Antique Art Deco 0.40 Carat Emerald 1.52 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 0.40 carat emerald and 1.52 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse collection of gemstone rings. This stunning, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 0.70ct Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold, Circa 1920, Vintage
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Art Deco diamond ring is a beautiful 1920’s design, centered by an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.70 carat. Graded G-H color and VS clarity, the cente...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1.25ct Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the Art Deco era comes this wonderful emerald cut solitaire ring. The central emerald cut stone is 1.25 carat in weight, with a colour of H and clarity of VS2. It is claw s...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1925 Art Deco 14K Filigree Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a stunning Art Deco ring showcasing 7 gorgeous sparkling diamonds and lovely white gold filigree! This is a gorgeous example of 1920s Deco jewelry in amazing condition. The r...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco diamond and black enamel ring, circa 1925.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco diamond and black enamel ring. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond in an open back rubover setting with a weight of 2.00 carats, decorated throughout with eighteen ro...
Diamond, Platinum
.50 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.7 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .50ct, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G/H Clarity: VS Fing...
Diamond, Platinum
2.00 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.4 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 2.00ct, total weight Cut: Old Mine brilliant Color: H-I Clarity: VS-SI Sapphir...
Diamond, Platinum
3.00 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.9 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 3.00ct, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: F-G Clarity: VS Finger...
Diamond, Platinum
.50 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: 18 Karat White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.5 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .50 carat total weight Cut: Antique Rose Cut Color: G Clarity: VS...
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Filigree Wide Eternity Band Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Filigree Wide Eternity Band Ring. This beautiful Antique Art Deco single cut diamond eternity band is crafted in platinum. The ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Filigree Mined Original 1920's 18K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1920's Diamond Old European Cut Solitaire Engagement Ring Filigree 18K White Gold Featuring a Genuine Natural Mined Old European Cut Diamond Center O...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
.50 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 9 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.70 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .50ct, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: Center stone is fancy l...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified .65 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.25 grams Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 6227458002 Weight: .65ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: F Clarity:...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified .83 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 9.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.0 grams Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 5222455946 Weight: .83ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: F Clarity: ...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified .73 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.25 grams Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 5222511665 Weight: .73ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: J Clarity:...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.10 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.80 grams Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #:5222484052 Weight: 1.10ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: M Clarity...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified .55 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.92grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #:2225486758 Weight: .55ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: I Clari...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.06 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.55 grams Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 5221534070 Weight: 1.06ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: K Clarit...
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Swirl Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold ring and platinum. Antique ring with a rose-cut diamond swirl at the top, holding an antique brilliant-cut diamond in the center. Total weight of the mai...
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
.15 Carat Total Weight Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 18 karat White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.5 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .15 carat total weight Cut: Old European brilliant ...
Diamond, White Gold
.70 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum & 14 Karat WG Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Platinum Head & 14 Karat White Gold Shank [Tested] Weight: 2.9 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .70 Carat Total Weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut Diamond weighing approximately 1.00 carat, H color, VS clarity. Circa 1920s Size 6 1/2, resizable
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.06 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.1 grams Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 5221470191 Weight: 1.06ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: K Clarity: S...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.31 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.6 grams Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 6223460714 Weight: 1.31ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: L Clarity...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.8 grams Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 1236013987 Weight: 1.50ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: L Clarity: S...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.16 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.6 grams Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 2225493535 Weight: 1.16ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: J Clarity:...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 14K 1/2 ct Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K white gold filigree ring featuring an European cut diamond weighing about 1/2 carat. The diamond has VS2 clarity and I-J color. It measures about 4.8mm. The antique diamond is se...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 3/4ct tw Diamond Filigree Ring size 6.5
Located in Big Bend, WI
18K white gold filigree ring with diamonds. There are 13 round diamonds weighing about .75cts total. There is some hand engraved detail on the band. The natural earth mined diamonds ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
antique majestic silver ring with opal aquamarine and jade
Located in Berlin, BE
Step into a world of timeless elegance with this exquisite antique silver ring, adorned with delicate rose gold accents and a stunning array of gemstones including opal, aquamarine, ...
Aquamarine, Jade, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
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 sapphire is a carre cut and weighs 0.70 carat. It has been rub over set and has a clust...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This gorgeous Art Deco old European diamond engagement ring is crafted in platinum. This ring feat...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Onyx Tri-Color Gold Art Deco Filigree Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Art Deco filigree octagonal onyx ring. Set in white gold with yellow and rose gold bow designs on each side. Filigree top and bottoms with hand engraved shank. Circa 1920's. ...
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Pink Natural Unionidae Pearl Diamond Platinum Antique Dinner Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a mounted near-round button pearl measuring 13.9 x 12.2 mm - very light pink in color Natural freshwater Unionidae in origin and displaying no indications of treatment Moun...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Art Deco 1.00ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Sparkling in this Art Deco cluster ring are seven central old cut diamonds, totalling to 1.00 carat. Flanked to either shoulder are a further three diamonds totalling to 0.06 carats....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA 1.86 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.7 grams Diamond Details: GIA Report#:2235085234 Weight: 1.86ct total weight Cut: O...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. This beautiful art deco diamond engagement ring features a gorgeous old mine cut diamond in the center of a ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring - GIA. This gorgeous antique Art Deco old Euro diamond and emerald engagement ring is crafted in plat...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring. This beautiful engagement ring has a bright white old european diamond set in a beautiful art deco ...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Report Certified Colombian Emerald Diamond 18k White Gold Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique GIA certified 0.99 carat Colombian emerald and 0.35 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and platinum set ring; part of our diverse collection o...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 14K Gold and Platinum Diamond Ruby Sapphire Bar Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Gold and Platinum Diamond Ruby Sapphire Bar Ring. This beautiful Art Deco diamond ruby and sapphire bar ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and platinum...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
.45 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .45ct, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G-H Clarity: VS Pea...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.57 CTW Diamond 18K Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Fantastic 18K white gold filigree 1.37 carat old mine cut diamond ring from the 1920's! The filigree is intricate and delicate, and the ring has a great low profile setting....
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ladies Antique Art Deco 1.71CT Gia Filigreed Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: Platinum Size: 6 Shank Maximum Width: 10.20 mm tapering to 1.65 mm Weight: 5.13 grams Ladies filigreed 900 platinum diamond engagement antique art-dec...
Diamond, 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 beautiful platinum mount with delicate hand carved hearts in the diamond collet. The ...
Diamond, Platinum
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 beautiful Art Deco single cut diamond eternity ring is crafted in platinum. This beautiful ri...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$28,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2 Carat No Heat Burma Ruby Art Deco Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This no heat ruby engagement ring is quite the beauty and one of the rarer treasures in our collection. Unheated rubies make up less than 1% of all gem-quality rubies and one display...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
.20 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum & 14 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: Platinum Top & 14 Karat Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: . grams Diamond Details: Weight: .20 carat total weight Cut: Old European br...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
.50 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.8 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .50ct, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: F Clarity: VS Finger...
Diamond, Platinum
White Diamond and Blue Sapphire Art Deco Ring in 18 White Gold
By Kothari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful white diamond round and blue sapphire square ring. Handmade in 18k white gold. Ring size 3.5.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
1920s 14k Yellow Gold and Platinum Filigree Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
1920s 14k Yellow Gold and Platinum Filigree Diamond Ring - 14k yellow gold and platinum - .40 ct Euro cut SI1/SI2 Diamond - Size 5 This is a stunning ring from the 1920s made f...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 2.97ct Emerald and Diamond Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Surrounded by a double halo of transitional cut diamonds is a fantastic 2.97 carat, natural emerald of Columbian origin. Certified by The Gem and Pearl Lab, it has been characterized...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
.50 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .50ct, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G/H Clarity: SI Fing...
Diamond, Platinum
1910 Edwardian Platinum Filigree Ring with Round and European Cut Diamonds
Located in Lexington, KY
This diamond ring from the 1910s captures the essence of the Edwardian era with its intricate filigree work and delicate design. Crafted in platinum, this is a forever white metal un...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 14K White Gold 6.90 carat Citrine Men's Ring Hand Engraved Size 12.5
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 14K white gold hand engraved citrine ring with applied yellow and rose gold accents. The ring is beautifully hand engraved on all 4 sides. The ring is mainly white gold with...
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
.55 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .55ct, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G-H Clarity: VS Finger ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 0.22ct Diamond Five-Stone Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A very good antique 0.22 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set five stone ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This very good 1920s ring ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .90 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: Weight: .90ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: I Clarity: VS1...
Diamond, Platinum
.30 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.1 grams Center Stone Details: Type: Pearl Shape: Elongated Ovalish Color: Mixed Diamond Details: Weight: .30ct, ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1.00 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Five Stone Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.00 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold, platinum set five stone cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collec...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
$368Sale Price|20% Off
c. 1920s Art Deco 10K Gold & Sterling Moss Agate Two-Tone Marquise Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
An exquisite early Art Deco two-tone statement ring from the circa 1920s-1930s, featuring a striking natural bicolor moss agate set in sterling silver with 10K gold accents. The foc...
Agate, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver
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.