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1920s 1.01 Carat GIA Cert Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
1920s 1.01 Carat GIA Cert Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

1920s 1.01 Carat GIA Cert Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

This stunning platinum engagement ring from the 1920s, centers a sparkling GIA certified old mine

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Circa 1920's Art Deco 1.36ctw Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Circa 1920's Art Deco 1.36ctw Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum

Circa 1920's Art Deco 1.36ctw Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum

Located in Boston, MA

An Art Deco period diamond engagement ring in platinum. Centered by a 1.12 carat antique European

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring .82ct
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring .82ct

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring .82ct

Located in Boston, MA

This exquisite platinum ring is a stunning example of Art Deco elegance. The centerpiece is a

Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1920’s Art Deco 0.72ctw Platinum Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
1920’s Art Deco 0.72ctw Platinum Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring

1920’s Art Deco 0.72ctw Platinum Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring

Located in Boston, MA

A handmade Art Deco period diamond engagement ring in platinum. Featuring pierced filigree work

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

Unique Art Deco 0.97ctw Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum Circa 1920's
Unique Art Deco 0.97ctw Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum Circa 1920's

Unique Art Deco 0.97ctw Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum Circa 1920's

Located in Boston, MA

An exquisite engagement ring showcasing a 0.65 carat round diamond of VS2 clarity with G color. The

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1920s Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
1920s Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

1920s Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.8 grams Center Diamond Details

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique 1920s Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring .74 Carat
Antique 1920s Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring .74 Carat

Antique 1920s Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring .74 Carat

Located in Boston, MA

Antique 1920s Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring - The center old European Cut diamond weighs .74ct

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1920's Art Deco 1.46 Ctw Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in Platinum
1920's Art Deco 1.46 Ctw Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in Platinum

1920's Art Deco 1.46 Ctw Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in Platinum

Located in Boston, MA

A high fashion Art Deco period old European cut diamond halo engagement ring in platinum. Centered

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.56ct Old Cut Diamond & Platinum Antique Engagement Ring, c.1920s
1.56ct Old Cut Diamond & Platinum Antique Engagement Ring, c.1920s

1.56ct Old Cut Diamond & Platinum Antique Engagement Ring, c.1920s

Located in London, GB

Introducing an absolutely stunning platinum engagement ring, dating back to around the 1920s The

Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1920s 1.46 Carat Diamond and Platinum Twist Engagement Ring
1920s 1.46 Carat Diamond and Platinum Twist Engagement Ring

1920s 1.46 Carat Diamond and Platinum Twist Engagement Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique 1.46 carat diamond and platinum twist style engagement ring; part of

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.78 Carat 1920s Art Deco Filigree Diamond Platinum Ring Engagement
1.78 Carat 1920s Art Deco Filigree Diamond Platinum Ring Engagement

1.78 Carat 1920s Art Deco Filigree Diamond Platinum Ring Engagement

Located in Wallkill, NY

Handcrafted beautiful Filigree Diamond ring set in Platinum, The Main diamond is VVS-2 Color H

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Circa 1920s Platinum .70ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Circa 1920s Platinum .70ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring

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

Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1.15 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Antique 1.15 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1920s

Antique 1.15 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1920s

Located in London, GB

This beautiful antique engagement ring features a 1.15ct old mine cut diamond in the centre, set in

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Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1920s Art Deco 1.05 Carat Old European Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
1920s Art Deco 1.05 Carat Old European Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring

1920s Art Deco 1.05 Carat Old European Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

1920's Art Deco 1.05 Carat Old European Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring Item Details: Ring

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Circa 1920s Platinum .50ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Circa 1920s Platinum .50ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring

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

Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1920s Antique French Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
1920s Antique French Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring

1920s Antique French Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An impressive antique French 0.74 carat diamond and platinum solitaire style engagement ring; part

Category

Vintage 1920s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1920s Art Deco 1.18 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
1920s Art Deco 1.18 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

1920s Art Deco 1.18 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.9 grams Center Diamond Details Shape

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

1920s Platinum Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Engraved  Engagement Ring
1920s Platinum Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Engraved  Engagement Ring

1920s Platinum Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Engraved Engagement Ring

Located in Lexington, KY

This beautiful ring from the 1920s Art Deco period is made in platinum with both natural sapphire

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1920s GIA Cert 1.28 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
1920s GIA Cert 1.28 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

1920s GIA Cert 1.28 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

This stunning platinum ring from the 1920s, is centered with a sparkling GIA certified round

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Circa 1920s Platinum 1.73ct Antique Pear Diamond Engagement Ring
Circa 1920s Platinum 1.73ct Antique Pear Diamond Engagement Ring

Circa 1920s Platinum 1.73ct Antique Pear Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.0

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Circa 1920s Platinum 1.25ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Circa 1920s Platinum 1.25ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring

Circa 1920s Platinum 1.25ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Circa 1920s Platinum 1.25ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring - VHK#952 Year: 1920s Item

Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Platinum

2.40 Carat Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
2.40 Carat Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1920s

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

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Circa 1920s Platinum  GIA 1.25ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Circa 1920s Platinum  GIA 1.25ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring

Circa 1920s Platinum GIA 1.25ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.3

Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Circa 1920s GIA .55ct Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Circa 1920s GIA .55ct Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Circa 1920s GIA .55ct Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.6

Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Circa 1920s GIA 1.54ct Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Circa 1920s GIA 1.54ct Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Circa 1920s GIA 1.54ct Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.7

Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Circa 1920s GIA 1.67ct Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Circa 1920s GIA 1.67ct Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Circa 1920s GIA 1.67ct Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.9

Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Circa 1920s GIA 1.46ct Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Circa 1920s GIA 1.46ct Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Circa 1920s GIA 1.46ct Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight

Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Circa 1920s Platinum GIA 1.20ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Circa 1920s Platinum GIA 1.20ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring

Circa 1920s Platinum GIA 1.20ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.1

Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

.33 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
.33 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

.33 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Ring Size: Approximately 7.70 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 2.4 grams Center Diamond

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

.55 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
.55 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

.55 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 5.7 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

1.05 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
1.05 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

1.05 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Ring Size: 8 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 4.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.3 grams Center Diamond Details Shape

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1920's Brilliant Cut Diamond 0.58 Carat Platinum Ring
Art Deco 1920's Brilliant Cut Diamond 0.58 Carat Platinum Ring

Art Deco 1920's Brilliant Cut Diamond 0.58 Carat Platinum Ring

Located in Rotterdam, NL

An Art Deco 1920's platinum ring set with very bright brilliant and octagonal cut diamonds. The

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring

Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 4.2 grams Center Diamond Details Shape

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

.10 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
.10 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

.10 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

By Orange Blossom

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 2.4 grams Designer: Orange Blossom

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

1920s Art Deco GIA Certified 1.31 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
1920s Art Deco GIA Certified 1.31 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

1920s Art Deco GIA Certified 1.31 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 2.8 grams Center Diamond Details

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

1920s Art Deco GIA Certified 1.08 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
1920s Art Deco GIA Certified 1.08 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

1920s Art Deco GIA Certified 1.08 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 2.6 grams Center Diamond Details GIA

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

1920s Art Deco Platinum GIA Certified .71 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
1920s Art Deco Platinum GIA Certified .71 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring

1920s Art Deco Platinum GIA Certified .71 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 2.6 grams Center Diamond Details GIA

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

1920s Art Deco Platinum GIA Certified 1.04 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
1920s Art Deco Platinum GIA Certified 1.04 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring

1920s Art Deco Platinum GIA Certified 1.04 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 2.9 grams Center Diamond Details GIA

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

1920s Art Deco Platinum GIA Certified .53 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
1920s Art Deco Platinum GIA Certified .53 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring

1920s Art Deco Platinum GIA Certified .53 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 2.3 grams Center Diamond Details GIA

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

1920s Art Deco GIA Certified 1.15 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
1920s Art Deco GIA Certified 1.15 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

1920s Art Deco GIA Certified 1.15 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.1 grams Center Diamond Details GIA

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1920s
Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1920s

Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Circa 1920s

Located in Chicago, IL

This timeless Art Deco engagement ring showcases a captivating 1.00 carat Old European cut diamond

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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1920s Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 1920s diamond platinum engagement ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 2782 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a 1920s diamond platinum engagement ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. A 1920s diamond platinum engagement ring from Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Bailey, Banks & Biddle — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An old european cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and old mine cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 1920s diamond platinum engagement ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 1920s Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring?

On average, a 1920s diamond platinum engagement ring at 1stDibs sells for $7,485, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $675,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

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 ringsvintage 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.

Questions About 1920s Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.