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1923 Ring

Antique 18K White Gold Filigree Ring with .65 Ct Diamond, Circa 1923
Antique 18K White Gold Filigree Ring with .65 Ct Diamond, Circa 1923

Antique 18K White Gold Filigree Ring with .65 Ct Diamond, Circa 1923

Located in Aspen, CO

Antique filigree diamond 18K white gold ring. The center European cut diamond weighs an estimated

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 0.34 Carat Diamond Twin Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1923
Art Deco 0.34 Carat Diamond Twin Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1923

Art Deco 0.34 Carat Diamond Twin Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1923

Located in London, GB

Two daisies adorn this lovely art deco ring. The intertwining flowers are studded with diamonds

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Platinum

Suzanne Belperron 4.86 carat diamond ring, French, 1970-1974.
Suzanne Belperron 4.86 carat diamond ring, French, 1970-1974.

Suzanne Belperron 4.86 carat diamond ring, French, 1970-1974.

By Suzanne Belperron

Located in London, GB

create the textured patina. Her own engagement ring, dating to 1923, also features this hammered

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Vintage 1970s French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1ct Aquamarine Ring w Earth Mined Diamond in Solid 14K White Gold EM 6.5x5.5mm
1ct Aquamarine Ring w Earth Mined Diamond in Solid 14K White Gold EM 6.5x5.5mm

1ct Aquamarine Ring w Earth Mined Diamond in Solid 14K White Gold EM 6.5x5.5mm

Located in Columbus, OH

: SI / G-H Diamond Count/Weight: 3/0.12 cttw SKU: AJR826/1923 This ring is made with solid 14K Gold

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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CARTIER Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring
CARTIER Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring

CARTIER Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring

By Cartier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Penngrove is an unbelievable authentic Art Deco (circa 1923) platinum ring centering a Square Step

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 1923 Onyx Tablet 14 Karat White Gold Date Ring
Art Deco 1923 Onyx Tablet 14 Karat White Gold Date Ring

Art Deco 1923 Onyx Tablet 14 Karat White Gold Date Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold Circa 1923 Ring Size: 6 1/4 & sizable Top measures: 16.5 mm and sits 3.0

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

1923 Art Deco 1.34 Carats Diamond Platinum Scrolled Wheat Engagement Ring GIA
1923 Art Deco 1.34 Carats Diamond Platinum Scrolled Wheat Engagement Ring GIA

1923 Art Deco 1.34 Carats Diamond Platinum Scrolled Wheat Engagement Ring GIA

Located in Philadelphia, PA

' Tested as platinum Circa: Dated 1923 Ring size: 4 Measures: North to South 7.5 mm and sits 5.5 mm high

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1920's H. Oppenheimer Co. Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wheat Band Ring
1920's H. Oppenheimer Co. Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wheat Band Ring

1920's H. Oppenheimer Co. Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wheat Band Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

PLATINUM. Maker's mark for H. Oppenheimer Co.. With dated inscription circa 1923. Ring Size: 5 3/4 & not

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 1923 Art Deco Platinum Antique Wedding Band Ring
Tiffany & Co. 1923 Art Deco Platinum Antique Wedding Band Ring

Tiffany & Co. 1923 Art Deco Platinum Antique Wedding Band Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

P.E.S. to B.A.A. 6-25-23' Tested as platinum Fully signed for Tiffany & Co. Circa: 1923; via dated

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Platinum

"1923" Antique Diamond Eternity Platinum Band
"1923" Antique Diamond Eternity Platinum Band

"1923" Antique Diamond Eternity Platinum Band

Located in Montgomery, AL

). More specifically the worn engraving indicates the ring was dedicated "June 4 1923". We absolutely

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band, circa 1923
Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band, circa 1923

Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band, circa 1923

Located in Great Neck, NY

around. Perfect for stacking. #R0204 Metal: Platinum Weight: 1.7 Grams Ring Size: 6 This ring can

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band, circa 1923
Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band, circa 1923

Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band, circa 1923

Located in Great Neck, NY

around. Perfect for stacking. #R0204 Metal: Platinum Weight: 1.7 Grams Ring Size: 6 This ring can

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Platinum

Axel Bros Art Deco Citrine 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lotus Antique Unisex Signet Ring
Axel Bros Art Deco Citrine 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lotus Antique Unisex Signet Ring

Axel Bros Art Deco Citrine 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lotus Antique Unisex Signet Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

maker's mark for Axel Bros. Circa: 1923; via dated inscription Ring size: 6 1/2 Measures north to south

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1923 Early Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Dorfman Box Charm
1923 Early Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Dorfman Box Charm

1923 Early Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Dorfman Box Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Charm is designed as an opened rectangular box Inscribed 'Dorfman 1923' Completed by a jump ring

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1923 Ring Green Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS5.5/ 2.45 gr
1923 Ring Green Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS5.5/ 2.45 gr

1923 Ring Green Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS5.5/ 2.45 gr

Located in SE

A Ring with plain shoulders featuring a claw set likely Lab made Green Sapphire of octagon cut 9.5

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Green Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Onyx and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Vintage Onyx and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Vintage Onyx and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

9ct gold band. Fully hallmarked London 1923. Ring Size: U 1/2 or 10 1/4 Stone Dimensions: 14x11mm

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Vintage 1920s British Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold

Antique 9 Carat Soft Tone Rose Gold Bloodstone Signet Ring
Antique 9 Carat Soft Tone Rose Gold Bloodstone Signet Ring

Antique 9 Carat Soft Tone Rose Gold Bloodstone Signet Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

is very soft rose gold. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1923. Ring Size: L 1/2 or 6 Face Dimensions

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Vintage 1920s British Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco 22 Carat Gold Wedding Band
Art Deco 22 Carat Gold Wedding Band

Art Deco 22 Carat Gold Wedding Band

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

. Hallmarked Birmingham 1923. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Band Width: 3mm Weight: 3.3g

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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold

Edwardian Amethyst and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Edwardian Amethyst and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring

Edwardian Amethyst and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

1923. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Height off finger: 6mm Weight: 3g

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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold

1923 Platinum Vintage Art Deco Thin Wedding Band Stackable Petite Ring
1923 Platinum Vintage Art Deco Thin Wedding Band Stackable Petite Ring

1923 Platinum Vintage Art Deco Thin Wedding Band Stackable Petite Ring

Located in Addison, TX

Here we have an 1920s Art Deco wedding band! A great band to pair with your engagement ring or just

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Platinum

1923 Art Deco Platinum Wedding Band
1923 Art Deco Platinum Wedding Band

1923 Art Deco Platinum Wedding Band

Located in Hicksville, NY

1923 Art Deco Platinum Wedding Band Item Details: Ring Size: Approximately 5.90 Metal Type

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Platinum

Antique Deco, circa 1923 Wedding Band Ring Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Antique Deco, circa 1923 Wedding Band Ring Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Antique Deco, circa 1923 Wedding Band Ring Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Torrance, CA

Art Deco era wedding band (circa 1923), crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The inner band is

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Engraved 1923 Art Nouveau Wedding Band
14 Karat Yellow Gold Engraved 1923 Art Nouveau Wedding Band

14 Karat Yellow Gold Engraved 1923 Art Nouveau Wedding Band

Located in Hicksville, NY

Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.1 grams Band Width

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique 18k Yellow Gold 1923 3mm Band Ring Size 9
Antique 18k Yellow Gold 1923 3mm Band Ring Size 9

Antique 18k Yellow Gold 1923 3mm Band Ring Size 9

Located in Guilford, CT

Condition:  Excellent Condition, Professionally Cleaned and Polished Metal:  18k Gold (Marked, and Professionally Tested) Weight:  4.1g Width:  3mm Size:  9 Markings:  "18k" "10-20-...

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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Ring
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Ring

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Ring

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Art Deco diamond and platinum half eternity ring dated 1923. Love it because it caught your eye

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1923 Tiffany Diamond, Sapphire and Platinum Wedding Engagement Ring
1923 Tiffany Diamond, Sapphire and Platinum Wedding Engagement Ring

1923 Tiffany Diamond, Sapphire and Platinum Wedding Engagement Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful 1923 custom made Tiffany & Co. platinum ring holding a 1.14 carat round brilliant cut

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Platinum

Art Deco Ruby Pearl 15 Carat Gold Dated 1923 Ring
Art Deco Ruby Pearl 15 Carat Gold Dated 1923 Ring

Art Deco Ruby Pearl 15 Carat Gold Dated 1923 Ring

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This glorious Art Deco ring is adorned with Rubies and Pearls in two intersecting curves. Although

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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Suffragette 18 Carat Gold Ring Peridot Amethyst Diamond, Dated 1923
Antique Suffragette 18 Carat Gold Ring Peridot Amethyst Diamond, Dated 1923

Antique Suffragette 18 Carat Gold Ring Peridot Amethyst Diamond, Dated 1923

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This fabulous antique Victorian 18ct Gold Suffragette ring is dated 1923. Emmeline Pankhurst was

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Vintage 1920s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold

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Located in Brighton, GB

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Early 20th Century European Cluster Rings

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Deep Green Octagon emerald Stud Earrings Set in 18k Solid Yellow Gold Settings
Deep Green Octagon emerald Stud Earrings Set in 18k Solid Yellow Gold Settings

Deep Green Octagon emerald Stud Earrings Set in 18k Solid Yellow Gold Settings

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

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Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage European Ring 3ct Aquamarine Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 9.25 US /4.5gr
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Vintage European Ring 3ct Aquamarine Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 9.25 US /4.5gr

Located in SE

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Antique Silver & Gold 2.74ct Old European Diamond Dormeuse Earrings
Antique Silver & Gold 2.74ct Old European Diamond Dormeuse Earrings

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Located in Malmö, Skåne län

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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Commanding in presence and refined in detail, The Imperial Light solitaire signet ring is a masterclass in contemporary opulence. At its heart gleams a breathtaking 3-carat natural r...

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2010s Indian Art Deco Signet Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Nouveau / Belle Epoque 1900 Diamond Ring in 18Karat Gold
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Located in OVIEDO, AS

Art Nouveau / Belle Epoque Diamond ring in 18 Karat Gold. Ca. 1900 Belle Epoque (Spanish or French) Bypass Diamond ring mounted in 18 karat yellow Gold. The two main diamonds are ha...

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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA 4.29ct Emerald Cut & Trapezoids 3 Stone Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
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GIA 4.29ct Emerald Cut & Trapezoids 3 Stone Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring

Located in New York, NY

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Diamond, Platinum

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Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Located in London, GB

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1990s English Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Gold 0.29ct Squared Ruby & 0.20ct Diamond Contemporary Band Ring
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Located in เกาะสมุย, TH

Dainty and easy to wear with other rings- decorated with a petite yet precious ruby from Thailand of vivid red color. PRICE NOT INCLUDING CUSTOMS DUTIES AND IMPORT TAX We welcome re...

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20th Century Asian Band Rings

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Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Ruby Stacking Ring 5
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Ruby Stacking Ring 5

TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Ruby Stacking Ring 5

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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2010s American Band Rings

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Ruby, 18k Gold

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Located in SE

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

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By Suzanne Belperron

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Imperial Russian O.F.Kurlukov Egg 36 Diamonds Enamel 56 Gold Silver/6.5g
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Located in Cairo, EG

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1923 Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 1923 ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Platinum, Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 1923 ring over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A 1923 ring can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 3, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. An octagon cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and old mine cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 1923 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 1923 Ring?

The price for a 1923 ring starts at $500 and tops out at $19,950 with these rings, on average, selling for $725.

A Close Look at Art Deco Jewelry

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.

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.