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
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 karat white gold solitaire style condition ring; part of the diverse estate jewelr...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 1930s 0.60 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Marquise cut center Diamond weighing approximately 0.60 carat, accenting French cut Sapphires and additional Marquise and Old European cut Diamonds ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Ring with GIA-Certified Pearl and Diamonds, 1930s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Art Deco pearl and diamond ring is a timeless 1930’s design, centered by a GIA-certified cultured salt water pearl measuring 9.70mm.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 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.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco White Gold Ring, 0.12ct Diamonds & Synthetic Sapphires, 1930s
Located in Chorzów, PL
An old white gold ring with old-cut diamonds and synthetic sapphires.
Diamond, White Gold
1930s Diamond and White Gold Platinum Set Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1930s 0.83 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold, platinum set solitaire ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Star Sapphire & 1.25ct Diamond Platinum Ring, 36ct, Circa 1930s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 36 carat oval cabochon star sapphire commands this substantial Art Deco ring, its grayish-blue body showing the soft, cloudy translucence characteristic of asterism-producing corun...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Circa 1930s 14K White Gold Diamond .20ct Old European Brilliant Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Circa 1930s 14K White Gold Diamond .20ct Old European Brilliant Engagement Ring - VHK#56 Item Details: Year: 1930s Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] W...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Deco Mined Diamond Engagement Ring .45ct I/SI1 Platinum Genuine 1930s Antique
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique Art Deco from 1930s Vintage .45ct Diamond Platinum Solitaire Art Deco Engagement Ring Featuring a Spectacular .45ct I/SI1 Genuine Transitional Cut Natural...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,076Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Art Deco 18k Gold Circa 1930s Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
An antique Art Deco ring in 18k gold, circa 1930s, set with natural rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.10 carats (G color, VS-SI1 clarity) and natural brilliant cut totaling ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
French 1930s Art Deco 2.66 Carats J.SI2 Diamond 18 K White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
A delightful Art Deco antique ring, its top is adorned with an intermediate brilliant-cut diamond, held in place by six claws.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 3.82ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This art deco show stopper features a stunning Star Sapphire at its centre. The 3.80 carat sapphire is Cabochon cut and mounted in platinum. Decorative metal work features at the top...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1930s French 0.63 Ct Diamond and 18K White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique 1930s solitaire diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1930s 7.20ct Cabochon Cut Black Opal and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 7.20 carat black opal and 0.78 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive a...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 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 diverse engagement ring collection. This stunning, fine and impressive antique tw...
Diamond, White Gold
1930s 0.37 Carat Diamond and Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.37 carat diamond (total) and natural pearl, 14 karat yellow gold and 14 karat white gold set cocktail / twist ring; part of our vintage jewelry and es...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Three Stone Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.39 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold and 14 karat white gold twist ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine a...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1930s 14K White Gold Diamond .20ct Old European Brilliant Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Circa 1930s 14K White Gold Diamond .20ct Old European Brilliant Engagement Ring - VHK#56 Item Details: Year: 1930s Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] W...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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
1930s Antique 1.11 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.11 carat (total) diamond solitaire ring in platinum; part of our antique engagement ring collections. This stunning, fine and impressive an...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald & 0.75ct Diamond Platinum Ring, 15ct Oval Emerald, Circa 1930s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Thirty diamonds in a mix of single cuts and tapered baguettes, 0.75 carats total in H-I color and VS2 clarity; frame the stone in a stepped halo, with baguettes running the outer cur...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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 palladium set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry colle...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 1930s Granat 0.85 Carat Emerald Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Emerald cut Emerald center stone weighing approximately 0.85 carat, as well as Old European and Single cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Circa 1930s Art Deco .85ct Old European Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.75(Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.7grams Center Diamond Details: .85ct, Old European Brilliant, H Color, VS C...
Diamond, Platinum
circa 1930s Platinum Art Deco .65ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.8 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.6 grams Center Diamond Details: .65ct Center Stone, Natural Diamonds, I Color, VS ...
Diamond, 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; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco 1.16 Carat European Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1930s Art Deco European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring - The center diamond has a weight of 1.16ct, with K color, and VS2 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1930s 18K White Gold Belais Sapphire and Diamond Filigree Ring
By Belais
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 4 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4 grams Diamond Details: .10ct total weight, old European brilliant, g co...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 1930s 3.00 Carat Star Ruby Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Cabochon Star Ruby weighing approximately 3.00 carats, and small Old European cut Diamonds on the setting weighing approximately a total of 1.60 car...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 17.13 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an AGL certified, Ceylon origin, non-heat treated, Cushion cut Sapphire at the center weighing 17.13 carats, accented by Baguette cut Diamonds weighin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Platinum London Blue Topaz and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 5.4 grams Color Stone Details: Type: 2 London Blue Topaz Shape: Round Carat Weigh: 2.25 cttw Color: Light Blue Side Sto...
White Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
$1,855Sale Price|20% Off
1930s Art Deco 0.30 carat Diamond & 0.50 carat Sapphires Fashion Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Elegant Art Deco ring dating from circa 1930–1935, beautifully handcrafted in 950 platinum. The design features a refined combination of 17 antique and rose-cut diamonds and 8 baguet...
Diamond, Sapphire
Art Deco 1.21 Carat Diamond Solitaire, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
The gallery and shank are also in platinum and the ring is all hand made. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Transitional Cut Carat Weight: 1.21 Colour: I Clarity: VS2 Metal: Platinum Ag...
Diamond, Platinum
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.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
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
Art Deco 1.00ct Old European Cut Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold, 1930s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Art Deco diamond ring is a beautifully distinctive jewel from the 1930’s, featuring 2 old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carat in total.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1930s Retro 14K White Gold 2.1ctw Diamond Tank Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond ring in white gold, comprising one large, brilliant cut diamond, flanked by two old cut diamonds and set with a further twelve round cut diamonds, to a raised ope...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1930s 18K White Gold 1.82ctw Diamond Navette Panel Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond and white gold ring, comprising three large round brilliant cut diamonds, and fifty-six smaller round brilliant cut and single cut diamonds, set in 18 karat white...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.50 Carat Star Ruby Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Cabochon Star Ruby weighing approximately 1.50 carat, and Single cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.60 carat. Circa 1920s Size 6 1/4, ...
Diamond, Star Ruby, Platinum
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 center Diamond weighing approximately 1.40 carat. The ring features an additional 0.80 carat of Diamonds on the setting.
Diamond, Platinum
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.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.30 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut center Diamond weighing approximately 1.30 carats, accented with blue Sapphires and 12 additional Diamonds. Circa 1930's Size 6, r...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.20 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k white gold with an Old European cut Diamond weighing approximately 1.20 carat, E color, SI clarity The ring features small Single cut Diamonds on the setting we...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring features accenting Baguette and Single cut Diamonds on the setting weighing a total of approximately 0.50 carat.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.10 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with and Old European cut Diamond weighing approximately 1.10 carats, I color, VS2 clarity The ring features accenting Diamonds on the setting weighing a t...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.25 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring features 2 Single cut side Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.10 carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.57 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring features additional Diamonds on the setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.47 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring features 10 additional Diamonds along the setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 0.75 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring features small accenting Old European cut Diamonds on the setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.03 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring features 4 Baguette cut side Diamonds. Circa 1930s Size 6 1/2, resizable
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.36 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring features small accenting Round cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.30 carat.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.30 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring features 4 small side Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.20 carat.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.55 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring features accenting Baguette and Single cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.25 carat.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring features accenting Round cut Diamonds on the setting weighing a total of approximately 0.30 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 0.95 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring features small Diamonds on the setting weighing a total of approximately 0.80 carat.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.10 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring features smaller Round and Baguette cut Diamonds on the setting weighing a total of approximately 0.60 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.56 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring features 4 accenting Old European cut Diamonds on the setting.
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.