Art Deco Platinum Ring with 2.76 CTW in Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Period: 1920's Style: Art Deco Metal: Platinum Natural Stone: Diamond Ring size: 7 (resizable).
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.80 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Colour: K, Clarity: SI Total Remaining Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.18ct Marked: 'PLAT' Period: Circa. 1920 Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring Box Comments: We have currently left the natur...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.05 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.90 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.4 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT # 6207764518 Weight: 1.05 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1ctw Diamond Engagement Ring, 18k White Gold, Ring Size 5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - diamonds, 9 stones - old European cut - 5.94 x 5.94 x 3.47 mm - approximately .75 carat - 1.8 - 1.9 mm - approximately .25 total carats - H-I color, SI clarity Ring Size 5...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.11 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.9 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 1156983319 Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: 1....
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.07 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 4.5 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 120605741 Shape: Circular Brilliant Carat ...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Tiara Ring, 1ct Marquise Ruby, 0.70ct Diamonds
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This enchanting Art Deco tiara ring is a beautifully romantic 1920’s design, centered by a marquise cut ruby weighing approximately 1.00 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Circa 1920s Platinum Diamond Swirl Ring Band Size 5
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Year: 1970s Ring Size: 5 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.5 grams Diamond Details: .40ct total weight, Antique European Cut, G Color, ...
Diamond, Platinum
1.21 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.7 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.21carat Cut: Antique Cushion Color: Light Yellow, O/P Clarity: VS2 Si...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Panel Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Art Deco diamond platinum ring centering upon a marquise shaped diamond, circa 1920.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Navette Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating original Art Deco navette ring featuring 5.00 carats of two oval blue sapphires. The deep blue hue of the sapphires are beautifully complemented by 2.50 carats of round...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
.80 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .80 carat Cut: Antique Cushion ( Old Mine brilliant ) Color: J Clarity...
Diamond, Platinum
1.45 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.46 carat Cut: Antique Cushion (Old Mine Brilliant) Color: I Clarity: S...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 3.31 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 3.31 carat diamond (total) and platinum solitaire ring; part of our diamond jewelry/estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Platinum
1.50 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 18K & 14K Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.50 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: Very Light Yellow, U-...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1920s GIA 1.08ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.3 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA Report#: 2235353896 Weight: 1.08ct total weig...
Diamond, Platinum
$9,800
Art Deco Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 18k. This strikingly chic Art Deco diamond ring perfectly catches the light from every angle with its delightfully glittering presence. Set with a brilliant white 1.0 ca...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful emerald and diamond ring dating back to the art Deco era. The ring features a fancy coffin cut Colombian emerald that sits in the centre and is surrounded by old ...
Emerald, Platinum
C.D. Peacock Diamond Art Deco Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A platinum and diamond Art Deco ring set with old cut diamonds (app. 0.9 carats), signed: Peacock, for C.D.
White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 0.70 Carat Square Emerald Ring. Baguette Diamond Accent Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1920 Material: Platinum Ring Size: This ring is currently sized at 6.75 and can be resized to any finger size at no extra cost.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
.93 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.1 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: .93 carat Color: J Clarity: SI2 Side Stone ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1920s Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
1920s Antique Old european cut diamond engagement ring in platinum. The details are as follows : Diamond weight : 1.35 carat ( J k color and VS clarity ) Metal : Platinum Ring Si...
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1920s Platinum .70ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.7 grams Center Diamond Details: .70ct, Old European Brilliant, F Color, V...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique yellow and white diamond ring
Located in Uccle, BE
Yellow and white gold 18 Karat ring. Ring set with a center old mine intense yellow diamond of approximately 0.75 Carats, two old oval shape diamonds for a total of approximately 0...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ZEI Antique 1.50 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum 900
Located in Miami, FL
ZEI Antique 1.50 Carats Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum 900. The ring has a lot of details including most of it by channel setting the diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Single Cut Wedding Ring. Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 7.25
Located in New York, NY
Era: Circa 1920, Art Deco Era Material: Platinum Ring Size: 7.25 This elegant Art Deco eternity band showcases single-cut diamonds delicately pave-set throughout a platinum mounting.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 2.5 grams Ring Size: D (41.5) Band Width: 1mm Face Dimensions: 12mm x 10mm Central Ruby Weight: Approx. 0.68ct Remaining Ruby Dimensions: 4 (2mm x...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.69 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 4.95 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.6 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT # 2201792868 Weight: 1.69 carat Cut: Antique Cushio...
White Diamond, Platinum
1940's .49ct TW Diamond 14K Engagement Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Sweet 1940's .49ct diamond (total carat weight) ring set in 14K yellow & white gold. This would make a lovely engagement ring! This ring comes with an appraisal. You will no...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Platinum Art Deco Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum Weight 4.6g Art Deco Diamond Ring This ring is crafted in platinum. The design features three old mine cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.2 carats, set in a geometric ar...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring. GIA 2.30ct Old Euro Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
The platinum mounting is further enhanced by a heart-style openwork under-gallery and fine milgrain, creating an intricate composition that rewards close inspection and reflects the ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco old cut diamond sapphire navette platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite Art Deco navette ring showcases two beautifully matched old European cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.00 carat, displaying a soft and elegant brilliance with H-I ...
Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Circa 1920s Platinum .50ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 6 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.6 grams CenterDiamond Details: .50ct, old European brilliant, G color, VS Cla...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco GIA 1.52 carat diamond sapphire platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exceptional Art Deco engagement ring is a beautifully detailed jewel from the 1920’s, centered by a GIA-certified cushion brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.52 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Engraved Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Engraved Engagement Ring. This incredible Art Deco old European cut diamond engagement ring is crafted in platinum. This beau...
Diamond, Platinum
Dainty Vintage Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We always love these elongated vintage rings! Ring Details Material: 14K White Gold Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Head Length: 17.6mm Head Height: 2.8mm Weight: 2.9 Grams Finger Size: 4...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 0.63Ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Date: Circa 1920 Condition This diamond cocktail ring in white gold is fine quality set with very high colour graded old cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful Art Deco platinum ring made in the late 1920s. It features a blue star sapphire, weighing approximately 15 carats, which has a rich even violetish-blue color. It is compl...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Diamond Full-Eternity Ring Size O (55)
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classically styled platinum full-eternity ring featuring a continuous row of round faceted old European cut diamonds. Each bright white diamond has been closely claw s...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ring. 1.40ct Old Euro Cut Diamond Square Ring J VS1
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional antique Art Deco ring centers a 1.40-carat old European cut diamond, graded J color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, Gold
Marcus and Co. Art Deco onyx and diamond ring
By Marcus & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco onyx and diamond plaque ring of tapering, harlequin design, in platinum. Marcus & Co. Atw diamonds .30 ct (Old-European cut). * Free shipping * Includes letter of authen...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Rare Art Deco Period Sapphire & Diamond Ring With IGI Report
Located in Media, PA
Title: Rare Platinum Ring with 13.00x10.35mm Lab-Grown Sapphire and Diamond Accents Ring Size 7.5 Description: This bold and modern platinum ring showcases a striking laboratory-g...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 0.26 Carat Diamond Platinum Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The ring features 26 single cut diamonds set in platinum with edging detail on the platinum. Measurements: the band’s width is 2mm. Weight: 1.5 grams. Ring size: 5.5
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Ring. GIA 2.10ct Old Euro Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Era: Art Deco Era, circa 1920 Material: Platinum Ring Size: 7, can be resized at no extra cost This striking Art Deco engagement ring centers a GIA-certified 2.10-carat Old European...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Engagement Ring. 2.80ct Old European Cut Diamond Accent Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in platinum circa 1920, the Wilburton Ring is a beautiful example of early Art Deco jewelry, combining a substantial antique diamond with sophisticated geometric design a...
Diamond, Platinum
$7,384Sale Price|43% Off
Boucheron Art Deco Diamond Coral Platinum Ring C1920
By Boucheron
Located in Firenze, IT
Extremely elegant and rare to find original Art Deco period ring by Boucheron. The ring is centred with a fine quality medium salmon colour natural coral cabochon embellished by 8 ro...
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified .69 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 3.90 Metal Type: Platinum [Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Center Stone Details: GIA REPORT # 1192335046 Weight: .69 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: H ...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Deco Platinum Pearl & Old Erou cut Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A timeless vintage platinum pearl and diamond ring showcasing a luminous 9mm cultured pearl at its center. The pearl is beautifully framed by a delicate floral motif set with approxi...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Art Deco diamond synthetic sapphire 18k white gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Art Deco diamond and synthetic sapphire ring is a timeless 1920’s design, centered by an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.50 carat.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique French 1.22 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique diamond solitaire engagement ring has been crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Dainty Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
A beautiful Art Deco cocktail ring showcasing rich blue sapphires and sparkling diamonds in an elegant, timeless design that celebrates vintage craftsmanship.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Double Natural Pearl and Diamond Tablet Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous tablet ring showcasing the elegance of Art Deco design. This exquisite piece has been crafted from platinum and features two lustrous pearls, one with a subtl...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Cartier Art Deco Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Art Deco Cartier ring showcasing a striking AGL certified emerald cut green tourmaline measuring 17.89 x 9.72 x 6.46 mm, and ten sparkling single cut diamonds elegantly set a...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Circa 1920s GIA .99ct Old European Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.9 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA Report#: 2233692580 Weight: .99ct total weight...
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1920s GIA 1.10ct Old European Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA Report#: 2231691515 Weight: 1.10 ct total wei...
Diamond, Platinum
1920s, Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.58 carat diamond and 18k yellow gold solitaire ring with a platinum setting; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold 3 Diamond Ring Ring Size 6 3.10 Grams
Located in Media, PA
Offered here is a beautiful and authentic Art Deco period three-stone diamond ring crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, showcasing classic early 20th-century elegance. This timeless est...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Art Deco Diamond Cross Over Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Sparkling art deco brilliant cut diamond cross over 14ct gold ring, diamonds are 1.12 total carat weight. Ring Size: P or 8
Diamond, 14k Gold
1.00 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Stone Details: Type: Ruby (Created) Size: 1.00ct Color: Red Shape: Cabachon Diamond Details: We...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Multi Diamond Eternity Ring Size M 1/2 (53)
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding diamond eternity crafted during the Art Deco movement. This piece showcases a stunning array of bright white straight baguette-cut diamonds encircling the...
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.
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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.