22 Karat Yellow Gold Court/Comfort Shaped Wedder
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
We rarely have such a hefty gold band in our collection that also has age associated with it. This court shaped/comfort shaped band would have been a wedder when it was first manufac...
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Classic Grooved Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Classic Grooved Wedding Band. This classic wedding band is grooved on the top and is in amazing condition. It can be stacked with other gol...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Art-Deco c1921 21K Yellow Gold 4mm Mens' Wedding Band by W.J. Moore.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This original Art-Deco piece is by W.J. Moore (later W.J. Moore & Sons) – a renowned Melbourne-based jeweller during early 20th century. The rounded thick & solid classical mens’...
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Art Deco flexible diamond band
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco articulated diamond ring, in platinum. #43853. Atw diamonds 0.72 ct. * Free shipping * Includes letter of authenticity for insurance purposes * Please do not hesitate to...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Classic Thin Wedding Band - Size 6 1/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Classic Thin Wedding Band - Size 6 1/4. This classic Art Deco classic thin wedding band is crafted in 14k yellow gold. This features faint ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Art Deco Platinum Eternity Band with Engraving - VHK#1014
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Art Deco Platinum Eternity Band with Engraving - VHK#1014 Item Details: Year: 1927 (Engraved on inner ) Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: ...
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Antique Diamond Platinum 2.6mm Eternity Band with Engraved Details
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This genuine 1920s antique diamond eternity ring is a beautiful piece to stack next to an engagement ring, wear on its own as an anniversary ring. It is bead-set with 28 single cut r...
Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 11 Metal Type: 14 karat White Gold Weight: 1.9 grams Finger to Top of Stone Measurement: 1.36mm Width: 2.33mm
White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Engraved Half Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Engraved Half Wedding Band. This gorgeous antique Art Deco single cut diamond engraved wedding band is crafted in platinum. Thi...
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8 Metal Type: 14 karat Yellow Gold [Hallmark & Tested] Weight: 1.1 grams Finger to Top of Stone Measurement: 1.1mm Condition: Excellent
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Baguette Diamond Eternity Band - Size 4 1/2
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Baguette Diamond Eternity Band - Size 4 1/2. This classic Art Deco old baguette diamond eternity band is crafted in platinum. The ring feature...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Traub Orange Blossom Band, Size 6.25
Located in Upland, CA
About This Ring: Capture a piece of history with this stunning Vintage Traub Orange Blossom Band. Crafted almost 100 years ago in the impeccable style of traditional white gold, thi...
White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band Circa 1925 - Size 6 1/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band Circa 1925 - Size 6 1/4. This beautiful antique engraved wedding band is crafted in platinum. The ring features a classic de...
Platinum
Estate 1920s Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band Size 6 - VHK#975
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 1920s Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band Size 6 - VHK#975 Year: 1920S Item Details: Ring Size: 6 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 gra...
Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Engraved Wedding Band - Size 7
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Engraved Wedding Band - Size 7. This gorgeous Antique Art Deco single cut diamond engraved wedding band is crafted in platinum....
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 21 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 21 karat Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.0 grams Finger to Top of Stone Measurement: 2mm Condition: Excellent
Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8.25 Metal Type: 18 karat white gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Finger to Top of Stone Measurement: 2mm Condition: Excellent
White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band - Size 5 3/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band - Size 5 3/4. This beautiful antique Art Deco engraved wedding band is crafted in platinum. The ring features engravings on ...
Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond Engraved Eternity Band - Size 4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond Engraved Eternity Band - Size 4. This beautiful Art Deco old European cut diamond eternity band is crafted in platinum. This ring...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band Circa 1924 - Size 5 1/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band Circa 1924 - Size 5 1/4. This beautiful Art Deco wedding band is crafted in platinum. The sides of the ring are lightly engr...
Platinum
.80 Carat Total Weight Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 1.6 grams Stone Details: Shape: Antique Single Cut Total Carat Weight: .80 carat, total weight Color: F Clarity: VS Finger to Top of S...
White Diamond, Platinum
.30 Carat Total Weight Diamond Platinum Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.95 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 1.7 grams Stone Details: Shape: Antique Single Cut Total Carat Weight: .30 carat, total weight Color: F Clarity: VS Finger to Top of...
White Diamond, Platinum
.50 Carat Total Weight Diamond Platinum Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.95 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 2.0 grams Side Stone Details: Shape: Antique Single Cut Total Carat Weight: .50 carat total weight Color: F Clarity: VS1 Finger to To...
White Diamond, Platinum
1.00 Carat, Total Weight Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: Approximately 5.6 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 2.8 grams Side Stone Details: Shape: Antique Single Cut Carat Weight: 1.00 carat, total weight Color: F Cla...
White Diamond, Platinum
.50 Carat Total Weight Diamond Platinum Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.90 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.3 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .50 carat, total weight Cut: Vintage Single Cut Color: G Clarity: VS Fin...
White Diamond, Platinum
.15 Carat Total Weight Diamond Platinum Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .15 carat total weight Cut: Old Single Cut Color: F Clarity: VS Finger to To...
White Diamond, Platinum
.06 Carat Total Weight Diamond Platinum Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.9 grams Stone Details: Shape: Antique Single cut Total Carat Weight: .06 carat total weight Color: G Clarity: VS Finge...
White Diamond, Platinum
.85 Carat Total Weight Diamond Platinum Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .85 carat, total weight Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: G-H Clarity: SI2 Fi...
White Diamond, Platinum
.75 Carat Total Weight Diamond Platinum Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 2.0 grams Stone Details: Shape: Antique Single Cut Total Carat Weight: .75 carat total weight Color: G Clarity: VS Finger...
White Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco 1.00 Carat Total Weight Ruby Platinum Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 1.9 grams Color Stone Details: Type: Natural Ruby Shape: French Cut Carat Weight: 1.00 carat, total weight *1 ruby has ...
Ruby, Platinum
.15 Carat Total Weight Diamond Platinum Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmark and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Side Stone Details: Shape: Old Single Cut Total Carat Weight: .15 carat, total weight Co...
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Engraved Platinum Diamond Band Size 6.5
Located in Montgomery, AL
Beautifully crafted in platinum, this vintage diamond band features intricate engraving on both sides for timeless elegance! Band Details Material: Platinum Era: Art Deco 1920 - 194...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Engraved Wedding Band - Size 6 1/2
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Engraved Wedding Band - Size 6 1/2. This gorgeous Art Deco single cut diamond engraved wedding band is crafted in platinum. Thi...
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1920s Yellow Gold Wedding Band - VHK#781
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 6 (Sizable) Metal Type: 10K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: .5 grams Band Width: 2.1mm Condition: Excellent Art Deco
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band - 5 3/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band - 5 3/4. This beautiful engraved wedding band is crafted in platinum. The ring features gorgeous engravings around the entir...
Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Single Cut Diamond Eternity Band, Size 8.5
Located in Upland, CA
About This Ring: Own a piece of timeless beauty with this one-of-a-kind Platinum Art Deco Single Cut Eternity Band. This gorgeous Art Deco skinny band features 20 single cut diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Classic Engraved Wedding Band - Size 7 1/2
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Classic Engraved Wedding Band - Size 7 1/2. This beautiful Art Deco wedding band is crafted in 14k yellow gold. This classic band has engra...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Engraved Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Engraved Eternity Band. This gorgeous art deco eternity band is crafted in platinum. The ring has beautiful white old cut...
Diamond, Platinum
Orange Blossom Antique Art Deco Platinum Wedding Band
By Orange Blossom
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful antique platinum wedding band with " J.W.B. to M.E.R. 2-10-26 " engraved inside the shank. Item #R0556 Metal: Platinum Weight: 2.4 Grams Ring Size: 4.5 *Unfortunate...
Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
This is a Art Deco Platinum Diamond Wedding Band with minimalist engravings going all the way around. #R0202 Metal: Platinum Weight: 2.1 Grams Ring Size: 7 (sizable) This ring c...
Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Elegant antique band with beautiful engravings. #R0111 Metal: Platinum Weight: 2.2 Grams Ring Size: 5.75 This ring can be sized for a $50 fee! *Please note we cannot accept re...
Platinum
Antique Art Deco Art Carved Platinum Engraved Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Art Deco Wedding Band with engravings in excellent condition. #R0379 Metal: Platinum Weight: 2.5 Grams Ring Size: 9 *Unfortunately this ring cannot be sized. Measurem...
Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
This is a Art Deco Platinum Wedding Band with faint engravings going all the way around. #R0318 Metal: Platinum Weight: 1.5 Grams Ring Size: 6 *Unfortunately this ring cannot b...
Platinum
Yellow Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 1.6 grams Finger to Top of Stone Measurement: 1.54mm Width: 2.40mm
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.50 Metal Type: 18 karat White Gold Weight: 1.4 grams Finger to Top of Stone Measurement: 1.5MM Condition: Excellent
18k Gold, White Gold
$1,000
Yellow Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 9.5 Metal Type: 14 karat Yellow Gold Weight: 3.7 grams Finger to Top of Stone Measurement: 1.55mm Width: 3.95mm
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8 Metal Type: 18 karat White Gold Weight: 2.1 grams Finger to Top of Stone Measurement: 1.15mm Width: 2.13mm
18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: 18 karat White Gold Weight: 2.1 grams Finger to Top of Stone Measurement: 1.15mm Width: 2.17mm
18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 18 karat White Gold Weight: 3.0 grams Finger to Top of Stone Measurement: 1.78mm Width: 2.87mm
18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Unique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band with the engravings on both sides of the shank (top and bottom.) #R0201 Metal: Platinum Weight: 2.9 Grams Ring Size: 4 3/4 *Unfort...
Platinum
White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: 18 Karat White Gold Weight: 1.9 grams Finger to Top of Stone Measurement: 1.49mm Width: 1.92mm
18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.5 grams Finger to Top of Stone Measurement: 2 mm Condition: Excellent
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.5 grams Finger to Top of Stone Measurement: 2 mm Condition: Excellent
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: 14 karat Yellow Gold [Hallmark & Tested] Weight: 1.1 grams Finger to Top of Stone Measurement: 1.1mm Condition: Excellent
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.50 Metal Type: 18 Karat White Gold Weight: 2.1 grams Engraving: "W.F. to M.F. 7-2-26" Finger to Top of Stone Measurement: 1.31mm
18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.90 Metal Type: 18 karat White Gold Weight: 2.4 grams Finger to Top of Stone Measurement: 1.55mm Width: 2.67mm Engraving: "D.B to B.R. JUN 31. 1926"
18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band, circa 1924
Located in Great Neck, NY
Vintage Art Deco Platinum Hand Engraved Dated Wedding Band - Circa 1924! #R0070 Metal: Platinum Weight: 2.8 Grams Ring Size: 5 Unfortunately this ring cannot be sized. Measurem...
Platinum
Circa 1920s Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Diamond Band Size 7.5
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.8grams Diamond Details: .40ct total weight, Antique single cut, G Color, VS...
Platinum
Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Engraved Wedding Band - Size 7 1/2
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Engraved Wedding Band - Size 7 1/2. This gorgeous Art Deco wedding band is crafted in 18k white gold. The ring has engravings going around t...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 18 Karat White Gold Weight: 1.5 grams Engraving: "G.C to E.P. 4/17/27" Width of band: 1.88mm Finger to Top of Stone Measurement: 1.16mm
18k Gold, White Gold
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.