1930s Antique 1.18 carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
seamlessly with the hallmarked ring shank. This 1930s diamond ring in white gold has been independently
Diamond, White Gold
Antique 2.37 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring in Platinum - Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1930s 2.37 carat diamond and platinum cluster ring; part of
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1930s Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive 1930s diamond ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting. The pierced
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s 2.38 Carat Diamond and Platinum Engagment Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.38 carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring; part of our
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1930s 0.57ct Diamond Twist Ring, 18k Yellow & White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive 1930s diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting. The
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s 1.16 Carat Diamond and White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold. This antique 1930s unisex ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading certificate for
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.65 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
example of this 1930s diamond engagement ring. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color N Clarity VVS1 Cut
Diamond, Platinum
1.74 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive antique diamond engagement ring has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated setting
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.45 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1930s diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold with a platinum setting. The substantial pierced
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 1.32 Carat Diamond and 14 Karat White Gold Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1930's diamond ring. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and
Diamond, White 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
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
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring .20ct 18K Original 1920's-1930's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from the 1920's-1930's Art Deco Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring .20ct 18K
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
Vintage 18ct Gold & Platinum 1930’s Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1930’s Pretty, little vintage trilogy
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
1.34 Carat Diamond Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring, Circa 1930's
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's Art Deco diamond engagement ring. EGL certified round brilliant cut diamond center stone
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Rubellite Diamond Ring 8.36ct Original 1930's -1950's 14K Red Tourmaline
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from the 1930's-1950's Art Deco GIA Certified Rubellite, Red Tourmaline
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring 1.30ct Antique Platinum 1930's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930's Sapphire and Diamond Ring 1.30ct Vintage Platinum
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco .91ct Diamond Platinum Ring GIA I VVS1 Original 1930's-1940's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1930's-1940's Art Deco GIA .91ct Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement
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
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Circa 1930's 18kt Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
Sharp circa 1930s diamond and 18kt yellow gold double snake ring. This striking ring contains 4
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring .82ct Platinum Original 1920's-1930's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique Art Deco from 1920's-1930's Vintage Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring .82ct
Diamond, Sapphire, 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
Diamond, 18k Gold
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
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Wedding Ring Anniversary Band Mined .10ct Platinum 1930's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique Art Deco from the 1930's Anniversary Band .10ct Diamond Platinum Wedding
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Wedding Ring Anniversary Band Mined .15ct Platinum 1930's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique Art Deco from the 1930's Anniversary Band .15ct Diamond Platinum Wedding
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930-40’s .58ct Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Lovely classic 1930-40's platinum ring with an European Cut Diamond, lovely natural
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
Art Deco Diamond Wedding Band Ring Mined .10ct Original 1930's Platinum
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930's .10ct Diamond Wedding Ring Anniversary Band Platinum
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Ring Circa 1930s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
True to its era, this Art Deco diamond cluster ring is crafted in platinum and features a geometric
Diamond, 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 Ring Circa 1930s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
True to its era, this Art Deco diamond cluster ring is crafted in platinum and features two central
Diamond, Platinum
$920Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring .88ct Original Early 1930's Platinum
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930's Sapphire and Diamond Ring .88ct Vintage Platinum
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Genuine Antique Deco Diamond Ring .62ct Round Brilliant 1930's Antique Platinum
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930's Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring .62ct Platinum
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring Mined .30ct Old Mine Cushion 1930's Platinum
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1930 Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring Old Mine Cushion Cut .30ct
Diamond, Platinum
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
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
Art Deco Diamond Ring Circa 1930s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
True to its era this Art Deco diamond ring is crafted in platinum and features a domed setting with
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Ring Circa 1930s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
True to its era, this Art Deco cluster ring is crafted in platinum and features a geometric saw
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Opal and diamond Art Deco ring in platinum, cluster ring, 1930's
Located in PARIS, FR
delicately detailed with scrollwork. This Art Deco period ring dates to circa 1930 and originates from France
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1930's Art Deco Old Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Platinum Bow Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A magnificent 18 karat gold and platinum old cut diamond bow ring. The ring dates from the 1930's
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
1930's Art Deco Diamond Filigree Panel Ring 18k White Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Intricate 1930's Art Deco filigree panel ring with an old mine cut diamond in the center and four
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Ring Circa 1930s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
True to its era this Art Deco diamond cluster ring is crafted in platinum and features a geometric
Diamond, Platinum
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Diamond Engagement Ring GIA .54ct 18K Love Bird Deco Original 1930's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco from the 1930's GIA Certified .54ct Diamond Lovebird 18K White Gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Ring Circa 1930s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
True to its era this Art Deco diamond cluster ring is crafted in platinum and features three early
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Ring Circa 1930s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
True to its era, this Art Deco diamond cluster ring is crafted in white gold and features a
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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
1.14 Carat Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Deco Target Engagement Ring, Circa 1930's
Located in London, GB
This 1930's Art Deco handmade target engagement ring features a 1.14ct transitional cut diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930's 4.57 Carat High Zircon and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
(Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18k gold. The ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading
Blue Diamond, Zircon, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930's 18k White Gold European Cut .29ct Diamond Filigree Art Deco Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1930's 18K White Gold European Cut .29ct Diamond Filigree Art Deco Ring - The European cut
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Octagonal Platinum Ruby and Diamond Ring, 1930s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Patridge's Eye" octagonal platinum ring with a central diamond of 1.5 carats and baguette cut
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1930s .50 Carat Diamond Emerald Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.6 grams Diamond Details Shape: Old
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1930s Ruby Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
antique jewelry - 1930's work, art deco ring. Our opinion: The ruby set on this ring is splendid and
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1930s Diamond Platinum Art Deco Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
antique jewelry - Work of the 1930s. Our opinion : This Art Deco diamond ring will be perfect worn alone
Diamond, White Diamond, 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
Cartier Art-Deco Star Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring, Circa 1930’s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. It is complemented by an assortment of round and fancy shape diamonds of outstanding quality, D-E-F
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Irid Platinum Diamond Ring Navette 1920's 1930's US Size 5.25
Located in Greer, SC
. This dazzling ring is the epitome of 1920's and 1930's elegance! An eye catching work of art, measures
Diamond, 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.