Kobrin Bros. Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a refined navette ring crafted by the esteemed Kobrin Bros consortium during the Art Deco period. This platinum piece showcases two prominent bright white round old cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Unheated Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a striking Art Deco cluster ring focally featuring a fabulous natural rich red ruby at the centre of the face. This principal stone sits in a neat yellow gold bezel sett...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Cartier 2 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite vintage ring, crafted by the prestigious house of Cartier, features a magnificent natural blue sapphire as its centerpiece. Weighing approximately 2 carats, this excep...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This signet ring is the classic soft octagon shape and is modelled in 9ct gold. The face has initials reading 'MI' or 'MJ'. Made in Birmingham, England. Size: N 1/2 or 7 Face Dime...
Gold
Oval Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
Oval diamond cluster ring. Set with twenty nine round old cut diamonds in open back grain settings with an approximate combined weight of 3.50 carats, to a curving oval cluster desig...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 14K Gold Emerald-Cut Amethyst Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
Sculptural Art Deco 14K Gold Amethyst Ring. Stone is in an emerald cut and measures approximately 12mm x 11mm, securely set in a four-prong mount. The shoulders are modeled with foli...
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Art deco diamond 14k white gold ring
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 Ruby and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly exceptional ring that dates back to the Art Deco era. The ring is crafted in 18ct yellow gold and platinum and features four perfectly matched old cut diamonds t...
Diamond, 18k Gold
art deco plat filagre ring 4.06 muzo emerald vivid green Dunaigre report
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite ring is a stunning piece of jewelry, crafted from high-quality platinum for a luxurious, timeless appeal. At its center, it features a striking emerald-cut emerald tha...
Emerald, Platinum
1.42 Carat Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.42 carat diamond (total) and contemporary 18k white gold ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. his stun...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Antique 1920's Art Deco Diamond & Emerald Platinum Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Art Deco 1920's Shield Ring Over 1.00ct Brilliant Old Cut Round Diamonds & French Cut Emeralds The Beautiful Diamonds average H Color SI Clarity 21.5mm Long x 14mm Wide ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous amethyst and diamond ring crafted during the pinnacle of the Art Deco movement. At the centre of the face we find an elongated oval faceted amethyst possessin...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This timeless solitaire ring dates to the Art Deco era. A single 1.50 carat old cut diamond takes centre stage, claw set within a platinum collet. The diamond is of H colour and SI1 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Sculptural Adam & Eve Paradise Ring
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully powerful erotic ring. The sculptural form portraying Adam & Eve clasping hands symbolizing original love. The ring shank resembles the belly of the serpent. The peridot...
Peridot, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Emerald Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Art Deco engagement ring from ca. 1925. Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted in platinum this unique ring is set with 3 center Old European cut diamonds with a ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Silver Set Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.91 carat diamond and 18k yellow gold, silver set twist ring; an addition to our antique jewelry collection. This impressive antique diamond twist rin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Cluster Ring, Native American Style
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking ladies' ring is crafted in sterling silver and features a substantial turquoise cabochon measuring approximately 40 mm by 30 mm. The vibrant turquoise centerpiece is sh...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Art Deco 1.64ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A stunning old marquise cut diamond takes centre stage in this Art Deco solitaire ring. A rare scut of stone to find in an antique piece, this diamond comes fully certified by GIA, w...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified .63 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.1 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #:5201992325 Weight: .63 carat Cut: Old Mine Brilliant / Antique Cu...
White Diamond, Platinum
Burmese sapphire and diamond cluster ring, early 20th Century.
Located in London, GB
Burmese sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut natural no heat Burmese sapphire in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 4...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco inspired diamond onyx platinum square target ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking Art Deco inspired square target ring captures the bold geometry and refined contrast that define the glamour of the 1920’s. At the center, 15 French cut diamonds weighi...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This show stopping piece holds a total of nine diamonds measuring 7pts each. The design of this ring has a very Art Deco feel to it which is even shown in the gorgeously detailed set...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Sardonyx 18 Carat Gold Masonic Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A superb masonic signet ring, set with a brilliant shield cut sardonyx and modelled in 18carat yellow gold. Ring Size: R 1/2 or 8 3/4 Stone Dimensions: 11x10mm Weight: 4.9g
Gold
Art Deco 1.20ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This classic Art Deco solitaire ring showcases a sparkling transitional cut diamond at its centre. The diamond weighs 1.20 carat and is J in colour and VS1 in clarity and is elegantl...
Diamond, Platinum
1.25 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.2 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 1.25 carat, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G-H ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.77ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A 0.35 carat old cut diamond takes centre stage in this delightful Art Deco cluster ring. The central stone is surrounded by a collection of six sparkling old cut diamonds totalling ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. Set to centre with an oval old cut natural unenhanced sapphire in an open back rubover millegrain setting with an approximate weight of 2.00 carat...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.00 Carat Total Weight Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 5.2 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: 1.00 carat, total weight Color: I/J Clarity: VS Side Stone...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
.56 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .56 carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: J Clarity...
Diamond, Platinum
1.40 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.0 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 1.40 Carat, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: M...
Diamond, Platinum
.98 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: and 7.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.7 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .98 Carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: H Cla...
Diamond, Platinum
1.01 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.4 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.01 Carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G Clarit...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.13 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #:1216110141 Weight: 1.13 carat Cut: Antique Elongated Cushion - Ol...
White Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.8 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape: Old European Carat Weight: 1.04 Carat Color: J Clarity: VS2 Side Ston...
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
“Antique 14k Gold Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, 1917, Russia”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold ring with rose cut diamonds estimate weight of 1 carat ring head diameter 11.30mm×9mm ring was made between 1917/1920.c imperial russian era hall marked 583 for 14k ...
Art Deco 1 Carat Diamond Ring. GIA Emerald Accent Geometric Ring Platinum I VS2
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Certification: GIA Certificate Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Carat: Approx. 1.00-Carat Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: I Color Primary St...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.80ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This classic Art Deco solitaire ring showcases a characterful old mine cut diamond at its centre. The diamond weighs 0.80 carat, with colour of H and clarity of VS2. The stone is ele...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1.04 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.04 carat diamond and platinum solitaire ring; part of our collection of diamond engagement rings. This stunning, fine and impressive antiq...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a truly special and unique ring that dates back to the Art Deco era. The ring features a central emerald cut sapphire that is flanked on all sides by perfectly matched triang...
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.05 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.6 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.05 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: K Clarity: ...
Diamond, Platinum
A Platinum Art Deco Geometrical Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An impressive platinum Art Deco ring in a geometric shape set different cut diamonds, one step cut in the middle (1.5 carat I, Vvs) and a slightly smaller step cut next to it (0.5 H,...
White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.20ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco take on the timeless solitaire engagement ring centres around a sparkling old cut diamond. Weighing 1.20 carat the diamond has a colour of G and clarity of VS2, claw se...
Diamond, Platinum
2 Carat Ring. Antique Old European Cut Dome Engagement Ring Platinum H VS1 1920
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1920 Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Carat: Approx. 2-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: H Color Primary Stone...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful sapphire and diamond cluster ring crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was at the height of design. A single princess type shaped sapphire possessing a ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified .90 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.95 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 5.3 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 2205147324 Shape: Circular Brilliant Carat Weight: .90 ca...
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.00 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.25 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.6 grams Center Color Stone Details: Type: Natural Colombian Emerald, No oil treatment Shape: Octagon Carat Weight: 1.0...
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Edwardian diamond ruby 18k yellow gold platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Edwardian ring is alive with intricate detail, set with 21 old mine and rose cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.40 carat in total. Graded H color and SI clarity, the diamonds...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.55ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This timeless solitaire ring dates back to the 1920s and features a beautiful old cut diamond at its centre. Weighing 0.55 carat, the diamond has a colour of H and clarity of SI1. It...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Platinum Ring W/ 3 Blue Sapphire
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Antiue & Elegant Platinum Blue Sapphire Ring. This striking ring is crafted in platinum, featuring a captivating antique cushion cut blue sapphire at the center. Flanking the center ...
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Emerald-cut diamond solitaire diamond ring, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
Emerald-cut diamond solitaire diamond ring. Set with an octagonal emerald-cut diamond, I colour, VS1 clarity with a weight of 4.63 carats in an open back claw setting, to an impressi...
Diamond
Art Deco Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a striking Art Deco cluster ring focally featuring a centralised antique cushion cut diamond. This principal stone sits slightly risen atop an open backdrop before being...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
C.D. Peacock, Art Deco 2.87 CTTW Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous Art Deco Engagement Ring by C.D. Peacock boasts a circular brilliant cut diamond weighing 2.17 carats with I color and VS2 clarity. The platinum mounting is beautifully...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco black opal, emerald, and sapphire ring
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco pear-shaped black opal ring flanked by graduated horizontal rows of alternating buff-top sapphire and emerald, in platinum. France #022715. Atw opal 3.6 cts. * Free ship...
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal
GIA Certified 1.22ct Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.2 grams Total Diamond Weight: Center Diamond Details: GIA LAB REPORT #: 5222792151 Weight: 1.22ct Cut: Old E...
Platinum
.70 Carat Garnett White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8.95 Metal Type: 18 karat White Gold Weight: 3.5 grams Color Diamond Details Type: Natural Garnett Shape: Round Brilliant Carat Weight: .70 carat Color: Deep Red Side...
White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.46 carat Diamond and sapphire target ring, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
8.46 carat Diamond and sapphire target ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape old mine cut diamond, O-P colour, SI1 clarity with a weight of 8.46 carats, in an open back rubover se...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Ring. GIA 2.20ct Old Euro Diamond Accent Engagement Ring K VS1
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Approx. 2.20-Carats Stone Cut: Old European Cut Stone: Diamond Jewelry Type: Engagement Ring Jewelry Style: Crown Mounting Ring Color: K Color Clarity: VS1 Clarity Meta...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.60ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Taking centre stage in this beautiful Art Deco solitaire ring is a 0.60 carat, old cut diamond. The sparkling diamond has been estimated as G in colour and VS2 in clarity. Flanking t...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 3.42 carat Diamond and Platinum Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning fine and impressive antique 3.42 carat diamond and platinum cluster style cocktail ring; part of our antique cluster engagement rings collection. his stunning, fine and i...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Circa 1920 Platinum Emerald 0.57ct & Diamond 1.20ct Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.57 carat emerald and 1.20 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fin...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
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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.