Vintage Platinum Diamond Ring Tank Design
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Art Deco engagement rings are always in high demand. They have a perfectly balanced geometry and often feature Old European and cushion cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
1.40 Carat Pink Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.8 grams Center Sapphire Details: Weight: 1.40 carat Cut: Old Cushion Color: Intense Pink Clarity: SI Treatme...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 0.40ct Sapphire Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1920s this beautiful cluster ring features a mid blue sapphire at its centre. The old cushion cut sapphire weighs 0.40 carat and is claw set within a cluster of ol...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
EGL Certified 1.48 Carat Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1920's Art Deco diamond and sapphire engagement ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 1.84 Carat Art Deco Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring VEG#2277
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.2 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA Report#: 6223077209 Weight: 1.84ct total weight Cut: Old Mine brilliant (...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.01 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous art deco engagement ring features a 1.01 carat diamond suspended between diamond set split shoulders. The centre diamond is a G colour and SI1 clarity. Four baguette cu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
An outstanding natural, unenhanced sapphire sits between two old cushion cut diamonds. The vivid blue colour truly stands out from the white sparkling diamonds which have been graded...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Certified 7.14 Ct No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
World’s Most Coveted Gemstone For centuries, sapphire has been associated with royalty and romance. The association was reinforced in 1981, when Britain’s Prince Charles gave a blue ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Colombian Emerald 14.00 carats and Diamond Ring, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
Colombian emerald and diamond ring. Set to centre with a rectangular emerald-cut natural Colombian emerald with minor oil in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1...
Emerald, Platinum
GRS Certified 5.85 Carat Emerald and 0.40 Carat Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Warszawa, PL
Emerald ring, 5.85 carats, diamond ring, 0.40 carats, 14K white gold, GRS certified. This refined ring, crafted from 14-karat white gold, combines classic form with contemporary eleg...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
.30 Carat Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.2 grams Center Sapphire Details: Weight: .30 carat Cut: Old Mine Cushion Color: Blue, Natural & unhe...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$63,200Sale Price|20% Off
Burmese No-Heat 14.53 Sapphire Platinum Ring, GRS Certified
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 14.53 CARATS NO HEAT Burma Blue Sapphire that is very translucent and medium BLUE Color. Great looking piece and .30ct in Si1 H Natural Diamonds. 14.83cts and just under 15ct...
Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Tiffany & Co. sapphire and diamond cluster ring, circa 1925
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Tiffany & Co. sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape mixed cut natural unenhanced sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approximate we...
Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 2.97ct Rubellite Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Sitting proud on the finger, this Art Deco solitaire features a stunning 2.20 carat diamond at its centre. The old cushion cut diamond has a colour of I and a clarity of I2. Set high...
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Platinum
Art Deco 0.90ct Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c1920s
Located in London, GB
A vibrant red ruby is flanked by old cut diamonds in this Art Deco three stone ring. The stunning ruby has a carat weight of 0.90 and is cushion is an Emerald cut stone. Contrasting ...
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Fancy Colored Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
Art Deco fancy coloured diamond cluster ring. Set to the centre with a natural unenhanced fancy brown-yellow cushion shape old mine diamond, SI2 clarity in an open back claw setting ...
Diamond, Palladium
Art Deco .80 Ct Diamond .90 Ct Sapphire Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Antique Trilogy Gorgeous, meaningful Trilogy ring from the Art Deco period 1925 ca Hand crafted mounting made to exalt each one of the gemstone set on it – made of solid 18 KT white ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.10ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, C.1920s
Located in London, GB
The old cushion shaped diamonds either side are 0.65 carat each and have been graded as G in colour and VS2 in clarity.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.82 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural green sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA Certified natural untreated oval cushion cut sapphire in a platinum three-stone setting with two baguette cut side diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 6.02 Carat Natural Spinel Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1920's Spinel and diamond three-stone engagement ring.
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Antique Finish Ring A.Tillander 0.65ct Sapphire 0.7ctw Diamonds Platinum Ø5.5US
Located in SE
Old Ring hand - made in White & Blue at the workshop of A.Tillander, famous Finish jewelry brand that once started in Imperial Russia and was in favor among Russian Nobility. It was ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Ring natural 1.75ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold / ØUS 7.75 /2.8gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period Sapphire and Diamonds Ring made between ca. 1920 - 1940s. No hallmarks,metal tested solid 18K Gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
C1920 18K and Platinum Eternity Band with a Horizontal Array of Diamonds
Located in Baltimore, MD
Clever eternity band set in an East West configuration with platinum on one half and 18K on the other. We love the contrast of the round diamonds on the outside of the band and the s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
AGL Certified 7.76 Carat Oval No Heat Burma Blue Sapphire Ring in Platinum
Located in Miami, FL
AGL Certified 7.76 Carat natural Burma Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Ring in Platinum. Originating from the legendary Edwardian-Art Deco era. Circa 1915-1935. This vintage ring feature...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Drop Earrings Old European Cushion Cut Diamonds Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Art Deco engagement rings are always in high demand. They have a perfectly balanced geometry and often feature Old European and cushion cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Drop Earrings Platinum Diamond Emerald Cushion Cut Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Art Deco engagement rings are always in high demand. They have a perfectly balanced geometry and often feature Old European and cushion cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
48.34Ct Aquamarine and 0.70Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of aquamarine jewelry. Aquamarine Quality Cut Cushion Content 48.34 carats Dimensions 30.05m...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$7,198Sale Price|40% Off
1920s Diamonds Platinum Lace Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
A sublimely delicate piece of antique jewelry, this brooch with its geometric, openwork lines is set with millegrain-cut cushion-cut diamonds, garlands of leaves set with rose-cut di...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Necklace Bracelets Platinum Choker Interchangeable
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Art Deco engagement rings are always in high demand. They have a perfectly balanced geometry and often feature Old European and cushion cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Bar Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. An elegant barrette brooch, it is adorned on top with a platinum blade that holds a tapered motif set in millegrain diamonds in the cent...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 14K Gold and Platinum Diamond and Gem Set Charm Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
We love these Art Deco charm bracelets because the charms of the era were so special, and usually diamond and gemstone encrusted. The charms in this bracelet are dainty and beautiful...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
1920s Diamond Fine Pearl Platinum Pendant and 18 Karat White Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in platinum and chain in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. This delightful antique jewel features a fine geometric chain with a spring-ring clasp. Suspended from it i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...
Antique 10.97 Carat Aquamarine, Topaz and Diamond Platinum Necklace (1920s)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Aquamarine Quality Color Blue Cut Round mixed Content 10.97 carats Dimensions 14.04mm x 14.15mm x 9.80mm Topaz Quality Color Blue Cut Cushion Content 1.57 carats Dimensions 7.77mm x...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Onyx Pendant on Modern Gold Diamond Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Art Deco engagement rings are always in high demand. They have a perfectly balanced geometry and often feature Old European and cushion cut diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold
Antique 0.20 Carat Basaltic Sapphire and 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.20 carat Basaltic sapphire and 18 karat yellow gold bracelet; part of our diverse collection of antique sapphire jewelry. This stunning, fi...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique Bracelet natural 18ctw Blue White Sapphire solid Silver 10K Gold/18.5cm
Located in SE
Antique Bracelet from ca. 1920s - 1930s in solid Silver with layer of 10 - 12K Gold on the back side with with 28 hand - engraved sections holding 29 natural Sapphire stones of vario...
Sapphire, 10k Gold, Silver
Antique Bracelet natural 20ctw Sapphires solid Silver/ 10K Gold /18cm / 22gr
Located in SE
Antique Bracelet from ca. 1920s - 1930s in solid Silver with layer of 10 - 12K Gold on the back side with with 28 hand - engraved sections holding 29 natural Sapphire stones of vario...
Sapphire, 10k Gold, Silver
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art-Deco emerald and diamond ring, the octagonal-cut emerald weighing approximately 2.1 carats accompanied by GCS Report stating to be of Colombian origin, surrounded by ten round...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Sugarloaf Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century sugarloaf sapphire and diamond ring, the cushion-cut sapphire, accompanied by SSEF Report stating that is of Burmese origin with no indications of heating, weig...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
An Art Deco Diamond And Sapphire Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond and sapphire ring, the old brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.81 carats and assesed to be of H-I colour and SI2 carity, the cushion-cut sapphire weighing 1.21 carat...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Colombian Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco cabochon emerald and diamond cluster ring, the oval cabochon-cut emerald estimated to weigh 4,0 carats, accompanied by The Gem & Pearl Lab. Report stating that is of Colo...
Diamond, Emerald
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.