Platinum, Emerald, and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring features a cushion-shaped emerald, surrounded by 10 round old European cut diamonds with additional faceted diamonds on shanks. - Emerald weighs approximately 2.60 carats ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 4 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.1 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.00 Carat Cut: Antique Carre Cut Color: E/F Clarity: VS1...
White Diamond, Platinum
.10 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Orange Blossom
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 2.4 grams Designer: Orange Blossom Center Diamond Details: Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: .10 carat Color: F...
White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderfully crafted diamond cluster ring dating back to the Art Deco period. A single round faceted old European cut diamond sits at the centre of the face. An open pl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.03 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.7 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: 1.03 carat Color: L Clarity: VS1 Side Stone Details: Sha...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1920s 1.46 Carat Diamond and Platinum Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.46 carat diamond and platinum twist style engagement ring; part of our diverse diamond estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive 1920s dia...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Old European Diamond Ring. 2ct Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum K SI1
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Carat Weight: Approx. 2.00-Carats Stone Cut: Old European Cut Stone: Diamond Jewelry Type: Engagement Ring Jewelry Style: Crown Mounting Ring Color: K Color Clarity: SI2...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1925 18k White Gold Engagement Ring, having Filigree open work and centrally set with a .88 Carat European cut diamond that is J in color and VS in clarity, further set with sm...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum Art Deco Ring. 1.40ct Old Euro Cut Diamond Square Ring Platinum J VS1
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1920 Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.40-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: J Color Primary ...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum, Gold
1925s Art Deco Diamonds Platinum Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum. This Art Deco signet ring features a wide, tapered band, and the setting is adorned with symmetrical geometric lines and 8/8-cut diamonds. At the center, an antique...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 3.31 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 3.31 carat diamond (total) and platinum solitaire ring; part of our diamond jewelry/estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impre...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Double Halo Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning sapphire and diamond ring dating back to the 1920s. The sapphire is a dark tone which is highly complimented by the bright white sparkle of the surrounding ol...
Sapphire, White Gold
Art Deco inspired diamond filigree platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An elegant Art Deco inspired ring that captures the intricate beauty and refined symmetry of early 20th century design. At its center, an old mine cut diamond offers a soft, romantic...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
Antique GIA 1.50ct Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum J SI2
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1925 Certification: GIA Certified Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.5-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.60 Carat Wedding Ring. Old Euro and Transitional Eternity Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1925 Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.60-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Jewelry...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Scarab Ring Banded Agate Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a museum quality Art Deco Egyptian Revival masterpiece. The ring is adorned with a central Scarab carved in Banded Agate of great beauty. The Scarab is accented by two Old ...
Diamond, Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1920s 0.60 Carat Old Mine Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique orginal art deco era 1920s 14k gold ring topped with platinume centered with 0.60 ct old mine cut diamond vvs clearity H/I color hall marked 583 14k gold standard
Certified Natural Oriental Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
Certified Natural Oriental Pearl Ring 1 pearl alongside 2 baguette cut diamonds set in platinum. Ring Size: 5.75 Resizable free of charge With SSEF laboratory report
Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Platinum
Art Deco 1925 Platinum Foliate Antique Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a raised folate motif fully around With grooved detailing Inscribed 'S.I.M.A.T C.H. 19V5' Tested as platinum Circa: 1925; via dated inscription Ring Size: 7 and sizable Mea...
Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Filigree Dome Ring. Old European Diamond Ring Platinum HSI1
Located in New York, NY
Color: H Color Clarity: SI1 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Old European Cut Style: Art Deco Size: Resizable This exquisite original Art Deco ring, handcrafted in platinu...
Diamond, Platinum
14k Gold Ring with Old-cut Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Chorzów, PL
Gold ring with old-cut diamonds and rubies. This ring is crafted from 14-karat yellow gold (0.585 fineness). This ring features a central oval, old-brilliant-cut diamond weighing ap...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Art Deco Old Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a truly rare and special 18ct white gold engagement ring dating back to the Art Deco era. The ring features a 2.15 carat old cushion cut diamond that sits in the centre of a ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Palladium 1.13 CTW Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Ocala, FL
A distinctive vintage palladium ring showcasing an elegant asymmetrical bypass design accented with diamonds and sapphires. The composition features two old European-cut diamonds tot...
Diamond, Sapphire, Palladium
3.95 CTW Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Contemporary Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut diamond weighing 3.25 carats - H color with VVS2 clarity Set with double claw prongs in a basket and flanked by trapezoid cut diamonds Weighing approximately...
Diamond, Platinum
VIntage Art Deco Platinum Dome Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
We always love a vintage cocktail ring! Ring Details Material: Platinum Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Head Width: 16.5mm Head Height: 7.3mm Shank Width: 1.8mm Weight: 5.4 Grams Finger S...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 0.20ct Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring, Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.20 carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring with engraved military badge; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and i...
Diamond, Platinum
.30 Carat Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.2 grams Center Sapphire Details: Weight: .30 carat Cut: Old Mine Cushion Color: Blue, Natural & unhe...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 0.50 Carat Oval Cut Ring. Sapphire Halo Engagement Ring Platinum L SI1
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1920 Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.5-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Oval Cut Primary Stone Color: L Color Primary Stone Cla...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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Belais Art Deco Diamond Sapphire 18k White Gold Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite vintage cocktail ring, signed by the renowned jewelry maker Belais, captures the quintessential elegance of the Art Deco era. Masterfully handcrafted in 18k white gold...
White Gold
Art Deco Platinum 5.25 Carat Diamond & Sapphire ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Elegant Art Deco Platinum ring featuring 17 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 5.25 carats, with H-I color and VS2-Sl1 clarity, accented by 4 blue sapphires totaling...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1.11 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning 14k yellow and white gold engagement ring from the 1920s. The ring is centered with a sparkling old mine cut diamond that weighs approximately 1.11ct. The color of...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Art Deco 0.52ct Old European Diamond Platinum Ring, circa 1920
Located in Towson, MD
Embodying the refined geometry and timeless romance of the Art Deco era, this exquisite circa 1920 - 1935 ring is crafted in enduring platinum. At sits a captivating 0.52 carat Old E...
Diamond, Platinum
1.95 Carat Art Deco Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, Platinum, American. This stunning Art Deco ring is set with a brilliant 1.95-carat diamond (K color, SI2 clarity, GIA report) accented by an additional .30 carats of fin...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Baguette Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are absolutely thrilled to offer this vintage beauty!! Ring Details Material: Platinum Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Head Width: 10.7mm Head Height: 3.5mm Shank Width: 1.15mm Weight:...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 4 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Ring KSI1
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Certification: GIA Certificate Carat Weight: Approx. 4.3-Carats Stone Cut: Old European Cut Stone: Diamond Jewelry Type: Engagement Ring Jewelry Style: Prong Ring Color:...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Diamond Snake Ring of 9ct Gold, Circa 1920
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A striking antique ring dating to 1920, designed as a sculptural snake crafted in 9ct gold, centered with a sparkling modern round brilliant diamond set upon its head. The sinuous se...
Diamond, 9k Gold
Antique GIA 2.30 Carat Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Accent Ring Platinum JSI2
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Certification: GIA Certificate Carat Weight: 2.32 Carats Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Stone: Diamond Jewelry Type: Engagement Ring Jewelry Style: Crown Mounting Ring Color: J ...
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1920s Platinum 1.25ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Circa 1920s Platinum 1.25ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring - VHK#952 Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 6 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4....
Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tour de force. With an original platinum Art Deco mounting and 7.53 carat emerald cut diamond, this spectacular engagement ring is all about strength of style. Circa 1920. Diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Antique Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.41 carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry/estate jewelry collections. This impressive antique diamond cocktail...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring 1920S
Located in Geneva, CH
This small chevalière ring is amazing. Antique, 100 years old but such a contemporary design! Centered by an Old mine cut Diamond 0.46 carat on platinum with calibrated Sapphire. The...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Purple spinel and diamond cluster ring, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
Purple spinel and diamond cluster ring. Set centrally with an oval old cut natural no heat purple spinel in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 1.80 carats, fu...
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond And Sapphire Ring. Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring Platinum Filigree
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1920 Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.40-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Secondary Stone: Sapph...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Diamond & Sapphire Band Style Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
Wed always love the combination of diamonds & sapphires!! Ring Details Material: 14K Yellow & White Gold Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Head Width: 4.2mm Head Height: 4.1mm Shank Width: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French 1.22 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1920s 1.22 carat diamond (total) and platinum solitaire style engagement ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, ...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Art Deco Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Art Deco Cartier ring showcasing a striking AGL certified emerald cut green tourmaline measuring 17.89 x 9.72 x 6.46 mm, and ten sparkling single cut diamonds elegantly set a...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Antique 1920s Burmese Ruby Platinum Engraved Eternity Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
From the Bracken Jewelers antique fine jewelry collection in Santa Monica, California. This antique 1920s Burmese ruby eternity ring is a beautiful piece of history. 38 French cut ru...
Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 2.00ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This timeless solitaire ring dates back to the 1920s and features a beautiful old oval cut diamond at its centre. Weighing 2.00 carat, the diamond is of J colour and VS1 clarity. It ...
Diamond, Platinum
2.50 Carat Diamond Ring. Antique Old European Cut Engagement Ring Platinum L SI1
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1925 Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Carat: Approx. 2.50-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: L Color Primary St...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.60 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite Art Deco ring. Crafted from platinum, this piece focally features a captivating blue sapphire at the centre of the face. This round faceted principal stone ...
Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 14k, American. This romantic Art Deco engagement ring features a brilliant .56 carat diamond (K-L color, SI1 clarity) in a quintessential 100-year-old 1920s setting. The...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 0.75 Carat Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum HVS2
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1925 Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.75-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: H Color Primary ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique onyx and diamond ring, Austria, 1922-1925.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique onyx and diamond ring, Austria, 1922-1925. A classic of the Art Deco era - a gold ring with a contrasting onyx and diamond This ring is crafted from 14-karat yellow gold (a...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Art Deco 25.0 Carat Moonstone and Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, Platinum, American. Excellent condition. This ring is a beautiful example of American Art Deco cocktail rings. Today, the look is catwalk to sidewalk American girl gla...
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
.50 Carat Total Weight Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .50 carat, total weight Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: H Clarity: VS Fi...
White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco GIA 2.19 carat diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Art Deco diamond engagement ring is a timeless 1920’s design, centered by a GIA-certified old mine cut diamond weighing 2.19 carats. Graded N color and VS2 clarity, the ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 3.90ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Taking centre stage in this beautiful Art Deco solitaire ring is a 3.90 carat, baguette cut diamond. The diamond has a colour of J and is incredibly clear with a clarity of VVS2. Fla...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Diamond Full-Eternity Ring Size O (55)
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classically styled platinum full-eternity ring featuring a continuous row of round faceted old European cut diamonds. Each bright white diamond has been closely claw s...
Diamond, Platinum
1920 Art Deco Platinum Foliate Antique Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a raised folate motif fully around With grooved detailing Inscribed 'J.C. to K.G. Dec 15th 20' Stamped for platinum Circa: 1920; via dated inscription Ring Size: 7 and siza...
Platinum
Art Deco 2.22ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A mesmerizing pear cut diamond takes centre stage in this Art Deco solitaire ring. Weighing 2.22 carat, the central diamond is a K in colour and SI1 in clarity. Flanking, a single ta...
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.
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