Antique Art Deco Platinum GIA 1.32ctw Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Circular Cut - Dual Prong Set - G Color - SI1 Clarity - 0.97ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Inf...
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1920s Platinum GIA 1.12ct Old European Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA Report#:2235255641 Weight: 1.12ct total weight Cut: Old Europ...
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
Antique 0.31ct Diamond Twist Ring, 14k Yellow & White Gold, Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.31 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, 14 karat white gold set twist style cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collectio...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
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
Art Deco 0.94ct Solitaire Diamond Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A glorious 1920s solitaire engagement ring highlighting a 0.94 carat old cut diamond. This sparkling diamond has been graded as G in colour and SI1 in clarity. Set within a classic '...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Bow Cocktail Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This unique cocktail ring is perfect for that special occasion. It features a bow design, with a strand of vertically set diamond in the centre, which are round brilliant. They are g...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
At the centre of the sparkling halo of diamonds and platinum beaded frame is a beautiful size emerald. The diamonds total approx 50pts and the classic square cut emerald measures app...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 18k White Gold Euro Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous filigree ring was made in 1920's Art Deco period in 18k white gold with a bright white Old European cut diamond in the center. The open filigree design that utilizes ne...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 0.95ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Five sparkling old cut diamonds take pride of place in this Art Deco ring. The central diamonds sits the biggest weighing 0.35 carat, the two flanking stones are 0.20 carat, with the...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 0.60ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This 1920s solitaire ring is timelessly elegant, showcasing a 0.60 carat old oval cut diamond at it’s centre. The diamond is claw set in 18 carat white gold allowing it to truly spar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Circa 1920s Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Antique Circa 1920s Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 2.2 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring - Size 6
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring - Size 6. This incredible Art Deco single cut diamond eternity band ring is crafted in platinum. This beauti...
Diamond, Platinum
6.50 Carat Natural Black Cabochon Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Opal and diamond ring. Translucent silvery black natural oval opal with flashes of green, blue, yellow and orange in a platinum setting with 6 emerald cut accent diamonds. 1 oval c...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Circa 1920s Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Emerald Ring - VEG#47b
Located in Hicksville, NY
Circa 1920s Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Emerald Ring - VEG#47b Item Details: Year: 1920s Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.8 grams Diamond De...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Estate Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Engraved Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Engraved Floral Cocktail Ring. This beautiful vintage old European diamond floral design cocktail ring is crafted in platin...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco FIligree Engagement Ring. 0.80ct Old European Cut Diamond Platinum KVS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.80 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Clarity Seco...
Diamond, Platinum
.83 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco step design 18k white gold engagement ring set with an original old European cut diamond that faces up bright white sparkly and eye clean. .65ct old European cut, K color,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage .50 Carat Diamond 14k Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Pretty 14K white gold filigree 1/2 carat diamond ring from the 1920's! The filigree has beautiful sweet flowers in the 14K gold. The height of the ring sits up 5.6mm, and t...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 2.97ct Rubellite Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Sitting proud on the finger, this Art Deco solitaire features a stunning 2.20 carat diamond at its centre. The old cushion cut diamond has a colour of I and a clarity of I2. Set high...
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Tablet Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a remarkably unique ring that was crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was at the height of design. An exceptional backdrop of square and triangular calibrated sapp...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring. This magnificent Art Deco old cut marquise cocktail ring is crafted in platinum. The ring feature...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s 1.50 Carat Diamond Dinner Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Old European cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.50 carats. Circa 1920s Size 8 1/2, resizable
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.75ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This timeless Art Deco three stone engagement ring displays a trio of beautiful old cut diamonds. The central diamond is the largest, weighing 0.95 carat, whilst the flanking pair si...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Antique Diamond Engagement Bridal Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Antique Diamond Engagement Ring 0.40 Total Diamond Weight
Diamond, 14k Gold
1920s Art Deco GIA Certified .44 Carat Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
1920s Art Deco 18K White Gold GIA Certified .44 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring with Blue Sapphires & Filigree Work Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 18 Karat White Gold W...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Art Deco 0.50ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A vibrant ruby proudly stands out in this platinum trilogy ring. The stunning ruby has a carat weight of 0.50 and is a round cut stone. Contrasting either side are a pair of sparklin...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Moss Agate and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This wonderful moss agate stone has marbling of deep green and amber colour running through. Surrounding the stone there is a simple frame and simple setting. Fully hallmarked Birmin...
Agate, Gold
$1,638Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1920s Handcrafted Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.25 ct. The diamond is has H color and s2 clarity. Ring size is US 5.25 We can make any size. The box is not in...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 0.91ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This timeless solitaire dates back to the 1920s. Held within platinum claws sits a wonderful 0.91 carat old cushion cut diamond. The diamond has an estimated grading of H in clarity ...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco .61ct Diamond Engagement Ring with GIA Report
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco platinum hand engraved .61ct diamond engagement ring. The GIA report #2223325639 states round brilliant cut natural diamond measuring 5.13mm x 5.28mm x 3.62mm with I color a...
Diamond, Platinum
Ceylon sapphire and diamond cluster ring by A. Tillander, Finnish, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
Ceylon sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape mixed cut natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back rubover setting with a weight of 4.40 carats...
Art Deco 1.08 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
An alluring solitaire ring dating back to the Art Deco era is set with a beautiful 1.08 carat old cut diamond in the centre. The diamond has been graded as G in colour and VS1 in cla...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Venice, CA
A beautiful period piece from the Art Deco era, this 14k white gold ring has all the classic elements that makes the Art Deco era special. The central diamond is held in an elongated...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 18kt Gold & Paltinum Ring with Green Tourmaline & Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
This exquisite Art Deco filigree ring is crafted in 18kt yellow gold with a platinum top and features a natural emerald-cut green tourmaline with approximately 1.00 carats total weig...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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
Black Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
Black opal and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with an oval cabochon natural black opal in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 13.00 carats, flanked by two re...
Black Opal, Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1920s Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique German 0.24 carat natural emerald and 0.23 carat diamond, 14k yellow gold and 14k white gold set cocktail ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate j...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,600Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Platinum Ring, 2.1ct Diamond & 70 Sapphire, Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco ring showcases exceptional design and craftsmanship. The center features a stunning 2.1ct diamond, surrounded by 70 custom-cut sapphires, totaling approximately 2ct, wi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco diamond and onyx cluster ring, circa 1925.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco diamond and onyx cluster ring. Set to centre with thirty nine round old cut diamonds in open back grain settings with a combined approximate weight of 1.00 carats, further s...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Art Deco JR Wood Two Tone Gold Ring, Vintage, Size 5.5
Located in Upland, CA
About This Ring: Make a statement like no other with this JR Wood Two Tone Gold Band! Crafted circa 1920s, this vintage piece of jewelry is truly one-of-a-kind. The smoothly curved ...
Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Old European Diamond Platinum Antique Scroll Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.62 carats - H color with SI1 clarity Prong set in an octagonal form head flanked by pierced scalloped shoulders Accente...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Half Band Ring - Size 8
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Half Band Ring - Size 8. This classic Art Deco old European cut diamond half diamond band ring is crafted in platinum. Th...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Five Stone Diamond Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1920s from platinum, this stunning Navette band is set with an Old European cut diamond center stone measuring 0.47 carats, F-G color, VS clarity and accented on all s...
Diamond, 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 setting; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Baguette Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Baguette Engagement Ring - GIA. This beautiful Art Deco old European cut diamond engagement ring is crafted in platinum. The ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.49ct Tourmaline and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1920s this stunning cluster ring features a vivid green tourmaline at its centre. The oval cut tourmaline weighs 1.49 carat and is rub over sit within a cluster of...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Antique 0.90 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Marquise Cluster Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.90 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold marquise shaped cluster ring; part of our diverse collection of antique diamond rings. This fine and impres...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
ANTIQUE VINTAGE ART DECO BLACK and WHITE ONYX RING in PLATINUM
Located in New York, NY
RARE GORGEOS ANTIQUE VINTAGE ART DECO BLACK and WHITE ONYX RING in PLATINUM Onyx, mostly common in Black color, has been an object used for jewelry for centuries! When you have two ...
Onyx, Platinum
Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Arching Scroll Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing 1.17 carats - L color with VS2 clarity Set with wide arching tab prongs - engraved with foliate motif Featuring a pierced scroll motif open...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Palladium Bezel Diamond Filigree Ring Size 5.75
Located in Addison, TX
Details Era: Art Deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold & Palladium Purity: 14K Gold Total Weight: 2.1 Grams Ring Size: 5.75 Ring Top Dimensions: 19.8mm Ă— 15.4mm Center Design: North-South Fili...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s 0.54 Carat Diamond and Pearl 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.54 carat diamond and pearl, 14 karat yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our vintage pearl and diamond ring collections. This fine an...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Rare Antique Tiffany & Co 1.52ct E VVS1 Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Media, PA
Rare Antique Art Deco Tiffany & Co. 1.52ct E VVS1 Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring An extraordinary piece of fine jewelry history, this authentic antique Tiffany & Co. Art De...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
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 vivid emeralds. To the centre sits the largest of the three diamonds, weighing 0.40 ca...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1920s Antique 0.26ct Diamond and Pearl 12k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.26 carat diamond and natural pearl, 12 karat yellow gold and platinum set twist ring; part of our antique pearl jewellery collections. This fine and ...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring - GIA. This beautiful Art Deco old European cut diamond engagement ring is crafted in platinum. This be...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Filigree Cluster Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This cluster ring is a fabulous handmade piece of jewellery. It features four rub over set diamonds, the two in the middle weighing 0.40 carat each and the two on the outside 0.25 ca...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.00ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful daisy cluster ring was hand crafted during the Art Deco period. A slightly raised central 0.20 carat diamond is surrounded by eight 0.10 carat stones for a total of 1....
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Aquamarine and Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Aquamarine and Old Cut Diamond Ring. This incredible Art Deco aquamarine and diamond ring is crafted in platinum. The ring features a gorgeous blu...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum and Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This Art Deco beauty twines together stunning white diamonds with a knockout fancy yellow diamond center stone all on a gorgeous split V platinum setting. This ring boasts the timele...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 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.Â
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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.Â
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.Â
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.