Antique Engagement Ring w/ Old Miner .70ct Diamond in 14K White Gold VEG #77A
Located in Hicksville, NY
The ring is approximately from 1930 and it features and OLD Miner cut diamond.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s Diamond Platinum Art Deco Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Platinum ring, grotesque hallmark. This Art Deco ring presents an asymmetrical and geometrical setting of antique and intermediate brilliant- cut diamonds. The profile is openwork on...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum .89 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Art Deco Hallmarks: 100 IRID Composition: Platinum Primary Stone: Old European Cut Diamond Carat Weight: .89 Center Stone Color/Clarity: I/ VS1 Secondary Stone: Diamond C...
Diamond, Platinum
Kashmir sapphire and diamond cluster ring, Austrian, early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Kashmir sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape old cut natural no heat Kashmir sapphire in an open back millegrain and rubover setting with an approxim...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
GIA 1.18 Carat Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 2223272093 Weight: 1.18ct Cut: Old European brilliant Col...
Diamond, White Gold
$1,740Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This Art Deco ring is crafted in 18K gold and features rose-cut diamonds. It weighs 4.18 grams and is sized ES 14 / EU 54 / US 6.75 / 17 mm. The ring includes 30 rose-cut diamonds, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco Era Platinum 1 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Immerse yourself in history with this antique Art Deco diamond ring. Set in platinum 900 with a curved filigree shank. Old European cut diamond center stone with superb brilliance an...
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1930s Art Deco 18K White Gold Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Diamond Details: .45ct, Old European Brilliant, I Color, VS C...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring of Geometric Design
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco diamond and sapphire cocktail ring of geometric design with stepped shoulders, in platinum. France. Sapphire shows characteristics of being Ceylon in origin and has an ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 14k Gold Pearl .58ct Old Mine Cushion Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a handmade antique cocktail ring crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a fine quality pearl and an old cut diamond, both sitting on either side of the elegant by...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.78 Carat Diamond and 18K White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.78 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and palladium trilogy ring; part of our diverse diamond jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, White Gold, Palladium
Art Deco GIA 1.52 carat old mine cut diamond platinum filagree engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This stunning Art Deco engagement ring showcases a beautifully expressive 1.52 carat old mine cut diamond, full of antique charm and soft, glowing brilliance. The center stone is fra...
Diamond, Platinum
Estate Art Deco .80ct Old European Diamond 14K Gold Engagement Ring - VHK#712C
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Art Deco .80ct Old European Diamond 14K Gold Engagement Ring - VHK#712C Item Details: Year: 1930s Ring Size: 6 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14k white gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] W...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum Star Sapphire Diamond Ring, Circa 1930s, 0.18ctw
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This vintage platinum ring showcases a captivating natural star sapphire cabochon measuring approximately 14.0mm by 12.5mm with a depth of 10.0mm. The stone is securely set with four...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Garrards & Co Art Deco 2.09ct Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Banbury, GB
This fabulous Art Deco ruby and diamond three stone ring is sure to make an absolutely stunning engagement ring. This ring is accompanied by a certificate from GCS stating the ruby ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Fei Cui Jade and Diamond Cocktail Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Fei Cui Jade and Diamond Cocktail Ring - GIA. This incredible Art Deco jade cocktail ring is crafted in platinum. This ring features a nat...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Diamonds Openwork Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum. Sublime art deco antique ring, it is set on its top with 2 antique brilliant-cut diamonds on an openwork decoration, chased and set with antique brilliant-cut diamo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1930s Art Deco GIA Certified .35 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 18 Karat White Gold Weight: 2.2 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate #1182254598 Shape: Circular Brillian...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Antique 4.42 Carat Diamond and Emerald White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive diamond solitaire style cocktail ring with emerald side stones has been crafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Cushion Cut Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful delicate Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond white gold Ring. with a 2.50 ct cushion cut Natural sapphire surrounded by a halo of old mine cut diamonds.
White Gold
Circa 1930s Art Deco 18K Old European Diamond Shield Ring - VHK#246a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.0 grams Diamond Details: .35ct total weight, old European brilliant ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.80ct Green-Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring, 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.80 carat green/yellow sapphire and 0.88 carat diamond, platinum ring; part of our diverse range of yellow sapphire rings. This stunning, fi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Retro Platinum Diamond and Onyx Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A platinum square ring retro ring set with in a square a large old cut diamond in the centre, (0.7 karaat G, VS), surrounded by square border set with 18 brilliant cut diamonds (18 ...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Non Heated 1.03 Carat Thai Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The Thai ruby ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card for the diamonds, in addition to a ruby report card and certificate supplied by the Gemmological Certif...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Floral Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.35 carat - K color with VS2 clarity Bead set in an octagonal form head with a bombé shaped gallery - pierced with milgr...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco 1.16 Carat European Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1930s Art Deco European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring - The center diamond has a weight of 1.16ct, with K color, and VS2 clarity. The diamond sit low in an Art Deco pl...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.70 Carat Emerald and 2.42 Carat Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive emerald and diamond cocktail ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the platinum mark (PLATINUM).
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 1.04 Ct Cushion Diamond G VS1 Solitaire 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This classy late Art Deco Diamond solitaire ring is 1930 ca Traditional flower head mount with plain shank exquisitely hand made of solid 18 Kt gold Center Diamond is a bright white ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
An Art-Deco 0.40ct Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire 18K Gold/Platinum Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
TO U.S.A BUYERS: DON’T SWEAT ABOUT 15% TRUMP’S TARIFF - WE COVER IT BY GIVING YOU 15% DISCOUNT! Of timeless Solitaire with Accents design this exquisite piece is dating back to a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1930s 3.61 Carat Citrine and 1.20 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Art-Deco 0.30ct Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18K/Plat.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of timeless solitaire design this piece is dating back to an Art-Deco period – c1930’s Centrally set with an Old-European Cut Diamond of 0.30ct approx. of H colour, VS clarity & s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.48 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 2.4 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 2185539330 Shape: Round Brilliant Carat Weigh...
White Diamond, Platinum
Estate 14K White Gold Cameo and Onyx Diamond Flip Ring - VHK#615A
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 14K White Gold Cameo and Onyx Diamond Flip Ring - VHK#615A Item Details: Year: 1930s Ring Size: 4 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.4 gr...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1930s 6.80 Ct Cabochon Cut Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 6.80 carat natural blue Burmese sapphire and 0.32 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collec...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1.20 CTW Diamond Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Streamline Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a streamline style band ring comprised of three platinum-topped rows Center row is an arching dome flanked by curving concave rows Bead set with old European and single c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco GIA 1.76 carat old mine cut diamond 14k white gold engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Art Deco engagement ring showcases a beautifully proportioned 1.76 carat old mine cut diamond, radiating a soft, romantic glow through its hand-cut facets and distinctiv...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 0.42 CTW Fancy Brown-Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.42 carat - fancy brown-yellow with VS2 clarity Set with grooved tab prongs in a square form head with engraved orange bloss...
Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco GIA 1.44 carat old mine cut diamond 18k white gold engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking Art Deco engagement ring centers on a beautiful 1.44 carat old mine cut diamond, certified by GIA #2231903923, showcasing a warm, romantic glow with its M color and SI1...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Art Deco Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Colour: G, Clarity: VS&SI Marked: French 18ct Gold Assay Mark Period: Circa 1930 Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring Box
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18K Antique Engagement Ring w/ Sapphire & Diamond VEG#34
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Details: Metal Type: 18K White Gold Weight: 2.1 dwt Diamond Weight: .50ct (Center Stone) Diamond Color: J Diamond Clarity: VS1 Ring Size: 7.5 Finger to Top of Stone Measurement...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 2.6 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 2183898365 Shape: Circular Brilliant Carat ...
White Diamond, Platinum
.65 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 18 Karat White Gold Weight: 3.8 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: .65 carat Color: I Clarity: I1 Fin...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 1.32 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat YellowGold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.50 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.9 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA Report#:5231142662 Weight: 1.32ct tota...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Retro 14K Gold 3.65ct Bezel GIA Cushion Diamond & Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a truly unique antique cocktail ring from the early Retro era, very well crafted in solid 14k rose and white gold. The ring features a magnificent, GIA certified, old cu...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 0.75 CTW Diamond Sapphire 18 White Gold Vintage Wheat Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.75 carat - K color with SI1 clarity Set by split prongs and flanked by an engraved wheat motif at shoulders Accented by ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Circa 1930s 18K White Gold .35ct Old European Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 3 Metal Type: 18k white gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.9 grams Diamond Details Center Diamond: .35ct weight, Old European brilliant shap...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.10 Carat Emerald 0.42 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.10 carat emerald and 0.42 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique emerald ring collection. This stunning, fine ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco old European cut diamond platinum three stone engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dating to the 1930s, this Art Deco engagement ring showcases nine old European and single cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.30 carats combined. Cut in the candlelit style of the ...
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1930s 18K White Gold Old European Cut Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 4.75 Metal Type: 18k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.7 grams Diamond Details Center Diamond: .20ct, Old European Brilliant, G Color, VS Clarity...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s, French, 1.82 Carat Cabochon Cut Opal and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive gemstone cocktail ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card .
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Vintage Stepped Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.10 carat total - H color with SI2 clarity Bead set in a square form head and flanked by stepped "Ziggurat" style should...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art-Deco 2-Stone 0.30ct Old-European Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Gold & Platinum
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This exquisite piece of jewellery is dating back to an Art-Deco period - circa 1930's, yet it's in beautiful condition & of rather unusual rarely seen design ~~ Featuring 2 Natu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
.35 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.60 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .35ct, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: I/J Clarity: ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique French 2.20 Carat Sapphire and 2.16 Carat Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive antique cocktail ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
GIA 2.47 Carat Round Cut Teal Sapphire and Diamond Antique Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stunning antique three-stone engagement ring showcasing a 1.38-carat round teal sapphire at its center. The sapphire is flanked by two Old European–cut diamonds weighing 1.09 carat...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco Platinum Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in New York, NY
A delicate Art Deco ring made in fine platinum and prong-set with natural non-treated diamonds in the 12mm x 16mm crown - with an estimated 0.13 carats in the center stone and 0.12 c...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,878Sale Price|20% Off
Retro 18K Yellow Gold Daisy Ring with 10ct Ethiopian Opal, Antique Cut Diamond
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exquisite antique 18K yellow gold daisy-style ring is a timeless masterpiece, embodying elegance and vintage charm. At its heart lies a magnificent Ethiopian opal, weighing appr...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Deco Genuine Antique Diamond Band .75ct Single Cuts Dated 12-13-35 Platinum Ring
Located in Dearborn, MI
Precious and Genuine Antique, it Holds a Special Place in the History of jewelry design from the 1930s .75 Carat Diamond Weight Platinum Circa 1930's Art Deco Era in Jewelry Des...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.10 Carat Sapphire and 2.45 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique French 1.10 carat Basaltic sapphire and 2.45 carat diamond, platinum Art Deco cocktail ring; part of our diverse collection of antique rings.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 6.99 carat sapphire diamond 18k yellow and white gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This captivating Art Deco ring from the 1930s centers on a richly hued 6.99 carat sugarloaf-cut dark blue sapphire, its domed surface and deep tone lending an air of mystique and ref...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.