1940s Engagement Rings

Precious metals such as gold, silver and platinum were still used by jewellery designers, though the Second World War effort meant that these metals were often scarce. If precious metals were not available, jewellery makers would instead use alternative materials such as palladium or lower carat gold. .

The round brilliant cut was developed in the latter half of the decade, but old cuts were still regularly used.

Some 1940s rings featured sapphires, rubies or  emeralds. However, the majority of engagement rings of this era were a little more simple diamond rings.

A 1940s engagement ring generally featured a simple design with a natural motif, such as flowers or leaves. Animal motifs also returned during this era, as well as religious imagery such as angels.