Art Deco Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an Asscher cut diamond weighing 1.45 carats H color with VS2 clarity - set with wide prongs in basket With a decorously pierced profile Flanked by cathedral shoulders Notch...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.29 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Solitaire Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 2.29 carats - K color with VS1 clarity Set in a six prong basket with a pierced gallery Depicting a geometric pattern fully around Test...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 7.1 grams Size: N (54) Band Width: 1.5mm Face Dimensions: 12mm x 12mm Centre Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.40ct Diamond Details: Colour: H, Clarity: S...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Platinum
1930s Art Deco GIA Certified .93 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.1 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate #2185920052 Shape: Old European Brilliant Cara...
White Diamond, Platinum
$3,998Sale Price|20% Off
Set Dual Diamond Bypass Ring w/ Accents with Original Finish and Patina
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous vintage diamond ring was crafted in the 1930's from solid platinum and displays its beauty with an elegant bypass design set with two-stone old European cut diamonds at...
White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite Art Deco cluster ring. Crafted from platinum, this refined piece showcases a centralised, perfectly round and lustrous white pearl. Encircling this natural ...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Art Deco GIA 1.53 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful Art Deco diamond engagement ring is a romantic 1930’s design, centered by a GIA-certified old mine cut diamond weighing 1.53 carat.
White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.56 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Ribbon Eternity Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a two rows of bead set single cut diamonds designed as swagged ribbon motif Weighing approximately 1.08 carat total - G/H color VS2 clarity Cinched by bezel set marquise ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco GIA 1.37 carat old European cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Art Deco platinum engagement ring features a GIA-certified 1.37-carat circular brilliant cut diamond, E color, SI1 clarity, accented by 14 single and old European cut diamonds t...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.16 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Buckle Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 1.06 carats - J color with SI2 clarity Bead set in a square form head and flanked by pierced buckle motif shoulders Accented ...
Diamond, Platinum
Toi&Moi 2 Carats diamond ring in platinum
Located in Uccle, BE
Vintage platinum ring signed "Wolfers 1812". Wolfers, founded in 1812 in Brussels, is one of Belgium’s most prestigious jewelry and silversmithing houses. Renowned for its Art Nouvea...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Diamond Platinum Vintage Scrolling Wheat Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.83 carats total - L color with SI1 clarity Compass set with tab prongs with an ornately pierced bombé shaped surround S...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 0.50 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with an Old European cut center Diamond weighing approximately 0.50 carat and Single cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.30 carat. Circa...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond 3 Row Wedding Band Anniversary Ring .35ct Platinum
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique Art Deco from the 1930's 3 Row Anniversary Band .35ct Diamond Platinum Wedding Ring Features 20 Matching High Quality D-F/VVS-VS Antique Single Cut Diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. Centrally set with a rectangular step cut natural unenhanced sapphire in an open back tension setting with an approximate weight of 0.80 carats, f...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Ribbon Motif 0.54ctw Diamond Band Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
A sophisticated band ring featuring a trio of European cut diamonds at center of 0.30ctw. Accented by 0.24 carat of pave set round cut diamonds. All diamonds are of VS1 clarity and ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco GIA 3.02 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This extraordinary Art Deco engagement ring is a beautifully refined jewel from the 1930’s, centered by a GIA-certified old mine cut diamond weighing an impressive 3.02 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1.01 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 1.01 carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco GIA 1.10 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Art Deco engagement ring showcases a beautifully proportioned 1.10 carat old mine cut diamond, radiating soft, romantic brilliance through its distinctive antique faceti...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.65ct Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Platinum Ring, 1930s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Art Deco ring from the 1930s highlights a vibrant 0.65 carat emerald cut emerald, set with geometric precision in a bold platinum setting. Surrounding the emerald are twenty-fou...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco GIA 3.11 carat old European cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exceptional Art Deco diamond engagement ring is a romantic 1930’s treasure, centered by a GIA-certified old European cut diamond weighing 3.11 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Maurice Tishman Art Deco 0.40 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a round transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.35 carat - G color with VS clarity Bead set in a square form head atop a fancifully dimensional gallery with pierc...
Diamond, Platinum
1.05 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 14 karat Yellow Gold & Platinum Prongs [Tested and Hallmarked] Weight: 3 grams Center Stone Details: Weight: 1.05 carat Cut: Old European Bri...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1930s 7.28 Carat Aquamarine and 1.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco palm 2 cts diamond ring in platinum
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco palm diamond ring in platinum. Palm-shaped ring with a typical Art Deco motif inspired by the lotus and papyrus of ancient Egypt. The ring is entirely set with diamonds. In ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 7.00 carat sugarloaf cut sapphire diamond platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This extraordinary Art Deco ring is a rare and captivating example of bold gemstone design from the 1930s, distinguished by its sculptural form and striking use of color. At its cent...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco GIA 1.14 carat old European cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Art Deco engagement ring showcases a beautifully proportioned 1.14 carat old European cut diamond, radiating soft, romantic brilliance through its distinctive antique fa...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Ruby and Emerald Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite dress ring crafted during the Art Deco movement. This platinum piece features a single round faceted old European diamond at the centre of an open face. Thi...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Scrolling Bombé Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped cabochon weighing approximately 1.57 carats total - transparent dark blue in color Bezel set with a halo surround of single and old European cut diamonds for...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Baguette and Single Cut Diamond Half Band Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Baguette and Single Cut Diamond Half Band Ring. This beautiful Art Deco baguette and single cut diamond half band ring is crafted in platinum. Thi...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2 Carat Princess & Round Diamond Channel Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum Art Deco 1930s Channel Cut Sapphire and Princess Cut & Round Brilliant Diamonds Platinum Ring ; Diamond Princess Cut/Round Cut=~2 CTW, PT-7.1g (9x23mm ring) size 7.5 An...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco GIA 1.66 carat diamond sapphire platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This extraordinary Art Deco engagement ring blends geometric elegance with captivating sparkle. Its 1.66-carat Old European cut diamond glows with romantic brilliance, framed by deli...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Circa 1930s 14K Yellow Gold .50ct Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.4 grams Diamond Details: .50ct, Round Transitional Brilliant, H Colo...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.75 CTW Emerald Diamond Platinum Vintage Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a navette style ring centering a baguette cut emerald weighing approximately 0.45 carat total Set in a milgrain bezel and flanked north to south by old European cut diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco aquamarine diamond cluster ring in 18k gold and platinum, Wedding ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco aquamarine and diamond ring in 18-karat gold and platinum. Antique ring set with a rectangular cushion-cut aquamarine in an icy blue hue. It is surrounded by rose-cut diamon...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.56 Carat Long Emerald Cut Diamond Vintage Art Deco Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum Art Deco-style diamond ring centered by a GIA-certified 1.56-carat rectangular step cut natural diamond, graded K color and SI1 clarity. The elongated center diamond is set ...
Diamond, Platinum
$4,800
Art Deco Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1930s, Palladium, American. Set with a brilliant white .81ct diamond (H color, VS clarity) and 1.0 carats of fine additional stones (H-I color, SI1 clarity) this period Art Dec...
Diamond, Palladium
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an elegant 18ct gold ring featuring a striking oval shaped ruby at the centre of the face. This vibrant red principal stone is surrounded by a duo of octagonally shaped ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique French 1.00 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive antique 1 carat solitaire diamond ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report certificate for the feature stone.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.47 CTW Diamond Platinum Scrolling Foliate Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.35 carat G color with VS2 clarity - bead set in a milgrain octagonal form head Flanked by pierced geometric shoulders be...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.88 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 1.52 carats - H color with SI1 clarity Set with wide prongs in basket bead set with single cut diamonds Flanked by rows of single cut d...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco GIA 1.51 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exceptional Art Deco engagement ring showcases a beautifully bright 1.51 carat old mine cut diamond, offering a rare combination of high color and soft, romantic antique brillia...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.25 Center Old European Diamond Ribbon Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 1.25 carats - K in color with SI1 clarity Bead set in a square form head with engraved pierced 'W' motif basket Flanked by arching ribb...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.53 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.25 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #:2225622858 Weight: 1.53ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: OP Cl...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.21 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.5 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 5222596607 Weight: 1.21ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: I ...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.49 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.7 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #:5222622835 Weight: 1.49ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: L Cl...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Trapezoid Cut Diamond Cocktail Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Trapezoid Cut Diamond Cocktail Shield Ring. This incredible Art Deco cocktail shield ring is crafted in platinum. This ring features a gorgeous co...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco GIA 2.03 carat old European cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A romantic relic of 1930s design, this Art Deco engagement ring showcases a 2.03 carat old European cut diamond, certified by GIA (#7541500639). Its softly rounded facets and warm, g...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA .87 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.31 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #:6227025543 Weight: .87ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: J C...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.50 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Stepped Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.26 carat - H color with VS2 clarity Bead set in a square form head flanked by stepped shoulders Accented by bead set si...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA .97 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3 .0 grams Diamond Details: GIA REPORT#2427417046 Weight: .97ct, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color:...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Delicately handcrafted in platinum circa 1930s, this enchanting ring centers on a luminous pear-shaped blue sapphire weighing approximately 1.80 carats. It is gracefully flanked by a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 1.56 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 6224451179 Weight: 1.56ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: N Clarity...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.60 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Eternity Channel Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring single cut diamonds channel set fully around Weighing approximately 0.60 carats total G/H color with VS2 clarity Tested as platinum Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 6 and not sizabl...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified .55 Carat Art Deco Diamond Palladium Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Palladium [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 6213579931 Weight: .55 carat Cut: Antique Cushion Color: L Cla...
Diamond, Palladium
1930s 0.60ct Old European Diamond Solitaire Ring, 18k Gold & Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique diamond solitaire ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading certificate.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco GIA 1.15 carat old European diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This authentic Art Deco engagement ring is a refined expression of 1930s craftsmanship and enduring elegance. At its center rests a GIA certified 1.15 carat old European cut diamond,...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 2 Carat Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum K VS1
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in platinum circa 1930, this ring showcases the architectural elegance associated with the Art Deco era. making this an exceptional antique diamond engagement ring with b...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco diamond 14k yellow gold and platinum bezel set ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Art Deco diamond ring is a timeless 1930’s design, centered by an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.30 carat.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cocktail Ring - Art Deco 5.50 Carat Emerald & 2.85 CTW Diamond Platinum.
Located in Miami, FL
This is an extraordinary, museum-grade Art Deco statement ring masterfully sculpted in solid platinum. Possessing a substantial metal weight of 18.1 grams, this monumental piece repr...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 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.
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