Antique 1.10 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding diamond cluster ring dating back to the early stages of the 20th century. Taking centre stage is a remarkable 1.10ct old cushion cut diamond which sits sl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.30 Ct. Art Deco Cushion-Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco platinum ring consisting of a central bezel-set antique cushion-cut diamond flanked by square step-cut diamonds in a finely-detailed openwork mounting enhanced by bead-set d...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a truly rare and special 18ct white gold engagement ring dating back to the Art Deco era. The ring features a 2.15 carat old cushion cut diamond that sits in the centre of a ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 0.60 Carat Cushion-Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a refined three-stone ring crafted during the pinnacle of the Art Deco movement. This 18ct white gold piece features a trio bright white antique cushion-cut diamonds at the c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum 8ct Burma Sapphire & Baguette Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1920
Located in Altrincham, GB
Its modelled in platinum throughout, with a slim band and it dates to the Art Deco period, circa 1920. A ring such as this is certainly a stand out. 8.00ct Natural Blue Cushion Cut...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Cushion Cut Five-Stone Diamond Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This fabulous five stone ring is made up of old cushion cut diamonds, which will have been hand cut into their characterful shapes. In the centre of the ring, the diamond weighs 0.65...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920 Art Deco Platinum 1.00cttw Antique Cut Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920 Item Details: Ring Size: 8.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.9 grams Diamond Details Center Diamond: 1.00cttw Cut: Antique Single Cut Color: F-G Cl...
Diamond, Platinum
Old mine diamond and ruby target ring, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
Old mine diamond and ruby target ring. Set to center with a cushion shape old mine diamond in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 3.30 carats, enclosed by sixteen...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco sapphire ring with diamond set centre, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco sapphire ring with diamond set centre. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut diamond in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 0.35 carats, within a...
Diamond, Sapphire
Circa 1920s Art Deco Platinum 2.20ct Antique Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Circa 1920s Art Deco Platinum 2.20ct Antique Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring - VEG#872A Details Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.2 grams Center D...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 1.02ct Unheated Ruby & 1.20cttw Old Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Circa 1920 - Platinum Art Deco 1.02ct Unheated Ruby & 1.20cttw Old Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - VEG#558 Ring Details: Size: 5.25 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.3 g Gem S...
1920s Art Deco Platinum 1.46 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond with Side Stones
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 2.9 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape: Cushion Cut Carat Weight: 1.46 ct Color: K Clarity: VS2 Side Stone D...
White Diamond, Platinum
Boucheron Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring, French, circa 1920
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron Colombian emerald and diamond ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape old mine cut natural Colombian emerald with indications of minor clarity enhancement in an open back ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Old mine diamond and emerald ring. Set with one central cushion shape old mine diamond in an open back claw setting with a weight of 2.01 carats, set into a vertical oval bezel set w...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a striking Art Deco cluster ring focally featuring a centralised antique cushion cut diamond. This principal stone sits slightly risen atop an open backdrop before being...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Ring Art Deco circa 1920s 3.02-carat GIA G SI1
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Amazing diamond & platinum engagement ring. Features a gorgeous over 3-carat cushion cut diamond that comes with a GIA certificate (see picture 10) stating that the diamond is G colo...
White Diamond, Platinum
Ceylon Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Coronet Cluster Ring, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Ceylon yellow sapphire and diamond coronet cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Ceylon yellow sapphire in an open back rubover setting with an ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire
GIA Certified 1.76 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 1.76 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Ring A platinum ring centering a GIA-certified cushion-cut diamond flanked by two round-cut rubies. Approximate Diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Circa 1920s Platinum GIA 1.21ct Antique Step Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 8 (Resizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.4 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA Report#:1236289611 Weight: 1.21ct total...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring. Cushion Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1925 Primary Stone: Sapphire Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1-Carat Primary Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Secondary Stone: Diamond Secondary Stone Wei...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Burmese sapphire and diamond cluster ring, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
Burmese sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Burmese sapphire in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight o...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Old Mine Diamond Coronet Cluster Ring, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Old mine diamond coronet cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine diamond, F colour, VS1 clarity, with a weight of 2.01 carats, in an open back claw setting, encircl...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum GIA .96 Carat Antique Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA Report#: 5231160195 Weight: .96 ct total weig...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Bezel Old Mine Cushion Diamond & Sapphire Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This remarkable art deco period engagement ring was crafted from solid 900 platinum and features a RARE cushion-shaped old mine cut diamond solitaire bezel set at its center. That ce...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1920 Platinum Ring with 5.51 CTW in Orange Topaz and Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Period: 1920´s Style: Art Deco Metal: Platinum Stone: Natural Orange Topaz and Diamonds Ring size: 8 1/2.
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
Platinum 1.02ct Unheated Ruby & 1.20cttw Old Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Size: 5.25 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.3 g Gem Stone Details: Type: Ruby - Natural, Unheated Shape: Antique Cushion Color: Red Size: 1.14ct Diamond Details: Shape: Antique Cu...
Platinum
.81 Carat Diamond Cushion Cut Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Cushion brilliant cut. This diamond is certified EGL.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Certified Platinum 2.83ct Burma Sapphire Diamond Ring, Circa 1920
Located in Napoli, IT
Distinctive Art Deco period Diamond Sapphire ring, 1920 ca. Design is a triumph of beauty, skilfully and artfully hand crafted of solid Platinum French import duty, 1920 ca Centred ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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Fine Art Deco No-Oil Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring, ca. 1920
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
An old mine Colombian emerald and diamond ring in 18k white gold. The antique cushion cut emerald has a strong crystal and beautiful deep and vivid green colour adding to the allure ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Mauboussin Paris Art Deco 3.47ct Cushion Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely designed Art Deco period ring features a 3.47ct cushion-cut unheated Thai sapphire of excellent color and clarity.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 18k Gold Gia 0.54ct Cushion Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Mine Cushion Cut - Prong Set - Fiery White H Color - SI2 Clarity - 0.54ct (exact, certified) * See Certification Details Below* Total...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco platinum ring with sapphires and diamonds circa 1920/1930
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old ring made of platinum with a cushion cut sapphire in the middle, weighing approx. 1.50ct. The central sapphire is surrounded by old cut 8/8 and rose cut diamonds weighing 0.30ct...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Ring .46ct G/SI1 EGL Old Mine Cushion Original 1920's 18K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1920's -1930's EGL Certified .46ct Old Mine Cushion Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Featuring a Stunning .40ct G/SI1 Natural Mined Old Mine Cush...
Diamond
Antique GIA Diamond Ring. 2.30ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring J SI2
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Certification: GIA Certificate Carat Weight: 2.32 Carats Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Stone: Diamond Jewelry Type: Engagement Ring Jewelry Style: Crown Mounting Ring Color: J ...
Diamond, Platinum
1.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 4 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.1 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.00 Carat Cut: Antique Carre Cut Color: E/F Clarity: VS1...
White Diamond, Platinum
No Oil Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Coronet Cluster Ring, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
No Oil Emerald and diamond cluster ring. Set with a central cushion shape old cut natural Colombian emerald with no colour enhancement and no clarity enhancement in an open back claw...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Ceylon sapphire and diamond cluster ring by A. Tillander, Finnish, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
Ceylon sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape mixed cut natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back rubover setting with a weight of 4.40 carats...
Art Deco 9.07 Carat Cushion NO Heat Ceylon Sapphire GIA & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Breathtaking Exquisite Cushion NO HEAT Ceylon Sapphire GIA and Diamond Platinum Vintage Art Deco Estate Statement Ring. Centering a securely nestled...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Carre Cut Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Antique Art Deco Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Shield Engagement Ring. This amazing ring has old chunky carre cut diamonds going around the entire ring. These stones have all be...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 3.20 Carat Old Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous three-stone diamond ring from the Art Deco era. This piece has been crafted from 18ct white gold and showcases three old cushion cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
.75 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 4.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .75 Carat Cut: Antique Step Cut Color: F Clarity: VS ...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.39 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #:1172618082 Weight: 1.39 carat Cut: Antique Cushion Color: G Clari...
White Diamond, Platinum
0.88 Old Mine Cut Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Style Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This platinum ring is an estate piece. This solitaire style ring features an antique Old Mine cut diamond in the center. Old Mine cut diamonds are often times similar to the modern c...
White Diamond, Platinum
.35 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .35 carat Cut: Antique Cushion Color: G Clarity: VS Finger to Top of S...
Diamond, Platinum
.80 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .80 carat Cut: Antique Cushion ( Old Mine brilliant ) Color: J Clarity...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco GIA 0.80 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This authentic Art Deco engagement ring centers on a 0.80 carat old mine cut diamond certified by GIA under report number 2235903907. The diamond displays a fancy light yellow brown ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
1.45 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.46 carat Cut: Antique Cushion (Old Mine Brilliant) Color: I Clarity: S...
Diamond, Platinum
1.21 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.7 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.21carat Cut: Antique Cushion Color: Light Yellow, O/P Clarity: VS2 Si...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.69 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 4.95 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.6 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT # 2201792868 Weight: 1.69 carat Cut: Antique Cushio...
White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This beautiful sapphire and diamond ring dates to the Art Deco era. At its centre sit three vibrant sapphires, elegantly framed on either side by rows of chunky old-cut diamonds. Off...
Sapphire, White Gold
Antique French 21.02 Carat Aquamarine 1.90 Carat Onyx Platinum Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique aquamarine ring has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated frame displays an impressive feature four-claw set 21.02ct cushion cut...
Aquamarine, Onyx, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.48 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 2195298984 Weight: 1.48 carat Cut: Antique Cushion Color: I Clarit...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.28 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #:2213319823 Weight: 1.28 carat Cut: Antique Cushion Color: I Clarity...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.8 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 2215413712 Weight: 1.00 carat Cut: Antique Cushi...
Diamond, Platinum
.65 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.3 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .65ct Cut: Antique Cushion Color: J Clarity: VS1 Finger to Top of Sto...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.08 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.2 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 6214863056 Weight: 1.08ct Cut: Antique Cushion Color: K Clarity...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.09 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 2101770995 Weight: 1.09 carat Cut: Antique Step C...
Diamond, 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.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Ready to rock? Some of our favorite jewelry designers and dealers share indispensable advice for choosing that most important ring.
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.