Antique Ring Circa 1920 Old Cut Diamond 1.25 Cwt and two Baguette Platinum 950
Located in MADRID, ES
Original antique ring circa 1920 made of platinum 950, with gallery.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Mined .15ct Original 1910-1920 14K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from the 1910's-1920's Diamond Engagement Ring .15ct 14K Yellow & White Gold Genuine Natural Mined .15ct H VS Old Mine Cut Diamond Center ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring 1.41ct Antique Art Deco Flowers 14k Original 1920
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1920s Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring 1.41ct Antique Art Deco Flowers 14k Centering on a Natural Mined .10 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Center Two L...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2 Carat Ring. Antique Old European Cut Dome Engagement Ring Platinum H VS1 1920
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1920 Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Carat: Approx. 2-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: H Color Primary Stone...
Diamond, Platinum
$132,288Sale Price|20% Off
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
Antique Art Deco 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Ring, Circa 1920
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1920s A striking Art Deco ring set with six French-cut rubies and seven single-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum. The stones a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1920S Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Circa 1920. Ring size: 6 US. Complimentary ring size adjustment.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1920's Art Deco, 14ct Gold Coral Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cocktail Ring 14ct Gold Circa 1920s This Art Deco ring is crafted in 14ct gold and features a striking geometric coral panel design divided by a vertical line of five brig...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau 14k White Gold Cocktail Ring with 0.25ct Diamonds, 1920
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with a brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.25 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size 10.25 - EU 20 (63) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.2 cm wide and 6.5 mm ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Stamped, 1920’s Onyx & Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Onyx & Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow & White Gold Stamped This stunning 1920s ring is a true masterpiece of fine jewellery craftsmanship. Made of 18ct yellow gold, it features a...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum 1920’s Diamond Trilogy Crossover Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Diamond 3 Stone Crossover Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920’s Pretty Antique Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
French Art Deco Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring, 18K Gold, Circa 1920's
Located in Chatham, CA
French Art Deco Synthetic Ruby and Diamond halo ring - featuring a milgrain set Emerald cut lab grown Ruby (approx. 3.79 carats - 12 x 9 x 4 mm.) - surrounded by 18 round prong set o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond Ring Old Cut Diamonds Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Daimond Ring Old Mine Natural Diamonds Impressive Statement Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
$2,900
Art Deco Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum & 17k yellow gold Weight 4.6g Featuring Old European Cut Center Diamond Approx. 0.2ct Measurements 1.0in x 0.81in Ring Size 8.25 Sizable
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18ct White Gold 1920’s Art Deco Rectangular Onyx Diamond & Emerald Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Onyx Ring 18ct White Gold Tested Circa 1920’s This stunning Art Deco onyx ring is a true antique beauty.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum eternity ring with diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A platinum eternity ring set with 22 brilliant-cut diamonds (app. 2.2 carats), France, bearing a French hallmark and the platinum assay mark, France. weight: 4.7 g ring size: 15.75 ...
Diamond, Platinum
.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.6 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .50 carat, total weight Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: G-H Clarity: VS...
White Diamond, Platinum
16k Art Deco Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum + 16k Weight 2.7g Featuring Center Old European Cut Diamond Approx. 0.15ct Measurements 0.8in x 0.75in Ring Size 6.75 Sizable
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Onyx and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have an Art Deco cluster ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co. This exquisite piece has been crafted from platinum and focally features a single ...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
$2,112Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Rose Cut Diamond Ring of 14k and 18k Gold, Circa 1920
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Vintage Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k Rhodium-Plated White Gold and 14k Yellow Gold A graceful blend of vintage elegance and contemporary craftsmanship, this two-tone ring fe...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This incredible ring comes from the 1920 Art Deco period and features an incredible diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Filigree Ring of 18k White Gold, Circa 1920-1930
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A refined jewel from the Art Deco era (1920-1930), this vintage engagement ring showcases a .53 carat round brilliant diamond of exceptional quality (F color, SI1 clarity) set in a f...
Diamond, 10k Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum Art Deco Diamond Ring. Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring. Engraving Filigree
Located in New York, NY
Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1920 Material: Platinum This striking antique Art Deco ring, handcrafted in platinum circa 1920, features three old European cut diamonds arranged in a nort...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Emerald Ring/Engagement Ring
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: Platinum Weight: 3.9 grams Gemstone: 1.35 cttw Natural Diamond Old European Cut Center stone 1.05 cttw G-H color, VS2-SI1 clarity Side stones 0.30 cttw Emerald Size: 6.75 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 1.20ct Old-Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring, Italy, Circa 1920
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1920 ca. Size: 6 3/4 Weight: 3.9 gr. The Art Déco ring presents a rectangular shape and is fully characterized by 32 stones, old-cut diamonds and rose-cut diamonds; the ring...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.25 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: PLATINUM [Tested] Weight: 2.8 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.25 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: K Clarity: VS1 Accent Diamond Details: W...
White Diamond, Platinum
1.22 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.22 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: K Clarity: VS1 Side Diamo...
White Diamond, Platinum
.51 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .51 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: H Clarity: SI1 Side Diamo...
White Diamond, Platinum
.68 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .68 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: I Clarity: VS1 Side Di...
White Diamond, Platinum
1.15 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.8 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.15 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: K Clarity: VS1 Side Dia...
White Diamond, Platinum
1.25 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.8 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.25 carat Cut: Carre Cut Color: I Clarity: SI2 Side Diamond Detai...
White Diamond, Platinum
18k ART DECO Diamond solitaire ring. 18k Large diamond engagement ring. 1920s
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Excellent little engagement ring. Stunning center diamond with a lot of sparkle. You can see this guy sparkle from a distance. Made sometime in the 20s. Diamond accents and xxxs acce...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
.96 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.2 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .96 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: J Clarity: SI2 Finger to ...
White Diamond, Platinum
.75 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Tested] Weight: 3.3 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: .75 carat Color: J Clarity: VS1 Fin...
White Diamond, Platinum
.90 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 4 Metal Type: 900 PLATINUM [Hallmarked & Tested] Weight: 3 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: .90 carat Color: J Cla...
White Diamond, Platinum
.40 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.2 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: .40 carat Color: F Clarity: VS1 Side Stone Details: Shape...
White Diamond, Platinum
.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 2.8 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: .50 carat Color: G Clarity: VS1 Side Stone Details: Sha...
White Diamond, Platinum
1.45 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 2.7 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: 1.45 carat Color: J Clarity:SI2 Side Stone Details: Shape...
White Diamond, Platinum
.75 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.95 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 2.6 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: .75 carat Color: L Clarity: VS Side Stone Details: Shape...
White Diamond, Platinum
.52 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.35 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 2.6 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: .52carat Color: I Clarity: SI2 Side Stone Details: Shape...
White Diamond, Platinum
.35 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.1 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: .35 carat Color: I Clarity: VS1 Side Stone Details: Sha...
White Diamond, Platinum
.95 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.95 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.4 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: .95 carat Color: J Clarity: VS1 Side Stone Details: Shap...
White Diamond, Platinum
.70 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: .70 carat Color: J Clarity: VS1 Side Stone ...
White Diamond, Platinum
1.96 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.95 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 4.7 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: 1.96 Carat Color: L Clarity: VS1 Side Stone...
White Diamond, Platinum
.35 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 3.25 Metal Type: 900 PLATINUM [Tested & Hallmark] Weight: 2.4 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: .35 carat Color: G C...
White Diamond, Platinum
1.50 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a unique ring taken from the later stages of the Art Deco movement. At the heart of this piece is a captivating square green emerald with its vibrant hue drawing immedia...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Full Eternity Band — 1.50ct Diamonds Circa 1920
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
Period: Art Deco, circa 1920 Metal: Platinum Stones: Old-cut diamonds, full eternity, approximately 1.50 ct total, estimated F color, VS1–SI1 clarity Band width: 3 mm Ring size: FR 5...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Pearl & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this vintage beauty!! Ring Details Material: Platinum Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Designer: Peacock Head Width: 17mm Ring Height: 9.5mm Shank Width: 1.5mm Weight: 6.9 Gr...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
Circa 1920. Diamond color I. Clarity VVS2. GIA certification #2221632349.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Tablet Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful diamond tablet ring that dates back to the Art Deco era. The ring features a central old European cut diamond that sits in a rub-over mount. Surrounding the centr...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful vintage ring crafted in platinum. The ring features a dark blue central sapphire with a bright white baguette cut diamond on each shoulder. The dark blue of ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.10 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 3 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.10 carat Cut: Rose Cut Color: J Clarity: VS1 Side Diamond Details: We...
White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Colour: H, Clarity: I Total Remaining Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.36ct Tested As: 18ct Gold & Platinum Period: Circa. 1920 Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring Box Comments: These diamon...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
.82 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Tested] Weight: 3.7 grams Center Stone Details: Weight: .82 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS1 Finger to Top of Stone M...
White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Fancy Sapphire and Diamond Ring GIA No Heat Sri Lanka Circa 1920's
Located in Wailea, HI
This exquisite Art Deco ring features a stunning 1.71-carat fancy-cut sapphire, certified by GIA as having "no heat" treatment and originating from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), known for its ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.90 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an Art Deco engagement ring showcasing a captivating 0.90 carat round faceted old European cut diamond as its centrepiece. This principle stone sits proud in a six doubl...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 3.00 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous Art Deco engagement ring. This platinum piece focally features an impressive 3.00 carat round faceted old European cut diamond. This bright white principle st...
Diamond, Platinum
.75 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 4.4 grams 1st and 2nd Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Carat Weight: .75 carat Color: I Clarity: VS Side Stone Details: Shape:...
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 2.37 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous Art Deco engagement ring. At the centre of the face we find a bright white round faceted old European cut diamond weighing an impressive 2.37ct. This focal st...
Diamond, 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.
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.