Art Deco 0.45 Carat Sapphire 1.75 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique diamond and sapphire ring has been crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Emerald & Diamond Ring (c. 1910–1920)
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A beautifully sculptural Art Deco ring crafted in platinum, featuring a central square-cut emerald flanked and framed by brilliant-cut diamonds in a geometric, openwork setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 0.39ct Ruby and 0.63ct Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 15k yellow gold with a silver setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Pearl and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning antique pearl and diamond ring has been crafted in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 0.56 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Solitaire Style Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.56 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and platinum set solitaire style ring; part of our diverse range of diamond engagement rings.
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Circa 1920 Platinum 0.96ct Five Stone Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.96 carat diamond and platinum five stone cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewellery collections.
Diamond, Platinum
ART DECO 1920 Platinum Cocktail Ring With 26.65 Cwt. In Sapphires And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An art-deco platinum ring with large sapphire and diamonds. This is gorgeous beautiful ring created in America during the art deco period, between the 1925 and 1930. The ring was ma...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring .67ct Old Mine Cut Original 1920's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1920's Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring .67ct Old Mine Cut Featuring a Genuine Natural Mined .55ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Center 90% Platinum and 10% I...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This emerald and diamond cocktail ring is a very good gauge of gold and is in excellent condition.
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18k Gold & Platinum Opal & Diamond Flower Cluster Ring, Circa 1920
Located in Altrincham, GB
A fantastic Art Deco period flower cluster ring, set with a fiery opal centre and diamond petals. The opal displays an array of colours- blue, red, orange, green, yellow and purple- ...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Ruby and Diamond Platinum Dome Cluster Cocktail Ring, Circa 1920's
Located in London, GB
This intricate ruby and diamond cluster ring features an oval shaped ruby in a rub-over, open back setting weighing approximately 1.50 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Filigree Mined Original 1920's 18K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1920's Diamond Old European Cut Solitaire Engagement Ring Filigree 18K White Gold Featuring a Genuine Natural Mined Old European Cut Diamond Center O...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 0.45ct Diamond Trilogy Ring in 18k Gold, Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.45 carat diamond (total) and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set three stone / trilogy ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920’s Art Deco 0.72ctw Platinum Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
A handmade Art Deco period diamond engagement ring in platinum. Featuring pierced filigree work throughout complemented by hand engraved scroll work detailing. Centering this ring is...
Diamond
Art Deco Platinum Ring with Onyx and Diamond, Circa 1920, UK
Located in Firenze, IT
Material: platinum Period: circa 1920 Size: 7 Weight: 4,48 gr. The ring is a typical example of Art Déco jewelry.
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Art Deco Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Two Stone Ring by Gubelin, circa 1920
By Gubelin
Located in London, GB
Art Deco fancy light yellow diamond two stone ring. Set with one round old cut fancy light yellow diamond, VS2 clarity with an approximate weight of 1.28 carats in an open back claw ...
Yellow Diamond, White Gold
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
$21,200Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 14kt Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1920, USA
By Bucherer
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and versatile creation by Bucherer, this 18K yellow gold ring showcases a refined interplay of brilliance and rich color. Expertly crafted in solid 750 gold, the design fe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Coiled Snake Ring, 0.70 Ct Diamond, 18K Gold, Circa 1920
Located in Napoli, IT
Popular throughout history, meaningful love token, snakes represent eternity and symbolic for many cultures This beautiful vintage coiled snake Diamond ring is 1920 ca, hand crafted ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco 1.03 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
1920 Art Deco 18kt Gold and Platinum Ring with 2.50 CTW in Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
This exquisite Art Deco style ring showcases the era's sophisticated design elements, crafted in lustrous 18kt yellow gold with platinum top and featuring a beautiful 1.00-carat old ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 18kt Gold Onyx and Old Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1920, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
18 kt gold Art Deco onyx-diamond-ring, approx. 1920, oval ring head onyx, centered 1 old cut diamond approx. 0.40 ct ring shoulders in platinum with small diamond roses.
Diamond, Onyx, 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...
Fancy intense yellow diamond three stone ring, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
Fancy intense yellow diamond three stone ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine natural fancy intense yellow diamond, VS2 clarity, with a weight of 1.46 carats in an open ...
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1.55 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cluster Engagement Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning diamond ring is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report certificate for the feature stone, in addition to an IDGL diamond grading report card for the supporting st...
Diamond, Platinum
1920 Antique Three-Stone Old European Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
1920 Antique three stone old european cut diamond ring hand crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
1920 Art Deco Platinum GIA Certified 1.20 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.4 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 6183117276 Shape: Old European Brilliant C...
White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold 1920’s Onyx & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Onyx & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped 750 A Fabulous Diamond Shaped, Flat Onyx with Diamond Centre.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Antique 0.61 Carat Emerald and 1.45 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique emerald and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Ring in Platinum Sapphire and Diamonds 1920 1930
Located in Paris, FR
Marquise ring circa 1920-1930 in platinum set with calibrated diamonds and sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$3,213Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco 1920's Sapphire 0.70ct Diamond Toi Moi in 14K Solid Gold Heirloom Ring
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Art Deco 1920's Sapphire 0.70ct Diamond Toi Moi in 14K Solid Gold Heirloom Ring A symbol of love and unity, this exquisite Art Deco “Toi et Moi” ring meaning “You and Me” in French,...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Art Deco 1.53 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This white gold Art Deco ring is supplied with a IDGL diamond grading certificate for the feature diamond, in addition to an IDGL diamond grading report card for the supporting stone...
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco 1920's Sapphire 0.70ct Diamond Toi Moi in 14K Solid Gold Heirloom Ring
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Art Deco 1920's Sapphire 0.70ct Diamond Toi Moi in 14K Solid Gold Heirloom Ring A symbol of love and unity, this exquisite Art Deco “Toi et Moi” ring meaning “You and Me” in French,...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
1920's Art Deco French Five Stone Diamond Ring 18K Solid Gold Size 7 US
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A stunning expression of French Art Deco elegance, this original 1920s ring embodies the era’s refined geometry and timeless glamour. Handcrafted in high-carat gold, it features five...
Diamond, White Gold
1920's Art Deco French Five Stone Diamond Ring 18K Solid Gold Size 6 US
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A stunning expression of French Art Deco elegance, this original 1920s ring embodies the era’s refined geometry and timeless glamour. Handcrafted in high-carat gold, it features five...
Diamond, White Gold
$19,040Sale Price|20% Off
2.51 Carat Old European Cut Diamond, Onyx and Ruby Ring in 18K Gold, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
A striking example of vintage sophistication, this circa 1920 ring showcases a captivating 2.47 carat Old European cut diamond at its center.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 2.11 Carat Opal and 0.61 Carat Diamond Platinum Trilogy Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.11 carat opal and 0.61 carat diamond, platinum ring; part of our collection of gemstone engagement rings.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
$1,123Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1920 Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 ct. The diamond is has G color and s1 clarity. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. Box is not includ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Deco Diamond Anniversary Wedding Band Ring .20ct 14K 18K Mitchell Copp 1920's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique Art Deco from 1920s Anniversary Band .20ct Diamond 14K Yellow & 18K White Gold Wedding Ring Band Features 3 Genuine Natural Old Mine Cut Diamonds Tra...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 1.75ct Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, Circa 1920's
Located in London, GB
Stamped platinum. UK ring size 'R'. Circa 1920's.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring .20ct 18K Original 1920's-1930's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from the 1920's-1930's Art Deco Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring .20ct 18K White Gold Features 7 Genuine F-H/VS-SI Antique Single Cut Diamonds Creates the Lo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.14Ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.14 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold, platinum set trilogy ring; part of our diverse antique 1920s diamond jewellery collections.
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 2 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Old Euro Diamond Sapphire Plat K IF 1920
Located in New York, NY
Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1920 Material: Platinum Ring Size: 5.5, Resizable to Any Finger Size at No Additional Cost This exceptional Art Deco ring, handcrafted circa 1920, centers a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 0.39ct No Heat Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Circa 1920
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
The sits in pierced platina work with for small garnet accents to the sides. The ring bears Swedish import mark. Top measures approx: 13,3x9,3x4,6 mm Made circa: 1920.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
ART DECO 1920 Band Ring In 18Kt White Gold With 1.36 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
An American art deco ring with diamonds and a sapphire. This beautiful antique band ring, was created in America during the Art- deco period, back in the late 1920.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct White Gold 1920’s Round Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cluster Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1920’s Beautiful, French round cluster ring. Set with lovely white stones. Estimated E/F colour & clarity VS1. The ring has been re-sh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Art Deco ring - 18 karat solid gold ring - 1920's engagement ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely romantic hexagon shaped diamond ring. This wonderful ring is set in the centre with a bezel set brilliant cut diamond. Many small rose cut (chips) diamonds ar...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
Gold and platinum ring with diamonds and a cultured pearl, circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
A unique ring made of 14-karat yellow gold (0.585 fineness) and high-grade platinum (0.950). Four symmetrically set diamonds in an old brilliant cut have a total weight of approx. 1...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 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
Platinum 2 Center Marquise Cut Diamonds Art Deco Ring, Circa 1920
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Circa 1920's. Ring size is 7.25.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Boat Shaped Ring Hallmarked Birmingham 1920
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1920 Makers Mark B H J Pretty, Little Boat Shaped Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1920 Nordic Halo Ring 0.5 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 5.75 US /2 gr
Located in SE
Hallmarked 18K , Swedish Ring. Maker's GD&Co, city of Malmo. Marks of the year on this ring S7 = made in 1920.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco 5.54ctw Blue Moonstone Diamond Sapphire Platinum Dinner Ring, C. 1920
Located in New York, NY
1920s Antique Dazzling Art Deco 5.54ctw Blue Moonstone Diamond Sapphire Platinum Dinner Ring The finest examples of Art Deco engagement rings were hand fabricated and impeccably fin...
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1920’s 18ct White Gold & Platinum Zircon Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Zircon & Diamond Ring 9ct White Gold & Platinum Stamped Makers Mark A & W Circa 1920's This stunning Art Deco ring truly represents the glamour and elegance of the era.
Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1920 Estonian Ring 0.8 ct Ruby Diamonds 56/14K Gold ØUS7.75 / 4.3gr
Located in SE
Old Estonian cluster natural Ruby and Diamonds Ring made between 1919 -1924. This ring show well the traditions and techniques of Russian school jewelers that still remained and wor...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 1.55Ct Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.55 carat diamond and platinum solitaire engagement ring; part of our antique engagement ring collections.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring .05ct Old Mine Cut Original 1920's Antique 14K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1920's Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring .05ct Old Mine Cut 14K Featuring a Gorgeous Genuine .05ct Natural Old Mine Cut Diamond Center Very Rare Yel...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ring, Circa 1920's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Classic Art Deco Ruby and Diamond cocktail ring in 14K gold and platinum.
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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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