Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.08 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930s Size 6 1/4, resizable
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.08 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930s Size 6 1/4, resizable
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 5.15 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930s Size 5 3/4, resizable
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 4.01 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Old Mine cut Diamond weighing 4.01 carats, L color, VS2 clarity, GIA #2165544214 The ring features additional Diamonds and Square cut ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 2.50 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930s Size 6 1/2, resizable
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Scrolling Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a band ring centering an elongated oval shaped face bead set with diamond cluster Diamonds are transitional cut and weigh approximately 1.16 carat total - G color with VS...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 4.00 Carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Square Emerald cut Diamond weighing 4.00 carats, K color, VS1 clarity, GIA #12729816 The setting features four Baguette cut Diamonds w...
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
Antique Art Deco 1930s 2.03 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Old European cut Diamond weighing 2.03 carats, J color, SI2 clarity, GIA #2225747200. The also features several accenting Baguette and...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 2.41 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut Diamond at the center weighing 2.41 carats, K color, SI1 clarity, and accenting single cut Diamonds. Circa 1930s Size 5 1/4, resiz...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco European Diamond Platinum Vintage Wheat Bombe Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.00 carat - K color with VS2 clarity Set with wide prongs in a quatrefoil shaped bombé surround accented by striated ope...
Diamond, Platinum
1930s, French, 1.82 Carat Cabochon Cut Opal and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique cabochon cut opal and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut Diamond weighing approximately 1.50 carats, G color, VS clarity, accented by Old European cut Diamonds and French cut Rubies. Circ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco European Diamond Platinum Vintage Scrolling Shoulders Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.30 carat total - I color with VS1 clarity Bead set in a square form head with a pierced 'W' motif shoulders with groove...
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1930s Art Deco Onyx & Diamond GIA 1.26ct Old European Brilliant Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.5 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA Report#: 6234063629 Weight: 1.26ct total weigh...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Late Art Deco 0.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Carre Carat Weight: 0.50 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1930s Size: K
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1930s 0.48 Carat Diamond Trilogy Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning diamond three stone ring (trilogy) has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.36 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Stepped Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.18 carat I color with I clarity - bead set in a milgrain square form head Flanked by pierced stepped shoulders bead set ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.50ct Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring, Circa 1930, Women's
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking expression of 1930s sophistication, this Art Deco platinum ring showcases a vivid square emerald cut emerald at its center, radiating bold color and architectural elegance.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 1.21 Carat Diamond Solitaire, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
It has held within a platinum collet using a claw setting. The gallery and shank are also in platinum and the ring is all hand made.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.47 CT Diamond Platinum Vintage Orange Blossom Engagement Ring
By Orange Blossom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.47 carat - H color with VS2 clarity Set with wide prongs engraved with orange blossom and wheat motifs Accented by a str...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 0.70 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut Diamond weighing approximately 0.70 carat. The ring features small Diamonds on the setting weighing a total of approximately 0.50 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.14 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Bombé Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.64 carat - G color with VS2 clarity Set low in a bombé style mounting via wide prongs with pierced shoulders and gallery...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Arrow Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.50 carat - G color with VS2 clarity Bead set in a square form head and flanked by grooved arrow motif cathedral shoulder...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 3.00 Carat Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 3.00 carat diamond and platinum full eternity ring; part of our diverse collection of diamond rings.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 0.80 Carat Cabochon Ruby and 1.30 Carat Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Cabochon Ruby weighing approximately 0.80 carat, and Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.30 carats. Circa 1930s Size 5 1/2...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 1.39 CTW Diamond Platinum Foliate Vintage Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 1.14 carats - G color with SI2 clarity Talon set in a pierced bombè style mounting displaying foliate motifs throughout Ac...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an Asscher cut diamond weighing 1.45 carats H color with VS2 clarity - set with wide prongs in basket With a decorously pierced profile Flanked by cathedral shoulders Notch...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.12 CTW Turquoise Cabochon Diamond Platinum Vintage Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped turquoise cabochon measuring 7.0 x 12.0 mm Opaque robin's egg blue - prong set with diamond halo surround Transitional cut and weighing approximately 1.12 ca...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Fanning Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 2.03 carats - N color with VS2 clarity Bead set in a square form head and flanked by fanning bezel set baguette cut diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.16 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Buckle Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 1.06 carats - J color with SI2 clarity Bead set in a square form head and flanked by pierced buckle motif shoulders Accented ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.64 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Buckle Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing 0.50 carat total - I color with VS2 clarity Bead set in a square from head flanked by cathedral shoulders Featuring a pierced buckle mot...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Platinum Vintage Orange Blossom Engagement Ring
By Orange Blossom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 2.33 carats - K color with SI1 clarity Bead set in a square form head with orange blossom motif filigree profile with wheat e...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.88 CTW Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Wide Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a row of channel set baguette cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.78 carat total - G color with VS2 clarity Flanked by old European cut diamonds bead set in arrow shaped ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 2.25 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut center Diamond weighing 2.25 carats, I color, VS clarity, and accenting smaller Old European cut Diamonds weighing approximately a...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Scrolling Bombé Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped cabochon weighing approximately 1.57 carats total - transparent dark blue in color Bezel set with a halo surround of single and old European cut diamonds for...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 2 Carat Princess & Round Diamond Channel Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum Art Deco 1930s Channel Cut Sapphire and Princess Cut & Round Brilliant Diamonds Platinum Ring ; Diamond Princess Cut/Round Cut=~2 CTW, PT-7.1g (9x23mm ring) size 7.5 An...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Diamond Platinum Wheat Square Form Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.58 carats total - I color with VS clarity Set with tri-split prongs in a square form head flanked by baguette cut diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Diamond Platinum Vintage Scrolling Wheat Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.83 carats total - L color with SI1 clarity Compass set with tab prongs with an ornately pierced bombé shaped surround S...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.35 CTW Diamond Platinum Scalloped Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.35 carat - M color with SI1 clarity Set by six prongs with a pierced scalloped motif gallery and shoulders Accented by ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.81 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped sapphire bullet cabochon weighing approximately 1.11 carats Transparent dark blue in color and bezel set with a square shaped surround Bead set with a double...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1.56 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Ribbon Eternity Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a two rows of bead set single cut diamonds designed as swagged ribbon motif Weighing approximately 1.08 carat total - G/H color VS2 clarity Cinched by bezel set marquise ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 4.51 Carat Diamond and Platinum Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning antique 1930s diamond ring has been crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 2.40 Carat Three Stone Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut Diamond in the center weighing approximately 1.10 carats, G-H color, VS clarity, accented by a pair of Old European cut Diamonds w...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.29 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Solitaire Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 2.29 carats - K color with VS1 clarity Set in a six prong basket with a pierced gallery Depicting a geometric pattern fully around Test...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.75 CTW Emerald Diamond Platinum Vintage Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a navette style ring centering a baguette cut emerald weighing approximately 0.45 carat total Set in a milgrain bezel and flanked north to south by old European cut diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Amethyst Cabochon Diamond Platinum Vintage Stepped Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a sugarloaf shaped amethyst cabochon measuring 11.0 x 13.5 mm Transparent medium purple in color with natural black speckle inclusions Set with wide tab-like prongs and fla...
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Zig-Zag Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a platinum bombé style navette ring centering an old European cut diamond Weighing approximately 0.26 carat - G color with VS2 clarity and bezel set With a pierced burst ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Amethyst Cabochon Diamond Platinum Vintage Stepped Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a sugarloaf shaped amethyst cabochon measuring 11.0 x 13.5 mm Transparent medium purple in color with natural black speckle inclusions Set with wide tab-like prongs and fla...
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.60 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Eternity Channel Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring single cut diamonds channel set fully around Weighing approximately 0.60 carats total G/H color with VS2 clarity Tested as platinum Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 6 and not sizabl...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.33 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Scrolling Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring transitional cut diamonds bead set to front in a row Weighing approximately 0.33 carat total - eye clean and bright Accented by engraved scroll motif profile and shank Comp...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Tulip Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.44 carats total - K color with SI1 clarity Set in a miligrain bezel with a pierced tulip motif gallery with sweeping fo...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 4.37 CTW Sapphire Cabochon Platinum Vintage Streamline Unisex Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round shaped sapphire cabochon weighing approximately 4.37 carats Semi-transparent dark greenish blue in color and flush set with engraved surround Flanked by engraved ti...
Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 0.50 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Stepped Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.26 carat - H color with VS2 clarity Bead set in a square form head flanked by stepped shoulders Accented by bead set si...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Foliate Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a bypass style cluster of pierced foliate and geometric forms Bead set with old European and single cut diamonds throughout Weighing approximately 0.68 carat total - G co...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.88 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 1.52 carats - H color with SI1 clarity Set with wide prongs in basket bead set with single cut diamonds Flanked by rows of single cut d...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Geometric Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.95 carat - O/P color with VS2 clarity Bead set in a square form head with pierced basket and flanked by pierced cathedr...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.50 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Stepped Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.26 carat - H color with VS2 clarity Bead set in a square form head flanked by stepped shoulders Accented by bead set si...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.26 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.18 carats - J color with VS2 clarity Set by stylized split prongs with engraved detail in a pierced ornate gallery engr...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.37 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Ribbon Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 1.17 carats - J color with SI1 clarity Bead set in a square form head with a pierced 'W' motif profile Flanked by pierced ribbon motif ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.25 CTW Emerald Diamond Platinum Vintage Scrolling Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a square step cut emerald weighing approximately 0.90 carat - transparent deep green Bezel set and flanked by bezel set marquise cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.44 ca...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
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