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Vintage Lapis Lazuli and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
give a little sparkle. The stone is simply held by a claw setting on simple shoulders.
Ring Size: M 1
Category
1960s British Modern Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 9k Gold
Finnish Silver Ring Made in 1969, Bjorn Weckstrom
By Bjorn Weckstrom
Located in Stockholm, SE
broken and uneven surfaces in combination with its simple, sculptural qualites.
The ring will, depending
Category
1960s Finnish Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Silver
18K Gold Cartier Nouvelle Vague Paris Crossover Ring
By Cartier
Located in Venice, CA
crossover effect is both graceful and playful. A simple and elegant ring for any occasion, a classic Cartier
Category
1990s French Contemporary Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphires Rose Gold and Silver Band Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Simple band ring in 9K rose gold and silver mounted with 5 deep color little blue sapphires
Blue
Category
1950s Retro Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Retro Madeira Citrine Cocktail Ring Over 33 Carat
Located in Northampton, MA
size 5 ½ and you will want a snug fit for this ring. It's a simple re-size by your jeweler if needed.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Citrine, 14k Gold
Platinum, Diamond, and Aquamarine Three-Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beginning".
A simple and elegant cocktail ring!
Measurements:
Size: ca. 6 1/4
Width: ca. 15 mm
Category
20th Century American Modern Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Blue Topaz and 18 Carat White Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
18ct white gold setting and band.A simple statement ring!
Ring Size: N or 6 3/4
Stone Dimensions: 6mm
Category
1980s British Modern Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold
Vintage Green Spinel and 10 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring holds a beautiful green spinel which is set on a simple setting and shoulders. the ring
Category
1960s British Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Spinel, Gold
Vintage Smokey Quartz and 9 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The smokey quartz stone in the ring is large and gorgeous! It is deep in colour and held by simple
Category
1970s British Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Quartz, Gold
Vintage Pink Topaz and 9 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet ring holds a round pink topaz which is perched up high on a heart gallery in simple
Category
1960s British Modern Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Topaz, Gold
Vintage Blue Moonstone and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
simply as not to detract from the main feature. The 9ct gold ring is smooth, simple and chunky.
Ring
Category
1950s British Modern Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Moonstone, 9k Gold
10k Yellow Gold Vintage Square Yellow Orange Sapphire Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
10k yellow gold ring. This simple vintage ring features a center square faceted, yellow orange lab
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Lapis Lazuli and 9 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
frame. The ring features an open work gallery which leads to a very simple gold band.
Ring Size: K or
Category
1960s British Modern Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This simple solitaire ring has a central brilliant cut diamond measuring 35cts. The shoulders have
Category
1960s British Modern Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Aqua and Diamond 10 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
sit on an open work setting with simple shoulders.
Ring Size: L or 5 3/4
Cluster Dimensions
Category
1960s British Modern Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
Vintage Blue Spinel and 18 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
is set in a simple claw setting and the ring is modelled in 18ct gold.
Ring Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/2
Category
1960s British Modern Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Spinel, Gold
Vintage Diamond and Sapphire 18 Carat Gold Flower Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
the flower holds a 10pt sapphire set up high in a simple claw setting.
Ring Size: L or 5 3/4
Flower
Category
1960s British Modern Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Mikimoto Baroque Pearl Tension Set 18k White Gold Ring
By Mikimoto
Located in MIAMI, FL
pearl gemstone that is tension set. The pearl appears to be floating in air, although simple, this ring
Category
1990s French Contemporary Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds, Emeralds, 18 Karat White Gold Double-Bands Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
diamonds and 4 emeralds setted on the central band.
This simple but very elegant ring is totally handmade
Category
1990s Italian Modern Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Diamond Yellow Gold and White Gold Gent
s Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
solitaire ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections
This fine and impressive
Category
1940s Unknown Retro Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Sapphire Diamond Round Baguette Halo Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval cornflower blue Sapphire in a simple Halo ring with round and baguette diamonds accents in a
Category
20th Century Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Topaz, Emeralds, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Simple retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and
Category
1950s Italian Retro Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Natural GIA Cert Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire in its original 1940 late Art Deco solid Platinum simple engagement ring. Wonderful color, unlike
Category
1940s Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
10k Gold Rectangular White Sapphire Solitaire Ring, App. 2.16 CTS
Located in Fairfield, CT
10k white gold ring. This contemporary ring is a simple solitaire, featuring a center rectangular
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Large Smokey Quartz and 18 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
simple closed gallery. The ring is modelled in 18carat gold.
Ring Size: K or 5 1/4
Stone Dimensions
Category
1950s British Modern Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Quartz, Gold
14k Yellow Gold Wide High Polished Bird Motif Dome Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This contemporary, high polished yellow gold dome ring is simple, wide, and
Category
Late 20th Century Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Turquoise and Diamond Point Five-Stone 18 Carat Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
very simple. Made in Birmingham, England.
Ring Size: P 1/2 or 8
Category
1970s British Modern Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1970s Modernist Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
opinion: A simple and elegant pearl ring with modernist lines.
Category
1970s French Modernist Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Aqua and Diamond 14 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Sitting proud at the centre of this wonderful cluster ring is a sparkling aqua stone. Around the
Category
1960s British Modern Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
2.08 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
ring. Periwinkle bright medium blue genuine Sapphire, well-polished and simple heat only. The ring is
Category
1960s Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White G...
1960s Bohemian Garnet and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
taper to a smooth, simple shank.
This ring has a few scratches and marks on the shank, but otherwise
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds Green Amethyst Drop Rose and White Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Simple fashion ring in 14K rose and white gold composed by amazing green amethyst drop in the
Category
1970s Retro Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Amethyst, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
White Diamonds, White Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant and simple cluster ring in 18K rose gold structure composed of 3.20 g of white glossy big
Category
1960s Retro Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Light Yellow Step Cut Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Fantastic super bright and sparkly natural no heat light yellow oval step cut Sapphire in a simple
Category
1990s Modern Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Hessonite Garnet in Platinum Solitaire Ring with Pavé Diamond Shoulders
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This is simple little engagement ring makes a great delivery system for a vivid hessonite garnet
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Hessonite, Platinum
1990s 1.85 Carat Oscar Heyman Diamonds Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Hicksville, NY
simple shank underneath. Ring Mount is 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Ring size is 6 and can be resized with ease
Category
1990s American Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow, Rose and White Gold Trinity de Cartier Ring
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Simple and classic Cartier Trinity Ring from the Mid-20th century. First created in 1924, the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage Amethyst Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Small Cocktail Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
.
Simple and sweet, the ring is ideal worn as a smaller cocktail ring, pinky ring or as an alternative
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Topaz, Emeralds, Diamonds, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included).
Simple and elegant ring in 9 karat rose gold and silver
Category
1960s Italian Retro Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
18k Yellow Gold Square Ruby Channel Eternity Band Ring, App. 2.70 TCW
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This gorgeous yellow gold ring is a simple channel set eternity band set with
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Coral Ring 14 Karat Gold Small Cocktail Estate Jewelry High Rise
Located in Torrance, CA
of cracks or chips.
Simple and sweet, the ring is ideal worn as a smaller cocktail ring, pinky ring
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Stacking Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Wedding Band
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed estate diamond ring, crafted in 14 karat rose gold.
Single & round brilliant cut
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Jade Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bridge Stacking Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage bridge ring (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Jade
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Amethyst Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Round Stacking Band Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
condition and free of cracks or chips.
Simple and sweet, the ring is ideal worn as a smaller cocktail ring
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany
Co. 1837 Collection Band Ring in Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 8
The classically beautiful 1837 Collection band ring by Tiffany & Co. is the essence
Category
1990s Contemporary Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.12 Carat Diamonds, 1.48 Sapphire, Rose Gold and Silver, Fashion Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Simple and elegant fashion retrò ring realized in 9K rose gold and silver mounted with 1.48 ct of
Category
1940s Retro Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2.64 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Platinum Ring Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
mounting. Ring size 6.5, resizing available. This Simple, yet elegant, Classic ring epitomizes vintage
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Estate Ruby Diamond Ring 14 karat White Gold Round Stacking Candy Kane Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
SI1-2 clarity).
The simple and sweet ring features a candy kane style design. The ring is ideal worn
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate Rolling Ring 3 Diamond Bands 18 Karat Tri Gold Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
(estimated at I-J color and VS2-SI1 clarity).
Simple and sweet, the ring is ideal worn as alone, stacked or
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Swiss Diamond 18k White Gold Dress Watch Ring by Bucherer, Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
black watch face displaying four hour markers, in addition to simple applied bead hour chapter ring
Category
1970s Swiss Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Harvey Begay Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wave Design Band Ring 3 Strand Zigzag
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 7.25
Simple yet stunning 18 karat yellow gold band ring by Native American jeweler
Category
20th Century American Contemporary Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Petite 14 Karat Three Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Petite 14K Two-Tone Three Diamond Ring. Simple and petite design featuring three bead-set
Category
1980s American Retro Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Thin 14 Karat Three Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Thin 14K Two-Tone Three Diamond Ring. Simple yet elegant design featuring three bead-set
Category
1980s American Retro Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
40pts. The stones are set in simple claw settings and the ring is modelled in 18ct gold.
Ring Size: P 1
Category
1950s British Modern Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 7.06 Cts Jade
Diamond 3 Stone Vintage Ring, Light Apple Green
Located in Hong Kong, HK
at just over 7 cts with a nice dome and not backed to show the true color. This is a simple 3 stone
Category
1970s Hong Kong Contemporary Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Engraved Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A sweet finely engraved platinum band. Perfect for a simple every day ring or ornate wedding band
Category
1960s Unknown Modern Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
Platinum
Vintage 22 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
perfect wedding band or a simple everyday ring.
Ring Size: J or 4 3/4
Category
1990s British Modern Simple Vintage Rings
Materials
22k Gold
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Simple Vintage Rings For Sale on 1stDibs
Find an expansive variety of simple vintage rings available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. Modern and Retro are consistently popular styles when it comes to simple vintage rings. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 9 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of round cut and single cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of simple vintage rings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.
How Much are Simple Vintage Rings?
Prices for simple vintage rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $250 and can go as high as $4,995, while simple vintage rings, on average, fetch $590.
Questions About Simple Vintage Rings
- Why should I buy vintage rings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023There are a few reasons why you might want to buy vintage rings. One is that most vintage rings were handmade, making them high-quality and one-of-a-kind pieces. Another is that many vintage rings have timeless looks that are visually appealing. Plus, some vintage rings are desirable to collectors, so their value may increase over time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage rings from some of the world's top dealers.
- What are vintage rings called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023What vintage rings are called varies. It's correct to simply call any ring that is 20 to 99 years old a vintage ring. However, some people may call them by other names. Rings from the 1940s may be referred to as War Year rings, while mid-century and retro are other terms for pieces from the 1950s and ’60s. You may also see vintage rings described by their styles. For example, a ring flaunting a single diamond or colored gemstone is a solitaire, while one showcasing a primary stone surrounded by a ring of smaller accent stones is a halo ring. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage 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.
- What age is a vintage ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023The age of a vintage ring is at least 20 years. If a ring is at least 100 years older, the piece is an antique. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern rings from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What were vintage rings made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023Vintage rings were made from a variety of materials. Many artisans used sterling silver, platinum and gold alloys like 14-karat and 18-karat gold. Some pieces also featured gemstones like diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emeralds as well as turquoise, jade and other materials like pearls and crystals. Shop a variety of vintage rings on 1stDibs.
- What year is vintage for rings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023What year is vintage for rings varies over time. Generally, rings that are 20 to 80 years old are considered vintage. Rings made 100 years ago or more would be considered antiques. On 1stDibs, explore a range of vintage and antique rings from some of the world's top dealers.
- What are vintage style rings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Vintage-style rings are rings that draw inspiration from jewelry created 20 or more years ago. For example, a vintage-style ring may feature two-tone metalwork and an oval setting, which were attributes of jewelry designed during the Retro period, or the ornate geometric details and step-cut diamonds that are associated with the Art Deco era. Find a large collection of 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 30, 2024Whether vintage diamond rings are worth more varies. Many factors influence the potential selling price of vintage and contemporary rings, including their maker, style and condition. The type of precious metal and the diamond's color, clarity, cut and carat weight will also impact the ring's price. Explore a wide variety of vintage diamond rings on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To tell if a vintage ring is real, examine its details. Older pieces are usually handmade, so they’ll often lack perfect symmetry or feature minor flaws in the details. Does it show signs of wear and tear that normally wouldn’t appear on a new accessory? Stamps and/or markings inside the band may indicate the content of the metal as well as the manufacturer. You can consult online resources to see if the stylistic characteristics match jewelry from the era during which you believe the ring originated. Certified appraisers or seasoned professionals within the jewelry industry can also help you determine the age of a piece. If you wish to know if a vintage ring’s gemstone is real, consult an experienced gemologist. Shop a range of jewelry on 1stDibs.
- How do vintage mood rings work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Vintage mood rings work because of their unique stones. Rather than being set with a precious gemstone, mood rings feature thermoplastic liquid crystals layered under a protective coating that is sensitive to temperature changes. When your body temperature rises and falls, the shift causes the crystals to react and show off different colors. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of vintage 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 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 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 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 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.
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