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Mid Century Two Tone Diamond Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This piece was crafted sometime during the Mid Century design period ( 1940-1960 ). The setting
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Mid-20th Century Retro Dome Rings

Materials

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

Bent Knudsen Scandinavian Mid-Century Sterling Ring
By Bent Knudsen
Located in Toronto, ON
Bent Knudsen Danish Sterling mid 20th century large plain polished ovoid abstract Ring, design 56
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist More Rings

Mid Century Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderfully crafted diamond cluster ring taken from the middle of the 20th century
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Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 18k Gold, Enamel, and Ruby Italian Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Italian cocktail ring. In 18k gold. With a navette shaped head decorated in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Signet Rings

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Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Mid-Century Platinum Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
cocktail ring. The aquamarine measures approximately 21.24 x 18.29 x 12.23 mm and possesses the deeply
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Late 20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Mid-Century Modernist Paul Lobel Sterling Silver Abstract Cocktail Ring
By Lobel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern cocktail ring. In sterling silver. By Paul Lobel. Lobel was a Romanian
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An approximately 0.73-carat Old European-cut diamond centers this gorgeous ring crafted in the
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Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Mid-Century Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly crafted in platinum, this exquisite ring features a central round brilliant-cut diamond
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Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid Century Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Crafted from 14 karat yellow gold and set with diamonds and a central ruby this ring dates to the
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20th Century American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century fan-shaped diamond ring
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century round and calibré cut diamond ring of overlapping fan-shaped design, in platinum
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Vintage 1950s American Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Mid Century 1950s Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Mid century circa 1950s ring, with two ruby cabochons (stones are abraded) and approx
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Mid-century Starburst Ruby Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Mid-century Starburst Ruby Diamond Ring in 14k This ring is crafted in 14k white gold and
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Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mid-century Flower Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Mid-century Flower Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14k This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and
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Mid-20th Century Retro Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-century Flower Ruby Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Mid-century Flower Ruby Diamond Ring in 14k This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic Mid-Century Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
-cut diamonds in a marquise-shaped design, emblematic of the Mid-Century era. The diamonds total 0.82
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Mid-20th Century Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Engraved Mid-Century Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a stunning mid-century diamond engagement ring in platinum with lovely engraved shoulders
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid-century Freeform Australian Opal Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Mid-centuryFreeform Australian Opal Ring in 14k This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and
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Mid-20th Century Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-century Bohemian Opal Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Mid-century Bohemian Opal Diamond Ring in 14k This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and
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Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century diamond platinum wedding ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Mid Century platinum ring sparkles with seven round brilliant cut diamonds, offering a soft
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Vintage 1950s Modern Wedding Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Gold and Garnet Mid Century Flower Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
The garnets set in this ring radiate with an intense red flame. With untouched photographs when a
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Mid-20th Century English Modern Cluster Rings

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Garnet, 10k Gold

Mid Century diamond platinum cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Mid Century platinum ring centers on a crisp 0.50 carat Asscher cut diamond, prized for its
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Vintage 1950s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Signed Mid-Century Jones Woodland 14K Gold, Garnet, and Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed American Mid-Century gold, garnet, and seed pearl cluster cocktail ring. In 14 karat
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Cluster Rings

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Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold

CITRINE STATEMENT RING, Emerald Cut, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
grams and a size R UK/8.5 USA/CA, it has the weight and proportions you’d expect from mid-20th-century
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Mid-20th Century British Retro Solitaire Rings

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Citrine, 9k Gold

Mid-Century Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a striking platinum ring crafted during the midway point of the 20th century. This
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Vintage 1950s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Mid-Century Two-Tone Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Denver, CO
mid-century solitaire band accented with hand engraved details. Set in two-tone 14-18K white and
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Mid-20th Century Retro Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Fire Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely ring made in the 1960’s featuring a fine Mexican fire opal weighing approximately 3 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum

Mid-Century 1.42ct Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely diamond engagement ring, circa 1960’s-1970’s, featuring a 1.42 carat round brilliant-cut
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20th Century American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century Platinum Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking mid-century sapphire and diamond cluster ring crafted in platinum, designed with the
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Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Mid-Century Petite Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An Old European-cut diamond center stone measuring approximately 0.05 carat, H color VS clarity, shines from within a substantial square frame accented with hand engraved scrolled sh...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.01 Carat Mid Century Diamond Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This stunning piece was crafted sometime during the Mid Century design period ( 1940-1960's ). The
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Vintage 1960s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.23 Carat K VS2 Mid-Century Round Natural Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
GIA Certified 2.23 Carat K VS2 Mid-Century Round Natural Diamond Engagement Ring GIA report number
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Mid-20th Century Retro Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mid-20th Century Emerald Diamond Blue Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This vintage 18 karat yellow gold ring features an elegant oval cabochon green emerald at its
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Dome Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Mid-Century Two-Tone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An Old European-cut diamond center stone measuring approximately 0.16 carat, EF color VS clarity, shines within a square setting accented with four single cut diamonds, two on each s...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century Bezel-set Diamond Filigree Ring in Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
example of the Mid Century era. The round diamonds total 0.65ctw, near colorless with I clarity. The ring
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Mid-20th Century Retro Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century Three-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
between two shimmering single cut diamonds in this mid-century three-stone ring. Set in platinum.
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Mid-20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

English Mid Century ruby diamond platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined mid-century platinum ring centered with an oval ruby, accented by lozenge rubies and
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Vintage 1950s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Mid Century Platinum 1.73ct Diamond Engagement Ring GIA
Located in New York, NY
A stunning ring crafted in platinum, featuring a round brilliant-cut diamond at its center, flanked
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Mid-20th Century Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid Century Ruby and Diamond Ring by Chaumet
By Chaumet
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This hand crafted platinum, diamond and ruby ring was manufactured by one of the most esteemed
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Mid-20th Century French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Mid Century diamond platinum solitaire engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Mid-Century platinum ring from the 1960’s showcases a round brilliant cut diamond weighing
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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century Three-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
-century diamond three-stone ring was most likely crafted in the 1940s when palladium was substituted for
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Mid-20th Century Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Palladium

8-karat gold ring in a modernist design. Mid-20th century.
Located in bronshoj, DK
8-karat gold ring in a modernist design. Mid-20th century. Makers mark SC. In excellent condition
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Gold

Mid-Century Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This glistening platinum engagement ring features a round brilliant-cut diamond center stone
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Late 20th Century Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid Century Tiger s Eye Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Tiger's Eye and Gold Ring. Highly Stylized both in feeling look. Fits a size 5 - 5 1/2
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Tiger s Eye, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Mid-Century 1.57ct Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
brilliant diamond. The diamond is set within a squared prong setting, a hallmark of mid-century design
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century Garnet Filigree Ring in 10k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
0.30 carats. The deep red garnet is framed by intricate openwork filigree, a hallmark of mid-century
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-20th Century Five Stone Sapphire Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-20th century five stone sapphire ring, with graduated oval cut sapphire, approximately 3cts in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Engagement Rings

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Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mid-Century .83ct Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Modern vintage with a sweet heart carved into the side of this Mid-Century 1940's Platinum
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid Century Modern Diamond Platinum Vintage Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Diamond Platinum Vintage Band Ring. Featuring 3 rows and on either side securely
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Mid-20th Century Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid Century 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This rather beautiful diamond ring has been mounted in a handmade 18 karat white gold setting. The
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Mid-20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Scandinavian Goldsmith, Modernist Ring in 14 Carat Gold, Mid-20th Century
Located in bronshoj, DK
Scandinavian goldsmith. Modernist ring in 14-carat gold. Mid-20th century. Diameter: 14.5 mm. In
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern More Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Mid Century Diamond Gold Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Over the top Dome Ring - Pave set with full cut Very white Diamonds & detailed with Diamond
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Dome Rings

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Amber, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Mid-Century Modernist Paul Lobel Mixed Metal Gold/Silver Cigar Band Ring
By Paul Lobel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Mid-Century Modern cigar band ring. In mixed metals. With a sterling silver base
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Mid-20th Century Diamond Spiral Cluster Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This vintage 14-karat white gold spiral diamond ring showcases a captivating design with a
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vtg Mid-Century Modernist Paul Lobel Mixed Metal Gold/Silver Cigar Band Ring
By Paul Lobel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Mid-Century Modern cigar band ring. In mixed metals. With a sterling silver base
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Mid-Century 0.50-Carat Diamond Bow Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An Old European-cut diamond center stone measuring approximately 0.50 carat, G color VS clarity, is set between hand engraved shoulders studded with four single cut diamonds. Set in ...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid Century Vintage Gold and Enamel Floral Spray Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
surprised me as I thought it was Victorian when I viewed it. It is Mid Century, c. 1950's. It is a beautiful
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Band Rings

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Gold, Enamel

Elegant Mid-20th Century French Platinum Diamond Solitaire Ring 1.98ct Center
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This wonderful Mid-20th Century Solitaire ring was crafted by hand in the tradition of exquisite
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Mid Century Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of mid century rings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. Our collection of mid century rings includes designs that are universally popular, but Modern and Art Deco styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Georg Jensen, Tiffany Co. and Cartier produced popular versions that are worth a look. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 2589, are particularly popular. There are many round cut, oval cut and emerald cut mid century rings for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of mid century rings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Mid Century Rings?

On average, mid century rings at 1stDibs sell for $2,289, while they’re typically $68 on the low end and $1,575,000 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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.

Questions About Mid Century Rings
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple. 

    Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller

    Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

    Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.

    Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.