day. Jewelers such as Harry Winston had already gained a reputation for his talents by the time the De Beers campaign debuted, and he is said to have favored emerald-cut diamonds.

For everything from understanding the 4Cs to choosing between antique, vintage, contemporary and custom styles, get expert tips to help you find just the right ring. Additionally, explore our buying guides for a close look at antique engagement rings, Art Deco engagement rings and vintage engagement rings

When you’re ready to mark your momentous occasion, find a vast collection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.

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Engagement Rings For Sale
Creator: Ritani
Ritani 1.44ctw Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Sz 5 Round Brilliant
Located in McLeansville, NC
This lovely halo ring comes with a Ritani Card of Authenticity. Gem: Natural Diamonds - 1.44 Total Carats, Round Brilliant Cut - Center - 1.01 Carats, H Color, SI2 Clarity - GIA Num...
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Ritani 18K White Gold Square Shaped Diamond Semi Mount Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K White Gold Size: 4 Shank Maximum Width: 2.10 Weight: 3.27 grams Ladies 18K white gold, diamond engagement semi-mount ring with a half round shank....
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Gold

Ritani Contemporary 1.55 CTW Diamond 14 Karat Cushion Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion-modified brilliant diamond weighing approximately 1.00 carat - K color with VS1 clarity Prong set with a halo surround and shoulders prong set with round brillian...
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ritani 2.5 Carat 5 Stone Emerald Cut Diamond 18 Carats Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Rome, IT
RITANI 2.5 ct total weight Five 5-Stone Asscher Cut Diamond Wedding Band / Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. The ring weighs 5.8 grams, size 1...
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 10.32 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Rome, IT
GIA Certified 10.32 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Ritani Platinum Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Ritani Material: platinum Center Diamond: 1 princess cut = 0.55ct Color: H Clarity: SI1 Diamond: 60 round brilliant cut = 0.60cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1-2 Ring Size: 6 (ple...
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14K White Gold Ritani Masterwork Cushion Halo Ring with Sapphire - GIA Certified
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Ritani 1RZ2817 14K white gold Masterwork Collection, cushion halo engagement ring with 0.86 carat diamonds. G/H Color, VS Clarity. Cente...
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ritani Natural Cornflower Blue Gemstone Engagement Ring Diamond Platinum
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish pre-owned Ritani natural cornflower blue sapphire & diamond gemstone engagement ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. O...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

Ritani Diamond Halo Ring and Wedding Band 950 Platinum Asscher .93 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Celebrate your marriage with this exquisite bridal set! Crafted by Ritani in 950 platinum, this heirloom-quality set consists of a halo engagement ring and matching eternity wedding ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ritani Endless Love Princess Diamond Ring 1.70 Carat H VS1 in Platinum
Located in San Diego, CA
RITANI Style: Endless Love Collection Princess Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Serial Number: #1PCZ189 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 4.25 - sizable Total C...
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ritani GIA Certified Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Made of platinum, this ring centers a sparkling GIA certified round brilliant cut diamond that weighs 1.15ct. and is graded I color with VVS1 clarity. The diamond is accentuated by s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ritani 0.86 Carat Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 18k white gold ring by Ritani, centers a GIA certified round brilliant cut diamond that weighs 0.86ct. and is graded F color with VS1 clarity. The center diamond is accentuated ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Rose Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring -14k Round Brilliant .26ctw Twist
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 3 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .26ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G -...
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Gender: Ladies Metal Type: Platinum Size: 5 Shank Maximum Width: 1.90 mm Weight: 3.90 grams Ladies 950 platinum diamond solitaire engagement ring with a h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring Featuring A 0.53 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Of SI1 Clarity & H Color. 20 Additional Channel Set Princess Cut D...
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1.21 Carat D/VVS2
Located in London, GB
A stunning emerald cut diamond ring in platinum. The ring is set to the centre with a 1.21ct emerald cut diamond, D colour and VVS2 in clarity. The diamond is surrounded by a pave set diamond halo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Louis Newman & Co 5.09 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald Cut Bezel Set Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
5.09 carat GIA certified Emerald Cut. VS2 Clarity. 64% Depth, 1.56 length to width ratio and 12.69 millimeters in length. A properly cut and amazing looking emerald cut. Now for the ...
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2010s American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Diamond ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps body heat that is used to conduct the heat apart from the sensitive parts . Designed with mix cut d...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.55 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Classic solitaire diamond engagement ring Tiffany style setting. 1.55 carat round brilliant diamond, approximately G color gr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Princess-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum with Certificate
Located in Miami, FL
Brilliance Jewels, Miami Questions? Call Us Anytime! 786,482,8100 Style: Solitaire Diamond Ring Brand: Tiffany & Co. Metal: Platinum Metal Purity: 950 Stones: 1 Princess Cut Dia...
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2010s Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 7.23 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Breathtakingly beautiful Vivid Diamonds engagement ring crafted in platinum, featuring an exceptional GIA certified antique emerald cut diamond...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

10 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum GIA Certified D VVS1
Located in New York, NY
ICE CUSHION CUT D VVS1 DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING BY MIKE NEKTA GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond: Carat Weight: 10.0 Carats Color: D * Clarity: VVS1 Style: CUSH...
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2010s American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

8 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring GIA Certified E VVS1
Located in New York, NY
WAN -7 CT EMERALD DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING 18K WHITE GOLD BY MIKE NEKTA GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond Carat Weight: 7 Carats Color: E* Clarity: VVS1 Style: EMERALD CUT Approxim...
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2010s American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Gold

Cartier GIA Certified 10.29 Carat I VS2 Emerald Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This impressive diamond ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This 10.29 carat GIA Certified I VS2 emerald cut diamond is custom set in a handcrafted Cartier platinum ring...
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2010s French Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

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Ritani Classic French-Set Halo Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Bethesda, MD
A row of sparkling diamonds is French-set allowing more light to enter each stone to create extra brilliance. A sparkling French-set halo adds brilliance around the center diamond an...
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2010s Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Ritani Diamond Engagement Ring in Palladium GIA Certified H SI1 0.94 Carat
Located in New York, NY
In excellent condition and recently polished. Ring size is 7.75.Comes with Appraisal. GIA inscribed for verification.
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Palladium

2.0 Carat GIA Ritani Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 18k, by Ritani, New York City. This romantic engagement ring is set with a beautiful 2.0 carat diamond (L color, SI1 clarity, GIA certificate). The view from the side of...
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Early 2000s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

2.0 Carat GIA Ritani Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 18k, by Ritani, New York City. This romantic engagement ring is set with a beautiful 2.0 carat diamond (L color, SI1 clarity, GIA certificate). The view from the side of...
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Early 2000s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Ritani GIA Certified 0.75 Carat Round 3-Stone Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Ritani GIA Certified 0.75 Carat G IF Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 18k Rose Gold 3-stone Halo Engagement Ring Size 4.25 GIA Report Number: 5191566643 (Please note original GIA report ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ritani .93 Carat Asscher Diamond Halo Ring and Wedding Band 950 Platinum
Located in Greensboro, NC
Celebrate your marriage with this exquisite bridal set! Crafted by Ritani in 950 platinum, this heirloom-quality set consists of a halo engagement ring and matching eternity wedding ...
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20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Ritani .93 Carat Asscher Diamond Halo Ring and Wedding Band 950 Platinum
Located in Greensboro, NC
Celebrate your marriage with this exquisite bridal set! Crafted by Ritani in 950 platinum, this heirloom-quality set consists of a halo engagement ring and matching eternity wedding ...
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20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

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Ritani GIA Certified 2.04 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Classic Solitaire diamond engagement ring by Ritani wiht a GIA Certified 2.04CT Round Brilliant Cut Diamond in the center. GIA Certificate #: 2151031330 Diamond Carat Weight: 2.0...
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2010s Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

2.20 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Prong Set in Diamond and Platinum Ring Mounting
Located in Chicago, IL
Engagement ring, 2.20ct emerald cut diamond, H-I color, VS clarity, measures approximately 10.69mm x 6.15mm x 3.60mm, prong set in Ritani p...
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ritani Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This halo style engagement ring by Ritani features a pear shaped diamond in 14K white gold. The pear shaped diamond is 0.82 carats, F-G color and SI1-2 clarity. It is accented by t...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Ritani Modern Emerald Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This sophisticated modern engagement ring features an 18 karat white gold diamond Ritani mounting. The emerald cut diamond is .59 carats and has a GIA certificate. The diamond is g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Ritani 1.06ct E VVS2 GIA Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 18k, by Ritani, New York City. This romantic engagement ring is set with a superb white 1.06 carat diamond (E color, VVS2 clarity, GIA certificate). The elegant crown mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc. engagement rings for sale on 1stDibs

Find a wide range of Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc. engagement rings available on 1stDibs. These unique items were designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc. jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc. diamond engagement rings, from our inventory of 169, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. This collection contains 170 pieces as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection represents work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed and contemporary during the 21st century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider engagement rings by and . Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc. engagement rings can vary in price depending on gemstone, time period and other attributes. Price for these items starts at $378 and tops out at $125,000, while pieces like these can sell for $3,600 on average..

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