1920s Diamond and Sapphire Yellow Gold Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Art Deco 0.37 carat diamond, 0.16 carat sapphire and 14 karat gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Shield Ring. This beautiful ring features old european cut diamonds and synthetic sapphires in a long shield rin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1925s Art Deco Calibrated Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum. Magnificent Art Deco ring, it forms an openwork dome of plant decorations set with diamonds. In the center an antique brilliant- cut diamond is closed set millegrai...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.77 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 1.86 Carat Diamond Platinum Marquise Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA certified Antique Art- Deco 2.10 carat Diamond, Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
GIA certified Antique Art-Deco Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring mounted in Platinum Art Deco engagement ring, sizzles in the center with a bright-white and sparkling European-cut diamo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 2.40ct Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Three old cut diamonds, each grain set within a box collet, comprise the horizontal centre of this unmistakably Art Deco cocktail ring. A graduating pair of grain set, old cut diamon...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. Set centrally with a round old cut diamond in an open back claw setting with a weight of 1.70 carats, additionally set with fourteen tapered step ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
1.24 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.9 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: 1.24 carat Color: M Clarity: VS1 Side Stone...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.00 Carat Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 9.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3 grams Sapphire Details: Weight: 1.00 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: Pink, Unheated Clarity: VS D...
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Art déco 1 Carat diamond and calibrated sapphire ring
Located in Uccle, BE
18Kt White-Gold Ring. Old-Cut center diamond of +/- 1,00 Ct (H-Si) surrounded by 18 Calibrated Sapphires. it's a very well made ring. You can see at the back of the ring that it is ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Diamond and Blue Sapphire Art Deco Ring in 18 White Gold
By Kothari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful white diamond round and blue sapphire square ring. Handmade in 18k white gold. Ring size 3.5.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond Sapphire Halo Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond Sapphire Halo Engagement Ring - GIA. This beautiful Art Deco old European cut diamond engagement ring is crafted in platinum. The...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Shield Ring. This beautiful shield ring is crafted in platinum. There are old european cut diamonds and French cut s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.40 Carat Pink Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.8 grams Center Sapphire Details: Weight: 1.40 carat Cut: Old Cushion Color: Intense Pink Clarity: SI Treatme...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Platinum 1.09 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring with Sapphires
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 4.25 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 2.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape: Old European Cut Carat Weight: 1.09 carat Color: H Clarity: SI1 Side Stone Det...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate
Antique Art Deco 5 Carat Domed Diamond Sapphire 5 Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Icy platinum and royal blue, an Art Deco jeweler's favorite color story. The pair of deeply saturated sapphires along with a trilogy of old mine and old European cut diamonds, the ge...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
Burmese sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with an oval old cut natural unenhanced Burmese sapphire in an open back claw and rubover setting with a weight of 2.64 carat...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1920s GIA 2.70ct Old European Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Art Deco 1920s GIA 2.70ct Old European Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring - VEG#7b Item Details: Year: 1920s Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Asscher Cut Sapphire Diamond Ring circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
A one carat asscher cut sapphire is wrapped within a twinkling 1.90 carat, grain set border of old cut diamonds at the heart of this circa 1920s halo ring. These antique jewels are ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Natural Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. Set to centre with a rectangular emerald-cut natural unenhanced sapphire in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 2.10 carats...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Old Cut Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Old Cut Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This gorgeous engagement ring is crafted in platinum. The center holds a beautiful natural...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Ring. 1.80ct Old Euro Cut and Sapphire Ring J VS1
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted circa 1920, the Amsterdam ring brings together antique diamond cutting, geometric sapphire accents, and finely detailed platinum craftsmanship.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1.85 Carat Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Sapphire Ring Platinum J VS1
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in platinum circa 1920, the Amsterdam Ring beautifully combines an antique old European cut diamond with sapphire accents and finely detailed platinum craftsmanship.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco .60 Carat Marquise cut Diamond & Sapphire Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Handcrafted in platinum circa 1920, this captivating Art Deco ring features a marquise-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.60 carats, J color, SI clarity.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
14K White Gold Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k white gold Art Deco diamond and sapphire 3 stone ring with diamond accents. The center stone is an attractive 0.23ct round blue sapphire. On each side of the sapphire sits two d...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Sapphire No Heat Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Sapphire No Heat Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This gorgeous antique Art Deco no heat sapphire engagement ring is crafted in platinum. Th...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 0.80 Carat Diamond Sapphire Filigree Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Beautiful Gold handmade genuine Art Deco ring. It is set in 18k white Gold featuring a large sparkling Old European cut diamond, total weight 0,80 ct. H color VS2 clarity surrounded ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1920s 1.02 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive 1920s sapphire ring is also supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum 1.04 carat Sapphire and Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Platinum Art Deco blue sapphire and diamond ring. The ring features a genuine earth mined round brilliant cut blue sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring. This gorgeous Art Deco cocktail ring is crafted in platinum. The center holds an old European...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1.28 Carat Sapphire and 1.20 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive 1920s white gold sapphire diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 2.50 Carat Burmese Pink Sapphire and Diamond Double Halo Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful cluster ring crafted during the Art Deco movement. This piece features a centralised 2.50 carat sapphire of Burmese origin radiating a vibrant natural rich ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 14K Gold and Platinum Diamond Ruby Sapphire Bar Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Gold and Platinum Diamond Ruby Sapphire Bar Ring. This beautiful Art Deco diamond ruby and sapphire bar ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and platinum...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Shield Ring. This beautiful art deco shield ring features amazing old european cut diamonds and sapphires on a filigree ...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Sapphire Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Sapphire Three Stone Ring. This incredible antique Art Deco old European diamond and sapphire three stone ring is crafted in ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Burma Sapphire Diamond Cocktail/Engagement Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Stunning Art Déco platinum Burma sapphire diamond cocktail/engagement ring. Handcrafted in platinum and set with an oval, non heated Burmese sapphire of circa 4.2 carats surrounded...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Certified Unheated 2.50 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
An exquisite genuine Art Deco ring handcrafted in Platinum & Yellow gold by master jewelers, featuring a beautiful vivid 2.50 carat Unheated untreated Natural Ceylon Sapphire cushion...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, Gold
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
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful halo ring shows off a lovely deep blue sapphire as the centre stone. It has a weight of 0.70 carats and has a halo of old cuts diamonds surrounding. The old cuts have ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
1920s Old European Cut 1.14ct Diamond & Sapphire Ring – Art Deco Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
This original Art Deco ring, crafted circa 1920s, is a striking example of period design and elegance. At its center sits a 1.00 carat old European cut diamond, graded VS1 clarity an...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
French 1920s Art Deco Natural Ceylon Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum ring, dog head hallmark. A sublime Art Deco ring, its platinum setting follows the curve of the finger and holds a large oval Ceylon sapphire of soft blue brilliance...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic cluster ring holds a central sapphire and diamonds around the edges all set in platinum. The sapphire is a deep blue colour and measures 40pts and the diamonds total app...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 2.15 Ct Sapphire 1.0 Ct Diamond 18 KT Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This appealing Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco ring, is 1920 ca. Appealing timeless design rendered in a skilfully hand crafted mount of solid 18 kt gold and Platinum Hand crafted moun...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 0.78 Carat Sapphire and 0.29 Carat Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.78 carat sapphire and 0.29 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse collection of cabochon rings. This stunning, fine and...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mauboussin Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring, French, circa 1929
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Mauboussin cabochon sapphire and diamond ring. Set to centre with a natural unenhanced cabochon sapphire in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 8.40 carats, em...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
French 1925s Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Onyx Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum. A sublime Art Deco ring featuring a platinum mounting and band holding a rectangular cut onyx plaque. The onyx holds 2 asymmetrical settings : one a brilliant-cut a...
Onyx, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning Art Deco Toi et Moi (You and Me) ring. The piece features a duo of unheated rectangular shaped rubies and sapphires which are tension set perpendicular to one...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1.10 Carat Diamond Elongated Ring. Old Euro and Sapphire Platinum K VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.10 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Clarity Seco...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 0.80ct Carre Cut Sapphire Ring. Old European Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Center Sapphire Weight: Approx 0.80 Carats Center Sapphire Cut: Carré Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx 3.00 Carats...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1920s 1.30ct Sapphire and 1.65ct Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive Cushion cut 1.30 carat sapphire and 1.65 carat diamond, 18k white gold cluster ring; part of our sapphire jewellery collection. This fine and impress...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Platinum Ring with Diamond, Ruby, and Sapphire Charm, 1920s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This lovely Art Deco Charm is from the 1920's and it is beautiful. I placed this on a Platinum band which is size 6.25 but it can be sized up or down. This charm is a lady with a f...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1920s 1.20 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the interior shank with the marks for platinum and 18k gold (plat 18k) This sapphire cocktail ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 18K Gold Platinum Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Flexible Ring - AGL
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Gold Platinum Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Flexible Ring - AGL/SSEF/GIA. This magnificent Art Deco ring is crafted in 18k rose gold and platinum. This ring...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
$6,192Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Inspired Diamond & Sapphire Ring 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Art Deco inspired ring with a rose cut diamond and French cut sapphires. 1.18ct center rose cut diamond. Complimented with 0.40ct of round diamonds and 0.80ct of French cut sapphire...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1920s this stunning cluster ring features a natural sapphire at its centre. The oval cut sapphire weighs 1.50 carat and is claw set within a halo of old cut diamon...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
5.10 Carats rich deep blue Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring
Located in Uccle, BE
Art Déco inspired sapphire and diamond ring. The ring is set with a center blue Ceylon cushion sapphire of 5.10 carats. The blue is very rich and intense. On the sides of the sap...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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 Ring with Round Sapphire and Diamonds 0.70 ct.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco-style ring crafted from 14-karat gold (0.585 fineness) and platinum elements set with diamonds. Origin: Western Europe, first half of the 20th century. Elegant, elongated ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 8.00ct Synthetic Sapphire and Diamond Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This glamorous 1920s ring centres around an intense blue, synthetic sapphire weighing 8.00 carat. The emerald cut sapphire is then surrounded by a halo of sparkling old cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 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
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.