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The most popular color.
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Diamonds were scarce during the war years and engagement rings from this era often featured less expensive coloured gemstones or diamonds that had been re set from.
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History of engagement ring styles.
There are 1945 1940s engagement ring for sale on etsy and they cost 309 94 on average.
7 3 4 but can be resized.
The most common 1940s engagement ring material is metal.
It is stamped wit.
The most popular colour.
The retro era circa 1940 s saw yellow and rose gold rings make a comeback and white gold began to compete with platinum.
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Etsy has an impressive range of vintage and vintage inspired engagement rings from the 1940s which come in a range of designs reflecting the diverse styles of the era.
Mid century modern retro engagement rings vintage 1940 s engagement rings and retro 1950 s engagement rings are known for their simple smooth high polish designs with center diamonds in illusion.
Art deco engagement rings 1915 1930 s were hand crafted with mil grain symmetrical geometric and architectural designs and often contained colored stone accents.
World war ii also affected engagement ring designs as platinum became scarce yellow and rose gold become more widely used in all types of jewelry.
This engagement ring in 18 carat white gold with diamond 0 60 carat color k l clarity si igi certified was made in 1950s.
The most common 1940s engagement ring material is metal.
Retro post war 1940s 1950s during wwii platinum was strictly reserved for the war effort and most jewellery was once again made of gold.
The 1940s saw a slow turn away from the sharp lines of the art deco era toward floral inspired rings and even more of a focus on a solitary stone instead of multiple little stones in a ring.