Art Deco Pink Tourmaline Diamond Pave Bombe Cocktail Ring Platinum 1930s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Bombe Cocktail Ring, Platinum, 1930s. A striking Art Deco bombe ring dating to the 1930s, centering on a vibrant oval mixed-cut pink tourmaline ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Antique 2.05 Carat Emerald and 1.99 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.05 carat emerald and 1.99 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and i...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
3.00 Carat Late Deco Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
In the centre of this impressive ring is a beautiful 3.00 carat round brilliant diamond. It has been estimated as I-J in colour and VS1 in clarity. It is grain set and surrounding ar...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco French Diamond and Platinum Turban Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Art Moderne diamond turban ring of wrapped bypass design with ribbed detail, in platinum. France. Atw 1.66 cts. (center stone is approximately 1.06 cts.) Face up dimensions: 0.6...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Three Stone Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Three Stone Ring - GIA. This incredible Art Deco old European cut diamond and sapphire three stone ring is crafted i...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.02ct Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 2231041819 Weight: 1.02ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: I ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco (1937) 0.80 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This antique piece was handcrafted sometime during the Art Deco design period (1920-1940) and was dedicated with the date 6-11-37 on the inside of the band. The setting is 14K white ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique French 14.18 Carat Smoky Quartz and Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 14.18 carat smoky quartz and 0.09 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold ring; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This f...
Diamond, Quartz, White Gold
Art Deco Aquamarine Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1935
Located in London, GB
Art Deco aquamarine and diamond cluster ring. Centrally set with an oval scissor cut natural unenhanced aquamarine in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 7.60 car...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1.28 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring Art Deco, circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.28 carat diamond and platinum solitaire style engagement ring; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, f...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Aquamarine, Sapphire, Diamond and Platinum Ring, Circa 1935
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco aquamarine sapphire diamond and platinum ring, with an emerald-cut aquamarine, with three graduating faceted sapphires, flanked by round brilliant and eight cut diamonds ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 4.84 Carat Moonstone and 1.87 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 4.84 carat moonstone and 1.87 carat diamond, platinum ring; part of our diverse collection of moonstone jewelry. This stunning fine and impressive a...
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
Antique 2.13ct Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring, 18k Gold, 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 2.13 carat sapphire, 0.49 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cluster ring; part of our diverse collection of cluster engagement ring...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2.48 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 0.96 Carat Diamond, Platinum Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1930's 2.48 carat Ceylon sapphire and 0.96 carat diamond, platinum ring; part of our collection of blue sapphire rings.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.25 Carat European Cut Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a wonderful Ring Circa 1930s that can be used as an engagement ring or just because. The specifics, 14K gold Hallmarked as such, Mounting in White gold, Shank in Yellow. Ol...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late Deco 0.90ct Sapphire and Diamond Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
Set to centre of this splendid platinum Late Deco ring is a vivid blue, baguette cut sapphire with a weight of 0.90 carat. Highlighting the beautiful blue tones of the sapphire is a ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.00 Carat Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's Sapphire and diamond ring. GIA Certified natural no heat sugarloaf cut cabochon sapphire center stone.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Men's Ring with .53ct European Cut Diamond in Belcher Setting
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage 14K yellow gold men's ring holding a European cut .53ct diamond in a belcher setting with a wide band.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 0.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1930s is this classic solitaire ring set with a 0.50 carat, old cut diamond at itâs centre. The diamond has a colour of F and clarity of SI1 and has been claw set ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.70 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A stunning 1930s antique Art Deco engagement ring from the antique fine jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, California. It features a 0.70 carat old European cut ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1930s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
đ We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA â No Hidden Fees!đ Antique Circa 1930s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Tank Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 10.6 gram...
Diamond, 14k Gold
W.A. Bolin 2.70ct Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Ring, 1933
By BOLIN
Located in Malmö, SkÄne lÀn
Some rings rely on complexity. Others need only a beautiful stone and impeccable proportions. This Art Deco ring by W.A. Bolin belongs firmly to the latter category. At its center s...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Bailey Banks & Biddle 1939 Art Deco Diamond Ruby Platinum Vintage Cluster Ring
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped ruby cabochon weighing approximately 2.40 carats - transparent medium purplish red in color Bar set via buckle motif cathedral shoulders with a pierced navet...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 1.62ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
A timeless classic, this Art Deco era solitaire ring features a 1.62 carat old cut diamond at its centre. The diamond has been fully certified by EDR and has been graded F in colour...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.64 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1950s three-stone antique engagement ring featuring a 0.64 carat round brilliant cut diamond and tapered baguette diamonds in platinum. - 0.64 carat round brilliant cut diamond (I1,...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring - Round Brilliant .49ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 1/2 sizes for $50 or Down 1/2 a size for $50 Era: Art Deco Date: 1930s - 1940s Metal Content: 90% Platinum Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s)...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 0.59 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.59 carat diamond and 18k white gold solitaire ring; part of our engagement ring collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique solitaire d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat Old European Diamond Antique Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A stunning 1930s Art Deco engagement ring from the antique fine jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, California. This ring features a 1.00ct Old European cut natur...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.40 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful art deco ring holds a 0.40 carat diamond, framed by beautifully engraved shoulders. The diamond is transitional cut, and is an F colour and SI1 clarity. The diamond is...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 2.04Ct Ruby and 0.96Ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.04 carat ruby and 0.96 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse collection of 1930's ruby coc...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late Deco 1.05ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Trimmed with the original 1930s era enamel and millegrain edging, eight well-matched old cut diamonds are the petals to one slightly larger diamond at the centre of this daisy cluste...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Platinum Natural Blue Zircon and Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Platinum Natural Blue Zircon and Diamond Ring A striking expression of Art Deco elegance, this vintage 1930s platinum ring centers on a natural oval blue zirc...
Diamond, Blue Zircon, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.85 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Bombe Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.65 carat - H color with VS2 clarity Bead set in a square form head with a pierced stepped bombe shaped surround Bead set...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.45 CT Diamond Solitaire 18 Kt Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Art Deco Diamond solitaire ring, 1935 ca Hand crafted of solid 18 KT white gold, marked Beautiful geometric sturdy design overwhelmed by Diamonds A centre . 85 CT old mine cut Diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Platinum Ring with 5.25-Carat Sapphire and Diamond Accents
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A spectacular Art Deco platinum ring showcasing a magnificent 5.25-carat deep blue sapphire at its center, framed by elegant diamond accents that epitomize the geometric glamour of t...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$12,500
French Art Deco Temple Ring
Located in Riverdale, NY
French Art Deco Temple Ring in 18k gold rubies and diamonds. Incredible tiered design with stones set platinum petals unfurling over each level. Very high style Art Moderne design an...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.35 Carat Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.8 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 2215047418 Weight: 1.35 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color:...
White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1930s 0.60 Carat Marquise Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A rare 1930s antique Art Deco engagement ring, featuring a 0.60 carat marquise-cut diamond of incredible clarity framed by 18 single-cut diamonds in platinum. From the antique jewelr...
Diamond, Platinum
Late Art Deco Bespoke Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This brilliant late Art Deco period cocktail ring is a handmade bespoke piece dating from the 1930s. Two eight cut diamonds are grain set vertically to border a channel set row of e...
Diamond, 18k Gold
French Late Art Deco Natural Ceylan Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog head hallmark. Sublime and imposing Art Deco ring, it is set with a natural and certified cushion-cut sapphire on its domed top. The setting is made of falling ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
0.49 Carat Brownish Yellow Diamond Woven Pavé Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
An exquisite 1930s Art Deco engagement ring featuring a woven design and intricate milgrain detailing with a 0.49 carat brownish yellow natural diamond (VVS2) at center, complemented...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Antique 2.80Ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Full Eternity Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.80 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold full eternity ring; part of our diverse diamond rings collection. This fine and impressive antique...
Diamond, White Gold
1.00 Carat Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Center Stone Details: Type: Sapphire, Natural Weight: 1.00 carat Cut: Transitional Round Color: Blue...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art DĂ©co 2.01ct Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Ring, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SkÄne lÀn
Ravishing! A gorgeous American platinum, 2 ct emerald and diamond Art DĂ©co ring. The ring is designed as a stylised bow set with a rectangular richly saturated colombian emerald of...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Sapphire and 1.64 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.63 carat blue sapphire and 1.64 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1930s Art Deco Natural Cornflower Certified Sapphire Diamonds Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum ring, dog head hallmark. Sublime and rare Art Deco ring, it is set with an intense blue cushion- cut sapphire of more than 10 carats, held in claws. The basket is op...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.87 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.68 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique oval cut 1.87 carat Zambian emerald and 0.68 carat diamond, platinum cluster ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stun...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Ring 14K Gold Geometric Vintage 1.58 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Art Deco Diamond Ring 14K Gold Geometric Vintage 1.58 TDW Gorgeous Art Deco Ring, Diamond Ring, Antique Ring, Geometric Ring, solid 14K White Gold Ring (carefully tested and guarant...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Tiffany and Co 18K Gold Blue Diamond Three Stone Ring - GIA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Tiffany and Co 18K Gold Blue Diamond Three Stone Ring - GIA. This gorgeous Art Deco Tiffany and Co blue diamond three stone ring is crafted in 18k yellow g...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
5.95 Carat Amethyst and 0.95 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 5.95 carat amethyst and 0.95 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse collection of antique amethyst jewelry. This stunning...
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Emerald Cut 1.07 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive emerald cut 1.07 carat Colombian emerald and 0.45 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and platinum set ring; part of our antique emerald engagement ri...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 2.40ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
This stunning Old Cut Diamond Five Stone Ring, meticulously handcrafted in the 1930s. The centre piece is a stunning 0.80 carat diamond, flanked by two 0.50 carat diamonds and two 0...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.50 Carat Three-Stone Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with three Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.50 carats, and two accenting Single cut Diamonds. Circa 1940s Size 7 1/4, resizable
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Ring GIA Certified .58ct Platinum Antique Original 1930s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1930s Vintage GIA .58ct Diamond Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring Featuring a SPECTACULAR GIA Certified .58ct I/SI1 Round Brilliant Cut Natural Mined...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,146Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco with Sapphires and Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Elegant Art Deco-style ring crafted in 18k gold, featuring brilliant diamonds and stunning sapphires. Weight: 5.25 grams Size: ES 14 / EU 54 / US 7 Diamonds: Brilliant cut and navet...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$63,600Sale Price|20% Off
BOUCHERON Paris 1938 Art Deco Platinum Ring With 23.55 Cwt Aquamarine & Diamonds
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring with aquamarine designed by Boucheron. This magnificent Art Deco cocktail ring was created in Paris, France, by the prestigious jewelry house of Boucheron during the l...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1938 Soviet Union Ring Diamonds solid Platinum Ă US7 / 3 gr
Located in SE
A ring with radiant slightly convex shaped crown decorated with old mine cut natural Ural Diamonds. Metal parts in solid Platinum. Soviet Union's hallmarks : head of worker,950 f...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1.10 Carat Ruby and 1.18 Carat Diamond, Platinum Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.10 carat ruby and 1.18 carat diamond and platinum ring; part of our collection of antique ruby jewelry. This stunning, fine and impressive ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 3ct Ceylon Sapphire and 0.50ct Diamond Platinum Dress Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 3 carat blue cabochon Ceylon sapphire and 0.50 carat diamond, platinum Art Deco dress ring; part of our antique collection of gemstone engagem...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Natural Sapphire Ring with Diamond Set Shoulders, circa 1935
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 5....
Diamond, Sapphire
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 â30s, 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 companyâs exotic and vibrant costumes Itâs 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 Tutâs burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that âthe discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.â And he couldnât have been more right. âEgyptomaniaâ 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 â the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds â 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 â indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From âA Diamond Is Foreverâ to âDiamonds Are a Girlâs Best Friend,â 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 â whether itâs rubies, sapphires or another stone â 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 (1,652â2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earthâs 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 diamondâs 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.Â
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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. Theyâve 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 â well, specifically, Queen Victoriaâs 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 repoussĂ© 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.Â
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 Williamâs 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.Â
The Art Nouveau movement (1880â1910) 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 â30s, is by and large âwhite jewelry.â 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 eraâs dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether youâre 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.