Art Deco 0.65ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
at G in colour and VS in clarity. The whiteness of the platinum ring and the diamonds beautifully
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 0.65ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
at G in colour and VS in clarity. The whiteness of the platinum ring and the diamonds beautifully
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$18,528 / item
Art Deco 1.15ct Diamond and Emerald Target Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This captivating Art Deco Target Ring features a 1.15 carat emerald cut diamond, rub over set at
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 1.20ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
diamonds have been claw set into platinum, the same metal as the gently tapering band. Gemstone: Diamond
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.70ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A lovely Art Deco sapphire and diamond cluster ring which dates back to the 1920s. The central
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 3.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
platinum. Enveloping the sapphire a ring of transitional cut diamonds are set. Totalling 1.40 carat the
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.30ct diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This classic trilogy ring was made by hand in the 1920s. A beautiful 0.90 carat old cut diamond
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.90ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This classic Art Deco trilogy ring beautifully showcases a trio of beautiful old cut diamonds. The
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.55ct Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
beautiful cluster ring. To the centre a 0.15 carat old cut diamond is rub over set in the middle of eight
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1.40ct Opal and Diamond Halo Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
clarity. The intricate gallery of the ring is hand crafted from platinum, as is the rest of the ring
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Art Deco 1.10ct Pear-Shaped Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This stunning Art Deco engagement ring features a rare pear shaped old cut diamond, set within a
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.50ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Three wonderful old cut diamonds are beautifully presented in this trilogy ring from the Art Deco
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1.20 Carat Diamond And Sapphire 1920s Art Deco Platinum Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
1920s orginal Art Deco period large ring with an estimate old cut diamond weight of 1.20 carars H
Art Deco 1.05ct Diamond and Emerald Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Total Diamond & ct Total Emerald Colour: G Clarity: VS2 Metal: Platinum Age: 1920s Size: R 1/2
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 0.45 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 0.45 carat transitional cut diamond is showcased in this Art Deco Engagement Ring. The
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920s Platinum GIA Old European Brilliant Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 (Sizeable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested
Art Deco 1.25ct Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
: VS2 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1920s Size: L 1/2
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.00ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A trio of sparkling old cut diamonds feature in this beautiful Art Deco trilogy ring. The largest
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920s 1.81 Carat Diamond Trilogy Ring in Palladium
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and impressive 1920s diamond trilogy ring has been crafted in palladium with a platinum setting. The
Diamond, Palladium, Platinum
Art Deco 1.20ct Diamond Two Stone Twist Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
ring was made in the 1920s. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 1.20 Colour: G
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.80ct Diamond and Emerald Five Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful Art Deco five stone ring features a collection of sparkling old cut diamonds and
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Five-Stone Illusion Set Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This two-tone, five stone diamond ring originated in the 1920s and it features a sparkling vintage
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 2.82ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This classic Art Deco three stone ring showcases a trio of beautiful old cut diamonds. The central
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.55 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This sweet three stone diamond ring is from the art deco era. The centre diamond is 0.25 carat
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.40ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
hand crafted ring made entirely in platinum for a stunning, bright white look. Gemstone: Diamond Stone
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1920s Platinum 2.03ct Old European Cushion Diamond and Emerald Engagement
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.7
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.20 Carat Five-Stone Diamond Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This delicate five stone ring has a combined diamond weight of 1.20 carat. The centre diamond is
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.55ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This classic Art Deco three stone engagement ring displays a trio of beautiful old cut diamonds
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 3.30 Carat Diamond and Onyx Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This stunning and elegant solitaire ring, features a beautifully hand cut old cut diamond. Weighing
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Art Deco 0.90ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
crafted from platinum and sits on a simple band of 18 carat white gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
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
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.30ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
have been double claw set into an exquisite ring, hand crafted in platinum. Gemstone: Diamond Stone
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Cushion Cut Five-Stone Diamond Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This fabulous five stone ring is made up of old cushion cut diamonds, which will have been hand cut
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This three stone ring boasts a total weight of 0.50 carat diamonds. Colour grade is G and clarity
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 3.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This Antique 1920s cluster ring centres around a stunning 3.00 carat oval cut sapphire. The
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 0.50ct Diamond and Sapphire Square Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
charm. Hand made in platinum, this ring features a beautifully detailed basket work adding further
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 0.90ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This classic solitaire engagement ring features a delightful old cut diamond weighing 0.90 carat
Diamond, 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
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Art Deco 3.85ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A trio of sparkling old cut diamonds adorn this beautiful Art Deco era three stone ring. At the
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.15ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
between the diamonds. This beautiful piece has been hand crafted from platinum in the 1920s. Gemstone
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920s, Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.58 carat diamond and 18k yellow gold solitaire ring with a platinum
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
carat. The ring has been expertly hand crafted in platinum and dates back to the wonderful Art Deco era
Diamond, Sapphire, 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
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
Diamond, 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
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Old Cut Three-Stone Twist 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
0.70ct all in typical 1920's platinum illusion settings. The platinum twist is sat atop an 18 carat
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.80ct Emerald and Diamond Halo Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
and has been run over set into the platinum collet. The surrounding diamonds total 1.60 carat and
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Three-Stone Halo Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 1.95 Total Colour: H-I Clarity: VS2 Metal: Platinum Age: 1920s
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 2.01 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
An exceptional art deco ring featuring a 2.01 carat emerald cut diamond. The diamond was graded by
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
Diamond, 18k Gold, 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, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.40ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
: Platinum Age: 1920s Size: N
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 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
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.75ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Three glistening old cut diamonds feature in this ring from the Art Deco era. The central stone is
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 4.54ct Sapphire and Diamond Coronet Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
platinum and surrounded by a halo of old cut diamonds. A total of eighteen diamonds with a total weight of
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s 1.80 Carat Diamond Dinner Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Old European cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.80
Diamond, Sapphire, 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
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Ready to rock? Some of our favorite jewelry designers and dealers share indispensable advice for choosing that most important ring.
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.