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Vintage 10.83 Ct Morganite Oval Ring Morganite & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent natural morganite and diamond ring set in solid 14K rose gold. The natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s 5.23 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Oval cut Diamond weighing 5.23 carats, G color, SI1
Category
Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Inspired Oval Diamond 0.56ct Engagement Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
. Engagement rings arrive in a deluxe ring box within an elegant presentation box ready for your proposal. The
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1.61 Carats Oval Diamond and Gold engagement Ring
Located in Uccle, BE
Vintage ring made of gold 18K. The ring is set with a center oval diamond of 1.61 Carats (I colour
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1.50ct Sapphire Vintage ring 14KT white gold Handfinished oval engagement ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Such an amazing ring, made in vintage style with a 1.50 carats center, the sapphire is a beautiful
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.00ct Oval Cut Ruby Engagement Ring, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage ring showcases a beautiful 1.00-carat oval-cut ruby at its center. The rich
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Moissanite 0.98ct Vintage Diamond Band Delicate Engagement Ring, "Donna"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful & unique Oval vintage Moissanite look engagement ring - "Donna".
The list is for the
Category
2010s Israeli Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Diamond 0.98ct Vintage Diamond Band Delicate Engagement Ring, "Donna"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful & unique Oval vintage diamond look engagement ring - "Donna".
The list is for the
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2010s Israeli Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 3.18ct Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Art Deco style, 1950's engagement ring features a natural royal blue oval sapphire
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 3.11 Oval Brilliant Cut Type IIa Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
Snow white. This rare vintage 3.11 oval brilliant cut 'type IIa' diamond platinum handmade
Category
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Inspired Oval Triplet Opal Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Vintage Inspired Oval Australian Triplet Opal Engagement Wedding Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Free
Category
2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Oval Ruby Marquise Diamond Floral Coronet Cluster Engagement Ring Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Vintage Oval Ruby and Marquise Brilliant Cut Diamond Floral Coronet Cluster Engagement Ring in 19.2
Category
Vintage 1980s Portuguese Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat D VS2 Oval Diamond Antique Vintage Engagement Ring, 1.30 Cttw
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
vintage-inspired engagement ring has a 1.00-carat genuine oval diamond set in the center. The oval diamond
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 0.40ct Oval Cut Sapphire Engagement Ring, Diamond Halo, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage French ring showcases a stunning 0.40-carat oval-cut sapphire at its center
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby Ring. 14k Oval Ruby and Diamond Solitaire ring. Ruby Engagement
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1980s
Materials: Stone
Gemstone: Ruby
Gem color: Red
Band color: Gold
Adjustable
Category
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Oval Sapphire & Diamonds Ring Vintage
Located in Milano, MI
Oval cut sapphire ring set in 18ct gold and round cut diamonds of around 15 points each
Category
20th Century European Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.20ct Oval Cut Burma Sapphire Engagement Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, No-Heat
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage three-stone gypsy ring showcases a rare, no-heat Burma sapphire at its
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Style Oval Diamond and Blue Sapphire Halo Engagement Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This beautiful ring is a vintage inspired style, the popular halo ring features oval G color VS
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 2.70ct Oval Cut Burma Sapphire Engagement Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, No-Heat
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage ring showcases a stunning 2.70-carat oval-cut Burma sapphire, prized for its
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Morganite & Diamond Engagement Three Rings Set - Oval Nia & Two Iceland
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Vintage-inspired oval morganite engagement three-ring set - 'Nia' with two 'Iceland' matching
Category
2010s Israeli Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold
Vintage Peridot & Diamonds Engagement Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 4 Carat Peridot & Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 18k Gold. Gorgeous center Peridot
Category
Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
Vintage 2.00 Carat Diamonds & Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2.00 Carat Diamonds & Ruby Engagement Ring. Beautiful diamond settings with white baguette
Category
Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 4.07 Carats Oval Burma Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.07 Heat Treated Oval Red Burma Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring Handmade in 18K Yellow and White Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
14k Gold Vintage-Inspired Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Celebrate love with this exquisite vintage-style engagement ring, featuring 9 sparkling diamonds
Category
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
This Vintage Estate Engagement Wedding Ring is Set with a natural Colombian emerald, oval cut
Category
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage oval Moissanite Double halo 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage oval Moissanite Double halo 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Inspired Platinum Ruby and Oval Diamond Ring
By Joseph Dardashti
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This art deco inspired ring is handmade in platinum. It features a bezel-set 0.77 carat Oval
Category
2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Style Yellow Sapphire with Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Vintage Yellow Sapphire With Diamond Engagement Ring, 14K Solitaire Ring, created by hands from
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
Gorgeous Vintage Opal and Diamond Halo Platinum Ring Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Gorgeous Vintage Opal and Diamond Halo Ring certainly has caught my attention! Cause it is
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1.50ct Teal sapphire diamond ring Vintage style 14KT gold engagement ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning engagement ring with a beautiful sapphire, made in 14KT white gold, Vintage style ring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Emeralds Maravellous Vintage Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Ring
The Emerald Platinum ring is composed by a 5.00 carat natural Colombian Emeralds oval cut at the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Oval Smoky Quartz Gemstone Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Oval Smoky Quartz Gemstone Ring
This stunning Oval Smoky Quartz Ring is in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Quartz, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Vintage Style 0.87 Ct Spinel with Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Vintage Style 0.87 Ct Spinel with Diamond Engagement Ring, 14K Solitaire Ring, created by hands
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Oval Cut Amethyst Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
-14k Yellow Gold
-Ring size: 9.5
-Ring Dimension: 0.8x1.0”
-Weight: 13.2
-Amethyst dimension
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Oval Diamond and Platinum Ring, D VS1 0.51 Carats
Located in London, GB
A vintage diamond ring, set with a 0.51 carat, D colour, VS1 clarity, oval brilliant-cut diamond
Category
Vintage 1960s American Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring .82ct Platinum Deco Original 1920s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique Art Deco from 1920's-1930's Vintage Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring .82ct
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Jabel 14k Yellow Gold .47ct Oval Solitaire Diamond Ring
By Jabel
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring features a captivating oval-cut diamond, securely held by six prongs. The
Category
Late 20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 3.74 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oval Ceylon Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring Handmade in 90% Platinum. The ring features
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 2.70 Carat Ruby and Diamonds Engagement Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2.70 Carat Ruby and Diamonds Engagement Ring 14k Gold.
What a beauty!
This ring features
Category
1990s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18KT Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring, Oval Natural Sapphire
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold sapphire and diamond ring. This engagement ring features an oval
Category
Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fiery 3 Carat Orange Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Gemstone Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vivacious and vivid orange sapphire gemstone engagement ring that offers the opportunity to own a
Category
Vintage 1980s Modernist Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Circa 1970s Oval Onyx Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
special.
The Elton Ring Gem Details
The oval black onyx measures approximately 15x11 millimetres.
Ring
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage oval Moissanite Double halo 14k Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage oval Moissanite Double halo 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring Triangle Diamond Cabochon Burma Ruby 4.10 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your engagement with this exquisite vintage-inspired ring, crafted to captivate hearts and
Category
Early 2000s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring, White Gold, Round, Vintage, Detailed
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
beautiful by itself but also looks wonderful in a stack or as an engagement ring! This ring would make the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage Inspired Oval Australian Solid Opal Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Vintage Inspired Australian Solid Opal Ring with Beautiful Hues of Aurora Flame.
Free Domestic
Category
2010s American Artist Engagement Rings
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K Gold 16.83ct Oval Cabochon Emerald Ring, Antique Vintage Dark Green
Located in Jupiter, FL
Embrace vintage charm with the Solitaire Cabochon Cut Emerald Ring. At its heart, an exquisite oval
Category
2010s Zambian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage 1.20 carat oval diamond 3 stone 14k white gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 14k white gold three-stone ring features three oval-cut diamonds totaling
Category
1990s Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage GIA Certified 2.01ct Oval Cut Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, GB
A beautiful oval brilliant cut diamond ring set in platinum.
This sparkly piece is centrally set
Category
2010s British Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Blue Sapphire Silver Ring Natural Cornflower Blue Oval Gemstone gift vintage
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold plated and matte finish silver ring with natural Blue Sapphire in a classic oval
Category
2010s German Artist Engagement Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Oval AGL Certified 10.28 Sapphire, Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Oval-Shaped Sapphire, Diamond Ring
A platinum ring, set with Thailand oval
Category
Vintage 1960s American Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Oval and Baguette Sapphire and Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Vintage sapphire ring features oval shaped sapphire with baguette sapphire graduation down the band
Category
Late 20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage GRAFF GIA Certified Oval Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring in Platinum
By Graff
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage GRAFF oval cut diamond three stone ring set in platinum.
The piece is
Category
2010s Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 2.79 Carats No Heat Burmese Ruby & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring, featuring a vibrant 2.79 carats oval cut ruby certified by AGL as
Category
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold 0.30ct Oval Vivid Red Ruby & 0.28ct Diamond Vintage Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This wonderful ring boasts a vivid red oval cut ruby of 0.30 carats from Thailand. The stunning
Category
20th Century Thai Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cabochon Emerald Diamond Ring Vintage Sz 5.75 14k Gold Gemstone Engagement
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed emerald & diamond ring crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1970s to 1980s
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.11ct 14K Dark Green Oval Emerald Solitaire Ring - Vintage Floral White Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
This stunning solitaire ring features a 3.11-carat Zambian emerald, glowing with a deep, rich green
Category
2010s Zambian Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Emerald, White Gold
2.20 Ct. Tourmaline Ruby Diamond Vintage Inspired Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: Vintage
Metal: 14K Rose Gold
Total weight: 3.40 g. (approx. total weight)
Ring size: US 3 – 8 available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, Ruby, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Retro 14K Yellow Gold Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring - AGL
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Retro 14K Yellow Gold Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring. This classic ring
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2 Carats Blue Sapphire & Diamonds Bow Design Engagement Ring. The ring is a beautiful piece
Category
Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
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Vintage Oval Engagement Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact vintage oval engagement ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 87 vintage editions and 20 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a vintage oval engagement ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing vintage oval engagement ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Diamonds Mine, Five Star Jewelry and Alberto each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a vintage oval engagement ring featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and old mine cut versions for sale. When shopping for a vintage oval engagement ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Vintage Oval Engagement Ring?
Prices for a vintage oval engagement ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $300 and can go as high as $69,449, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,440.
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.
Questions About Vintage Oval Engagement Ring
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Oval engagement rings are considered the most popular diamond shape in 2020. Round diamonds are a close second, followed by cushion cuts.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023Generally, oval engagement rings are called oval-cut engagement rings. However, some rings may have additional modifiers depending on their designs. For example, an engagement ring with a single oval-cut gemstone is a solitaire, while one that features a center oval stone surrounded by a ring of smaller accent stones is a halo ring. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of oval-cut engagement rings.
- Are oval engagement rings a fad?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023No, oval engagement rings are not a fad. The term fad suggests that something suddenly gained popularity and will remain stylish for only a short period of time. Oval engagement rings don't fit this definition. The modern-day oval can be traced back to 1957 and has been used in engagement rings ever since. Even 14th-century artisans experimented with cutting diamonds into oval shapes. Based on this history, most experts agree that the oval engagement ring is more of a timeless classic than a passing fad. Shop a diverse assortment of oval engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 ExpertNovember 14, 2023To pair an oval engagement ring with a wedding band, first consider the shape. Both domed and flat bands can complement the shape of an oval-cut gemstone. You may also want to consider a contoured band that will hug the curves of the gem. Next, decide what type of metal will coordinate with the engagement ring. An easy choice is to have the two rings crafted out of the same metal, such as 18-karat yellow gold or platinum. Explore a large selection of wedding bands on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
[Survey] Two-Thirds of Jewelry Gift Recipients Don’t Want to Be Surprised
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Colorful Gemstones Are a Brilliant Choice for Engagement Rings
If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Our Guide to Fancy-Colored Diamond Engagement Rings
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Our Guide to Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco Engagement Rings
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Talking Diamonds with the Jeweler Behind J. Lo’s Engagement Ring
Alon Ruschin, of Vivid Diamonds & Jewelry, channels his passion for gems into helping clients find just the right ring.