Antique Art Deco 1930s 2.60 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Gypsy Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with an Old European cut center Diamond weighing approximately 1.20 carat, an Old European cut side Diamond weighing approximately 0.70 carat, and an...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Circa 1930s Art Deco 18K White Gold .70ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: 18K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.4 grams Diamond Details: Center: .70ct, K/L Color, SI2 Clarity, Natural Diamon...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s, French, 1.82 Carat Cabochon Cut Opal and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This impressive antique 1930s cocktail ring is fine quality set with an opal and very well color matched, very high color graded old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1930s Platinum Art Deco Cabochon Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 7 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.95 grams Diamond Details: .20ct total weight, antique cut diamonds, G Color, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 1930s 18K White and Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco ruby, diamond, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising one lozenge shaped ruby, and two rose cut diamonds, in 18 karat white and yellow gold. My favourite thing abou...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Circa 1930s Platinum Art Deco Three Stone Old European Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 4 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.2 grams Diamond Details: .50ct, total weight.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s 3-Stone European Cut Diamond Platinum Ring 1.75 Carat
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1930s 3 Stone European Cut Diamond Platinum Ring 1.75ct - The center diamond weighs approximately .80ct and the 2 side diamonds weigh approximately .95ct.
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1930s 18K White Gold Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 4.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18k White gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.3 grams Diamond Details: .25ct total weight, old European brilliant, ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Circa 1930s Platinum Two Row Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.5 grams Diamond Details: Natural Diamonds, .60ct Total weight, F Color, VS Clarity, ...
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1930s Platinum Art Deco 3 Stone Old Mine Brilliant 1.40cttw Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.5 grams Diamond Details: .40ct each x 3 Center Diamonds = 1.20ct, total.
Platinum
.58 Carat Diamond Art Deco Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 1930's Diamond platinum ring with star design center and hand detailed and pierced top. 1 round brilliant cut diamond, approx. total weight .30cts, F, VS2 16 round diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1930s 18K Yellow and White Gold 0.54ctw Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, white gold, and yellow gold ring, comprising three round brilliant cut diamonds, set in 18 karat white gold, to an 18 karat yellow gold band. This lovely Art D...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
.44 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic late art deco open work 1930's cocktail ring. 15 round diamonds in a platinum setting accented with 8 French cut baguette sapphires in a platinum setting. 15 round diamonds...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue 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.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
EGL Certified 1.56 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's diamond platinum ring. EGL certified transitional cut center stone with six round brilliant cut accent diamonds. .
Diamond, Platinum
1.17 Carat Diamond Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's Diamond engagement ring. Round transitional cut center diamond with 12 old European accent diamonds in a platinum setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.50 Carat Three-Stone Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with three Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.50 carats, and two accenting Single cut Diamonds. Circa 1940s Size 7 1/4, resizable
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1930s Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 5 (Sizable) - Both rings are size 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.1 grams Center Diamond Details: .55ct center diamond ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 80.00 Carat Aquamarine Cocktail Ring with Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k white gold with a center Emerald cut Aquamarine weighing a total of approximately 80.00 carats. The ring features Cabochon and Square cut Sapphires weighing a t...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 2.00 Carat Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's Sapphire and diamond ring. GIA Certified natural no heat sugarloaf cut cabochon sapphire center stone.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
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.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.20 Carat Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Platinum Dome Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original Art Deco 1930's diamond and sapphire ring. Pierced geometric top set with Old European cut diamonds and calibre cut sapphires in a platinum dome setting. 1 Old European cu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.74 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 1930's sapphire and diamond engagement ring. The center is set with a medium blue simple heat only sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
10.35 Carat Rectangle Aquamarine Ruby Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Magnificat 1930's Aqua, ruby and diamond engagement ring. At the center of this Art Deco design is a 10.35ct aquamarine mounted in a platinum setting with a halo of French cut rubie...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Circa 1930s 14K White Gold .50ct Old European Brilliant Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.8 grams Diamond Details: .50ct, Old European Brilliant, H color, VS Clarity. Band W...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
EGL Certified .63 Carat Diamond Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's diamond Art Deco engagement ring. EGL certified .63ct center diamond in a handmade platinum engraved setting.
Diamond, Platinum
.25 Carat Diamond Sapphire White Gold Dome Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1930's diamond and sapphire filigree engagement ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum Wedding Band with Seven Single Cut Diamonds, 1930s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Art Deco platinum ring features seven bright single cut diamonds set in a streamlined band with timeless architectural detail.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Mined .53ct Old Mine Cut
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1930's Diamond Engagement Ring .53ct Old Mine Cut Featuring a Genuine Natural Mined .41ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Center 90% Platinum and 10% Iridium.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 3.50 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 22 channel set Baguette cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.50 carats. Circa 1930s 5.5mm wide Size 4
Diamond, Platinum
EGL Certified 2.50 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Experience the timeless elegance of this 1930's Art Deco diamond engagement ring. Set with a round transitional cut 2.50ct center diamond, secured by an eight prong setting, this mas...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring .60ct Transitional Cut 1930-1940
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1930's-1940's Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring .60ct Transitional Cut Featuring a Genuine Natural Mined .45ct Transitional Cut Diamond Center 90% Pla...
Diamond, Platinum
EGL Certified 1.10 Carat Roung Diamond Yellow Gold Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's EGL Certified 1.10cts. diamond engagement ring, a dazzling embodiment of timeless elegance and romantic allure.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1.69 Carat Diamond White Gold Three-Stone Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's Three-stone diamond engagement ring. EGL certified round cut center stone, set in 14k white gold, accented with 2 tapered baguette diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
EGL Certified .43 Carat Diamond Platinum Dome Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's Art Deco diamond engagement ring. 1 old European cut center stone in a platinum setting with 24 old European single cut accent diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
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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.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
EGL .88 Carat Diamond Old European Cut Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Discover the timeless elegance of this 1930's Art Deco diamond platinum engagement ring with step design shoulders engraving and filigree work. .88ct carat Old European cut diamond c...
Diamond, Platinum
EGL Certified .52 Carat Diamond White Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful 1930's Art Deco diamond domed engagement ring. This three-stone ring begins with a .52ct old European brilliant cut diamond center stone.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified .57 Carat Oval Light Yellow Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original Art Deco 1930s light yellow diamond engagement ring. GIA certified natural yellow diamond center stone with 4 round accent diamonds in a platinum setting. 1 oval light ye...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Diamond Platinum Art Deco Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 1930's diamond engagement ring. GIA certified 1.01ct Old European cut diamond, in a platinum setting with two old mine accent diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified .59 Carat Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
All original 1930s Diamond Platinum engagement ring. Simple handmade engagement ring with a natural old European cut light brown sparkly center diamond with 4 round diamonds on each ...
Diamond, Platinum
.66 Carat Old European Cut Art Deco Diamond Domed Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's handmade diamond dome ring. Steeped in the enchanting elegance of the Art Deco era, this hand pierced and hand engraved platinum setting is mounted with 2 Old European cut dia...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified .34 Carat Emerald Diamond Two-Tone 14k Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's Art Deco emerald and diamond ring. GIA Certified natural octagonal emerald center stone set in 14k white gold top with a halo of 10 old mine cut diamonds with natural brown an...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified .81 Carat Diamond Ruby Halo Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful and dramatic square top Art Deco 1930’s ring. The center diamond is graded L color with just a hint of warm color from the top.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
.50 Carat Old European Diamond Two Tone Gold Men's Art Deco Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1930's men's diamond halo ring. Large 14k yellow gold setting with .50ct round center diamonds and a halo of 10 single cut diamonds which are set in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
.60 Carat Diamond White Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's round diamond, three-stone ring. .60cts of diamonds set in a filigree 18k white gold setting. 3 round diamonds, G VS2 approx. .60cts 18k white gold Stamped: 18k 2.7 grams ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.63 Carat Diamond and Platinum Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This 1930s diamond twist ring is supplied with two independent diamond grading certificates for the feature diamonds, in addition to an independent diamond grading report card for th...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1.80 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning antique 1930s diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
1.50 Carat Old European Diamond Platinum Art Deco Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's Art Deco three-stone diamond ring. 1.00ct Old European cut diamond center stone.
Diamond, Platinum
1920 Art Deco Platinum Ring with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
• Period: Art Deco (1920s-1930s) • Metal: Platinum • Stone: Diamond & Sapphire • Ring Size: 7.75 (sizable) • Ring Width: 0.40 inches • Stamped: Platinum hallmarks • Total weight: 5...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Ring with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
• Period: Art Deco (1920s-1930s) • Metal: Platinum • Stones Diamond & Sapphire • Ring Size: 7 (sizable) • Ring Width: 0.70 inches • Stamped: Platinum hallmarks • Total weight: 5.7 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Nouveau Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning 1930s antique pearl and diamond ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a silver setting.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 2.62 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.62 carat diamond and platinum solitaire ring; part of our 1930s engagement ring collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 2.66ct Diamond Cluster Ring in Platinum, Circa 1930, Unisex
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique 1930's diamond cluster ring has been crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 2.47 Carat Diamond and Platinum Twist Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This 1930s diamond twist ring is supplied with two EDR diamond grading certificates for the feature diamonds, in addition to an IDGL diamond grading report card for the supporting st...
Diamond, Platinum
0.75 Carat Yellow Diamond Twist Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This 1930's diamond twist ring is excellent quality, set with an impressive yellow diamond displaying fine color, brilliance and presence.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1.92 Carat Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive 1930's diamond eternity ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 2.57 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This stunning 1930s Art Deco diamond ring is excellent quality, set with an impressive feature diamond displaying a fine white colour, brilliance and presence.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.54 Carat Emerald 0.24 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive 1930s emerald ring with diamonds has been crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, 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.