Antique Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive large antique pearl and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
.25 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .25ct, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G Clarity:VS Finger ...
Diamond, Platinum
.08 Carat Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 18Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .08carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: J Clarity: SI Side S...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Old European Diamond 14K Gold Vintage Geometric Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.89 carat - H color with VSI clarity Set with tri-split prongs in a square form head flanked by pierced cathedral should...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Continental Art Deco Retro Emerald Diamond Tank Style Ring in 18K Gold
Located in San Francisco, CA
A striking Continental Art Deco tank style ring crafted in 18 karat gold, centered by an emerald cut natural emerald measuring approximately 3/8 inch by 1/4 inch, framed within an ar...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.45 carat diamond and pearl, 14 karat yellow gold, silver set cocktail ring; part of our antique estate jewelry collections. This stunning 1...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Deco GIA 1.75 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating embodiment of 1930s romance, this authentic Art Deco engagement ring showcases a remarkable 1.75 carat old mine cut diamond certified by GIA. Its softly squared outline...
Diamond, Platinum
.30 Carat Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 3.5 Metal Type: 14 karat White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .30 carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: J Clarity: SI1...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1930s 2.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1930s Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring - The center diamond weighs approximately 2.00ct with J color and SI2 clarity. The diamond is set in a square platinum basket head with 4...
Diamond, Platinum
1.12 Carat Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: 18 Karat White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.12 carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: Light Yellow...
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco Style Platinum Ring With 1.85 Ct Sapphire and Diamond Baguettes
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage art deco ring has swirls of diamond baguettes that are 3/4 of a carat surrounded by light blue sapphire stone. It is all set in platinum. The sapphire is 1.85 car...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.00 Carat Diamond Openwork Dinner Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 1.00 carat Old European cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.00 carat and accenting French cut Sapphires. Circa 1930s Size 8 3/4, resizable
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1.87 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.87 karat diamond and 18k yellow gold, platinum set twist ring; an addition to our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Signed Art Deco High Domed 5 Carat Opal And Diamond Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Recently acquired from the private estate of a gemstone collector, this sustainable Art Deco opal cocktail ring is signed with makers marks from legacy jeweler, Traub. Featuring a st...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Art Deco old European cut diamond 14k white gold three stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Circa 1930, this is a classic three-stone silhouette elevated by the added texture and craftsmanship Art Deco rings are prized for, a design that works beautifully as an engagement r...
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s Diamond and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Weight 3.48 grams Date: Circa 1930 Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request Reflections in photography may detract from the true representation of this diamond ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.20 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.2 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 2225339417 Weight: 1.20ct Cut: Old Mine Brilliant Color: J Clar...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.33 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.8 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 5222174077 Weight: 1.33ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: J C...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.00ct Old European Cut Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold, 1930s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Art Deco diamond ring is a beautifully distinctive jewel from the 1930’s, featuring 2 old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carat in total.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1.26 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.18 carats - J color with VS2 clarity Set by stylized split prongs with engraved detail in a pierced ornate gallery engr...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.53 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 2.13 carats total - K color with VS1 clarity Set with decorous grooved prongs with milgrain detailing in a cushion shaped...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.68 CTW European Diamond Platinum Butterfly Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 0.68 carat - H color with SI2 clarity Bead set in a square form head with a milgrain surround Accented by scrolling butterfly and scrol...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring 1.50ct Platinum Antique 1930s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930's Diamond Platinum Eternity Ring Band 1.50ct Features 17 Genuine Natural Mined Old European Cut & Transitional Diamonds Showcases ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s Granat 0.85 Carat Emerald Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Emerald cut Emerald center stone weighing approximately 0.85 carat, as well as Old European and Single cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 1.23 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 1.23 carats - J color with SI2 clarity Set in a stylized square form head decorated with hand-engraved details Bead set in a square for...
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine 1930s ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Circa 1930s Art Deco .85ct Old European Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.75(Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.7grams Center Diamond Details: .85ct, Old European Brilliant, H Color, VS C...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Art Deco diamond cluster ring is crafted in platinum and dates to approximately the 1930s. The ring features a sculptural navette shaped center framed by openwork platin...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.96 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Marquise Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring an old European cut diamond weighing 1.46 carat - L color with VS2 clarity Set in a basket style square form head and flanked by navette form shoulders With marquise cut di...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 7.28 CTW Citrine Diamond Platinum Vintage Wheat Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a mixed square cut citrine weighing approximately 7.02 carats - Transparent deep brownish orange - set with grooved prongs In a pierced geometric and scallop motif basket A...
Citrine, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.21ct Cabochon Cut Tourmaline 1.82ct Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1930s Art Deco 2.21 carat pink tourmaline and 1.82 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Art Deco 1.24 CTW Old European Diamond Sapphire Platinum Foliate Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.08 carats - K color with SI1 clarity Prong set with a pierced gallery surround engraved with wheat motif throughout Acc...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco inspired diamond sapphire 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined ring inspired by the timeless geometry of Art Deco design, this elegant piece centers around an antique-style old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.30 carat. Th...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.12 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.12 carat sapphire and 0.48 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our antique estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 14.90 Ct Emerald 2.80 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
circa 1930/40 Hand constructed of solid 18 Kt gold with silver portions for the Diamonds housing Large over sized oval shape with an amazing impact to the viewer Centrally set with a...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 1930s 0.57ct Diamond Twist Ring, 18k Yellow & White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1 Carat Fancy Brown Diamond Vintage Art Deco Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The setting was acquired separately and the Diamond was later added by our designers. The ring setting is estimated to date back circa 1930.
Brown Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1930s 7.20ct Cabochon Cut Black Opal and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning antique gemstone ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Antique 1930s 0.29ct Diamond Cocktail Ring, 14k Yellow & White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 1930s 0.70 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut Diamond weighing approximately 0.70 carat. The ring features small Diamonds on the setting weighing a total of approximately 0.50 ...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.74 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 1930's sapphire and diamond engagement ring. The center is set with a medium blue simple heat only sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1.26 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 1.14 carats total - K color with VVS1 clarity Set with tri-split prongs in a pierced basket and flanked by cathedral shoulders Bead set...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Orange Blossom Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.76 carat - K color with VS2 clarity Bead set in a square form basket and flanked by cathedral shoulders Accented by lin...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1.02 Carat Basaltic Sapphire and 1.85 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique Basaltic sapphire ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card*.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
.35 Carat Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size : 5 Metal Type: 18 Karat White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Center Stone Details: Type: Ruby Weight: .35 carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: Red ...
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.40 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut center Diamond weighing approximately 1.40 carat. The ring features an additional 0.80 carat of Diamonds on the setting. Circa 193...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.30 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut center Diamond weighing approximately 1.30 carats, accented with blue Sapphires and 12 additional Diamonds. Circa 1930's Size 6, r...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1.35 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Scrolling Cluster Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.85 carat Transparent deeply saturated royal blue in color - bezel set Accented by a pierced floating diamond halo surround ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1.68 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 1.41 carats - H color with VS1 clarity Bead set in a basket style square form head flanked by stylized cathedral shoulders Accented by ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.40 CTW No Heat Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut sapphire weighing 0.92 carat - transparent medium vibrant blue in color Natural Kashmir in origin and displaying no indications of heat treatment - bezel set Wi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1930s Art Deco .60 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.1 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Cut Carat Weight: .60 carat Color: I Clarity: VS1 Side Stone Details: ...
White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco GIA 1.06 carat old mine cut diamond platinum solitare engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This authentic Art Deco solitaire engagement ring centers on a 1.06 carat old mine cut diamond certified by GIA under report number 2537678685. The diamond is graded D color, represe...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco GIA 1.62 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Art Deco engagement ring centers on a captivating 1.62 carat old mine cut diamond, certified by GIA #6535679846, offering a beautiful balance of brilliance and antique c...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Baguette Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Baguette Engagement Ring - GIA. This beautiful Art Deco old European diamond engagement ring is crafted in platinum. This gor...
Diamond, Platinum
1930s English Art Deco old mine diamond solitaire ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco old mine diamond solitaire ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape old mine diamond, G colour, VS1 clarity in an open back fancy claw setting with a weight of 3.01 carats, ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Floral Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.20 carats - H color with VS2 clarity Bead set in a square form basket with pierced geometric profile and flanked by cat...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond and Turquoise Cocktail Statement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond and Turquoise Cocktail Statement Ring. This beautiful Art Deco turquoise and diamond cocktail ring is crafted in platinum. This r...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Art Deco 3.16 CTW Diamond Ruby Platinum Vintage Arrow Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing 2.22 carats total - E color with SI1 clarity Bezel set with a pierced bombay surround bead set with old European cut diamonds Weighing appr...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 3.03ct Cabochon Cut Sapphire and 1.80ct Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The antique sapphire cluster ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Carré Cut Diamond Full-Eternity Ring Size K (50)
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stylish eternity ring crafted during the Art Deco movement. This platinum piece features a continuous row of carré-cut diamonds, each meticulously channel set within a...
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.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
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