{"title":"Retro and Mid Century Engagement Rings (1940s-1960s)","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop Retro and Mid Century Engagement Rings (1940s, 1950s, 1960s). The Art Deco period of smart geometric style was soon proceeded by a new era. The 1940s, 1950s and 1960s was a \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003enew stylistic revolution and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003e saw new techniques arrived and, with them, an interest in different stones and settings. The 1940s saw a post war retro designs inspired by tanks and strong \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003egeometric looks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003e The 1950s and 1960s the rings simply got bigger and grander than the Art Deco period. There was also a surge for large cluster rings, especially diamond daisy rings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree shipping and sizing on all Antique \u0026amp; Vintage Engagement Rings. Including a beautiful ring box, gift wrapping and certificate with every purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mid-20th-century-platinum-1-7-carat-burma-ruby-diamond-cluster-ring","title":"Mid 20th Century Platinum, 1.7 Carat Burma Ruby \u0026 Diamond Cluster Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis spectacular ring has a 1.7 carat non-heated, pinky-red natural ruby of Burma origin surrounded by eight diamonds approximately adding up to 1.6 carats. It is an impressive ring and reflects the 1950s style well. The \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eyears following World War II were a welcome return to luxury, which was reflected in jewellery styles of the time. The most famous defining 1950s design came from the \"New Look\", a fashion style known for its feminine, curvaceous silhouette, introduced by Christian Dior in 1947. Jewellery designers began creating luxurious jewellery to match the feminine fashion and this ring reflects this. It is a wonderful ring, perfect as an impressive engagement ring or as a cocktail dress ring. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with a certificate \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003edated 09\/07\/21 stating the ruby is Burma (Myanmar) origin and Natural non heated Pink Red Transparent round cut weighting approx 1.7 carats. We were so thrilled to find this stunning piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39456604684427,"sku":"2N","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/products\/mid-20th-century-platinum-17-carat-burma-ruby-diamond-cluster-ring-198415.jpg?v=1751905351"},{"product_id":"mid-century-platinum-oval-diamond-cluster-ring","title":"Mid Century 18ct White Gold, Oval Diamond Cluster Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn impressive oval diamond cluster ring with a clear and white 1 carat diamond at its centre. It was made circa 1960 and set in 18ct white gold. It is surprisingly light on the finger and incredibly comfortable to wear. It is a real sparkler! It would make a wonderful and magnificent engagement ring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39495386235019,"sku":"5N","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/products\/mid-century-platinum-oval-diamond-cluster-ring-330036.jpg?v=1751885136"},{"product_id":"1940s-9ct-gold-wedding-ring-2-5mm","title":"1940s 9ct Gold Wedding Ring (2.5mm)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Assayed in chester in 1942. makers mark hard to read - F M\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11139,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16776960},\"10\":2,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA lovely 9ct gold wedding ring that was made in Chester in 1942. This was during the time World War II was happening. In those days, jewellery was made in 9ct gold as \u003cspan class=\"glossary-tooltip glossary-term-373185\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"glossary-link\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"glossary-underline\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e18ct\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e gold was not readily available and very expensive. This is a lovely thin shank and very comfortable to wear. \u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39589636341899,"sku":"61N","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/products\/1940s-9ct-gold-wedding-ring-25mm-parkin-and-gerrish-antique-and-vintage-jewellery-384363.jpg?v=1752178942"},{"product_id":"1950s-22ct-gold-wedding-ring-4mm","title":"1950s 22ct Gold Wedding Ring (4mm)","description":"A wonderful 22ct gold wedding ring. It was made in Birmingham in 1955. It has a gorgeous buttery gold colour.","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39589650038923,"sku":"63N","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/products\/1950s-22ct-gold-wedding-ring-4mm-parkin-and-gerrish-antique-and-vintage-jewellery-618748.jpg?v=1752217355"},{"product_id":"vintage-1960s-boodles-platinum-mexican-fire-opal-and-diamond-engagement-ring","title":"1960s Boodles Platinum, Fire Jelly Opal and Diamond Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis important vintage ring was made by Boodles, made circa 1960s. The design focuses on a magnificent fire opal, which is further enriched by sparkling diamonds on either side. Fire opals are generally rare and come in orange to red colours, however, to find one with play of colour is even rarer. This is an unheated, untreated, natural Fire Opal is of Mexican origin and is exceptional. It has an intense orange colour with flashes of green, yellow and red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe effect is both dazzling and original, and this would make a jaw-dropping engagement ring or a fine addition to any jewellery collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39603572998283,"sku":"183N","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/products\/1960s-boodles-platinum-fire-jelly-opal-and-diamond-ring-parkin-and-gerrish-antique-and-vintage-jewellery-524481.jpg?v=1751887920"},{"product_id":"1960s-canadian-18ct-gold-aries-ring-in-original-case-by-walter-schluep","title":"1960s 18ct Gold Aries Ring by Walter Schluep in Original Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn important and fun 18ct gold ring depicting the Aries star sign (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMarch 20 - April 21), which \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eis the first astrological sign in the zodiac. It was designed by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWalter Schluep in the 1960s as a wearable work of art. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWalter Schluep (1931-2016) trained in Switzerland as a jeweller and diamond setter, before moving to Canada in the 1950s aged 22, setting up his own workshop in Montreal. He was known for his avant-garde design, creating pieces which were just as much sculpture as they were jewellery. He very much saw himself as an artist. His work was received with much acclaim, winning several awards and exhibiting in the Canadian Pavilion at the 1967 International and Universal Exposition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe ring comes in its original box that says 'Walter Schluep Bijoutier Montreal.'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39950647525515,"sku":"9\/R","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/products\/1960s-18ct-gold-aries-ring-by-walter-schluep-in-original-case-parkin-and-gerrish-antique-and-vintage-jewellery-871046.jpg?v=1751886333"},{"product_id":"mid-century-9ct-gold-smoky-quartz-cocktail-ring","title":"Large Mid Century 9ct gold Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA fabulous and very fun smoky quartz ring that was assayed in London in 1955. 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It is not a ring one would miss on a hand and it is a fantastic look for any occasion - very Edith Sitwell, darling!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor those who are into crystal healing, smoky quartz are known for connecting the wearer closer to Earth and assisting with relaxation and the relief of anxiety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39978659512459,"sku":"20\/R","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/products\/large-mid-century-9ct-gold-smoky-quartz-cocktail-ring-parkin-and-gerrish-antique-and-vintage-jewellery-838988.jpg?v=1751940289"},{"product_id":"vintage-platinum-emerald-and-diamond-three-stone-ring","title":"1950s Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Bezel Ring","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis apple green emerald weights 1 carat and is accompanied by white and bright diamonds, all set in platinum. We like how low the rings sits, which helps to stop it being hit - as emeralds are delicate stones. It would make an impressive vintage engagement ring - or an anniversary ring for special dates in May.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40514483585163,"sku":"276N","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/products\/1950s-platinum-emerald-and-diamond-three-stone-bezel-ring-parkin-and-gerrish-antique-and-vintage-jewellery-299606.jpg?v=1751914862"},{"product_id":"1940s-18ct-gold-and-platinum-asscher-cut-sapphire-and-diamond-three-stone-ring","title":"1940s 18ct Gold and Platinum, Asscher Cut Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eA really pretty three stone sapphire and diamond ring made circa 1940. The sapphire is not only a really lovely mid-blue colour but it is an Asscher cut, which is a unique square emerald cut, first \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003einvented in 1902 by Joseph Asscher for diamonds. He received a patent for the cut, protecting it up until WWII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1903, Joseph's son, Abraham Asscher cut the world's largest diamond at the time, the Excelsior, into ten stones. Then in 1905, the Cullinan diamond was found and, in 1908, Asscher cut it into 9 stones. Some of these diamonds are now part of the Crown Jewels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of cut was extremely popular in the 1920s, and when the patent for the cut expired in 1940s, it became a popular design for other gemstones, like sapphires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday it is still one of the most desired gemstone cuts and this ring would make a lovely engagement ring. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40566968811659,"sku":"284N","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/products\/1940s-18ct-gold-and-platinum-asscher-cut-sapphire-and-diamond-three-stone-ring-parkin-and-gerrish-antique-and-vintage-jewellery-406620.jpg?v=1751898127"},{"product_id":"french-1940s-18ct-gold-platinum-diamond-and-ruby-cocktail-dress-ring","title":"French 1940s Retro 18ct Gold \u0026 Platinum Diamond and Ruby Buckle Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe love the architectural quality of this ring, which is French and was made in 1943. 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It would make a perfect engagement ring, of a gift for someone with a March birthday.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42693385814155,"sku":"839N","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/files\/retro-18ct-gold-aquamarine-ring-parkin-and-gerrish-antique-and-vintage-jewellery-481657.jpg?v=1751964591"},{"product_id":"18ct-gold-signet-ring-with-laplis-lazlui","title":"1960s 18ct Gold Signet Ring with Laplis Lazlui Intaglio of a Wolf","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA finely made 18ct gold signet ring featuring a richly coloured lapis lazuli intaglio, intricately carved with a family crest depicting what appears to be a dog, wolf, or possibly even a fox p\u003cspan\u003eassant\u003c\/span\u003e. 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Graduated diamonds on either side add extra sparkle, nestled into white gold or platinum-topped shoulders that accentuate the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"787\" data-start=\"528\"\u003eThe radiating openwork beneath gives this ring an architectural lift, almost like the beam of a spotlight, bold, optimistic, and wonderfully theatrical. 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