$6,567Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1 Carat Oval Prong Set Solitaire Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Discover the allure of this platinum diamond ring, featuring a stunning oval centerpiece weighing 1.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1 Carat Oval Diamond Bamboo Shank Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 1.0 Color: J Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Metal: Platinum DID: 7454-03
Diamond, Platinum
$4,973Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1 Carat Oval Tulip Solitaire Cathedral Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 1.0 Color: F Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Metal: Platinum DID: 7636-03
Diamond, Platinum
1 Carat Old European Engagement Ring. Diamond and Sapphire Halo Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: L Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Secondary Stones: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 1 Carat Round Solitaire Curved Bypass Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Round Carat: 1.0 Color: H Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Metal: Platinum DID: 6974-06
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 2.92 Carat Aquamarine and 1 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.92 carat aquamarine and 1.00 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections. T...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1 Carat Oval Solitaire & Channel Prong Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 1.0 Color: I Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/VG/EX Ring Details: Metal: Platinum DID: 7116-03
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Inspired 1 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Diamond Cut: Old European Weight: 1 Carat Color: L Clarity: SI Accent Stone: 92 Diamonds Cut: Old Mine and Old European Cuts Weight: Approximately 0.8 Carats Color: H C...
Diamond, Platinum
1 carat Emerald Engagement Ring. Diamond Square Halo Ring Platinum 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: Approximately 1.00 Carat Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Secondary Diamond Weight: Approxima...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
1 Carat Diamond Ring. GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum G VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carat Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: G Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Certif...
Diamond, Platinum
1 Carat Ruby Engagement Ring. Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 1.50 Carats Center Ruby Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.50 Carats Diamond Cut: Old M...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Tiffany 1 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Platinum G VS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Material: Platinum Signed: Tiffany & Co. The centerpiece of this elegant Tiffany & Co. engagement ring is a GIA-certified 1-carat round brilliant cut diamond in G color and VS2 clar...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Old European Cut Diamond Ring Platinum JSI1
Located in New York, NY
Era: 1960s, Mid-Century Era Material: Platinum Ring Size: Resizable to any finger size at no additional cost This sophisticated vintage solitaire engagement ring centers a GIA-certi...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1 Carat Oval Solitaire Trellis Prong Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 1.0 Color: J Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Metal: Platinum DID: 7454-03
Diamond, Platinum
French Modern 1, 22 Carat Ruby Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog head hallmark. Magnificent contemporary ring, its setting is adorned with an oval ruby set with 4 claws. On either side, a modern brilliant-cut diamond is set m...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 1 Carat Halo Cushion Cathedral Milgrain Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Cushion Carat: 1.0 Color: I Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/VG/VG Ring Details: Metal: Platinum DID: 5385-03
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Shayna Petite Design Round Diamond Ring 'Center 1/3 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite handcrafted earthy, organically designed ring features a 1/3 carat center round cut. Six (6) round diamonds are un evenly scattered on a 1.2 mm wide shank adds to its rus...
Diamond, Platinum
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1 Carat Natural Red Spinel Diamond Art Deco Style Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Art Deco style cocktail ring showcases a stunning natural red spinel as its centerpiece, framed by brilliant diamonds in a sophisticated platinum mounting.
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
1 Carat Old European Cut Ring. Geometric Halo Engagement Platinum Ring H Color
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carat Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Secondary Stones: D...
Diamond, Platinum
18k Gold Platinum 1 Carat Sapphire Two Tone Ring, Sapphire Halo Engagement Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Sapphire set on platinum and 18k gold band. Metal: 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Stone: Blue Sapphire Stone Shape: Round Stone Weight: 1 Carat Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Diamon...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA 1 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Ring. Carre Emerald Halo Platinum Ring H VS2
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approx 1.00 Carats Certification: GIA Certified Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Center Diamond Cut:...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum and 1 Carat Diamond Ring. Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: I Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Secondary St...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim Platinum 1 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim Platinum Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, featuring a 1 carat asscher-cut diamond bezel-set in matte platinum with two side baguette diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1 Carat Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Halo Engagement Platinum Ring H Color SI
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 Carat Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: H Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Clarity Secon...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Noga Diamond Band '1/5 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This curve ring features sparkling micro - prong - set diamonds along the top of this delicate band. This ring is a match to our Noga ring and needs to be customized per the center g...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1 Carat Oval Rose Cut Ring. Diamond Accent Solitaire Ring Platinum G VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Oval Rose Cut Center Diamond Color: G Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Cer...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1 Carat Brilliant Wedding Ring. Eternity Diamond Band Platinum Size 5
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 1.00 Carat Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Setting: Box-Prong Set Jewelry Type: Band Style: Eternity W...
Diamond, Platinum
$8,800Sale Price|20% Off
The Leo Diamond 1 Carat Princess Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By The Leo Diamond
Located in Chicago, IL
Leo Princess Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring. The Shank is 14K White Gold, the head is 950 Platinum, weighs 4.9 grams, size 6.5, the center is a Leo Princess Bri...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$909Sale Price / item|20% Off
Platinum Petite Micro-Prong '1/5 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite Micro - Prong set diamond ring features 25 ideal cut diamond through 3/4 of the band. Stunning! Experience the Difference ! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WH...
Diamond, Platinum
1 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Halo Ring. Old Euro K VS1 Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Seco...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1 Carat Old European Engagement Ring. French Sapphire Halo Platinum Ring K SI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00ct Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Secondary Stones: Sapphi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Asti Eternity Ring '1 1/2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This extraordinary eternity ring features round brilliant diamonds floating between two channels of micro prong diamonds. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemsto...
Diamond, Platinum
1 Carat Natural Green Emerald Wedding Ring. Platinum Eternity Band Channel Set
Located in New York, NY
This lovely platinum eternity band features approximately 1 carat total of natural green emeralds in a refined calibre cut.
Emerald, Platinum
Antique Platinum 1/2 Carat Genuine Natural Diamond Ring '#J4774'
Located in Big Bend, WI
Antique Platinum 1/2 Carat Genuine Natural Diamond Ring (#J4774) Platinum diamond ring featuring a European cut diamond weighing about .50cts.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum GIA 1 Carat Diamond Ring. Old European Engagement Ring I VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: I Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring. Emerald Double Halo Ring Platinum H VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Emerald cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Certification: GIA Seco...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1 Carat Antique Cushion Cut Ring. Diamond and Sapphire Halo Platinum Ring J VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Elongated Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Secon...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1 Carat Fancy Brown Diamond Vintage Art Deco Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Art Deco platinum ring with natural brown Diamond center stone. Ring setting is an original Art Deco era mounting. The setting was acquired separately and the Diamond was lat...
Brown Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 1 Carat Cushion Cut Ring. Old Mine Cut Cluster Ring Platinum I SI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Center Diamond S...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Era Platinum 1 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Immerse yourself in history with this antique Art Deco diamond ring. Set in platinum 900 with a curved filigree shank. Old European cut diamond center stone with superb brilliance an...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1 Carat Rose Cut Ring. Pave Set Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Platinum H VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 Carat Center Diamond Cut: Rose Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Certification: GIA Certifica...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1 Carat D Color Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum SI2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carat Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: D Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI2 Certification:...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Artemis Diamond Ring '1 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two perfectly matched 1/2 carat each ( 1 ct. tw) round diamonds that symbolize the deep connection between two soulmates.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1 Carat Diamond Ring. GIA Emerald Accent Geometric Ring Platinum I VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00ct Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Certi...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
1 Carat Old European Cut Ring. GIA Three Stone Engagement Ring Platinum K VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1 Carat F Color Engagement Ring. GIA Old Mine Diamond Cluster Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old Mine Cut Center Diamond Color: F Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Certification: GI...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 1 Carat Round Engagement Ring. GIA Diamond Half Eternity Platinum F VS1
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: F Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Certification: G...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '1 1/2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Harlow Eternity Diamond Ring '1 1/2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning eternity ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds flouting and set low to minimize the metal exposure. Experience the difference! Product details: Ce...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Charlotte Royal Diamond Ring '1 1/2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This red carpet ring features two rows of round brilliant diamonds Micro-Prong-Set. Petite round diamonds are bezel-set in a leaf design. Experience the difference! Product details:...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 1 Carat Round Engagement Ring. GIA Diamond Half Eternity Platinum G VVS1
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: G Center Diamond Clarity: VVS1 Certification: ...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1 Carat Emerald cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum
Located in London, England
GIA Certified 1 Carat Emerald cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Orly Diamond Ring '1 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features prong share 7 round brilliant diamonds. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side Gemsto...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Sevilla Diamond Ring '1 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features five(5) floating Brilliante round diamonds set in "U" Shaped delicate prongs on top of a 1.4 MM band. Experience the difference in person! Product details: Cent...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Winte Diamond Ring '1 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Delicate ring features Seven (7) floating Brilliante round diamonds set in "U" Shaped delicate prongs on top of a 1.4 MM band. Experience the difference in person! Product deta...
Diamond, Platinum
4.47 Carat '1/4 Cts' Asscher Cut 'Square Emerald Platinum Diamond Eternity Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Eternity Ring is made of Platinum showcasing 18 perfectly matched 1/4 Ct (VS/E-F) Asscher Cut 'Square Emerald Cut' Diamond Set in Shared Prong Mode. Total Weight of di...
Diamond, Platinum
1 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Rose Diamond Halo Ring Platinum H VS1 Fleur De Lis
Located in New York, NY
Certification: GIA Certificate Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Carat: approx. 1.00 Carats Primary Stone Cut: Rose Cut Primary Stone Color: H Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS1 Cla...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Ring. Old European Cut Halo Ring Platinum J VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Asscher Cut Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Center Diamond Setting: ...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Ring. Baguette Halo Engagement Platinum H VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Asscher Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Certification: GIA Certi...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring. 18k Yellow Gold Blackened Platinum Engagement
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approx 1.00 Carats Certification: GIA Certified Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Center Diamond Cut: ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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.
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.
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