GIA Certified 1.00 Carat 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#2203719124 Weight: 1.00 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: J C...
White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 4.0 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 5192701831 Shape: Circular Brilliant Carat Weight: 1.00 car...
White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.34 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 2193804972 Shape: Circular Brilliant Carat Weight: 1.34 cara...
White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.11 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.95 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.4 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 1126626840 Shape: Round Brilliant Carat Weight: 1.11 cara...
White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.26 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.95 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.4 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 5182962546 Shape: Old Mine Brilliant Carat Weight: 1.26 c...
White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified .82 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.90 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.1 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 5201203885 Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: ....
White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.77 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.7 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 6194918635 Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: .77...
White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified .92 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.90 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 6.3 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 1206201941 Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: .9...
White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 8.25 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 5.4grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 2195689773 Shape: Old European Brilliant Ca...
White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.24 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.60 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 2.3 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 5192365470 Shape: Old European Brilliant ...
White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 2.19 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.19 carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring; part of our antique Art Deco jewellery collections.
Diamond, Platinum
.45 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 18 karat White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .45 carat Cut: Old European Color: H Clarity: VS2 Side Diamo...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Old Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
A stunning Art Deco three-stone diamond ring, beautifully crafted in platinum and dating to the 1920s–1930s. Set with three chunky old-cut diamonds, the stones are exceptionally well...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Platinum 1.25 Carat Diamonds Wedding Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Platinum 1.25 Carats Diamonds Wedding Ring Center Diamond weight approx 0.85ct H/VS2 Side Diamonds weight approx 0.40ct Stamped PT-950 Circa 1920's
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Emerald and Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautiful emerald and diamond tablet ring. This piece has been created using components of an authentic Art Deco necklace and boasts a wonderful array of round emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum Emerald Diamond Pinkie Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This substantial Art Deco ring was created in 1925 ca. It is handcrafted out of platinum, a so called pinkie ring. The ring is set with a diamond and an emerald. The emerald has an ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco style Platinum Ring with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
This elegant Art Deco style ring is expertly crafted in platinum and features a sparkling center natural diamond of approximately 0.40 carats. The center stone is surrounded by a hal...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Sapphire Ring of Platinum Topped 15k Gold, circa 1920
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An elegant antique ring circa 1920, centering a finely proportioned oval flame-fusion synthetic sapphire in a delicate millegrain setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
16k + Platinum Weight 2.6g Art Deco Style Diamond and Sapphire Ring This ring is an Art Deco piece crafted in 16k + platinum. It features a central old mine cut diamond with an appr...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
An astounding Art Deco Diamond and Natural Sapphire ring. The central sapphire measuring eighty five points, surrounded by old European cut Diamonds and sapphire accented corners. T...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring 1920S
Located in Geneva, CH
The piece is in perfect condition. Circa 1920. Ring size: 2 1/2.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful sapphire and diamond cluster ring crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was at the height of design. A single princess type shaped sapphire possessing a ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Circa 1920s Platinum Old European Brilliant Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.7 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 1.10ct total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color:...
Diamond, Platinum
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Antique Filigree Ring Fine .65 Ct. Diamond and 18K White Gold, American, c. 1920
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique filigree diamond 18K white gold ring. The center European cut diamond weighs an estimated .65 cts. It is well cut, near colorless (H/I) and very slightly included (VS). Th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco inspired diamond onyx platinum square target ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking Art Deco inspired square target ring captures the bold geometry and refined contrast that define the glamour of the 1920’s.
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1.42 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.42 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: OP (Light Yellow) Clarity...
Platinum
Antique 1.75 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.75 carat diamond and platinum engagement ring; part of our diverse diamond jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Platinum
1.01 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.01 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: L, Light Brown Cinnamon colo...
Platinum
1920s Antique Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive antique diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
.50 Carat, Total Weight Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 6.9 grams Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: .50 Carat, Total Weight Color: G Clarity: VS Finger to Top of Ston...
White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco .57ct Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Sweet Art Deco Platinum .57ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond engagement ring. This would make a lovely engagement ring! This ring comes with an appraisal. You will not be disap...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a truly special and unique ring that dates back to the Art Deco era. The ring features a central emerald cut sapphire that is flanked on all sides by perfectly matched triang...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.13 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #:1216110141 Weight: 1.13 carat Cut: Antique Elongated Cushion - Ol...
White Diamond, Platinum
Burmese sapphire and diamond cluster ring, early 20th Century.
Located in London, GB
Burmese sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut natural no heat Burmese sapphire in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 4...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Unheated Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a striking Art Deco cluster ring focally featuring a fabulous natural rich red ruby at the centre of the face. This principal stone sits in a neat yellow gold bezel sett...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8.95 Metal Type: Platinum [Tested & Hallmarked] Weight: 3.7 grams Center Stone Details: GIA REPORT # 5201544657 Weight: 1.00 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: H C...
White Diamond, Platinum
A Platinum Cartier Eternity Ring set with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A platinum eternity ring channel set with 23 carré-cut diamonds (app. 2 crt, F-G), signed and numbered: Cartier, Paris, 09011. weight: 6.3 g ring size: 15 mm / 4 US / 47 width: 3 mm
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified .63 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.1 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #:5201992325 Weight: .63 carat Cut: Old Mine Brilliant / Antique Cu...
White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified .90 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.95 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 5.3 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 2205147324 Shape: Circular Brilliant Carat Weight: .90 ca...
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Rhodolite Garnet & Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
She is perfect for everyday love & wear. Ring Details Material: Platinum Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Head Width: 7.9mm Head Height: 4.2mm Shank Width: Tapering to 1.6mm Weight: 3.4 Gr...
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
1.00 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.25 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.6 grams Center Color Stone Details: Type: Natural Colombian Emerald, No oil treatment Shape: Octagon Carat Weight: 1.0...
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.42 Carat Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The contemporary ring displays a four-claw set stunning antique (circa 1920) 1.13Ct cushion cut diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.25 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.2 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 1.25 carat, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G-H ...
Diamond, Platinum
1.00 Carat Total Weight Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 5.2 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: 1.00 carat, total weight Color: I/J Clarity: VS Side Stone...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
.56 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .56 carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: J Clarity...
Diamond, Platinum
1.40 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.0 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 1.40 Carat, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: M...
Diamond, Platinum
1.01 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.4 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.01 Carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G Clarit...
Diamond, Platinum
.98 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: and 7.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.7 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .98 Carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: H Cla...
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.8 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape: Old European Carat Weight: 1.04 Carat Color: J Clarity: VS2 Side Ston...
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Irid Platinum Diamond Ring Navette 1920's 1930's US Size 5.25
Located in Greer, SC
This dazzling ring is the epitome of 1920's and 1930's elegance!
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Two Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
A simply stunning sapphire and diamond ring dating back to the early 20th century. The ring is crafted in platinum and features an antique emerald cut diamond that sits above or belo...
Diamond, Platinum
1.05 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.6 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.05 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: K Clarity: ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.70 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning sapphire and diamond cluster ring crafted during the Art Deco movement.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco .20ctw Diamond Navette Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond, single cut/ trans. 1.5 - 2.2 mm approximately .20 total carats GH color/ VS2-SI2 clarity Ring Size 6 Rise Off Of Finger: 2.6 mm Length: 18.6 mm Weight: 1.7 dwts/...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful sapphire and diamond ring that dates back to the Art Deco era. The ring is crafted in platinum and the focal point is a mid to dark blue sapphire that has be...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Nouveau Ring 1920's Old Mine Diamond and Pearl Cultured Yellow Gold 18 Kts
Located in MADRID, ES
Original and spectacular Art Nouveau ring from the 1920s, 18K yellow gold, with leaf pattern, with a central culture pearl of 3.90 mm in diameter and two antique diamonds cut in a mi...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 5.8 grams Ring Size: N (54) Face Dimensions: 23mm x 11mm Principal Diamonds: Approx. 0.72 carats (0.18 carats each), Colour: G-H, Clarity: VS Furt...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.20ct Old European Yellow Diamond Ring. Ruby Accent Platinum Ring VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Yellow Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.20 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Secondary Stones: Diamonds and Rubi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
.42 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 18 karat White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .42 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: G Clarity: S...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 2.57 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an Art deco platinum and diamond engagement ring. The ring plays host to a 2.57 carat old European cut diamond set in a clawed mount. The gallery of the ring features an eleg...
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.
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