Art Deco 3.25ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This stunning Art Deco three stone ring features a sparkling trio of old cut diamonds. At its centre sits the largest of the three at 1.25 carat, flanked by a pair of 1.00 carat diam...
Diamond, Platinum
$6,728Sale Price|20% Off
18k White Gold Art Deco Ring with 4 1/2 Cts Octogen Zambian Emerald
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:6.324g, Diamond:0.85ct, Emerald:4.53ct, Size: US-7"
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Sapphire Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Sapphire Three Stone Ring. This incredible antique Art Deco old European diamond and sapphire three stone ring is crafted in ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 0.90ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This classic Art Deco three stone engagement ring features a trio of sparkling old cut diamonds. The central diamond is the largest at 0.50 carat with the two flanking stones weighi...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Art Deco, Stange Co., circa 1920s, Ring
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Unique antique diamond and sapphire ring with an octagonal-shaped domed ring front. Four rectangular French cut blue sapphires surround a sparkling old European cut center white diam...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1920s 0.62 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set trilogy twist ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.70ct Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Three old cut diamonds sparkle in this stunning ring from the Art Deco era. To the centre is the slightly bigger diamond, weighing 0.70 carat, with the two flanking diamonds 0.50 car...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 0.45ct Diamond Trilogy Ring in 18k Gold, Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.45 carat diamond (total) and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set three stone / trilogy ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.20ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful trilogy ring dates back to the Art Deco Period. It features three matching old cut diamonds, each weighing 0.40 carats and matching in quality at I in colour and SI1 ...
Diamond, Platinum
ART DECO 1920 Band Ring In 18Kt White Gold With 1.36 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
An American art deco ring with diamonds and a sapphire. This beautiful antique band ring, was created in America during the Art- deco period, back in the late 1920. The ring is enti...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring c. 1925
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1925 This finely crafted Art Deco platinum ring of classic three-stone design is centered with an excellent Colombian emerald displaying a vivid bluish-green hue. The emerald ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 2.90ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This classic Art Deco trilogy ring beautifully showcases a trio of beautiful old cut diamonds. The central diamonds is the largest, at 1.30 carat with the flanking pair weighing 0.80...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.50ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Three wonderful old cut diamonds are beautifully presented in this trilogy ring from the Art Deco period. To the centre sits the largest of the three, weighing 1.30 carat with the tw...
Diamond, Platinum
$27,600Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Cocktail Ring In 18kt Platinum And 40.44 Cts Star Sapphire & Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring Designed by David Webb (1925-1975). An outstanding cocktail ring, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of David Webb, back in the 1975. This ring has been d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Art Deco 1.30ct diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This classic trilogy ring was made by hand in the 1920s. A beautiful 0.90 carat old cut diamond sits central with two 0.20 carat stones sat either side. The rub over set diamonds ran...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Turquoise and 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central stone is set within an engraved setting and either side of this turquoise there are engraved shoulders. Ring Size: P or 7 1/2 Widest Point: 7mm Height Off Finger: 5mm...
Turquoise, Gold
Antique 0.64 carat Emerald 0.79 carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.64 carat Colombian emerald and 0.79 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold three stone ring; part of our diverse gemstone ring collection. This stunni...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 3.85ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A trio of sparkling old cut diamonds adorn this beautiful Art Deco era three stone ring. At the centre sits the largest of the three diamonds, weighing 1.75 carat with the flanking p...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1.30 Carat Diamond and Platinum Trilogy Engagement Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.30 carat diamond and platinum trilogy ring; part of our diverse collection of antique three stone diamond rings. This fine and impressive a...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.00ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A trio of sparkling old cut diamonds feature in this beautiful Art Deco trilogy ring. The largest of the three is a 0.50 carat stone whilst the flanking pair weigh 0.25 carat a piece...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and Ruby 18 Carat Gold Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 18ct gold band holds a central diamond set in a star setting measuring 3pts and measuring 7pts a ruby either side. Fully hallmarked Chester 1921. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1.55 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cluster Engagement Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.55 carat diamond and platinum three stone cluster engagement ring; part of our diverse collection of 1920s jewelry. This stunning, fine and...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This authentic Art Deco three-stone trinity ring pairs a velvety, royal blue sapphire with two chunky old European-cut diamonds—nearly 3 carats of old-world sparkle, set in a classic...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 3.00ct Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This classic three stone engagement ring dates back to the 1920s. It features a sparkling 1.50 carat old cut diamond in its centre, flanked by a pair of 0.75 carat stones of the same...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø US5.75 / 1.31 gr
Located in SE
European Ring from early XX cent. with plain band end engraved bezel in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with rose cut natural Red Garnet Ø 4mm / ca.025ct. Back side closed. Crown is ...
Garnet, 18k Gold
Art Deco 0.60 Carat Cushion-Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a refined three-stone ring crafted during the pinnacle of the Art Deco movement. This 18ct white gold piece features a trio bright white antique cushion-cut diamonds at the c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 14K Gold Art Deco Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring 2.00 TCW
Located in Media, PA
An exceptional Art Deco period engagement ring featuring a bold, vertically set three-stone architectural motif. The center is anchored by a GIA Certified 1.26 Carat Old Cut Diamond ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Art Deco 0.90ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This classic Art deco trilogy ting displays three sparkling old cut diamonds. The central stone sits largest at 0.50 carat, whilst the flanking pair are 0.20 carat a piece. The trio ...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A vibrant blue sapphire sits between two glittering old cut diamonds in this Art Deco trilogy ring. The 1.00 carat sapphire is a baguette cut stone and completely natural. The old cu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 2.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
An intense royal blue Sapphire sits between two old cut diamonds in this timeless Art Deco trilogy ring. The natural unheated sapphire is an oval cut stone weighing 2.00 carat. The f...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Circa 1920s Platinum 1.00ct Old European Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 7 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.8 grams Diamond Details: 1.00ct total weight, Old European Brilliant, H Color...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 2.60 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Gypsy Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with an Old European cut center Diamond weighing approximately 1.20 carat, an Old European cut side Diamond weighing approximately 0.70 carat, and an...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.70ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco take on the classic trilogy ring design features three beautiful old cut diamonds rub over set into platinum with milgrain detailing surrounding. The central diamond is...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1.14Ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.14 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold, platinum set trilogy ring; part of our diverse antique 1920s diamond jewellery collections. This fine and impressiv...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.30ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This classic trilogy ring was crafted in the 1920s at the height of the Art Deco period and features three old cut diamonds. The middle diamond is the largest at 0.50 carat, whilst t...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamonds in this ring total 40pts and are bright and sparkly. They are encased in platinum upon an 18carat gold band. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Height Off Finger: 5mm Weight:...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
1920s antique 1.03 Carat Diamond and 18K White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1920s 1.03 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold three stone diamond ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and im...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 0.90ct Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c1920s
Located in London, GB
A vibrant red ruby is flanked by old cut diamonds in this Art Deco three stone ring. The stunning ruby has a carat weight of 0.90 and is cushion is an Emerald cut stone. Contrasting ...
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This three stone ring boasts a total weight of 0.50 carat diamonds. Colour grade is G and clarity of SI. The centre stone is 0.20 carat and is beautifully highlighted by the other tw...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco 1920s Three Stone Ring with Sapphire Accents
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 8.25 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.6 grams Diamond Details: 1.00ct total weight, Old European Brilliant, J/K ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond ring, French, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond ring. Set to centre with a single octagonal emerald-cut Colombian emerald with minor clarity enhancement in an open back claw setting with an a...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Burmese 2.08 carat ruby diamond ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Burmese ruby and diamond ring. Set with a cushion shape step cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 2.08 carats, flan...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 0.50ct Emerald and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco trilogy ring features a central vibrant emerald flanked by two wonderful old cut diamonds. The Emerald is a completely natural stone weighing 0.50 carat and is cut in t...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring. GIA No Heat 5 Sapphires Platinum Elongated
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stones: Natural No-Heat Sapphires Secondary Stones: Diamonds Sapphire Cut: Oval Cut Diamond Cut: Old Cut Diamonds Certification: GIA Certificate Jewelry T...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 2.10 Ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, C.1920s
Located in London, GB
Three superb old cut diamonds are beautifully presented in this splendid trilogy engagement ring. In the centre sits the largest of the trio weighing 0.80 carats and on either end ar...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful blue sapphire takes centre stage, flanked by diamonds in this Art Deco era trilogy ring. The 2.00 carat sapphire is a completely natural, oval cut stone. The accompanying...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Burma Ruby Euro Diamond Three Stone Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Burma Ruby Euro Diamond Three Stone Ring - GIA. This gorgeous Art Deco Burmese ruby and old Euro diamond three stone ring is crafted in 18k ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Circa 1920s Old European 3 Stone Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Circa 1920s Old European 3 Stone Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring - VEG#16b Item Details: Year: 1920s Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.2 gram...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Ring Garnet Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6 / 3.28gr
Located in SE
Nordic Renaissance-styled ring with carved band in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Claw set Natural oval rose cut Garnet with open back 8mm x 5.5mm x 3.3 mm deep / ca. 1.5 ct and flanked with...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2.10 Total Carat Three-Stone Vintage Gold Ring with Pave Diamonds
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
2.10 Total Carat Three-Stone Vintage Gold Ring with Pave Diamonds The ring is a classic vintage beauty from the Roaring 20s. It boasts rare three Rose Cut diamonds in the center. Th...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Three Stone Filigree Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Three Stone Filigree Ring. This beautiful Antique Art Deco old European diamond three stone ring is crafted in platinum. ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond & Ruby Navette Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond & Ruby Navette Ring A ring featuring old European cut diamonds & square cut rubies. Center Stone Weight: approximately 1.25 carats Two Side Diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.00ct Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1920s is this trilogy ring featuring a natural ruby to the centre set between a matching pair of old cut diamonds. The unheated central ruby weighs 1.00 carat, whi...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Fancy Colored Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
Art Deco fancy coloured diamond cluster ring. Set to the centre with a natural unenhanced fancy brown-yellow cushion shape old mine diamond, SI2 clarity in an open back claw setting ...
Diamond, Palladium
Art Deco 1.70ct Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
In this stunning Art Deco trilogy ring a large and vibrant emerald sits between two glittering old cut diamonds. This ring is set apart by its partiularly beautiful fluted fan like b...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamonds in this ring total 35pts and are bright and sparkly. They are encased in platinum upon an 18carat gold band. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Height Off Finger: 5mm Weight:...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.75ct Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A natural, unheated ruby sits central in this beautiful Art Deco trilogy ring. The stunning ruby has a carat weight of 0.75 and is oval cut in shape. Contrasting either side are a pa...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1.65ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
An intense blue sapphire sits between two glittering old cut diamonds in this Art Deco trilogy ring. The sapphire weighs 1.65 carat and is natural and unheated. The old cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1.20ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A vivid blue sapphire sits between two sparkling old cut diamonds in this Art Deco trilogy ring. The central sapphire is an oval cut stone weighing 1.20 carat and is securely claw se...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco Black Enamel Three Stone Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are thrilled to offer this vintage beauty!! Ring Details Material: 14K White Gold Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Head Width: 8.3mm Head Height: 3mm Weight: 7.5 Grams Finger Size: 9 Si...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
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.