1950s Platinum Engagement Rings

Round And Baguette Engagement Ring

1950 Jewellery Set

Mid Century Engagement Ring

1950s Sapphire And Diamond Ring

Transitional Cut Diamond Ring

10 Carat Round Diamond Engagement Ring

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Platinum 1950s 1.31 Carat Round Diamond Ring

$12,500

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 clarity. Channel set on either side with...

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Mid-20th Century American Retro Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

EGL Certified 1.42 Carat Round Diamond 1950s-Inspired Engagement Ring

$24,100

$19,700

$15,800

Vintage 1950s 1.38 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and 3.00 Carat Diamond Ballerina Ring

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with an Oval cut Emerald weighing 1.38 carat set in a Ballerina setting featuring Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 3.00 carat...

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Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

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White Diamond, Platinum

1950s Cartier Diamond Platinum Engagement ring

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1950's Mid-Century 1.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Square Form Engagement Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 0.75 carat - J color with VS clarity Set in square form head decorated by stylized tulip motifs - symbolic of uncondit...

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Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

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2010s Thai Engagement Rings

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$4,900

"Sunyer" Catalan Art Nouveau–Art Deco Platinum and Gold Opal & Diamond Ring

By Oriol Sunyer

Located in OVIEDO, AS

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Vintage 1920s Spanish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco filigree Ring in 14kt Gold and Platinum with Diamonds

$1,150

Art Deco filigree Ring in 14kt Gold and Platinum with Diamonds

Located in Aventura, FL

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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1950s Platinum Engagement Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of 1950s platinum engagement rings available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of 1950s platinum engagement rings to choose from, but Retro and Art Deco 1950s platinum engagement rings are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Boucheron are often thought to be among the most beautiful. There are many round cut, emerald cut and old european cut 1950s platinum engagement rings for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of 1950s platinum engagement rings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are 1950s Platinum Engagement Rings?

On average, 1950s platinum engagement rings at 1stDibs sell for $8,925, while they’re typically $499 on the low end and $395,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.

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

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

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