Late Deco 0.50ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful trilogy ring from the 1930s features an oval cut, 0.50 carat, ruby at it’s centre flanked by two 0.15 carat round brilliant cut diamonds, all claw set into platinum. T...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vivid Royal Blue Sapphire Burma Mogok No Heat Perfectly Clean in Diamond Ring
Located in Warren, NJ
This exquisite ring from LaFrancee is a stunning masterpiece that features a unheated natural vivid, royal blue perfectly clean blue sapphire from Burma Mogok mines. The sapphire is ...
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$3,704
Art Deco Contrarié Ring
Located in Milano, MI
Set in 18ct yellow gold and old cut diamonds this contrarié ring is a very wearable for day to day wear thanks to its colours and proportions. Highlights - Art Deco - 18ct gold - Ol...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 16.10 Carat Colombian Emerald and Transitional Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in London, GB
This absolutely breath-taking Art Deco Emerald ring is definitely one to be admired. With a simply stunning centre Emerald, origin Colombian and a lovely sea green colour to it, it h...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Platinum Ring
Located in Weston, MA
An elegant ring for everyday wear, this vintage Art Deco piece centers on a cabochon sapphire flanked by square cut sapphires in a diamond pavé setting. Size 8 One cabochon sapphire...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Late Art Deco Diamond Three-Stone Twist Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This little handmade ring is a classic three stone with an intricate twist design. The diamonds which are transitional cuts, have a combined weight of 0.45 carats. Estimated as F in ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1.80 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 1.35 Carat Diamond White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.80 carat Basaltic sapphire and 1.35 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold trilogy ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late Deco 0.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
This classic 1930s trilogy ring features a vibrant blue sapphire at it’s centre, flanked by a pair of transitional cut diamonds. The central sapphire is a square cut stone weighing 0...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art-Deco Nine-Stone Grain Set Rose Cut Diamond Band in 18K Yellow Gold Platinum
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This exquisitely crafted original Art-Deco 1930’s band is grain set in platinum with 9 Rose Cut Diamonds of good colour & clarity, totalling 0.25ct approx.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
$8,820Sale Price|36% Off
Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring with 1.25ct Old European-Cut Diamond
Located in Towson, MD
This Art Deco, circa 1920-1930, platinum and diamond engagement ring features a gorgeous 1.25 carat center old European-cut (OEC) diamond with VS1 clarity grade and G - H color grade.
Diamond, Platinum
Late Deco 5.00ct Blue Zircon and Diamond Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1930s this late deco ring features a vibrant natural blue zircon at its centre. Weighing an impressive 5.00 carat the blue zircon has been cut in an emerald cut enhanci...
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.30ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
An intense blue sapphire sits between two glittering transitional cut diamonds in this Art Deco trilogy ring. The central sapphire is a unique Carre cut stone weighing 1.30 carat. Th...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Double Platinum Band
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous double wide Platinum band with asymmetric opposition of an approximately 1.10ct Emerald cut Diamond and a Sapphire Baguette and an approximately 1.30ct Emerald cut Blue Sap...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 18K & 14K Gold 0.70ct Old Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K &14K White & Yellow Gold Ring Size: 8 Width: 1.75 mm Weight: 4.62 grams Ladies handmade 18K and 14K white & yellow gold art deco (192...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1937 Ring natural Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.25/ 2.1gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period three stones Ruby and Diamonds Ring hand- made in 1937. This design with secure claw and bezel clusters is perfect for everyday/ permanent wear. Swedish hallmarks ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Estate Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond Wedding Band - VHK#444
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond Wedding Band - VHK#444 Item Details: Year: 1930s Ring Size: 7 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18k [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.6 grams Diamond Det...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1.00 Carat Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
A deep red ruby sits between two diamonds in this art deco three stone ring. The ruby is 1.00 carat and has a lovely colour and clarity. The two 0.25 carat transitional cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique German Ring natural 5ct. Star Ruby Diamonds solid 14K Gold ØUS7.5/ 3gr
Located in SE
German Ring from ca 1920s -1930s with natural beautifully Purple natural Star Ruby stone 8.75mm x 7.75mm x 6mm /ca. 5 ct with minor flaws accented with 4 Diamonds. Ruby shows distin...
Diamond, Star Ruby, 14k Gold
Art Deco 0.50 Carat Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous ruby is the centre of this 1930s three stone ring. The old cut ruby is 0.50 carat, and is a deep red colour. To either side of the ruby is a 0.25 carat transitional cut di...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring natural 0.8ct Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 7.25/ 3.8gr
Located in SE
Old Ruby and Diamonds Ring hand - made in ca. 1920s- 1930s. Swedish, hallmarked 18K, maker's, Stockholm, year marks not present because of sizing done in the past. Band in solid 18 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1932 Finish Three stones Ring 0.7 ctw. Diamonds solid 18KGold Ø US6.25 /2gr
Located in SE
Nice Finish Three Stones cluster ring made in 1932 . Combination of 18K Orange Gold, White Gold /or Platinum and three natural Diamonds of old European Diamond cut, hand - made cut. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Ring natural 0.5ct Diamond 1ctw Aquamarine solid 18K Gold Ø 6.75US/4.6gr
Located in SE
Antique Three - Stone Ring featuring solid 18K Yellow and White Gold frame holding 3 gem stones, period ca.1920s -1940s. Hallmarked 18K. Crowns is 13.5 mm long x 6 mm deep. Old dia...
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Art Deco 0.35ct Diamond and Pearl Two Stone Twist Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the Late Deco period, this beautiful 'toi et moi' two stone twist features a 0.35 carat diamond, claw set into platinum along side an ethereal pearl. The transitional ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
Late Art Deco 0.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
A lovely blue sapphire sits between two diamonds in this late art deco three stone ring. The carre cut blue sapphire is 0.50 carat. To either side of the sapphire is a 0.20 carat tra...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Diana M 3.25 ct Sapphire Art Deco Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14 kt yellow gold and black rhodium art deco ring containing approximately 2.00 cts of round diamonds surrounded by a 3.25 ct cushion cut sapphire center
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage Art Deco Blue Zircon Diamond 18ct Yellow & White Gold Flower Ring M 6.25
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Exquisite vintage ring, circa 1930s–1940s, featuring a stunning brilliant-cut bright blue natural zircon that sparkles effortlessly. The zircon is set in a beautifully crafted flower...
Blue Zircon, Zircon, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Three Stones Ring 0.65 ct Sapphire 1ctw Diamonds solid White Gold ØUS6.75 /2.4gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Sapphire and Diamonds Ring made ca.1930s - 1950s. Not hallmarked, metal tested solid 18K White Gold. Crown: 15.5mm x 5.8mm x 3.05mm in depth. Old Diamond cut natural Sapph...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique German Ring natural Emeralds Diamonds 14K Rose Gold Ø US 5.5/4.6g
Located in SE
Art - Deco period natural Emeralds and Diamonds Ring hand- made in Gemany, ca. 1920s - 1930s. Band tested solid 14K Rose Gold, parts of crown and shoulders in Silver. Crown : 20 m...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
.20 Carat Total Weight Platinum Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 8.95 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 2.1 grams Stone Details: Shape: Antique Single Cut Total Carat Weight: .20 Carat Total Weight Color: F Clarity: VS Eng...
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Engraved Wedding Band - Circa 1935
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Engraved Wedding Band - Circa 1935. This gorgeous Art Deco single cut diamond wedding band ring is crafted in platinum. This be...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1930s Wide 8mm Diamond Platinum Bow & Ribbon Pattern Wedding Band
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Antique diamond wedding ring, circa 1935, from the moderne period. This wide 8mm sparkling band is studded with 34 round natural diamonds totaling 1.33ct set in an elaborate bow and ...
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat Gold Art Deco Silver topped Hallmarked ring circa 1930s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
14 Karat Gold Cluster Pave set Diamond ring All authentic 1930s American Hallmarked Finger size 8 Total Diamond Weight: appx 1/2 carat Weighting 7.4 gram Hallmarked 14 Karat yell...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver
Art Deco 1.20ct Diamond Full Eternity, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
This charming Art Deco full eternity ring features a collection of twenty-four transitional cut diamonds. Each diamond weighs 0.05 carats for a total of 1.20 carat. The diamonds are ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.15ct Diamond Solitaire, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
This striking Art Deco solitaire ring proudly features a 1.15 carat transitional cut diamond. The diamond is of J colour and VS2 clarity and is elegantly claw set, allowing its brill...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Ring Mabe Pearl 1 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold ØUS 6.5/ 4gr
Located in SE
A ring from 1920s - 1930s, Art - Deco period, very likely German. Band hallmarked 585. Crown is 17 mm x 12 mm long x 7 mm deep. Top of crown in 14K White Gold or Platinum. Large ...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Old Cut diamond flanked solitaire, French, early 20th Century.
Located in London, GB
Old Cut diamond flanked solitaire. Centrally set with a round old cut diamond, E colour, VS2 clarity, with a weight of 3.02 carats in an open back claw setting, flanked by four recta...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 2.10 Carat Sapphire and 2.42 Carat Diamond Palladium Jewellery Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.10 carat sapphire and 2.42 carat diamond, palladium jewellery set; part of our diverse antique sapphire jewellery collections. This stunnin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Palladium
ART-DEC0 Ring in Platinum GCS Certified 21.30 Cts No-Heat Ceylon Star Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
This is an institutional-grade, highly important estate star sapphire and diamond cocktail ring masterfully crafted in solid platinum. This investment-grade statement piece is accomp...
Diamond, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Baguette Round Diamond Platinum Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
This unique Art Deco platinum diamond eternity band has been beautifully designed with a curving band of bright white round diamonds intersected with sections of equally white lively...
Diamond, Platinum
.15 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.5 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .15ct, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS Finger...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Bridal Set in 18k White Gold and Platinum
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage diamond bridal set includes an 18k white gold engagement ring paired with a platinum diamond wedding band. The engagement ring features an old European cut center diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Trabert & Hoeffer with Mauboussin Burmese Ruby Cocktail Ring, circa 1940.
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Trabert & Hoeffer with Mauboussin Burmese ruby cocktail ring. Set with a cluster of ten oval cabochon cut natural unenhanced Burmese rubies in open back claw settings with a combined...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.21 Carat Diamond Solitaire, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
A classic solitaire engagement ring featuring a 1.21 carat diamond. The sparkling diamond is a transitional cut diamond, I in colour and VS2 in clarity. It has held within a platinum...
Diamond, Platinum
Old Combination Ring Sapphire Ruby Emerald solid 18K Gold Size Ø 6.75US / 7.45gr
Located in SE
A set of four matching rings in solid 18K Yellow Gold that allows to create differently colored Gems combinations . Likely German made ca. 1920s - 1930s. Each ring hallmarked 750 ...
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$9,200Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Blue Sapphire Star Ring from Late 1930s 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Boston, MA
1930s Late Art Deco 12 Carat Star Sapphire Diamond 18 kt White Gold Cocktail Ring This cocktail ring has a large, natural star sapphire that is a round cabochon shape. The stone wei...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Band, Black Enamel Detailing, Single-Cut Round Diamonds
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This band was crafted in 14 karat yellow gold with black enamel striping for added detail around the ring. In the center of this band are three single-cut round diamonds, each measur...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Circa 1931 14K White Gold Art Deco Diamond Wedding Band - VHK#34
Located in Hicksville, NY
Circa 1931 14K White Gold Art Deco Diamond Wedding Band - VHK#34 Item Details: Year: 1931 (Engraved on Inner Shank) Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Test...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Art Deco Wedding Band - 14k Single Cut .18ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $35 or Down 1/2 a size for $35 Era: Art Deco Date: 1930s - 1940s Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
.15 Carat Total Weight White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 18 Karat White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.5 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .15 carat, total weight Cut: Old European Color: G Clarity: VS...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Graduated Eternity Band 3.10ct OEC 1920's .40ct GIA E VS Sizeable NOS
Located in Dearborn, MI
Original Antique from the 1930's Art Deco Graduated Eternity Band 3.10ct OEC Graduated Diamonds .40ct GIA E VS2 Center Platinum NOS Original 1920's Piece We Can Size Up or Down; ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage JR Wood and Sons Gold Band 14k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1930's to 1940's. This JR Wood and Sons band is engraved with initials and the date 12-6-75 but the band is older than the engraving. In good condition with a nice patina. We c...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum 1.5 Carats in Total Synthetic Sapphire and Old European Cut
Located in Cape May, NJ
Art deco platinum 1.5 carats in total synthetic sapphire and old european cut diamond ring Era: Art Deco Composition: Platinum Primary Stone: (5) Synthetic Sapphires Carat Weight: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late Deco 1.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
A stunning natural blue sapphire is flanked by transitional cut diamonds in this Late Deco trilogy ring. The sapphire is a 1.00 carat round cut stone with no signs of heating. The di...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 2.60ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1930s, this Art Deco trilogy ring features a stunning natural pink sapphire at its centre, flanked by old cut diamonds. The emerald cut sapphire weighs 2.60 carat and i...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Antique 2.5mm Half Eternity Wedding Band in 18K White Gold
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This 18K white gold antique half eternity wedding ring from the 1930s is a beautiful piece from our vintage jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers in Los Angeles, California. It feat...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Anello Art Deco Zaffiri e Brillanti
Located in Milano, MI
Art Deco ring set in 18ct white gold and sapphires. If you are looking for a ring that is not too big in size and is elegant and comfortable to wear, this is certainly a great option...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 18 Kt Gold Oval Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
A classic 1940s ring in 18kt yellow and white gold. The band part is yellow gold while the part where the stones are set is white gold. This creates a beautiful color contrast betwee...
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian 14K Gold Emerald & Diamond Earrings Ring Set, Europe
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Antique European Emerald and Diamond Earrings and Ring Set Rare Antique European Edwardian style Halo earrings and ring set. 14k rose and white gold (stamp 585). Oval light green nat...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Lacloche Ruby and Diamond Ring
By LaCloche
Located in New York, NY
Lacloche Ruby and Diamond Ring This exceptional ring by Lacloche Frères is a brilliant example of Art Deco-inspired design and meticulous craftsmanship. Featuring vibrant square-cut...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.25 CTW Diamond Platinum Pierced Scrolling Vintage Bombé Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring five old European cut diamonds bead set east to west in octagonal form heads Weighing approximately 1.01 carats total - G/H color with VS2 clarity With a pierced scroll mot...
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.
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.