Art Deco Platinum Eternity Band Ring with 1.00 Cts in Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
This exquisite circa 1920s Art Deco eternity band is crafted in platinum and set with 19 natural round-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.00 carat in H color and VS clarity. Elega...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.85 Carat Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Sapphire Ring Platinum J VS1
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1920 Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Carat: Approx. 1.85-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: J Color Primary St...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.1 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT # 2201682967 Weight: 1.01 carat Cut: Old European Br...
White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.60 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.4 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 6187637851 Shape: Round Brilliant Carat We...
White Diamond, Platinum
1.40 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.40 Carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: Q-R (Light ...
White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.13 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 2215104049 Weight: 1.13 carat Cut: Old Mine Brilliant, Antique Cus...
White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.40ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco take on the timeless solitaire ring features a sparkling old cut diamond at its centre. Weighing 1.40 carat the diamond has a colour of J and clarity of VS2. The stone ...
Diamond, Platinum
.25 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 18 Karat White Gold Weight: 1.9 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape: Old European Carat Weight: .25 carat Color: F Clarity: VS1 Finger to T...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.70 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #:6213082056 Weight: 1.70 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color...
White Diamond, Platinum
.93 Carat Art Deco 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: .93 Carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: K Clarity: V...
White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.73 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 1.73 carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections This stunning, fin...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Multi Diamond Eternity Ring Size M 1/2 (53)
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding diamond eternity crafted during the Art Deco movement. This piece showcases a stunning array of bright white straight baguette-cut diamonds encircling the...
Diamond, Platinum
1.24 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.9 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: 1.24 carat Color: M Clarity: VS1 Side Stone...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.76ct Diamond And Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring - Antique Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1.13 carat diamond and platinum solitaire style engagement ring; part of our collection of antique old cut diamond engagement rings. This stunning, fine and impr...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Engraved Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Engraved Engagement Ring. This incredible Art Deco old European cut diamond engagement ring is crafted in platinum. This beau...
Diamond, Platinum
.42 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 18 karat White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .42 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: G Clarity: S...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
1920s Antique Old european cut diamond engagement ring in platinum. The details are as follows : Diamond weight : 1.35 carat ( J k color and VS clarity ) Metal : Platinum Ring Si...
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1920s Pltainum Old European Diamond and Onyx Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 8.25 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.8 grams Center Diamond Details: .55ct, Old European Brilliant, F Color, VS...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Art Deco natural pearl and diamond ring, circa 1925.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco natural pearl and diamond ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape old mine diamonds in an open back claw setting with a an approximate weight of 1.45 carats decorated to to...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Art Deco inspired 1.97 carat emerald diamond platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking modern ring inspired by the bold geometry of the Art Deco period, this elegant design centers on a vivid 1.97 carat emerald cut emerald. The clean step-cut facets highligh...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
ART DECO 18K white gold white diamonds band ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This eternity band belongs to Vitale 1913’s Art Deco collection, capturing the bold geometry and glamour of the 1920s in a timeless silhouette. Two rows of brilliant-cut diamonds wra...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an Art Deco ring showcasing a striking geometric design. At the centre, a square-cut red ruby is prominently set, surrounded by a series of perfectly matched triangular ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderfully unique dress ring crafted during the Art Deco movement. Fashioned from 18ct white gold, the centrepiece features a vertical arrangement of vibrant green sq...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s 1.81 Carat Diamond Trilogy Ring in Palladium
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.81 carat diamond and palladium trilogy engagement ring with platinum settings; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. ...
Diamond, Palladium, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Target Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a exquisite Art Deco cluster ring featuring a centralised old European cut diamond. This bright white stone is surrounded by a halo of square-cut rubies with their deep ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautiful diamond cluster ring crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was at the height of design. A round faceted old European cut diamond sits slightly risen in a...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 0.80 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set solitaire ring; part of our diverse jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fi...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This beautiful diamond solitaire ring boasts a central diamond with tapered baguette diamond shoulders. Total diamond weight certified 1.05 carats, G/I colour and clarity VS2. Size:...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1.75 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.75 carat diamond and platinum engagement ring; part of our diverse diamond jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impres...
Diamond, Platinum
Aquamarine and diamond ring, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
Aquamarine and diamond ring. Set to centre with an oval mixed scissor cut natural aquamarine in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 12.00 carats, flanked by twent...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Navette Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating original Art Deco navette ring featuring 5.00 carats of two oval blue sapphires. The deep blue hue of the sapphires are beautifully complemented by 2.50 carats of round...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Dainty Ruby & Diamond Pinky Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are thrilled to offer this vintage beauty!! Ring Details Material: 18K Yellow Gold Base; Platinum Top Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Head Length: 13.1mm Head Width: 12mm Head Height: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Marcus and Co. Art Deco onyx and diamond ring
By Marcus & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco onyx and diamond plaque ring of tapering, harlequin design, in platinum. Marcus & Co. Atw diamonds .30 ct (Old-European cut). * Free shipping * Includes letter of authen...
Diamond, Onyx, 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...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
French 1920s Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique French 0.53 carat diamond and platinum solitaire engagement ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This impressive French di...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Cabochon Star Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Cabochon Star Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring. This beautiful Antique Art Deco star sapphire and diamond cocktail ring is crafted in platinum. ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
14K White Gold Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k white gold Art Deco diamond and sapphire 3 stone ring with diamond accents. The center stone is an attractive 0.23ct round blue sapphire. On each side of the sapphire sits two d...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s French 2.10 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.10 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold ring; part of our collection of statement diamond rings. This stunning, fine and impressive cockta...
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco 0.50ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Hailing from America, this wonderful cluster ring centres around a 0.50 carat, old cut diamond. Encircling the centre stone, a ring of eight cut diamonds are set with a further eight...
Diamond, Platinum
$5,950Sale Price|31% Off
1925 Art Deco Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an absolutely stunning platinum Art Deco engagement ring. The ring is solid platinum and has been around for nearly a century, and is ready to by a symbol of true love for ye...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique French Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique French Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond Halo Engagement Ring. This incredible French Art Deco old mine diamond engagement ring is crafted in platinum. This gorgeo...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.84 Carat Diamond Half-Eternity Ring Size P (56.5)
Located in London, GB
Here we have an Art Deco half-eternity ring. This platinum piece features seven bright white round faceted old cut diamonds; all of which have been individually claw set in a single ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous ruby and diamond cluster ring crafted during the pinnacle of the Art Deco movement. This platinum piece features an oval faceted rich red ruby at the centre o...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Bowtie Pattern Ring
Located in London, GB
This elegant art deco ring features 1.06 carats of old cut and baguette diamonds. Intricate in design, two 0.30 old cut diamonds are surrounded by smaller old cut diamonds in an arch...
Diamond, Platinum
.35 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .35 carat Cut: Antique Cushion Color: G Clarity: VS Finger to Top of S...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Ruby and Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An exquisite Art Deco-era dome ring crafted in platinum, centering an oval-cut ruby weighing approximately 0.70 carats. Surrounding the ruby are 50 antique old mine and small-cut dia...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Half Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Art Deco diamond and platinum engagement ring circa 1925. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #R-DJ812D. Scroll down for specifications. The platinum mounting centers upon a circular-cut diamond ...
Diamond, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Egyptian Revival King Tut Pharaoh Ring - Size 7
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This spectacular Egyptian Revival statement ring features a magnificent, handcrafted relief depicting the iconic face of King Tutankhamun. Masterfully sculpted from highly polished 1...
Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .57 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: 18k white gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.8 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT#2205551494 Weight: .57 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Col...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 2.10ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This classic Art Deco three stone ring showcases a trio of beautiful old cut diamonds. The central diamonds is the largest, at 0.90 carat with each of the flanking diamonds weighing ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 3.50ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A trio of sparkling old cut diamonds adorn this stunning Art Deco era three stone ring. At the centre sits the largest of the three diamonds, weighing 1.60 carat with the flanking pa...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,784Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Single Cut Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Art Deco eternity band features a continuous circle of shimmering single cut diamonds set in lustrous platinum. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this vinta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco 2.56ct Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A masterful example of Art Deco craftsmanship, this vintage platinum ring showcases a vivid 2.56-carat natural emerald framed by 0.12 carats of fine G color, VS clarity diamonds. The...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Engraved White Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7.15 Metal Type: 14 Karat White Gold Weight: 2.1 grams Finger to Top of Stone Measurement: 1.30mm
14k Gold, White Gold
1.21 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.7 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.21carat Cut: Antique Cushion Color: Light Yellow, O/P Clarity: VS2 Si...
Diamond, Platinum
“Vintage 14k Gold Russian Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Circa 1925”
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage 14k gold russian ring centered with 1 natural rich green emerald with a diameter of 5.70mm×6.70mm flanked with old european cut diamonds estimate weight of 0.80 ct ring head ...
2.68 Carat Brown Diamond Ring in Platinum 950
Located in Warszawa, PL
Diamond ring, 2.68 carats, platinum 950, vintage-inspired design. This sophisticated ring is crafted from platinum 950 — a metal known for its exceptional durability, scratch resista...
Brown Diamond, Platinum
.95 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 14 karat White Gold [Tested & Hallmarked] Weight: 2.1 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: .95 carat C...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
.80 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .80 carat Cut: Antique Cushion ( Old Mine brilliant ) Color: J Clarity...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.05 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 4.6 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 6207320069 Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: 1.05 c...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 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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