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
Estate Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring - VHK#662A
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring - VHK#662A Item Details: Year: 1920s Ring Size: 5 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 g...
Diamond, Platinum
.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
GIA Certified 1.39 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #:1172618082 Weight: 1.39 carat Cut: Antique Cushion Color: G Clari...
White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Ring, 0.60ct Old-Cut Diamond, Circa 1920s, Europe
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco Platinum Ring with Old-Cut Diamonds This geometrically shaped ring is crafted from platinum (approx. 0.900 fineness). The ring is set centrally with a 0.60-carat old-cut d...
Diamond, Platinum
“Vintage 14k Rose Gold Midnight Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 1920s”
Located in Cairo, EG
14k rose gold color ring centered with natural oval cut mid night blue sapphire colour flanked with 2 rose cut diamonds estimate weight of 0.80 ct
1.45 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.46 carat Cut: Antique Cushion (Old Mine Brilliant) Color: I Clarity: S...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.52 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #2205833496 Weight: 1.52 carat Cut: Old European Bril...
White Diamond, Platinum
Ornate 18K Yellow Gold Synthetic Alexandrite Filigree Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking ring is crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and showcases a captivating synthetic alexandrite as its centerpiece. The oval faceted gem measures 16x2 and has a total carat w...
Alexandrite, 18k Gold
.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
Estate Art Deco Palladium .70ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Art Deco Palladium .70ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - VHK#1013 Item Details: Year: 1920s Ring Size: 5.25 (Sizable) Metal Type: Palladium [Hallmarked, and Tested...
Diamond, Palladium
Art Deco 1.40ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful solitaire ring showcases a 1.40 carat diamond at its centre. The claw set old cut diamond is of J colour and VS1 clarity. Handmade entirely in platinum, the diamond si...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Pearl Diamond Sapphire Ring 3.8g 0.35ct
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum Weight 3.8g Art Deco Pearl and Diamond Ring This ring is an authentic Art Deco piece crafted in platinum. It features a central white pearl, surrounded by old mine cut diam...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
1925 Art Deco Platinum Ruby and Baguette Diamond Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful platinum ring comes from the 1925 Art Deco period, and features both diamond and ruby. The stunning center stone of this ring is a 6.94 carat ruby that is a rich vibra...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Certified Art Deco Diamond Cross Over Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Sparkling art deco brilliant cut diamond cross over 14ct gold ring, diamonds are 1.12 total carat weight. Ring Size: P or 8
Diamond, 14k Gold
Edwardian Old European Diamond Platinum Orange Blossom Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.25 carat - G color with VS clarity Bead set in an octagonal form head in an intricately pierced bombé shaped gallery Fe...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.05 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.90 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.4 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT # 6207764518 Weight: 1.05 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum 1.54 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An elegant Art Deco platinum and diamond ring, circa 1920s–1930s, centered by an impressive old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 1.54 carats. The center diamond is held withi...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified .69 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 3.90 Metal Type: Platinum [Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Center Stone Details: GIA REPORT # 1192335046 Weight: .69 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: H ...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.11 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.9 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 1156983319 Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: 1....
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.07 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 4.5 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 120605741 Shape: Circular Brilliant Carat ...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 0.95ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This classic Art Deco solitaire ring showcases a sparkling old cut diamond at its centre. The diamond weighs 0.95 carat and is of good quality with a colour of H and clarity of VS1. ...
Diamond, Platinum
Ceylon sapphire and diamond coronet cluster ring, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
Ceylon sapphire and diamond coronet cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut natural no heat Ceylon sapphire in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weigh...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1920 Platinum Engagement Ring with Diamond
Located in Aventura, FL
This exquisite Art Deco engagement ring is expertly crafted in platinum and features a sparkling center European cut natural diamond of approximately 1.20 carats (H color, I1 clarity...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Estate Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring - VHK#314a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring - VHK#314a Item Details: Year: 1920s Ring Size: 6.25 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3....
Platinum
Art Deco Platinum 1.69 Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
An Art Deco cluster ring crafted in platinum, centred with a 1.69 carat old oval cut diamond, surrounded by a halo of twelve old cut round diamonds. The scalloped cluster design is t...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Edwardian Openwork Filigree Old European Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.75 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.3 grams Diamond Details: .50ct total weight, old European cut diamonds, G ...
Diamond, Platinum
1920s 18K White Gold Filigree Diamond Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous white gold filigree ring comes from the 1920s Art Deco period and showcases a bright white diamond in the center. The round cut, VS1 clarity, G color, .15 carat diamond...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Chaumet 5.69ct E Type IIA Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This is a magnificant antique diamond ring. The diamond is an antique emerald cut of 5.69cts. The diamond is E color. Importantly, it is type iia, which means the stone is free of im...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco .57ct Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Sweet Art Deco Platinum .57ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond engagement ring. This would make a lovely engagement ring! This ring comes with an appraisal. You will not be disap...
Diamond, Platinum
1.17 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.17 carat diamond and 18k white gold solitaire style engagement ring; part of our round cut engagement rings collections. This stunning, fine and i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco 1.50 Carat Solitaire Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite diamond ring features a phenomenally brilliant 1 carat old European cut diamond center complemented by a richly detailed diamond encrusted platinum setting. Fiery, beautifu...
Platinum
Art Deco 1.10 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
A true Art Deco masterpiece, this exquisite ring features a stunning round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 1.20 carats. The center diamond, graded G in color and VVS2 in...
Diamond, Platinum
1920 Art Deco Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920 Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.2 grams Diamond Details: Natural Diamonds, Old European Cut, .20ct total weight, G ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Baguette and OEC Diamond Platinum Vintage Navette Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Art Deco Diamond Platinum Navette Vintage Cocktail Ring. Securely Hand set with Baguette & Old European Cut Diamonds. Hand crafted Platinum moun...
Diamond, Platinum
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco platinum hand-made ring featuring a 1.70 carat Burma ruby. This pigeon blood red ruby has an amazing color saturation, brilliancy and clarity. The ruby is accompanied by a r...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Shield Ring 2.20 Carats Circa 1920s
Located in Plantation, FL
Exceptional Art Deco platinum shield ring, dating to the 1920s, featuring an impressive geometric design set throughout with approximately 2.20 carats total weight of antique-cut dia...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful sapphire and diamond cluster ring taken from the pinnacle of the Art Deco movement. A single round faceted old mine cut diamond sits proud at the centre of ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Antique Art Deco Platinum Marquise Aquamarine Engagement Ring
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
1920s Antique Art Deco Platinum Marquise Aquamarine Engagement Ring This authentic Art Deco engagement ring is crowned with a marquise aquamarine of luminous ocean-blue hue, set in ...
Aquamarine, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a magnificent sapphire and diamond ring crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was at the height of design. An oval faceted sapphire possessing a rich indigo colour t...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco take on the timeless solitaire engagement ring is truly beautiful, featuring a sparkling old cut diamond at it’s centre. Weighing 1.50 carat the diamond has a colour of...
Diamond, Platinum
ZEI Antique 1.50 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum 900
Located in Miami, FL
ZEI Antique 1.50 Carats Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum 900. The ring has a lot of details including most of it by channel setting the diamonds. The center diamond weights 0.50 cara...
Diamond, Platinum
2.88 Carat Basaltic Sapphire and 0.22 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.88 carat Basaltic sapphire and 0.22 carat diamond, platinum ring; part of our diverse collection of antique sapphire rings. This stunning, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1920 Platinum GIA certified 1.04ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Hand Made
Located in Hicksville, NY
Circa 1920 Platinum GIA certified 1.04ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring This is a spectacular piece, a true hand made platinum engagement ring from the 20's. The center di...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and Filigree Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1920s, this striking Art Deco ring features a 0.75-carat Old European cut center stone, J color, VS clarity and fine filigree. Set in 18K white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 1920 1.70 Carat Diamond Dinner Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 2 Old European cut center Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.50 carat, I color, VS clarity. The ring features smaller Old European cut Diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Asscher Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an intricately crafted ring taken from a time when the Art Deco style was at the height of world design. At its centre we find a single asscher cut diamond, exhibiting a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1920 Art Deco Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920 Item Details: Ring Size: 3.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.7 grams Diamond Details Center Diamond: Natural Diamond, Old European Cut Weight...
Diamond, Platinum
Estate Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring - VHK#737A
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring - VHK#737A Item Details: Year: 1920s Ring Size: 6 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.81 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 0.50 Carat Emerald and 0.90 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.50 carat emerald and 0.90 carat diamond, platinum square dress ring; part of our emerald jewelry collection. This stunning, fine and impres...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 0.70 Carat Diamond Half Eternity Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 0.70 Carat Diamond Half Eternity Ring m. Beautiful ring featuring 7 diamonds totaling 0.70 carat approx. the ring is a size 6.5 and weights 2.2 grams 14k solid gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Contemporary 1.09 CT Oval Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut diamond weighing 1.09 carats - E color with VS1 clarity Set in a pierced basket flanked by cathedral shoulders Flanked by knife edge shoulders Inscribed with ca...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.50 Carat Burmese Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous Art Deco ring focally featuring a single 2.50 carat oval faceted pink sapphire at the centre of the face. This vibrant natural stone is of Burmese origin and ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful sapphire and diamond ring that dates back to the Art Deco era. The ring is crafted in platinum and the focal point is a mid to dark blue sapphire that has be...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Panel Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Art Deco diamond platinum ring centering upon a marquise shaped diamond, circa 1920. The marquise diamond weighs approximately .20 cts and is surrounded by 28 old European c...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.57 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an Art deco platinum and diamond engagement ring. The ring plays host to a 2.57 carat old European cut diamond set in a clawed mount. The gallery of the ring features an eleg...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Ring with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
This stunning Art Deco ring epitomizes the geometric elegance of the 1920s, crafted in lustrous platinum and featuring 20 old mine diamonds totaling 0.80 carats in beautiful H color ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
A French Platinum Art Deco Ring with Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An art deco platinum ring formed from two optically interlaced surfaces, one set with baguette cut diamonds (app. 1.4 ct, G-H, Vs-Si) and the other surface is set with brilliant cut ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 0.30ct Diamond Five-Stone Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.30 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, 14 karat white gold set five stone ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.