Art Deco Diamond & Ruby Navette Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond & Ruby Navette Ring A ring set with diamonds & two triangle cut rubies.
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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Art Deco Asscher Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an intricately crafted ring taken from a time when the Art Deco style was at the height of world design.
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Pearl Ruby and Diamond Dinner Ring
Located in Denver, CO
A trio of natural pearls, set in a north–south orientation, centers this early Art Deco rectangular dinner ring. The pearls are accented with a mix of sixteen cushion-cut and round r...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 1.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco take on the timeless solitaire engagement ring is truly beautiful, featuring a sparkling old cut diamond at it’s centre.
Category
1920s British Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 18K .60ct Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
18K white gold filigree .60ct diamond ring. The round brilliant cut diamond has I1 clarity and G-H color and measures about 5.3mm. The diamond is set in a new bezel. The filigree has...
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1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding ruby and diamond bombe ring crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was at the height of design.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.25 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.2 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 1.25 carat, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G-H ...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
.56 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .56 carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: J Clarity...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1.40 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.0 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 1.40 Carat, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: M...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Opal and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This Superb art deco opal is set in 9ct yellow & white gold. The glossy and colourful stone s set in simple claws. Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/4 Stone Dimensions: 10x8mm Weight: 1.7 grams
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Opal, Gold
.98 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: and 7.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.7 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .98 Carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: H Cla...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1.01 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.4 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.01 Carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G Clarit...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.8 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape: Old European Carat Weight: 1.04 Carat Color: J Clarity: VS2 Side Ston...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.05 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.6 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.05 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: K Clarity: ...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Natural Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. Set to centre with a rectangular emerald-cut natural unenhanced sapphire in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 2.10 carats...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.00ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A stunning Asscher cut diamond takes pride of place in this Art Deco take on the classic solitaire ring. The 1.00 carat central diamond has a colour of between H and I and a clarity ...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Orange Blossom Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco period band ring. In platinum. With alternating engraved diamond and circle decoration around the band.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Platinum Band Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Deco ruby and diamond floral platinum band with leaf motif.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 0.60ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1920s this beautiful ring is classically Art Deco. A single baguette cut diamond sits at it’s centre flanked by further baguette cut diamonds upon stepped shoulders.
Category
1920s British Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.40ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This timeless solitaire ring dates back to the 1920s and features a beautiful old cut diamond at it’s centre. Weighing 2.40 carat the characterful diamond has a colour of J and clari...
Category
1920s British Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1.20 CT Diamond Platinum Art Deco Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Westport, CT
An original platinum diamond Art Deco filigree engagement ring. Centered with one natural round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 1.20 CT, approximately G–H color and VS2 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.60ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This classic Art Deco solitaire ring showcases a wonderful 0.60 carat old cut diamond at its centre.
Category
1920s British Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Dinner Ring, Jabel
By Jabel
Located in Denver, CO
This exquisite Art Deco dinner ring, designed in a navette shape, features a center 'ribbon' set with six single cut diamonds accented by six glimmering ocean-blue calibre sapphires ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Tourmaline and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous tourmaline is a deep green colour and measures approx 50pts. This stone is surrounded by square and round cut diamonds totalling approx 80pts. Size: O or 7 1/4 Clust...
Category
1920s British Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Art Deco 3.00ct Full Eternity Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A total of twenty diamonds adorn the platinum band of this beautiful Art Deco full eternity ring. Each diamond is measured at 0.15 carats, totalling to 3.00 carat.
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Mine Diamond White Gold Ring Solitaire
Located in Firenze, FI
This is a stunning and dramatic Antique Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring in White Gold with a gorgeous central 0.90 Carat Old Mine Diamond .
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco Twin Diamond and Filigree Dinner Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Two Old European-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.55 carats, G color SI1 clarity, shine in a north-south orientation from within a navette-shaped frame accented with fa...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco Era Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this vintage beauty!! Ring Details Material: Platinum Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Head Width: 10.3mm Head Height: 4mm Shank Width: Tapering From 1.8mm to 1.15mm Weight: ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 0.75ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Simple yet elegant, this timeless solitaire ring dates to the Art Deco era. A single 0.75 carat old cut sits central to the design, double claw set within platinum.
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.70ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco take on the timeless solitaire engagement ring is stunning with a sparkling old cut diamond taking centre stage.
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.60ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco take on the timeless solitaire engagement ring features a sparkling old cut diamond at its centre.
Category
1920s British Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Intricately designed, this cluster ring has a combined weight of 0.95 carat and the diamonds are all old cuts. In the centre is a 0.25 carat and the rest of the weight is in the clus...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning cluster ring crafted during the early stages of the 20th century. A single round faceted old mine cut diamond sits slightly risen at the centre of an open fac...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Tablet Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Art Deco sapphire and diamond tablet ring. The ring showcases a central old European cut diamond that is surrounded by a border of trapezoid cut sapphires.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an original Art Deco emerald and diamond plaque ring. An octagonal platinum face plays host to a daring natural emerald possessing a vivd green colour tone.
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautifully detailed ring crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was at the height of design.
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.40ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This timeless Art Deco solitaire ring features a beautiful old cut diamond at it’s centre The diamond weighs 0.40 carat with a colour of G and a clarity of VS1 and is elegantly held...
Category
1920s British Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.55ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This timeless solitaire ring dates back to the 1920s and features a beautiful old cut diamond at its centre. Weighing 0.55 carat, the diamond has a colour of H and clarity of SI1. It...
Category
1920s British Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.60ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
A glorious old cut diamond weighing 1.60 carat sits proudly in this Art Deco solitaire ring. It has been estimated as H in colour and SI2 in clarity.
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
French Art Deco Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 18k, France. This French Art Deco diamond ring is set with a brilliantly white and sparkly .85-carat old mine cut diamond (H color, VS clarity).
Category
1920s French Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Platinum 1.31ct Diamond Ring GIA Report
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco platinum filigree ring featuring an European cut diamond weighing 1.31cts with GIA report.
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Metal: Platinum Weight: 4.00 grams Period: Art Deco (Circa 1920s-1930s) Condition: Pre-owned/Vintage Condition An elegant example of Art Deco design from the height of the Jazz Age,...
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
.55 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .55carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: F Clarity: VS1 Finger to To...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
.44 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: Weight: .44ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: F Clarity: VS2...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1.05 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 9.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 1.05 carat, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: I Clarity: SI2/I1...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1.45 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.6 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.45 carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: O/P Light Yellow Clarity...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
.90 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 8.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.9 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .90 Carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: K Clarity...
Category
1910s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1925 Platinum Foliate Antique Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a raised folate motif fully around With grooved detailing Inscribed 'S.I.M.A.T C.H. 19V5' Tested as platinum Circa: 1925; via dated inscription Ring Size: 7 and sizable Mea...
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Platinum
.30 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 3.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .30carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS Side Stone...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
.70 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .70carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: I Clarity: SI2 Side Stone D...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
.55 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .55 carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: E Clarity: VS1 Side Stone ...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
.25 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .25 Carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS Ru...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
.90 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .90carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: J Clarity: SI1 Side Stone...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
.60 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .60carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: F Clarity: VS1 Side Sto...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
.45 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .45carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS Side Stone De...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
.55 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 9 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.1 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .55ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: I Clarity: SI1 Side Stone Det...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
.82 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .82carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: J Clarity: SI2 Side Ston...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
.75 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 4.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .75 Carat Cut: Antique Step Cut Color: F Clarity: VS ...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
.71 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: .0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .71 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: I-J Clarity: VS Side Stone ...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
.40 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.1 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .40 Carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: J Clarity: V...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Art Deco Ring
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
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Antique Art Deco Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the antique art deco ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold. You can easily find a 3888 antique edition and 6 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect antique art deco ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing antique art deco ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tiffany & Co., Single Stone and Cartier each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at an antique art deco ring featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for an old european cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and old mine cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an antique art deco ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Antique Art Deco Ring?
The price for an antique art deco ring starts at $115 and tops out at $750,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,741.
A Close Look at Art-deco Jewelry
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.
The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design
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.
Finding the Right Rings for You
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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