Antique Art Deco Cartier Old Baguette Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Cartier Old Baguette Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring. This unbelievable Cartier ring is crafted in platinum. There is an elongated baguette cut diamond i...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Pearl Five Stone Filigree Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Pearl Five Stone Filigree Ring. This beautiful natural pearl ring is crafted in platinum. The top of the ring has five graduated pearls on...
Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Double Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Double Ring. This gorgeous Antique Art Deco old European diamond and sapphire ring is crafted in platinum. The ring ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Spaulding Co Platinum French Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
By Spaulding And Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Spaulding Co Platinum French Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This gorgeous Spaulding Co French cut diamond engagement ring is crafted in platinum. This ...
Diamond, Platinum
Five old-cut diamonds platinum ring, 1.42 ct, Antique band ring, wedding jewelry
Located in PARIS, FR
Five diamonds platinum ring, 1.42 ct total weight. Early 20th-century ring set with five old-cut diamonds totaling 1.42 ct, arranged falling, whose size progresses harmoniously towar...
Diamond, Platinum
4.01 Carat Blue Sapphire and 0.28 Carat Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Warszawa, PL
Sapphire ring, 4.01 carats, diamond ring, 0.28 carats, platinum, vintage-inspired design. This refined ring is crafted from 950 platinum — a precious metal containing 95% pure platin...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1920s Antique 1.20 Carat Turquoise 2.22 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique ring has been crafted in 18 karat white gold. The pierced decorated domed cluster design is ornamented with a feature four-claw set 1.20ct...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
.77 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.8 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .77ct total weight Cut: Old European brill...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 18k White Gold .45ct Old European Brilliant Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 9 Metal Type: 18k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.0 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .45ct Cut: Old European Brilliant Clarity: VS1 Color: I Band Width: 3....
White Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring holds one sapphire measuring 35pts and the diamond total is 14pts. The glossy gold band is modelled in 18ct gold and the stones are set in platinum. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond and French Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
orgeous Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond and French Cut Ruby Ring. A beautiful Art Deco ring finely made and features 4 large French cut rubies going down the center. The ring is al...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.08 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.4 grams Diamond Details: GIA Report#:2239139553 Weight: 1.08ct total weight Cut: O...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s 1.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut Diamond at the center weighing approximately 1.00 carat, I color, VS2 clarity. The ring also features smaller accenting Round cut ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Two-Stone Diamond Twist Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful twist ring features two identical old cut diamonds in the centre. Each weighs 0.90 carat, has been estimated G to H in colour and has a clarity grade of VS2. They have...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum 0.91ctw Old Cut Diamond Engraved Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Prong Set - F Color - VS1 Clarity - 0.81ct (approx.) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single & Old European Cut - Pav...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Ring of 14k Gold, Circa 1920
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A refined Art Deco ring, circa 1920, featuring a geometric arrangement of channel set emeralds and old cut diamonds set in silver, resting atop a 14k gold mounting. The clean lines, ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Circa 1920s Art Deco .85ct Old European Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 8.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.1 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .85ct total weight Cut: Old European brillia...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.50ct Diamond Sapphire Ring. GIA Old Euro Engagement Platinum J SI1
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approx 1.50 Carats Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Diamond Color: J Color Diamond Clarity: SI1 Diamond Certification: GIA ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s 1.50 Carat Diamond Dinner Ring with Emeralds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Marquise and Old European cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.50 carats, and accenting French cut Diamonds. Circa 1920s Size 3 1/2, resiz...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 0.30ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A striking Art Deco engagement ring. Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this piece features a 0.30 carat diamond as the primary stone, set in a hexagonal be...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.95 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.7 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .95ct total weight Cut: Old European brill...
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Art Deco Initial F Signet Men's Ring - 10k Scrollwork Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Style: Signet Theme: Initial F Features: Scrollwork ...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .77 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.3 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA LAB REPORT #: 6224872492 Weight: .77ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color:...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Opal Triplet and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is a show stopper! The colours of this opal triplet are beautiful. The stone has pairs of sparkling diamonds sat either side which total 40pts. The ring is modelled in 18 C...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum 0.92ctw European Diamond Buckle Style Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Bead Pave Set - K Color - VS1 Clarity - 0.80ct (exact) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Pave Set - G-I...
Diamond, Platinum
1.25 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
The exquisite design of this 1920s ring has stood the test of time, and it's simply divine. A stunning transitional cut diamond weighing 1.25 carats is set in a beautifully simple 8...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby, Diamond, Gold and Platinum Plaque Ring, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
A ruby and diamond early Art Deco plaque ring, with five principle old-cut diamonds, set horizontally, in platinum rub over settings, with a surround of calibré rubies, in a rectangu...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
1920s 15.40 Carat High Zircon and Diamond Ring in 9k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 15.40 carat high zircon, 0.56 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and silver set ring; part of our collection of gemstone engagement rings. Th...
Diamond, Zircon, Yellow Gold, Silver
Ceylon Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Coronet Cluster Ring, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Ceylon yellow sapphire and diamond coronet cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Ceylon yellow sapphire in an open back rubover setting with an ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire
0.30 Carat Emerald and 0.60 Carat Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.30 carat emerald and 0.60 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold five stone ring; part of our diverse collection of antique gemstone rings. Th...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring 1ct Emerald 0.9 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS5.5 /4.7gr
Located in SE
European Renaissance - styled cluster Ring,ca. 1900s -1930s with carved band and shoulders decorated with natural Emerald and Diamonds. Band hallmarked 18K. Crown 14 mm x 12.5 mm ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Deco Tiffany & Co. sapphire and diamond cluster ring, circa 1925
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Tiffany & Co. sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape mixed cut natural no heat sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approximate weigh...
Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1.28 Carat Sapphire and 1.20 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.28 carat sapphire and 1.20 carat diamond, 18k white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA .88 Carat Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: 18Karat White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #:6214923298 Weight: .88carat Cut: Old European brillian...
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The opals in this ring are gorgeous and throw some great colours. They are set upon an ornate gallery in 9ct gold claw settings. Ring Size: S or 9 Band Width: 5.5mm Height Off Fi...
Opal, Gold
An Art-Deco 0.45ct Old Cut Diamond Solitaire w Accents 18K Gold & Platinum Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of timeless Solitaire with Accents design this piece is dating back to an Art-Deco period Centrally 8-claw set with an Old-European Cut Diamond of 0.35ct approx. of G colour, VS2 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
.70 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Wedding Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.9 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .70 ct total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G Clari...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Filigree Ring 1.50 Carats Platinum 5.2 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco ring featuring 21 diamonds weighing approximately 1.50 carats in a filigree motif mounting. Very Sweet Ring!
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Emerald Cut Diamond Baguette Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Emerald Cut Diamond Baguette Engagement Ring - GIA. This gorgeous engagement ring is crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.18 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.10 carats - H with SI1 clarity Set with tab prongs engraved with a wheat motif that continues down shoulders Accented b...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Diamond 18K White Gold Foliate Antique Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 1.02 carats - J color with SI2 clarity Bead set in an octagonal form head with pierced gallery surround Displaying a pierced foliate mo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring - GIA. This incredible art deco engagement ring is crafted in platinum. The center holds a a gorgeou...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire Engagement Ring Platinum Solitaire 1ct Antique Original 1920
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1920s Vintage 1.00ct Sapphire Platinum Solitaire Art Deco Engagement Ring Featuring a Gorgeous 1.00ct Genuine Natural Blue Round Sapphire Center 100%...
Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1.50 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Old Euro Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approx 1.50 Carats Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Diamond Color: K Color Diamond Clarity: VS2 Diamond Certification: GIA ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s 1.51 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Old European cut Diamond at the center, weighing 1.51 carat, I color, VVS2 clarity, GIA #2125965759. The ring features smaller accenti...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.00ct Diamond Two Stone Twist Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A pair of beautiful old cut diamonds take centre stage in this 1920s twist ring. Both diamonds match perfectly in both size and quality, with each being 0.50 carat with a colour of G...
Diamond, Platinum
Art-Deco Willis & Sons 0.50ct Old Cut Diamond Solitaire w Accents 18K/Plat Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of timeless Solitaire with Accents design this piece is dating back to an Art-Deco period – c1920’s By prominent Melbourne-based jeweller Willis & Sons Centrally 8-claw set with...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau 14K Gold Double Pearl Diamond Enamel Ring, France 1920
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This art nouveau ring is pretty special as it has two beautiful pearls in an enamel tulip setting. The enamel is a deep pink that graduates into an orange and then brown. The ename...
Diamond, Pearl, Enamel
1920s Art Deco Platinum 1.09 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring with Sapphires
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 4.25 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 2.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape: Old European Cut Carat Weight: 1.09 carat Color: H Clarity: SI1 Side Stone Det...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate
Art Deco Old European Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring an old European cut diamond weighing 1.07 carat - G color with VS2 clarity Set low in an octagonal head and flanked by old European cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.34...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
.20 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Wedding Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.6 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .20ct, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS Shank/...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,152Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 18k Gold Circa 1920s Art Deco Handcrafted Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.1 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.40 ct. Totally is oldcut diamond 0.30 ct. The diamond is has generally H-I-J-lİGHT Brown Color and s1...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s 18 Karat Gold Ring Aquamarine and Sapphire Engagement
Located in Wallkill, NY
Early Art Deco White 18k Gold Ring with center Aquamarine flanked with sapphires on each side.. Ring is a size 7 and can be sized by us or your jeweler. This is out of a massive coll...
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
French Art Deco Certified Natural Sea Pearl & Platinum Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
A French Art Deco masterpiece! Created in France in the 1920s, this natural saltwater pearl and diamond ring is a geometric tour de force and one of the most gorgeous natural pearl r...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s 0.85 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold and platinum with an Old European cut Diamond weighing approximately 0.85 carat, and 4 accenting Single-cut Diamonds. Circa 1920s Size 7 3/4, resizable
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 18KT Gold South Sea Cultured Pearl & Diamond Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
A refined Art Deco period ring dating to the 1920s, crafted in solid 18KT gold and centred with a lustrous South Sea cultured pearl. The pearl is framed by a classic cluster of old E...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco GIA 1.04ct Old European Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring -
Located in Hicksville, NY
1920s Art Deco GIA 1.04ct Old European Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring - VEG#22b Item Details: Year: 1920s Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight:...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The brilliant cut diamond set within this gorgeous 18ct gold band is so sparkly and bright. It measures 50pts so is a great size! Ring Size: T 1/4 or 9 3/4 Band Width: 6mm Height ...
Diamond, Gold
1.10 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.3 grams Center Natural Diamond Details: Weight: 1.10ct total weight Cut: Old Europ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.67 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This lovely art deco engagement ring features a 0.67 carat old cut diamond. It is great quality, with a grade of G colour and VS1 clarity. Two old cut diamonds sit to either side of ...
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.
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.