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
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 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
Diamond, Platinum
1930's 4.57 Carat High Zircon and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size UK Size S 1/2 USA Size 9 3/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to
Blue Diamond, Zircon, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1930s 2.50 Carats Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
sapphire : 2,50 carats approximately. Total weight of the diamonds : 2 carats approximately. Height : 12,2
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond 14K Engagement Ring Mined .29ct Original 1930's-1940's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1930's-1940's Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring .29ct Cut Featuring
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s Emerald Diamond Platinum Snake Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Platinum Snake form ring, measuring 3/4 inch across the top and set with old Mine cut
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Rubellite Diamond Ring 8.36ct Original 1930's -1950's 14K Red Tourmaline
Located in Dearborn, MI
Diamond Engagement Ring 8.36ct 14K White Gold Features a HUGE 7.66 Carat Genuine GIA Certified Natural
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco .91ct Diamond Platinum Ring GIA I VVS1 Original 1930's-1940's
Located in Dearborn, MI
% Natural Mined Diamond .91 Carat Diamond Weight Platinum Circa 1930's-1940's The Art Deco Era in
Diamond, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 7.23 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Breathtakingly beautiful Vivid Diamonds engagement ring crafted in platinum, featuring an
Diamond, Platinum
1930s 3.83 Carat Black Opal and 1.15 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1930s 3.83 Ct black opal and 1.15 Ct diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of
Opal, Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring Mined .30ct Old Mine Cushion 1930's Platinum
Located in Dearborn, MI
.30 Carat Diamond Weight Platinum Circa 1930's The Art Deco Era in Jewelry Design Genuine
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Antique 0.95 Carat Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.95 carat diamond and platinum solitaire ring; part of our
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Antique 1.18 carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.18 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco 1930s Platinum Diamond Ring with Green Stones .55 Carat
Located in Wailea, HI
Art Deco 1920's Platinum Diamond Ring with Green Stones .55 carats One Round Brilliant Cut Diamond
White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.64 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous art deco ring features a 0.64 carat diamond in an intricately detailed setting. The
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ring .25ct RBC French Cut Original 1930's Platinum
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930's Diamond & Custom Cut Sapphire Ring .25ct
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Three-Stone Diamond Ring Platinum 2 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Vintage diamond ring featuring three diamonds flanked with smaller diamonds weighing approximately
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Three-Stone Diamond Ring Platinum 2 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Vintage diamond ring featuring three diamonds flanked with smaller diamonds weighing approximately
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 3 Carat Old Mine Cut Double Diamond and Platinum Ring Circa 1930's
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
Original 1930's Art Deco vintage double diamond ring with additional diamond and sapphire
Diamond, Platinum
1930s 7.28 Carat Aquamarine and 1.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1930s 7.28 carat aquamarine and 1.30 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1930s 1.13ct Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning platinum ring centers a sparkling GIA certified cushion cut diamond that weighs
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Carat Sapphire and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Twist Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
legible. This impressive antique 1930s twist ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s, 1.05 Carat Diamond White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning 1930s solitaire diamond ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late Art Deco 1.50 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
A lovely transitional cut diamond shines in this late art deco ring. The diamond was certified by
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1930s 1.46 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Art Deco 1.46 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, silver set dress ring
Diamond, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1930s Antique 4.42 Carat Diamond and Emerald White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1930s antique 4.42 carat diamond (total), 0.22 carat emerald and 18
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s 3.61 Carat Citrine and 1.20 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1930s 3.61 carat citrine and 1.20 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and
Diamond, Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.36 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.30 carat. Circa 1930s Size 5 1/2, resizable
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.10 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
carat, H color, VS2 clarity. The ring features smaller Round and Baguette cut Diamonds on the setting
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 2.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
approximately 2.50 carats, J color, VS2 clarity. The ring features 8 smaller Diamonds on the setting that weigh
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 2.50 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
, VS1 clarity, GIA #12118436. The ring features 2 Shield cut side Diamonds weighing a total of
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s 18ct Gold 0.25ct Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1930s era 0.25ct solitaire diamond ring set in 18ct white and yellow gold. The diamond sits
Diamond, Gold
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.03 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
, I2 clarity, GIA #7312552435. The ring features 4 Baguette cut side Diamonds. Circa 1930s Size 6 1/2
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s 1.16 Carat Diamond and White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.16 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold three stone cocktail ring; part of
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s 0.58 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1930s trilogy ring is fine quality set with very high clarity graded old cut diamonds. The ring is a
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Déco 2.01ct Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Ring, 1930s
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Ravishing! A gorgeous American platinum, 2 ct emerald and diamond Art Déco ring. The ring is
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Diamonds Openwork Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum. Sublime art deco antique ring, it is set on its top with 2 antique brilliant-cut
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Duo 1 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamonds and 2x2 rose-cut diamonds. Total weight of the 2 main diamonds : 1 carat approximately. Height
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 0.80 Carat Cabochon Ruby and 1.30 Carat Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.30 carats. Circa 1930s Size 5 1/2, resizable
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Diamond Onyx Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
antique jewelry - French work of the 1930s. Our opinion : An onyx-diamond ring characteristic of its time
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1930s Antique 1.52 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.52 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold twist ring; part of our
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco 2.00ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
A stunning 2.00 carat, transitional cut diamond takes centre stage in this 1930s ring. The diamond
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 3.00 Carat Star Ruby Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Old European cut Diamonds on the setting weighing approximately a total of 1.60 carats. Circa 1930s
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
1930s Antique 2.49 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring Art Deco
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 2.49 carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring
Diamond, Platinum
1930s, French, 1.82 Carat Cabochon Cut Opal and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1.82 carat white opal and 0.35 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and
Opal, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late Deco 0.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
beautiful carved patterning along each shoulder. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Transitional Cut Carat
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.20ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
a 2.20 carat old cushion cut diamond with a colour of J and clarity of VS2. The diamond has been
Diamond, Platinum
Late Deco 1.04ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, C.1930s
Located in London, GB
A timeless solitaire engagement ring set with an old cut diamond weighing 1.04 carat. The beautiful
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
carat, G color, VS2 clarity. The ring features accenting Baguette and Single cut Diamonds on the setting
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.25 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
carats, I color, VS2 clarity. The ring features 2 Single cut side Diamonds weighing a total of
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.40 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut Diamond weighing approximately 1.40 carats, J
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 0.60 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
carat and Single cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.25 carat. Circa 1930s Size 4 1/2
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.78ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
Sitting to the centre of this Art Deco solitaire engagement ring is a 0.78 carat transitional cut
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Square Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
In the centre of this art deco ring is a 0.55 carat transitional cut diamond. It has been claw set
Diamond, 18k Gold
French 1930s Pessis et Frères Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
with 2 modern brilliant- cut diamonds. The top of the dome of the setting is openworked and adorned
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat Gold Diamond Engagement 14 Karat Ring-Art Deco 1930s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Another stunning Diamond Ring circa 1930s. What a wonderful Engagement Ring this will make! 14K
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
French 1930s Mabe Pearl Diamonds Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
throughout. On either side of the head, the start of the ring is adorned with 2 x 4 antique-cut diamonds
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
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.