Art Deco 1.01 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This is truly a special art deco engagement ring. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cushion Cut Carat Weight: 1.01 Colour: G Clarity: SI1 Metal: 18ct White Gold, Platinum Age: 1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.30ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
The trio have been double claw set into an exquisite ring, hand crafted in platinum. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 1.30 Colour: H Clarity: SI2 Metal: 18ct Whi...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Cushion Cut Five-Stone Diamond Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cushion Cut Carat Weight: 2.45 Total Colour: G Clarity: VS-SI Metal: 18ct White Gold, Platinum Age: 1920s Size: J 1/2
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.50 Colour: G Clarity: SI Metal: 18ct Rose Gold, Platinum Age: 1920s Size: L
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 2.82ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 2.82 Colour: G-H Clarity: SI1 Metal: Platinum Age: 1920s Size: N
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.40ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 1.40 Colour: G Clarity: VS1 Metal: Platinum Age: 1920s Size: M
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.55ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 1.55 Colour: G-H Clarity: VS2 Metal: Platinum Age: 1920s Size: P 1/2
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.80ct Diamond and Emerald Five Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.80 Colour: G Clarity: VS2 Metal: Platinum Age: 1920s Size: J 1/2
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 1.15ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco show stopper features a wonderful red ruby in its centre with multiple diamond halos surrounding the stone. The central ruby is and old cushion cut, 1.15 carat stone an...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.90ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.90 Colour: F Clarity: SI1 Metal: Platinum Age: 1920s Size: J 1/2
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 3.85ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 3.85 Total Colour: G-H Clarity: VS1-2 Metal: Platinum Age: 1920s Size: N 1/2
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 1.00 Age: 1920s Metal: Platinum Size: M 1/2
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The millegrain decorated setting is ornamented with a feature 0.28ct and 0...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old Cut Three-Stone Twist 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Original antique twist engagement ring set with three old cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.70ct all in typical 1920's platinum illusion settings.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco 1920s Three Stone Ring with Sapphire Accents
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 8.25 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.6 grams Diamond Details: 1.00ct total weight, Old European Brilliant, J/K ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Circa 1920s Pltainum Old European Diamond and Onyx Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 8.25 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.8 grams Center Diamond Details: .55ct, Old European Brilliant, F Color, VS...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Circa 1920s Old European Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Details Year: 1920s Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum & 18k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.3 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 1.60ct total weight Cut: Old European brill...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.80ct Emerald and Diamond Halo Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This eye catching cluster ring from the Art Deco period featured a luscious green emerald at its centre, surrounded by a halo of old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Circa 1920s GIA 1.08ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.3 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA Report#: 2235353896 Weight: 1.08ct total weig...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Three-Stone Halo Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
The shoulders and band is made of platinum, typical of the era. This ring is a lovely dress ring and the vertically set diamonds add lots of character!
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 2.01 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Emerald Cut Carat Weight: 2.01 Colour: F Clarity: IF Certification: WGI #WGI9624119821 Metal: 18ct White Gold, Platinum Age: 1920s Size: N
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1.00 Carat Three-Stone Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This classic triology rings features a total of 1.00 carat. The diamonds are hand cut, old cut diamonds, dating back to the 1920s.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.40ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Pink Sapphire Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.40 Metal: Platinum Age: 1920s Size: N
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 4.54ct Sapphire and Diamond Coronet Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Claw set into platinum and surrounded by a halo of old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.00 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1920s, set to centre is an old cut diamond weighing 0.50 carat and the two adjacent each weigh 0.25 carat. They are hand cut diamonds which have been estimated as H to ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.60 Carat Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
The three stone ring which dates back to the 1920s, has been beautifully created entirely in platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s 3.50 Carat Diamond Dinner Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.50 carats and two accenting synthetic sapphires. Circa 1920s Size 6 1/2, resizable
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring, circa 1920s
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring, circa 1920s A rare and elegant Art Deco emerald and diamond ring dating from the 1920s, featuring a striking shield-shaped design with refi...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Platinum 1.46 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond with Side Stones
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 2.9 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape: Cushion Cut Carat Weight: 1.46 ct Color: K Clarity: VS2 Side Stone D...
White Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1920s Platinum Art Deco GIA 1.01ct Old European Brilliant Diamond Engageme
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA Report#:5234216313 Weight: 1.01ct total weight C...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
All three stones have been claw set into a hand made platinum mount. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Baguette Cut Carat Weight: 1.00 Metal: Platinum Age: 1920s Size: J
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 2.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 2.00 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1920s Size: L 1/2
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Bailey, Banks & Biddle 1920s Two-Stone Diamond Ring
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in London, GB
Bailey, Banks and Biddle two stone diamond ring. Set with two round old cut diamonds in open back millegrain collet settings with a total weight of 1.60 carats, the curved bezel also...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.10 Ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, C.1920s
Located in London, GB
Delicate hand carved patterns run along the entire platinum band, adding that Art Deco charm. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 2.10 Colour: F-G Clarity: VS Meta...
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1920s GIA .99ct Old European Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.9 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA Report#: 2233692580 Weight: .99ct total weight...
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1920s Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Diamond Band Size 7.5
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.8grams Diamond Details: .40ct total weight, Antique single cut, G Color, VS...
Platinum
Circa 1920s GIA 1.10ct Old European Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA Report#: 2231691515 Weight: 1.10 ct total wei...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.50ct Emerald and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco trilogy ring features a central vibrant emerald flanked by two wonderful old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Circa 1920s GIA 2.58ct Old European Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.1 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA Report#: 2235467044 Weight: 2.58ct total weig...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.65ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Sapphire & Diamond Stone Shape: Oval Cut & Old European cut Carat Weight: 1.65ct Sapphire + 1.00ct Diamond Metal: Platinum Age: 1920s Size: M
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 0.70ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A vibrant blue sapphire is flanked by two old cut diamonds in this 1920s trilogy ring. The central sapphire is a 0.70 carat oval cut stone, claw set into platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Circa 1920s GIA 1.12ct Old European Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.4 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA Report#: 2235302811 Weight: 1.12ct total weight ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 3.00ct Full Eternity Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A total of twenty diamonds adorn the platinum band of this beautiful Art Deco full eternity ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.00ct Emerald and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 1.00 carat Emerald sits in between a pair of old cut diamonds in this twist on the classic trilogy ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.00ct Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful 1920’s ring features a vivid green emerald at it’s centre, flanked by a pair of old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 1.10ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, C.1920s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful platinum ring dates back to the 1920's. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Carat Weight: 1.10 Metal: Platinum Age: 1920s Size: O 1/2
Diamond, Sapphire, 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
Antique 2.19 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This stunning 1920s Art Deco diamond ring in platinum is excellent quality, set with impressive diamonds displaying a fine white colour, brilliance and presence.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.75ct Diamond Solitaire, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A simple band of the same metal completing the wonderful Art Deco ring in elegant simplicity. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.75 Colour: F Clarity: SI1 Metal:...
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Antique Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.37 carat emerald and 0.78 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold, platinum set Art Deco ring; part of our diverse range of emerald jewellery. This stu...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.65ct Diamond Solitaire, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Transitional Cut Carat Weight: 0.65 Colour: F Clarity: VS1 Metal: Platinum Age: 1920s Size: K
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.35ct Diamond Three Stone Twist Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old European cut Carat Weight: 1.35ct Metal: 18ct White Gold, Platinum Age: 1920s Size: N 1/2
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s 1.00 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Marquise cut Diamond weighing approximately 1.00 carat, F-G color, VS2-SI1 clarity, and two Tapered Baguette cut side Diamonds weighing approximatel...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.70ct Diamond Solitaire, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.70 Colour: H Clarity: VS2 Metal: Platinum Age: 1920s Size: L
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1920S GIA 1.70ct Old European Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.9 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA Report#:72353224907 Weight: 1.70ct total weight C...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.00ct Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1920s is this trilogy ring featuring a natural ruby to the centre set between a matching pair of old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 2.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
The ring itself has been expertly hand crafted in platinum with high shoulders and line detailing on the shank making for a beautiful ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
EGL .91 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of an era gone by with our Art Deco 1920’s Platinum diamond engagement ring. The center is set with a .91ct old European cut center diamond th...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1920s Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive pearl and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, 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.
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