Art Deco 1.38ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A stunning 1,38 carat old cut diamond sits proudly in this timeless Art Deco solitaire ring. With a colour of G and a clarity of VS1 the claw set diamond is of high quality and sits ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.85ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful solitaire design was hand crafted in the 1920s. The Art Deco piece showcases a sparkling 1.85 carat transitional cut diamond at it’s centre. The diamond has been given...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.00ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1920s, this Art Deco solitaire ring is a timeless classic, set with a sparkling Old cut diamond at its centre. Weighing a sizable 2.00 carat, the diamond has an es...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.60ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1920s this beautiful ring is classically Art Deco. A single baguette cut diamond sits at it’s centre flanked by further baguette cut diamonds upon stepped shoulders. T...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.15ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This timeless solitaire centres around a sparkling 1.15 carat, old cushion cut diamond. The diamond has a colour of H and clarity of VS1 and is claw set into a square platinum collet...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1.11ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Art Deco solitaire is the quintessential engagement ring style. A sparkling 1.11 carat, old cushion cut diamond takes centre stage. Elegant split claws how the diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 0.92ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco take on the timeless solitaire engagement ring features a stunning old cut diamond at its centre. Weighing 0.92 carat the diamond is of high quality, with colour of F a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 2.09ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Sitting at the heart of this timeless Art Deco solitaire ring is a stunning 2.09 carat old cut diamond. The diamond truly sparkles with a colour of I and clarity of SI1, and is claw ...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 0.94ct Solitaire Diamond Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A glorious 1920s solitaire engagement ring highlighting a 0.94 carat old cut diamond. This sparkling diamond has been graded as G in colour and SI1 in clarity. Set within a classic '...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 0.60ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This 1920s solitaire ring is timelessly elegant, showcasing a 0.60 carat old oval cut diamond at it’s centre. The diamond is claw set in 18 carat white gold allowing it to truly spar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 5.28 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This rare and unique Art Deco engagement ring presents an opulent IGL certified, 5.28 carat, old european cut diamond within its original handmade platinum setting. The diamond is c...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco White Gold Filigree Vintage Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
This Art Deco solitaire is a fine example of a filigree solitaire engagement ring crafted in 14 karat white gold. The Round Cut cut diamond is held high in four prongs showcasing the...
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco 0.30 Carat Diamond Solitaire Vintage Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A vintage art deco period engagement ring. Crafted in 14k yellow and white gold, this piece features a 0.30 carat diamond as the primary stone, set i...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 6.00ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Embodying the opulence of the Art Deco era, this engagement ring presents a 6.00 carat old European cut diamond within its handmade platinum setting. Certified by EDR, the beautiful ...
Diamond, Platinum
1.17 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Date: Circa 1920 Condition This antique solitaire engagement ring is excellent quality, set with an impressive diamonds displaying a fine white colour and brilliance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 3.10ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This 1920s ring features a magnificent 3.10 carat old cushion cut diamond. It has been graded as I-J in colour and SI2 in clarity. The mount would have been expertly hand crafted in ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.00ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Centred around a carat sparkling 1.00 carat old cut diamond, this beautiful Art Deco solitaire is a timeless classic. Claw set into a platinum collet, the Diamond has a grading of I...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful antique solitaire dates back to the 1920s. A 0.50 carat old cut diamond sparkles, at its centre, claw set in a platinum collet. The diamond has a colour of H and clari...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.20ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
A timeless engagement ring set with one old cut diamond. The diamond, set in a gorgeous platinum collet with eight claws, has been estimated as H in colour and SI1 in clarity with a ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.75ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A 0.75 carat old cut diamond sits central to this beautiful Art Deco solitaire ring. The claw set diamond has a colour of I and clarity of VS1. The platinum collet flows down into sh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1930s Diamond 18 Karat White Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white and yellow gold. A delicate antique solitaire ring, it is adorned with a brilliant-cut diamond set in eight prongs at its center. The sides and inside of the r...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
French Art Deco 1.90 Ct Diamond Solitaire Plus Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Ultra Deco This marvellous Art Deco Diamond solitaire ring is French origin Finely hand-fabricated in gleaming platinum during the 20’s – bearing French marks Traditional ever loved ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Baguette Diamond and 14 Carat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Sparkling baguette diamond set in 14ct gold with beautifully detailed setting. The diamond measures approx 25pts and reflects the light beautifully. Ring Size: P or 7 3/4 Height off...
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating to approximately the 1920s, this solitaire has an old cushion cut, weighing 0.64 carat, set to centre. Estimated as I in colour and SI1 in clarity, the stone has proudly been ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Certified Antique Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The Emerald in this ring is a natural, non heat treated Columbian stone and measures 2.2ct. It is the most stunning green colour. Either side sits a trio of diamonds, the diamond tot...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2.40 Carat Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This spectacular antique solitaire engagement ring features a beautiful 2.40ct Victorian old mine cut diamond neatly set at its centre in a six claw, open back platinum collet. Delic...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Solitaire Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
A stunning Diamond solitaire ring supported by lovely deep blue sapphires, this ring is completely art deco. The centre stone is an old cut diamond, weighing 0.64 carats and has a gr...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1.12 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring, Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.12 carat diamond and platinum solitaire ring; part of our antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stunning antique diamond cocktail ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Flanked Solitaire Step Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
Art Deco flanked solitaire step cut diamond ring. Set with one rectangular step cut diamond, J colour, VS1 clarity, with an approximate weight of 3.52 carats in an open back claw set...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond 14 Carat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The Emerald in this ring measures 1ct and is a great colour. Either side sit a pair of diamonds totalling 10pts per shoulder. The ring is modelled out of 14carat white gold. Ring ...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
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Engraved Art Deco 0.87 Carat Certified Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An authentic Art Deco era diamond solitaire engagement ring that checks all the boxes. A finely detailed, hand engraved octagon frame holds a vibrant and lively 0.87 carat round diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1 Carat Art Deco Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are thrilled to have acquired this stunning vintage solitaire style engagement ring!! Ring Details Material: Platinum Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Head Width: 6.5mm Head Height: 5.2...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.40ct Sapphire and Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Taking centre stage in this beautiful Art Deco solitaire ring is a dazzling blue sapphire. The 2.40 carat old oval cut sapphire is a natural stone of Burmese origin. Flanking the sho...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1.20 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamond Allure This superb Art Deco period Diamond solitaire ring is 1925 ca. Hand crafted of solid Platinum in a timeless stunning design taking the shape from the centre Emerald cu...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 5.18ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
An amazing 5.18 carat old cut diamond sparkles in this fabulous Art Deco engagement ring. The quality is superb - the diamond is graded as G colour and VS1 clarity, and has beautiful...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 0.67 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This lovely art deco engagement ring features a 0.67 carat old cut diamond. It is great quality, with a grade of G colour and VS1 clarity. Two old cut diamonds sit to either side of ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.61 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This classic engagement ring dates to the art deco era. A lovely 0.61 carat old cut diamond is the centrepiece, it is I colour and SI1 clarity. Six platinum claws securely hold the d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.45 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 0.45 carat transitional cut diamond is showcased in this Art Deco Engagement Ring. The diamond is F colour and VS2 clarity. It is claw set in the patterned platinum shoul...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.02 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Art Deco ring dates back to the 1920s with the 1.02 carat old cut diamond is set in a delicate petal like mount, creating a subtle illusion of a bigger diamond. Estima...
Diamond, 18k Gold
0.95Ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Solitaire Style Engagement Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.95 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold and platinum set solitaire style engagement ring; part of our diverse range of 1920s diamond rings....
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring - 14k Vintage Filigree
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Filigree Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring centering a Brilliant cut Diamond, approx. 0.45 carat; wonderful H color and VS2 clarity, milgrain setting; shank is 18K and top mounting i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Ring - 18k Single Cut Vintage Filigree
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Cut: Single Sto...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco GIA 1.01ctw European Diamond Solitaire Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely gorgeous antique ring that was crafted from solid 18k white gold during the art deco period. This ring features a, GIA certified, old European cut diamond ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Ring -18k European Floral Vintage Filigree
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring -18k Euro Vintage Filigree
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $100 or Down 2 sizes for $100 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): ....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring 18k European .20ct Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 3 sizes for $40 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .20ct C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring - 14k Euro .22ct Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $35 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Dia...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 2.33 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Engagement ring centers a prong set 2.33 carat old mine cushion cut diamond - F in color with SI1 clarity Flanked by cathedral shoulders Tested with partial stamp for platinum Cir...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.91ct Diamond Solitaire, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful take on the classic solitaire design was handcrafted in the 1920s. The Art Deco piece showcases a 0.91 carat old cut diamond at its centre. The diamond has a colour of...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.05ct Diamond Solitaire, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This timeless solitaire ring dates back to the 1920s and features a beautiful old cut diamond at its centre. Weighing 1.05 carat the diamond is of good quality, with a colour of I an...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring 14k 18k Euro.22ct Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .22ct ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.10ct Diamond Solitaire, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This classic solitaire ring dates back to the Art Deco period. At it’s centre a beautiful 1.10 carat old cut diamond stands proud. The diamond has a colour of H and clarity of SI1. C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Solitaire Diamond Ring in Rub-Over Setting
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous art deco solitaire diamond ring is timeless. A gorgeous old European cut diamond is rub-over set in platinum, and finished with a millgrain edge to the setting, giving...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
An old European-cut diamond solitaire ring
Located in London, GB
An old European-cut diamond solitaire ring, the diamond weighing 4.37 carats and accompanied by GIA report stating to be of K colour and VS1 clarity, eight-claw set to an openwork pl...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art-Deco diamond solitaire ring, the round transition-cut diamond weighing 1.28 carats, four claw-set to a platinum mount encrusted with old-cut diamonds and finely engraved shoul...
Diamond, Platinum
1925s Art Deco 1.50 Carat E.VS Diamond 18 Karat Platinum Solitary Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog's head hallmark. This splendid ring is adorned thanks to 8 claws, with a solitary brilliant-cut diamond. Total diamond weight: 1.50 carat approximately. Estimat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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.