Art Deco 4.38 Carat Step-Cut Diamond Flanked Solitaire Ring, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Art Deco step-cut diamond flanked solitaire ring. Centrally set with a rectangular step-cut diamond, G colour, VS1 clarity, with a weight of 4.38 carats in an open back claw setting,...
Diamond, Platinum
French 18k Gold Art Deco Turquoise & Diamond Bombé Ring, Circa 1930
Located in Altrincham, GB
This fantastic French Art Deco period bombé ring dates from the 1930s. Its set with a fantastic turquoise cabochon, in great contrast to the white gold band and array of glistening d...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
French Art Deco 0.70ct Diamond & Pearl Ring in 18k White Gold, 1930
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This French Art Deco ring, circa 1930, takes the era's love of geometry and softens it around a single, luminous pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Gold Ring with diamonds and sapphires, 1930/1940s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
The old gold ring comes probably from Austria-Hungary from the turn of the 1930s and 1940s. Metal/fineness: 0.600 fine yellow gold with 0.930 fine silver elements The design refle...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
1930's Emerald Cut Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1930's platinum aquamarine and diamond cocktail ring featuring an impressive emerald-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 17.50 carats.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 14K White Gold 1.61 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1930
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An elegant Art Deco diamond ring, circa 1930, crafted in 14-karat white gold and centered by a 1.61-carat cushion-cut diamond.
Diamond, White Gold
Antique 0.97 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This impressive antique 1930's dress ring is excellent quality, set with impressive feature diamonds displaying a fine white color, brilliance and presence.
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.95Ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Half Eternity Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.95 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold half eternity ring; part of our diamond eternity rings collection.
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco 1930 Platinum halo Ring with Diamonds and Blue Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
This exquisite ring showcases a harmonious blend of elegance and sophistication. Crafted in platinum, it features a striking princess-cut diamond at its center, weighing 0.45 carats....
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1.36Ct Diamond and 14k White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.36 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold solitaire ring; part of our collection of emerald cut engagement rings.
Diamond, White Gold
Antique 0.35ct Diamond Four Stone Ring in 14k White Gold, Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G Clarity (average grades) VS2-SI1 Cut Transitional modern brilliant round Content (total) 0.35 carat Dimensions Length of setting 4.10mm/0.16...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Retro Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Ring of 10k Gold, Circa 1930-1940
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A refined and timeless vintage ring (circa 1930–1940), featuring a harmonious arrangement of synthetic flame fusion rubies and sparkling diamonds, all mounted in solid 14k gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold
Art Deco Circa 1930 Platinum Ring with 0.65ct Old Mine Cut Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum Weight 2.9g Diamond Ring This ring is crafted in platinum. It features a primary white diamond with an approximate carat weight of 0.65, cut in an old mine style. The desig...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1.13 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is embellished with a claw set 1.13ct transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier 2.11 Carat GIA Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1930
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier diamond cluster ring. Set with an impressive square step cut diamond, H colour, VVS2 clarity, with a weight of 2.11 carats in an open back claw setting, framed by four rectan...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1.65Ct Diamond and Platinum Trilogy Twist Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.65 carat diamond and platinum trilogy ring; part of our diverse engagement rings collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930's Opal Diamond Halo 18K Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Are you looking for a fabulous Vintage Opal and chunky diamond halo ring from the 1930's? Look no further, we have your ring!
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco platinum ring with sapphires and diamonds circa 1920/1930
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old ring made of platinum with a cushion cut sapphire in the middle, weighing approx. 1.50ct. The central sapphire is surrounded by old cut 8/8 and rose cut diamonds weighing 0.30ct...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum 1.75 Carat Old Mine Natural Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Circa 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An authentic vintage estate piece. Total Approximate weight is 1.75 carat. The two center old mine diamonds are approximately F color and VS clarity, 5.2mm. Ring Size 7.25
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 0.72 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Full Eternity Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1930's 0.72 carat diamond and 18k white gold full eternity ring; part of our diamond jewelry collection.
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Halo Ring, Old-Cut Diamonds Circa 1930
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
A refined Art Deco halo ring from circa 1930, precise, elegant, and entirely characteristic of the period's mastery of white metals and diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
French Art Deco 18k White Gold Diamond Ring, Old European Cut, 1930
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This refined French Art Deco ring showcases a delicate composition of antique diamonds, centered around a softly sparkling old European cut stone. The surrounding old cut diamonds cr...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.18 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive French antique 1.18 Carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set solitaire style engagement ring; part of our diverse diamond jewel...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring, Calibré-Cut Ruby Panel, circa 1930´s
Located in OVIEDO, AS
A striking and finely composed Art Deco ring, dating to circa 1930´s, showcasing a richly coloured natural ruby set within an elegant geometric platinum mount.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 0.35ct Diamond Five Stone Ring in 18k White Gold, Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Platinum Engagement Ring .70cttw w/ Old European Cut Diamond from 1930's
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.8 grams Center Diamond Details Carat Weight: .65ct Measurements : 5.5mm Color: J Clarity: VS1 Finger To Top Of Stone M...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 2.05 Carat Sapphire and 1.49 Carat Diamond, Platinum Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.05 carat sapphire and 1.49 carat diamond, platinum ring; part of our diverse collection of antique sapphire jewelry.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
An Art Deco 3.3ct Colombian Emerald And Diamond Ring Circa 1930
Located in Firenze, IT
Ring centered with an oval emerald approximately 3.3ct in a multi-lobed frame set with old-cut diamonds. Millegrain-set to a platinum. Numbered 2057. Emerald dimensions: approximatel...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.02Ct Ruby and 0.33Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.02ct ruby and 0.33 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse collection of ruby cluster rings.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 3.06 Carat Garnet and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive antique ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.70 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set trilogy ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1930's Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Dinner Ring 14k White Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Beautiful Art Deco ring circa 1930's with an Old European Cut diamond in the center and single cut diamonds along the border.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
“Antique 14k Gold Emerald and Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1930”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold ring centered with green cabochon emerald in oval cut diameter 8.50mm flanked with old mine cut diaminds estimate weight of 1.5 carats ring was made during soviet er...
1.70 Carat Sapphire 3.92 Carat Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 15ct yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Natural Jade Diamond Gold Cluster Ring c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930 The 18K white gold ring features a large cabochon cut natural jadeite jade of a soft green color encircled by 14 sparkling bright white (F-G color, VS1-SI clarity) old Eu...
Diamond, Jade
Art Deco gold ring with diamonds and emerald, circa 1930/1940s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A unique ring made of 18-karat white gold (0.750 fineness) and platinum. The ring is decorated with a square faceted emerald in a beautiful green color with naturally occurring incl...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring Mined .56 Carat Original 1930's Platinum
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1930's Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring .56ct Old European Cut Featuring a Genuine Natural Mined .50ct Old European Cut Diamond Center Hand Engraved...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1930 Ring in 18kt Gold with 2.55 Ctw in Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
Whether worn alone or paired with other pieces, it is sure to make a lasting impression. Period: 1930´s Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K yellow Gold Stone: Natural Diamonds & Rubies ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring, Circa 1930's
Located in Wailea, HI
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1930's One Old European Cut diamond Weighing .87 [K SI1] 18 Round Cut Diamonds Weighing .35 Carats Approximately
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 18K White Gold Natural Diamond Onyx Cocktail Ring, Circa 1930
Located in Marcianise, IT
Step into the timeless elegance of the Art Deco era with this captivating 18K white gold ring, meticulously crafted to evoke the glamour of a bygone age. This stunning piece showcase...
Onyx, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$683Sale Price|67% Off
Art Deco 1930 Diamond 18K Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This Art Deco ring from the 1930 era is crafted in 18K gold with platinum accents and features Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1930's 1.63 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Lotus Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 1.41 carats total - I color with VS2 clarity Set with tri-split talon prongs in a stylized square form head and flanked by cathedral sh...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930's Platinum 3 Stone Diamond Dinner Ring
Located in Boston, MA
An exquisite example of 1930s artistry, this platinum dinner ring showcases three magnificent European-cut diamonds as its sparkling centerpieces. Each of the trio of old European-cu...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond 18K Solitaire Engagement Ring .50ct Filigree Flowers 1930's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1930's Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring .50ct Diamond 18K White Gold Featuring a Genuine .50ct Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Center Pierced ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Déco Octagonal Diamond & Coral Platinum Cocktail Ring, France c 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
Delicate antique diamond ring in octagonal shape with a central diamond in old brilliant cut, estimated 0.40 ct, surrounded by a wreath of coral pieces, which in turn is surrounded b...
Diamond, Coral, Platinum
Vintage 1930's Art Deco European Cut .50ct Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1930's Art Deco European Cut .50ct Diamond Engagement Ring - The European Cut diamond is I color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,003Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco 1930-1935 Diamond and Ruby Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This ring features an Art Deco design from the 1930-1935 era, crafted in 18K gold and adorned with antique-cut Diamonds and a central synthetic Ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
2.02 Carat Sapphire and 2.78 Carat Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning antique Art Deco ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold
$1,978Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco 1930-1935 Diamond Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Description: This Art Deco ring from the 1930-1935 era is crafted in 18K gold and platinum and features diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1930's Art Deco 1.34 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 1.28 carats total - K color with SI1 clarity Set in a six pronged basket and flanked by single cut diamonds Weighing approxim...
Diamond, Platinum
1.00 Carat Burmese Ruby 0.80 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.00 carat Burmese ruby and 0.80 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold dress ring; part of our diverse gemstone ring collection.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 2.66ct Diamond Cluster Ring in Platinum, Circa 1930, Unisex
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique 1930's diamond cluster ring has been crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1.46 Carat Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique diamond ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a silver setting.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
1.97ct Colombian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, Circa 1930's
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous engagement ring features an exquisite 1.97 carat square emerald cut Colombian emerald mounted in a four double claw, open back setting. The vibrant gemstone is beautifu...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 2.38 Carat Burmese Sapphire 0.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 2.38 carat Burmese sapphire and 0.30 carat diamond, platinum ring; part of our sapphire engagement rings collection.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1930 White Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Antique 1930 white diamond and blue sapphire ring in 14 k white gold.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Dramatic Large and Impressive Circa 1930 Black Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
This is a remarkable black onyx diamond ring from the 1930s, crafted from 14kt yellow gold. The ring boasts an impressive size of 1 1/2" length x 1" at its widest part. It features a...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.42 Carat Emerald 0.85 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The antique emerald and diamond ring is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1930 Ring natural 1.5 ctw. Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS4 / 3.4 gr
Located in SE
Renaissance styled Swedish ring in solid 18K with two Silver clusters holding two natural rose cut Diamonds ca.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1.16 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Trilogy Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique 1930's diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, White 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.
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