Art Deco 2.35ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This striking Art Deco cluster ring showcases a vibrant 1.35ct sapphire at its centre, flanked by two additional rich blue sapphires, each weighing 0.50 carat. Each stone is oval cut...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 0.75ct Diamond and Sapphire Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A wonderful old cut diamond is accompanied by two sapphires in this elegant three stone ring. The central diamond is 0.75 carat, and has been given a grading of I in colour and SI1 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This two stone cocktail ring is supplied with two independent diamond grading certificates for the feature diamonds in addition to an independent diamond grading report card for the ...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau style ring with pearl and diamonds
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique ring made of 14 karat gold and platinum in the Art Deco style. The ring is decorated with two old cut diamonds, weighing approx. 0.30 ct. Color: F-G and clarity: SI. On the s...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Emerald and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.30 carat emerald and 0.22 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and platinum set twist ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.49ct Tourmaline and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1920s this stunning cluster ring features a vivid green tourmaline at its centre. The oval cut tourmaline weighs 1.49 carat and is rub over sit within a cluster of...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
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
Antique French Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique 1920's blue sapphire and diamond ring ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 0.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A wonderful French cut sapphire is accompanied by old cut diamonds in this beautiful Art Deco Ring. The deep blue sapphire weighs 0.50 carat and is rub over set into platinum. Two ol...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Report Certified Colombian Emerald Diamond 18k White Gold Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique GIA certified 0.99 carat Colombian emerald and 0.35 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and platinum set ring; part of our diverse collection o...
Diamond, Emerald, White 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
Art Deco 0.34 Carat Diamond Twin Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1923
Located in London, GB
Two daisies adorn this lovely art deco ring. The intertwining flowers are studded with diamonds, with a 0.05 carat diamond in the centre and six diamonds as petals. The diamonds tota...
Diamond, 22k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.01 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous art deco engagement ring features a 1.01 carat diamond suspended between diamond set split shoulders. The centre diamond is a G colour and SI1 clarity. Four baguette cu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring 0.5ctw Sapphires 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Green Gold ØUS 7.75 / 4gr
Located in SE
This old ring has navette or boat shaped crown with White Gold / or Platinum top on solid 18K Green Gold band set with natural Diamonds and Blue Sapphires. European made, dates to ca...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920s French 2.10 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.10 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold ring; part of our collection of statement diamond rings. This stunning, fine and impressive cockta...
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco 1.27 Carat Diamond and Pearl White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 1.27 carat diamond and pearl, 18 karat white gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate je...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Antique French 1.90 Carat Sapphire 1.10 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique French 1.90 carat natural blue sapphire and 1.10 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and platinum set cluster ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections....
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 3.82ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This art deco show stopper features a stunning Star Sapphire at its centre. The 3.80 carat sapphire is Cabochon cut and mounted in platinum. Decorative metal work features at the top...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 4.48 Carat Diamond and Platinum Necklace, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The diamond pendant is suspended from an integrated 17.5" trace chain via two integrated ring loops to the upper border.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1.00 Carat Diamond and Platinum Necklace Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pendant suspends from a platinum chain via two ring loops to the upper borders of the design; the chain secures with a conventional spring-loaded bolt ring fastening.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Alliance Ring Sapphire natural Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6.25US / 2.3 gr
Located in SE
Antique Alliance Ring featuring solid 18K Yellow Gold frame holding Blue Sapphires and Diamonds set in Platinum or White gold clusters. Swedish, early XX century. Hallmarked with fr...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1.28 Carat Diamond and Platinum Pendant Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The diamond pendant is suspended from a platinum chain via two integrated ring loops to the upper border.
Diamond, Platinum
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Diamond Wedding Band. Old European and Single Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1920 Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Cut: Single Cut, Old European Cut Jewelry Type: Wedding Band Jewelry Style: Eternity Band Metal: Pla...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 2.48 Carat Diamond and Platinum Halo Pendant Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pendant suspends from a 16" chain via two ring loops to the upper border and secures with a conventional spring-loaded lobster clasp fastening to the reverse.
Diamond, Platinum
1920's Art Deco Bracelet in 18k Gold & platinum with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
This stunning circa 1920-1930s Art Deco bracelet exemplifies the sophisticated glamour of the Jazz Age, expertly crafted in lustrous 18kt yellow gold with platinum detailing and feat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$5,375
H 0.19 in W 0.43 in L 17 in
2.35 Carat Opal and 0.60 Carat Diamond, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The opal pendant suspends from a 17' platinum chain via two ring loops to opposing sides of the linear diamond setting, and secures with a conventional spring-loaded bolt ring fasten...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1.75 Carat Diamond and Platinum Drop Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pendant suspends from an 18" platinum chain via two integrated ring loops to the upper border of the design, securing with a conventional spring-loaded bolt ring fastening.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1920s Platinum Pearl and Diamond Pendant, 0.08ct, Unisex
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pendant suspends from a 16" long-bar style chain via two ring loops to the apex of the pendant setting.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique 0.10ct Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Pendant, Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The antique diamond pendant suspends from a 17" platinum trace chain via two ring loops to the upper border of the design securing with a conventional spring loaded bolt ring fasteni...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
48.34Ct Aquamarine and 0.70Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pendant suspends from a contemporary 18' platinum chain via two ring loops to the upper border of the diamond setting, securing with a conventional spring-loaded bolt ring fasten...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Large 71.50 Carat Cushion Cut Aquamarine Pendant in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, large antique 71.50 carat cushion cut aquamarine and 0.10 carat diamond, platinum pendant; part of our diverse antique aquamarine jewelry collections...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
$4,014
H 0.24 in W 0.69 in L 2.01 in
Antique Art Deco 4.20ct Citrine and Diamond 18K White Gold and Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 4.20 carat citrine and 0.70 carat diamond, 18k white gold and platinum Art Deco drop pendant; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 1.68 Carat Diamond and White Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The diamond pendant is suspended from an integrated platinum trace chain via two integrated ring loops to the upper border.
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
$2,714
H 0.08 in W 0.46 in D 1.93 in L 15 in
Antique 4.60 Carat Jadeite and Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1920's 4.60 carat jadeite and 0.28 carat diamond, 18k white gold and platinum set pendant; part of our diverse antique jade jewellery collections.
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 1.60ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1920's 1.60 carat diamond, 18ct yellow gold and platinum set cross pendant; part of our diverse antique diamond pendant collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 18kt Gold Bangle Universal Geneve Watch with 4.40 CTW in Diamonds
By Universal
Located in Aventura, FL
This extraordinary circa 1920s Art Deco bangle bracelet represents the pinnacle of Jazz Age luxury, expertly crafted in lustrous 18kt rose gold with platinum detailing and featuring ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique 1920s 1.65ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pendant suspends from a 47cm 18k yellow gold trace chain via two ring loops to the upper border of the feature diamond setting, securing with a conventional spring loaded bolt ri...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$4,007
W 0.69 in L 19.29 in
7.13 Carat Amethyst and 1.06 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Palladium Set Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
.* The pierced decorated yellow gold setting displays a feature 7.13Ct octagonal cut amethyst at the center of the design. The feature stone is surrounded by six bezel set Old Euro...
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
Antique 2.16 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Watch, circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.16 carats diamond and 9k white gold, platinum set watch; part of our diverse ladies cocktail watch and diamond jewelry collections. This s...
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 5.15 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Bow Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique 1920s diamond necklace has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 10k gold and platinum. The necklace is suppl...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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.