1930s Oval Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 4.78 carat aquamarine, 1.39 carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s 2.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1930s Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring - The center diamond weighs approximately 2.00ct with J color and SI2 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Diamond and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This 1930s ring features organic design, elevated pierced decorated ring shoulders in platinum.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French 1930s Champagne Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
0.80 Carat Old Cut Diamond Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Tested platinum. Circa 1930's. UK finger size 'P'.
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 saw pierced, mille-grained, and bead settings set with early European and baguette...
Diamond, Platinum
1930s, Antique 1.60 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive 1930's sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, and platinum, mascaron and owl hallmarks.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Pearl & Diamond Ring, Circa 1920s–1930s
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This exquisite Art Deco ring, crafted in 950‰ platinum, centers on a luminous cultured pearl framed by two sparkling old European–cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.50 carat. The ...
Diamond, Pearl, 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 early European cut diamonds between swirls of modern brilliant diamonds on a polis...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Ring, 2.00ct Emerald & 0.65ct Diamond Halo, 1930s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite Art Deco ring is a refined expression of 1930s glamour, where bold color, intricate detail, and architectural balance come together in perfect harmony.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1930s 0.60ct Old European Diamond Solitaire Ring, 18k Gold & Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive 1930s engagement ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum Ring with 0.50ct Diamonds & 0.20ct Sapphires, 1930s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Art Deco diamond and sapphire ring is a beautifully detailed jewel from the 1930’s, featuring 19 old mine and single cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.50 carat in to...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Star Sapphire & 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
French 1930s Art Deco 1.30 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A refined French Art Deco ring dating from the 1930s, crafted in platinum and centered with an impressive round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.30 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Navette Ring, 1.25ct Old Mine Diamond, 1930s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exceptional Art Deco navette ring is a striking expression of 1930s elegance, defined by graceful symmetry, elongated form, and the unmistakable romance of antique diamond cutti...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring, 1.00ct Emerald Cut Diamonds, 1930s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in polished platinum, the setting offers a cool, luminous foundation that enhances the diamonds’ brilliance while providing enduring strength.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Cluster Ring with Ruby and Diamonds, 1930s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted entirely in platinum, the ring offers a naturally bright white framework that enhances both the ruby’s vivid color and the diamonds’ antique glow while providing lasting dura...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
French 1930s Art Deco 2.79 Carat G.VS Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum. Sublime antique platinum solitaire ring, it is set with 6 claws of a brilliant- cut diamond of very beautiful quality, on a setting with openwork and geometric deco...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Ring with 0.65ct Diamond, Emeralds & Onyx, 1930s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This captivating Art Deco ring is a beautifully geometric jewel from the 1930’s, centered by an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.65 carat.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Antique 1930s 0.83ct Diamond Cluster Ring, 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1930s 0.83 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set cluster ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 1930s Platinum Buckle Ring, Old European Diamond & Emerald
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A powerful symbol of unity and strength, this authentic 1930s Art Deco buckle ring showcases a luminous old European cut diamond at its center.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Ring, 2.00ct Emerald & 0.65ct Diamond Halo, 1930s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite Art Deco ring is a refined expression of 1930s glamour, where bold color, intricate detail, and architectural balance come together in perfect harmony.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco platinum and 14k gold ring with aquamarine and diamonds, 1930s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A unique Art Deco ring with aquamarine and diamonds Origin: Czechoslovakia, first half of the 20th century The ring is crafted from 0.900 platinum and 14-karat yellow gold (0.585 f...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Platinum Dome Ring with 1.30ct Emerald and 1.30 Ct Diamond Accents, 1930s-40s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Platinum ring with milligrain dome, a central emerald of 1.30 carats and surrounding diamonds for a total of 1.30 carats / Made in Italy 1930s-1940s Ring size US 7.25
Diamond, Emerald, 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 of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
French 1930s Diamonds Pavement 18 karat White Gold Platinum Round Shape Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewelry - French work from the 1930s. Our opinion : Absolutely timeless, this antique diamond ring will never leave you.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco GIA Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Surrounded by Love, Shielded from Envy: GIA Art Deco Burma Ruby & Diamond "Evil Eye" Platinum Ring. This fabulous late Art Deco Diamond and Burma Ruby Platinum Ring is a powerful st...
Ruby, Diamond, 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 a geometric saw pierced, mille-grained and bezel settings set with a beautiful old...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald & 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 Art Deco Platinum Untreated Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
An Art Deco platinum and ruby and bead-set diamond ring with calibré-cut rubies, circa 1930.
Diamond, Ruby, 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 Diamond & Sapphire Ring Circa 1930s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Diamonds: One natural transitional cut, 6.4mm average diameter, J-L colour, SI1 material, estimated total weight 0.93ct Ten natural single cut, good material, estimated total weight...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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
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
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
18ct White Gold & Platinum, 1930s French, Diamond and Ruby Cross Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum- French Hallmarked Circa 1930s Step into the elegance of the 1930s with this stunning Art Deco cocktail ring, a true masterpiece ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, 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 Art Deco Duo 1 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewelry - Work of the 1930s. Our opinion : This model of Art Deco diamond ring is always in the taste of the day.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
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 European cut diamonds set in coronet claw settings upon a polished tapered band.
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Art Deco 5.80 Carat Sapphire Diamonds Platinum 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, mascaron hallmark, and 18 karat white gold, owl hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gol...
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 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 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
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
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 1.13ct. The color of the diamond is J with VS1 clarity. The center diamond is accentuate...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Ladies Ring with 1.50 Carat Diamond and Rubies, 1930s
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco platinum ladies ring with 1.50 ct diamond and rubies Circa 1930's Tested positive for platinum Dimensions - Weight : 4.5 grams Finger Size (UK) = O (US) = 7 1/2 (EU) = 55 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1930s Wide 8mm Diamond Platinum Bow & Ribbon Pattern Wedding Band
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Antique diamond wedding ring, circa 1935, from the moderne period. This wide 8mm sparkling band is studded with 34 round natural diamonds totaling 1.33ct set in an elaborate bow and ...
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Art Deco .60 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.1 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Cut Carat Weight: .60 carat Color: I Clarity: VS1 Side Stone Details: ...
White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Transitional Cut Carat Weight: 0.91 Centre Colour: G Clarity: VS1 Metal: Platinum Age: 1930s Size: N
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Platinum 1.60 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.8 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Cut Carat Weight: 1.60 carat Color: N Clarity: VS Side Stone Detai...
White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1930s 6.80 Ct Cabochon Cut Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 6.80 carat natural blue Burmese sapphire and 0.32 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collec...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1930s 1.76 Carat Pink Tourmaline 1.70 Carat Peridot and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.76 carat pink tourmaline, 1.70 carat peridot and 0.34 carat diamond platinum Art Deco cocktail ring; part of our antique cocktail rings collection. ...
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Platinum
Statement Diamond Ring set in Platinum 2.95 Carat Natural SI, Circa 1930s UK
Located in Grantham, GB
An exceptional original circa 1930s Art Deco diamond ring, beautifully crafted in platinum and set with an impressive 2.01 carat Old European cut natural diamond, surrounded by bague...
Diamond, 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 0.85ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
This timeless solitaire engagement ring dates to the 1930s and features a sparkling old cut diamond at its centre.
Diamond, Platinum
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 is of I colour and VS1 clarity, and is surrounded by a beautifully art deco style c...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1930s 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum 0.18ctw Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, yellow gold, and platinum ring, comprising one transitional cut diamond, and two single cut diamonds, set in platinum, to a band of 18 karat yellow gold. This ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.